WASHINGTON (AP) — Planes were grounded, trains stood still and Greyhound buses weren’t rolling in the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, leaving stranded travelers wondering when they’ll be able to escape the icy, gray mess created by a major snowstorm. More...
The region was spared from the massive snowstorm that blanketed parts of the state in approximately 2 feet of snow.
Several inches of snow fell over much of the area, but no damage or power outages were reported, emergency dispatchers said.
Several minor traffic accidents were reported Friday and Saturday throughout the region due to snowcovered roadways. More...
The New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's Super Bowl
Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) returns an
interception 74 yards for a touchdown as teammates
Will Smith (91) and Scott Shanle (58)
celebrate. The Saints beat the Indianapolis
Colts, 31-17, in the Super Bowl. See Page 9 for
more.
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A detailed report prepared by a Franklin man has revealed that food donation programs in Venango County are among the majority of similar programs across the nation that are struggling to keep up with demand during this economic recession. More...
Winning numbers Saturday and Sunday from the Pennsylvania Lottery:
Sunday Night
Big 4: 8-9-1-2;
Cash 5: 03-20-24-32-
39; Daily Number:
4-1-8; Evening Quinto:
9-4-7-0-5
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Victoria Kapp, a student at Keystone High School, recently organized and promoted a concert at the school to raise money for breast cancer research.
Two local bands made up of local students and residents – Somewhere in the Fading Silence and After David’s Heart – played at the concert. More...
An Oil City man was arrested Saturday evening in Sandycreek Township after he allegedly stole a handgun from an area sporting goods store.
Franklin state police said Jeremy Lee Hazlett, 27, removed a Glock .45-caliber firearm Friday evening from Mauer’s Trading Post south of Franklin on Route 8. More...
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota said Sunday that it will soon announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it has decided to issue a recall for the vehicle in Japan, a possible new embarrassment for the world’s biggest automaker. More...
Editor:
Carol Harris (Dec. 28, health care reform bill...) demonstrates what happens when government is called upon to provide for your every want. You become enslaved to the government and become helpless on your own. More...
CLARION — The Clarion University men’s basketball team had to wait an extra day for its first-place PSAC-West showdown with No. 6 IUP, but the wait was well worth it as the Golden Eagles claimed a 71-62 win over the highly touted Crimson Hawks before 1,100 on a White Out Day at Clarion’s Tippin Gym. More...
Washington has won 14 straight games, three short of the NHL record.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three goals from Alex Ovechkin. Two feet of snow on the ground. One big comeback against a detested rival, with punches and name-calling added for good measure.
The biggest number of all: 14, the length of a winning streak topped by just two other teams in NHL history. More...
Rendell expected to pare goals
