HARRISBURG (AP) — Optimism coursed through the halls of the Pennsylvania Capitol on Thursday evening that the politically divided Legislature would bring an end to the 100-day state budget stalemate within 24 hours. More...
With no state funds, commissioners can’t rule out shutting down offices.
By GREG RENNINGER Clarion News writer
CLARION — Clarion County commissioners have started budget hearings, but with no word from the state — which in the past has accounted for more than $7 million annually — it’s not going to be an easy job.
The county must approve a budget by Dec. 31, and state law requires budget hearings to start at least 90 days prior to the deadline. More...
Council schedules a .. special meeting Tuesday to consider a leading candidate.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer
Oil City Council has scheduled a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday in city hall to consider hiring a new city manager.
“Our agenda is to discuss and select a manager,” Mayor Sonja Hawkins said Thursday. “We have a leading candidate.” More...
WASHINGTON (AP) — For as long as man has looked up, the moon has inspired romance, poetry and songs. Man also likes blowing things up. Now we get to do both — in the name of science. More...
Meanwhile, trick-ortreat .. hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 in the township.
Cranberry Township Supervisors approved a $6,000 sewer line repair during a brief meeting Thursday evening.
Township officials said the $6,350 project includes the grouting of a 900-foot section of pipe at Ranch Street. More...
ONE-VEHICLE CRASH
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A Franklin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident around 12:15 p.m. Thursday on Congress Hill Road in Venango County.
State police said James McCutcheon, 51, was traveling on Congress Hill Road in Sandycreek Township when he swerved his vehicle to avoid a deer. More...
NEW YORK (AP) — There are no divas among the cast of “The 101 Dalmatians Musical,” but plenty of stars. Take Rascal, the puppy with a broken leg who was rescued from the side of a road. More...
Editor:
The hopes and dreams we had when our president was voted into office only a few months ago have been dimmed considerably. We expected thoughtful opposition to the changes he promised but hoped that it could be civil and focused on the problems. Instead, it has become a partisan politics nightmare. We write to share our understandings, concerns and questions. More...
Franklin will look for its first win tonight at home against Warren.
Crunch time has arrived in District 10’s Region 3 and one of the most pivotal football games of the season will be played tonight at the Oil Field when Greenville invades for a 7 p.m. kickoff against Oil City.
Coach Brian Herrick’s visiting Trojans will enter the game at 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the region. Oil City is 3-2 and 2-2 in R-3. More...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Guerin and Alex Goligoski scored midway through the second period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins hand the Philadelphia Flyers their first loss of the season, 5-4 on Thursday night. More...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats said Thursday they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers across the country who are in danger of running out of assistance by the end of the year. More...
Carlton boy’s first of two heart surgeries is a success
