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October 7, 2009 / Front Page

New tax act has locals grumbling

The measure aims to streamline the process and create county-wide collection districts across the state.

Representatives of Venango County’s municipalities and school districts gathered Tuesday in the courthouse annex to form a Tax Collection Committee, charged with appointing a single tax collector for earned income tax. More...

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Sisters Shirley Heller (left) of Franklin and Jean Schmidt of Grove City watch as hundreds of pink and white balloons drift in the sky Tuesday during the second annual breast cancer awareness event at More...

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White, Robbins back budget measure

Two state senators whose districts cover this area signed on to a proposed state budget plan on Tuesday that they say reduces state spending and maintains state services without a broad-based tax increase. More...

FIRST BIRTHDAYS

Celebrating her first birthday today is Lauren Lee Scierka, daughter of Andy and Stephanie Scierka of Oil City. Marking her first birthday Oct. 5 was Sloane Elliana DeShong, daughter of Nina Johnson and Brenton DeShong of Oil City. More...

Getting it right

.. The contact e-mail address for the Love and Donate Life fund in Franklin to aid transplant patients is donatelife. drain@gmail.com It was incorrect in a previous publication. More...

Letters/Columns

It’s not about care; it’s all about control

Editor: I believe the vast majority of people are so tied up with this so-called health care reform that they miss the real point. More...

An unhinged buffoon? No, Beck is a patriot

Editor: On Oct. More...

Coach had an effect on many different lives

Editor: When thinking of Roy Sanner, the first things that come to our minds are what an incredible father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and, most importantly, a friend he was. More...

AP Sports

Twins stun Tigers in 12, 6-5

Minnesota rallies to .. beat Detroit on Alexi Casilla’s RBI single in the 12th inning.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alexi Casilla singled home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied past Detroit 6-5 in the AL Central tiebreaker Tuesday night, completing a colossal collapse for the Tigers. More...

Polamalu set to practice

Steelers’ All-Pro safety may play against Lions

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might not have to wonder any longer how much better they would be if they had star safety Troy Polamalu. More...

Tebow back at practice

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Wearing full pads and sweating from head to toe, Tim Tebow took snaps, threw passes and ran option plays Tuesday in his first practice since suffering a concussion 10 days ago. More...

Entertainment

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PBS SCHEDULE

The following are today’s television listings for the local PBS stations: WPSU 7 p.m. — NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 8 p.m. — Craft in America 9 p.m. — Craft in America 10 p.m. More...

Senate aims to end budget stalemate

Chamber OKs key spending, tax bills in bid to pressure House

HARRISBURG (AP) — The state Senate approved key spending and tax bills Tuesday in a bid to pressure the House to go along with their plan to end Pennsylvania’s long budget stalemate. More...

Clarion man charged with assault on child, 12

The girl says she was .. touched inappropriately during a swimming pool “shark” game in August.

CLARION — Clarion Borough Police have charged a 33-year-old borough man with 10 criminal counts stemming from an alleged assault on a 12-year-old girl in August at the borough swimming pool. More...

Emlenton faces vandalism woes; future gang activity possible

EMLENTON — Vandalism has been on the rise in Emlenton. And, perhaps of even more concern, experts say some of the trouble could indicate possible gang activity in the future. More...

Haunted house shut down in OC

The former Brody’s building will be inspected again today to see if the business can open.

A popular Halloween attraction in Oil City has been shut down because of fire safety concerns. More...

Police & Fire

Stone, firewood stolen

State police are searching for someone who stole more than $10,000 in stone and firewood from a lot along Route 8 in Venango County. Police said someone removed the materials between Sept. More...

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RECALLS

The following recalls have been announced: More...

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CLARION COUNTY DEEDS

Keith S., Judy M., Michael A. and Starene M. Shrum to April M. Marshall, Beaver Township, parcels, $60,000. Matthew V. and Mary Marie Delagrange to Local X Change, Licking Township, parcel, $5,000. William P. and Charlene M. More...

VENANGO COUNTY DEEDS

The following deeds have been filed at the Venango County Courthouse. Sale prices are listed except in the case of nominal amounts such as $1. Gail H. Marwood estate with executors, Steven C. Marwood and Gary R. Mc- Coy, to Jeffrey L. More...

Sports

Oriole spikers blank Oilers

Eden Rembold served for 10 points with six aces and Emily Donaldson and Kaitlyn Kiser had six kills apiece Tuesday night as Rocky Grove came away with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-23, road win over Oil City in a Region 4 volleyball match. More...

Cranberry girls stay unbeaten

Cranberry’s varsity girls cross country team took another step toward the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference title Tuesday with a 22-35 victory over previously unbeaten Clarion-Limestone. More...

Scott’s goal sparks Bulldogs

NEW BETHLEHEM — Redbank Valley’s Ty Scott scored off an assist from A.J. More...

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Where’s the next boom? Maybe in ‘cleantech’

Investors point to alternative energy and more efficient power distribution.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Our economy sure could use the Next Big Thing. More...

Leafy greens present growing threat of food-borne illness

The number of outbreaks tied to lettuce, spinach and other greens has been rising over the last two decades.

CHICAGO (MCT) — A growing threat for food-borne illnesses comes attractively packaged, is stunningly convenient and is increasingly popular with shoppers looking for healthy meals: ready-to-eat leafy greens that make putting together a green s More...

Survey: Obama’s job approval rises amid concerns

People feel better about his handling of the economy and his health care plan.

NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama’s approval ratings are starting to rise after declining ever since his inauguration, new poll figures show as the country’s mood begins to brighten. More...

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Tough Times

Family ties not really working out for Cup pro Mears

Nothing ever seems to work out for Casey Mears, who has thus far been unable to fulfill his potential and the legacy of his famous family. Mears’ uncle, Rick Mears, won the Indianapolis 500 four times. More...

What's Up Next

Sprint Cup Race: Pepsi 500 Where: Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif. (2.0 mi.), 250 laps/500 miles. When: Sunday, Oct. 11. Last year’s winner: Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. Qualifying record: Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 188.425 mph, Feb. 25, 2005. More...