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Waves crash over the lighthouse Wednesday at the west entrance to Cleveland harbor on Lake Erie. Forty knot winds brought 7-10 foot waves on the lake and caused scattered power outages. More...

Man gets time served for illegal weapon sales

Morgan Jones was freed later Wednesday after he was sentenced.

From staff and wire reports

PITTSBURGH — A Clarion County man arrested last year in an investigation of militia groups was sentenced Wednesday to time served for selling firearms without a license. More...

100 days and counting: Gas leases, poker among issues stalling budget

HARRISBURG (AP) — Two critical budget bills passed the Pennsylvania House Wednesday, but on the eve of the budget impasse’s 100th day disputes remained over proposals to drill for gas on state land and tax table games at casinos. More...

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Community News

Haunted House to reopen today

An Oil City Halloween attraction will reopen today in the vacant Brody’s building at Elm and Center streets. More...

Missing 16-year-old girl found

A 16-year-old girl who went missing Tuesday after running away from Venango Catholic High School was found early Wednesday near the school. Oil City police chief Bob Wenner said the girl was taken to UPMC Northwest for evaluation. More...

Pizza Hut employee released from hospital

An investigation of the assault and robbery continues.

A person injured during an assault and robbery in the Pizza Hut parking lot in Oil City has been released from a Pittsburgh hospital. Oil City police chief Bob Wenner said a Pizza Hut employee was stabbed between 11 and 11:30 p.m. Sept. More...

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AP News

BRIEFLY

Agents arrest dozens for theft scheme LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in breaking up a crime ring in the U.S. More...

Bullet-resistant clothing takes shot at fashion

MIAMI (AP) — It’s a sweltering South Florida day but Jorge Cardenas still wears his hooded zipper sweater when replenishing the ATMs he owns. More...

7-foot-long dog could be record holder

A 20-pound bag of dry dog food lasts the 3-year-old Newfoundland a couple of weeks.

CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) — Boomer may be a buster: Measuring 3 feet tall the shoulders and 7 feet long from nose to destructive wagging tail, he might be the world’s tallest living dog. More...

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Letters/Columns

Applefest reminds us the best is yet to come

Editor: This marked my second year attending Franklin’s Applefest. My girlfriend Lindsay is from Franklin, and we made the trip together from Columbus, Ohio. More...

The letters section needs better standards

Editor: This letter is in response to the Oct. 1 letter from Bruce Keyes Jr. concerning President Obama (“It’s a crisis in leadership”). More...

In just one month, 30 requests for help

Editor: I know there are many in the area who have this same problem. I receive many requests for donations during the year, and so I thought I would take just one month and count how many I get. More...

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AP Sports

Coyotes cool off Penguins

Ilya Bryzgalov makes 24 saves as Phoenix shuts out the Penguins, 3-0.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Petr Prucha was knocked off his skates in front of the net but still pushed the puck into the net while sitting on a Penguins player’s back in the second period, and the Phoenix Coyotes took advantage of nine power play More...

Linemen have Ben’s back

Close-knit group has made strides as pass, run blockers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s appearance on the WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” telecast didn’t register any ratings in Mike Tomlin’s household — nobody watched. More...

Edwards traded to Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Braylon Edwards’ arrival was picture-perfect for the New York Jets. More...

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Entertainment

TV Grid

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PBS LISTINGS

The following are today’s television listings for the local PBS stations: WPSU 7 p.m. — NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 8 p.m. — Nova 9 p.m. — Frontline 10 p.m. — Independent Lens 11 p.m. More...

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Churches help keep winter’s chill away

Clothing, other items gathered for those in need

By JILL HARRY Staff writer

As temperatures turn colder, area churches are pitching in to help those in need weather the winter. Several congregations will hand out free winter clothing and household items throughout the month. More...

Arrested employee still on payroll

Forest commissioners say his job is vital to a county-wide project.

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer

A Tionesta resident charged last month by the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office with using his county job to leak confidential information about a drug case remains on the Forest County payroll because his job is vital to completing a coun More...

New tax collection system will mean loss of job for some

Venango municipalities and school districts are happy with the way things are now.

By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer

Venango County municipalities and school districts seem happy with the earned income tax collection system the way it is. More...

Student art show opens Saturday at Transit Annex

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer In a continuing effort to promote the arts in downtown Oil City, a new batch of artists is taking up shop in a very visible venue. More...

Obituaries

Vern R. Exley Sr.
G. Thomas ‘Tom’ Exley
Allison memorial changed
GETTING IT RIGHT

Police & Fire

WOMAN INJURED

A 20-year-old Parker woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday on Route 478 in Clarion County. More...

LICENSE PLATE REMOVED

LICENSE PLATE REMOVED — State police are searching for someone who removed the license plate from a vehicle owned by a 56-year-old Oil City man. Police said someone removed the plate between 5 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. More...

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Court Reporter

VENANGO COUNTY COURT REPORTER

Central Court Judges Andrew Fish and Michael Snyder presiding 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. Joseph R. and Cheryl J. Pastor to Joseph R. and Cheryl J. Pastor, Oil City. Joseph R. and Cheryl J. More...

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Sports

Unbeaten ’Dogs top Knights

NEW BETHLEHEM — Shawn Neiswonger had 15 kills, five blocks and three points Wednesday night as Redbank Valley remained undefeated by downing visiting Franklin, 25-14, 25-10, 25-9 in non-conference volleyball action. Volleyball, golf More...

Green, Blue cruise to youth league wins

Robert Hartle rushed for a pair of long-distance touchdowns and Logan Way added an area-code distance score Tuesday to lead the Green Hornets to a 19-13 win over the Golden Eagles in Oil City- Cranberry Youth Football League action at Oil City High More...

Colonels to face Corry tonight

CRAIG PHILLIPS

There will be more than a handful of District 10 football games this week with playoff implications, but two of the most intriguing contests are non-region games. The first will kickoff at 7 p.m. More...

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