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Penn Grade prices take another hit

Penn Grade crude oil prices took another hit Friday as the global recession refuses to ease. On Friday, the two principal buyers of the paraffin-rich Appalachian Basin oil known as Penn Grade cut their purchase offer by $3 a barrel. More...

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Community News

Titusville Police Department awarded federal grant

TITUSVILLE — The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $180,290 to the Titusville Police Department to hire staff, buy equipment and increase criminal investigations. More...

Getting it right

Maxine Lehman celebrated her 80th birthday on Sept. 21. Among her children are Sharon Robertson and her husband, Thomas, of Youngstown, Ohio. More...

CHURCH BRIEFS

Atlantic Avenue United Brethren, Franklin Connie Klingensmith and Deb McElroy will be the greeters for the 9 a.m. Sunday service. Nancy Robison and Jim Hanna will provide the music. More...

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Sports

Eagles shut out Knights, 63-0

Seven different .. Grove City players combine for nine rushing touchdowns.
By ED BRANNON Sports editor

Good things come to those who are patient. Grove City football coach Jeff Bell would certainly agree to that old adage. He took over the program 13 years ago and he and his Eagles took their lumps in the beginning. More...

Big plays lift Punxsy past Clarion, 20-6

By CHRIS MCKISSICK Staff writer

CLARION — Fourth downs are not good downs for the offense, but for Punxsutawney they proved to be the best. Punxsutawney scored all three of its touchdowns on fourth-down plays in its 20-6 victory Friday night over Clarion. More...

Greyhounds stymie Oilers

Dangerous Oil City offense quieted in 37-7 loss on home field
By CRAIG PHILLIPS Staff writer

Oil City rolled out the welcome mat to defending PIAA Class AA state champion Wilmington on Friday and hung with the unbeaten Greyhounds for the first half until untimely mistakes and missed opportunities eventually doomed the Oilers in a 37-7 loss More...

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Features

More Democrats oppose forest drilling

HARRISBURG (AP) — A top state House Democrat said Friday that more than two dozen of his colleagues signed a letter to caucus leaders expressing grave concerns over a plan to expand gas drilling in state forests. More...

Recording artist to preach, sing in St. Petersburg

Singer and recording artist Tom Smith will make three appearances at Fundamental Baptist Church in St. Petersburg Sunday. He will give the 10 and 11 a.m. Sunday sermons and also a concert at 6 p.m. More...

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University, police prepare for Autumn Leaf

Both are focusing on reducing problems along South Fifth Avenue.
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

CLARION — State police and Clarion University are focused on a peaceful Autumn Leaf festival along South Fifth Avenue this year. Both entities are planning a proactive approach. More...

St. Petersburg congregation marks 175 years of service

By JILL HARRY Staff writer

The congregation of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg will gather today to mark a milestone for the church, 175 years of service. Members will gather from 2 to 4 p.m. More...

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Madison Winger of Plumer had a party to celebrate her 11th birthday, and she asked her guests to bring bags of pet food instead of gifts for her. More...

Police & Fire

POLICE & FIRE CALLS

Two injured in crash Two area residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident around 6:08 p.m. Wednesday on Route 66 in Clarion County. More...

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AP News

Obama: G-20 brought economy back from brink

Leaders agree to leave stimulus programs in place until recoveries are firm

PITTSBURGH (AP) — World leaders on Friday issued sweeping promises to fix a malfunctioning global economic system in hopes of heading off future financial meltdowns. More...

Thousands march through Pittsburgh

There is no sign of the .. disturbances that had resulted in arrests and damages a day earlier.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A vociferous but peaceful group of several thousand people marched for miles through downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, united by opposition to the Group of 20 summit but expressing a diversity of mostly liberal causes as an army More...

Study: Teens with own cars have more crashes

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, killing more than 5,000 a year.

CHICAGO (AP) — Parents beware: Giving in to teens’ demands for their own cars can have dangerous consequences, new research suggests. More...

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Lottery numbers

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the Pennsylvania Lottery: Midday Daily Number: 0-3-5; Big 4; 3-4- 6-8: Quinto: 9-3-6- 3-1; Treasure Hunt: 02-10-18-19-25. Night More...

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Entertainment

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Saturday PBS Listings

The following are today’s television listings for the local PBS stations: WPSU 7 p.m. — Lawrence Welk 8 p.m. — Last of the Summer Wine 8:30 p.m. — As time Goes By 9 p.m. — Are You Being Served? 9:30 p.m. More...

Sunday PBS Listings

The following are Sunday’s television listings for the local PBS stations: WPSU 6 p.m. — The National Parks: America’s Best Idea 8 p.m. — The National Parks: America’s Best Idea 10 p.m. More...

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