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Applefest

Applefest volunteer core committee members Teresa Russell (left) and Jerri Gent search the maps to find and place vendor tags in front of their designated spaces Wednesday in Fountain and Bandstand parks in Franklin. More...

Seneca firefighters to celebrate 60 years of serving community

An anniversary dinner .. and open house to honor the department is scheduled Oct. 10.

By JOHN SPANGLER Staff writer

The Seneca Volunteer Fire Department has a rich heritage of service and tradition, and for the past 60 years residents have been able to take comfort knowing that dedicated firefighters are just a phone call away to respond to their needs in any eme More...

Special Sections

Community News

Clarion Borough retains leaf drop-off system

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

CLARION — It seemed to be a lot of fuss and feathers — or maybe more accurately fuss and leaves — but Clarion Borough’s leaf collection plan will remain unchanged this year. More...

Today is last day to submit recipes

Today is the last day for readers to try their hand at winning a $500 gift certificate for a local grocery store or a $100 cash prize in the newspaper’s annual Creative Cookbook contest. More...

Charges against former Hellas worker dropped

Charges have been dropped against a former Hellas Construction worker accused of attempting to lure a 14-yearold girl into an Oil City hotel room. More...

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AP News

Police: Woman tackled burglar in her home

YORK (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman dove on a burglar who broke into her home and hung onto him until police arrived. Forty-year-old Tina Graham said she heard an intruder in her York home around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. More...

Man fights to keep backyard wind turbine

MONACA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has run into local opposition to his plans to erect a wind turbine atop a 34-foot tower in his back yard. More...

CDC: Drug deaths outpace crashes in more states

ATLANTA (AP) — Drugrelated deaths outnumber those from motor vehicle accidents in a growing number of states, according to new government data that highlight a shift in the top cause of deaths after disease and illness. More...

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Letters/Columns

What’s the bottom line? The local hospital erred

Editor: In reference to the article, “Hospital warns patients of infection,” in the Sept. More...

Take pride: Clean it up

Editor: I’m appealing to all Franklin residents, shop/storekeepers and restaurant owners/managers to go outside and take a “walker’s view” of your front lawns, sidewalks and parking lots before Applefest. More...

Enjoy the ride now, because it’s going to fail

Editor: Regarding your lead story of Sept. More...

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AP Sports

Pirates take pair from Cubs

Charlie Morton goes the distance in the opener and Ryan Doumit stars in the nightcap.

CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep. More...

Same ‘Old’ Steelers?

Six defensive starters are at least 31 years old

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Losing is quickly getting old for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Maybe this should worry a Super Bowl winner that’s off to a 1-2 start: The Steelers are getting a bit old, too. More...

Wedge fired by Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians fired manager Eric Wedge in the final days of a terrible season. More...

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Entertainment

SuperFetch’: Where any dog can learn any trick

NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe you don’t worry about spoiling your new manicure before your nails can dry. But Anne does. Maybe you don’t have a problem with company leaving your toilet seat up or, worse, forgetting to flush. More...

OC woman writes introduction for book about Pithole legend

No one knew too much about Ben Hogan after he left the oil region.

An Oil City woman has written an introduction to the book “Ben Hogan: The Wickedest Man in the World” in hopes of portraying the other, not so wicked, side of the infamous figure. More...

TV Grid

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Housing authority targets landlords

Some new standards surpass minimum federal requirements

By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer

After tightening standards for tenants over the summer, the Venango County Housing Authority is now setting its sights on landlords. More...

State hardwoods industry in a struggle

An estimated 25,000 forest products jobs have been lost since 2006.

Pennsylvania’s woodlands soon will be ablaze with the reds and golds of autumn. But while sightseers flock to view nature’s glorious display, those who make their living in the forest see a more ominous picture. More...

Local woman who had heart transplant to run Applefest 5K

By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

Julie Drain of Franklin has wanted to run all her life. And Saturday at Applefest, the 33- year-old will participate in the 5K “Race for Any Pace” up and down Liberty Street. Getting to this point, however, has been a rough road. More...

Obituaries

Hazel Tait ‘Sibby’ Henderson
John M. ‘Mick’ Pyne
Howard R. ‘Jon’ Uncapher
Twombly rites set

Police & Fire

WOMAN INJURED

WOMAN INJURED — An Export woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash around 11 a.m. Wednesday on Cherrytree Run Road in Venango County. More...

MAN INJURED

MAN INJURED IN ATV ACCIDENT — A Fairmount City man was injured in a ATV crash around 7 p.m. Sunday on Frogtown Road in Clarion County. More...

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Court Reporter

VENANGO COUNTY TRIAL VERDICTS

Commonwealth vs. Kenneth Lindy Lantz, 48, of Franklin; found guilty in a jury trial of misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another and disorderly conduct-engage in fighting. More...

CLARION DEEDS

The following deeds have been filed at the Clarion County Courthouse. Sale prices are listed except in the case of nominal amounts such as $1. Tina L. and Dan D. Davis to Terry L. and Patricia E. Stewart, Rimersburg Borough, parcel, $32,000. More...

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Sports

Bobcats will edge Bulldogs

CRAIG PHILLIPS

Last week: 33-5, .868 Season: 127-24, .841 Your picker misfired on a pair of local games and also was stumped by three teams which play on the furthest outposts of the realm. More...

Bulldogs, Bobcats meet tonight

There’s a lot at stake for both Redbank Valley and homestanding Clarion in this year’s edition of the Autumn Leaf Festival game, which will be held at 7 p.m. today at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium. More...

Toski gets hat trick in Fires’ 6-1 victory

TIONESTA — Forest Area’s Seth Toski scored a hat trick in the first half Wednesday to propel the Fires to a 6-1 triumph over visiting Cranberry in Upper Allegheny Valley League soccer action. Soccer, golf .. More...

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Kids 5-9 get state’s first swine flu vaccine doses

parts of Pennsylvania should receive the first doses of free, voluntary swine flu vaccines as early as next week, officials said Wednesday, as the federal government undertakes a massive immunization effort. More...

Aid flows to tsunami-hit Samoas

APIA, Samoa (AP) — Police in green reflective vests searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami t More...

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