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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. American Refining Group of Bradford and Ergon Oil Purchasing of Newell, W.Va., set the new tag at $60. More...
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. CUP has launched its “Good Neighbors” program and will send university officials and student leaders to contact the students of the South Fifth Avenue area in person. 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. in the church’s social room for cake, ice cream and reminiscing. Attendees are encourage to take photos and other mementos of their time at the church. 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...

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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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 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. The funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as stimulus money. More...
• Getting it right
• CHURCH BRIEFS
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 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. State police said Michael Booher Jr., 20, of New Bethlehem, was traveling north on Route 66 in Porter Township when his car rear-ended an SUV driven by Crystal Haines, 39, of New Bethlehem. More...
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 AP News
• article has image 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. President Barack Obama said actions taken so far “brought the global economy back from the brink.” More...
• article has image Thousands march through Pittsburgh
• Study: Teens with own cars have more crashes
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 Sports
• article has image Eagles shut out Knights, 63-0
Seven different .. Grove City players combine for nine rushing touchdowns.
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. Franklin coach Dave Smith is going through a tough stretch this season, but he and his staff are committed to being patient with a young Knights’ squad. More...
• article has image Big plays lift Punxsy past Clarion, 20-6
• article has image Greyhounds stymie Oilers
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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...
• article has image Recording artist to preach, sing in St. Petersburg
• TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS
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