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September 24, 2009 / Front Page

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Security, uncertainty clears out central Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Downtown carried on as a city at half-speed Wednesday, with many buildings closed, stores boarded up and blanket police coverage on the eve of a global economic summit that was bringing dignitaries, traffic headaches and the More...

No economic setbacks forseen for Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival

By JOHN SPANGLER Staff writer

You might expect that with a struggling economy the past six months, the 2009 Autumn Leaf Fesitval would see a decrease in sales and revenues. More...

Special Sections

Community News

Knox police chief lands $160,000 COPS grant

The grant is one of just 19 awarded in the state.
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

KNOX — Knox Borough has earned a $160,172 grant to be used to hire a full-time police officer for the next three years. More...

Apple of My Eye contest planned

The contest is for children ages 1-3 and will be run in conjunction with Applefest.

Youth Alternatives Inc. is sponsoring an Apple of My Eye contest for the Franklin Applefest celebration. The event, similar to the Oil Heritage Festival Tiny Tot Contest, is for children ages 1-3. More...

Getting it right

.. A mountain bike event at Two Mile Run County Park will be held Sunday, not Saturday as previously reported. More...

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Sports

Reds whip listless Pirates, 12-2

Joey Votto smacks .. four hits and Homer Bailey stifles the Bucs over six innings.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joey Votto went 4 for 5 and scored three runs, Homer Bailey allowed two runs in six innings and the Cincinnati Reds continued the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing ways with a 12-2 win Wednesday night. More...

Long season will test Pens

Bylsma’s young team hopes to defend Stanley Cup title

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Last season was joyfully long, the offseason far too short. The Pittsburgh Penguins were toting the Stanley Cup to their hometowns to celebrate only a few weeks ago, now a new season is nearly here. Ready or not. More...

Ward says he’d deck Rivers again

CINCINNATI (AP) — Given a chance to level Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers with another rattling hit, Steelers receiver Hines Ward would do it again. Penalty? So what? More...

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Entertainment

FlashForward’ ABC’s latest, greatest jigsaw puz-

By CHUCK BARNEY Contra Costa Time

Perhaps you’ve heard by now: Next winter, ABC’s “Lost” will begin airing its final episodes, bringing to a crescendo six seasons of mindblowing, spellbinding, time-tripping shenanigans. More...

TV Grid

Full Story

‘The National Parks’: The most beautiful show you’ll ever see

By HAL BOEDEKER The Orlando Sentinel

“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” is the real deal, a stupendous achievement. The six-night, 12-hour documentary airs at 8 p.m. Sunday through next Friday on PBS. More...

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Nations at odds on eve of summit

President presses leaders to work together in confronting financial, environmental problems

PITTSBURGH (AP) — On the eve of a summit of the world’s 20 top economies, the Obama administration pressed leaders on Wednesday to overcome differences and work together more closely in confronting thorny financial and environmental prob More...

Photo

Nalin (bottom), a 1-year-old male white Bengal tiger, ducks as Akasha, a 1-year-old female Bengal tiger, jumps over him Tuesday at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif. More...

Ground broken for Emlenton church work

Renovations at St. Michael include restoring the front area of the church to turn it into a small park and much more.
By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

After four years of planning, ground has been broken for renovation work at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Emlenton. The reconstruction is especially timely due to some changes and the expansion of the church family at St. Michael. More...

Navy promotes Fryburg native Faller to admiral

By JOHN C. STREET For the Clarion News

In a ceremony dating back to the age of the sail, Clarion County native Craig Faller was “frocked” on Sept. 11. More...

Police & Fire

POLICE & FIRE CALLS

Clintonville man injured in rollover A 70-year-old Clintonville man was injured in a rollover crash around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 79 in Crawford County. More...

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Letters/Columns

Health care reform is a moral issue for U.S.

Editor: Lower health care costs for everyone are essential. It is a moral issue, especially for our poor and millions of unfortunates. Our uninsured number is almost 50 million and growing. More...

Does the shoe fit?

Editor: In response to Michael Haney’s letter of Sept. 14 (“Why not use the sign to bring us together?”), perhaps Mr. Haney’s dictionary is missing some words, so I thought I would help him out. More...

Where’s the city cleanup?

Editor: What happened to the mayor’s promise to clean up Oil City? Take a walk around the block on Elm and Seneca streets: the garbage, broken glass and cigarettes are everywhere. More...

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Ammo shortage raises concerns

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bullet-makers are working around the clock, seven days a week, and still can’t keep up with the nation’s demand for ammunition. More...

Ohio couple giving up baby after clinic embryo mix-up

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Carolyn Savage didn’t know what to think, what to say, where to look as the ultrasound wand glided over her belly. It was supposed to be her baby inside. Not someone else’s. More...

Potato farmer holy grail: McDonald’s golden french fries

Growers all over the country are looking for new potato varieties to use for their fries.

KIMBERLY, Idaho (AP) — From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald’s french fries. More...

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Features

Alternative sports appeal to many kids

Competitive jump rope, fencing and cricket are gaining in popularity.

DALLAS (MCT) — Each fall, many kids start the school year dejected about being rejected for the toofew spots on school sports teams. More...

Fight obesity? Add sales tax to soda

Proposals for a hefty soda tax have repeatedly fallen flat.

ATLANTA (AP) — In a bid to ramp up the public health battle against obesity, a group of nutrition and economics experts are pushing for a tax of 1 cent on every of ounce of sodas and other sweetened beverages. More...

Octogenarian exercise can extend survival even in the ‘oldest old’

CHICAGO (AP) — Even in the “oldest old,” a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found. More...

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