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Clean-up continues after oil spill in Forest County stream

About 630 gallons of oil were released Sunday from holding tanks along Hastings Run in Forest County, and some 200 gallons of the oil entered the stream and then flowed into Tionesta Creek. More...

Distribution set in Titusville

The first distribution of the H1N1 flu vaccine in the area has been scheduled at Oak Street Pediatrics in Titusville. However, the clinic is open only to patients of that medical practice. More...

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Oil City Rotary Club member Marcia Miller gives Madison Lawrie, a fourthgrade student at Christian Life Academy, a new dictionary Monday afternoon. More...

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Community News

Oil City board eyes renovations to high school music rooms

By MATT CARROLL Staff writer

Renovations to the music rooms at Oil City High School could soon be added to the long list of improvements under way at the building. More...

Program on Drake slated for Thursday

William R. Brice, Ph.D., author of a new biography of Edwin L. Drake, will present a program on “Colonel Edwin Drake and His Legacy” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Venango Campus. More...

Stroke group changes meeting date

The Stroke Survivors Support Group has changed its meeting date. It will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Grace United Methodist Church of Rocky Grove, 350 Front St., Franklin. The meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. More...

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AP News

More state government layoffs expected soon

HARRISBURG (AP) — It appears likely that state government will announce another round of layoffs soon. Gov. Ed Rendell said Monday that he might make an announcement on layoffs by the end of the week. More...

Baby food recalled, may be tainted with botulism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination. More...

High-speed chase ends when OnStar halts stolen SUV

DETROIT (AP) — When two Visalia, Calif., police officers swung their cruisers behind a sport utility vehicle that had been carjacked at gunpoint early Sunday, they prepared for a dangerous high-speed chase. More...

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Letters/Columns

Support small businesses to save our economy

Editor: I think all of the American people are ready for this recession to be over and that’s the one and only thing that we all can agree on. More...

Politicians will find a way to pay those who vote

Editor: It was with interest that I read a small item in the newspaper which said a plan was recommended to Congress to give $250 per senior citizen because there isn’t going to be a Social Security increase this year. More...

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AP Sports

Bylsma has Penguins flying high

The Stanley Cup champs have not shown any signs of a slump, as evidenced by their 7-1 start.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s been no post-Stanley Cup slump yet for the champion Pittsburgh Penguins. More like a Stanley Cup surge. More...

Ben’s arm propels Steelers

Roethlisberger’s passing has carried offense so far

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brady, Brees, Brett. Now, Big Ben? Ben Roethlisberger is big on winning — he is 55-22 as a starter, the best record for any NFL quarterback not named Tom Brady. More...

Broncos remain unbeaten

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Eddie Royal became the first player in Broncos history to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the same game, leading undefeated Denver to a wild 34-23 win over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night. More...

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Entertainment

Balloon boy’ reminder that TV is full of shams

NEW YORK (AP) — When 6-yearold Falcon Heene threw up twice while being interviewed about his role in last week’s balloon ordeal, he summed things up for millions of onlookers. Sickening. More...

Charges in hoax may not come until next week

FORT COLLINS, Colo. More...

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Schake to expand in OC industrial park

Company will take over four more buildings in Siverly facility

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer

The City of Oil City has signed a five-year lease agreement with Schake Industries for four buildings in the city’s Industrial Park at Siverly. More...

Franklin won’t go for green at Central

The district apparently won’t seek LEED green building certification for the school’s renovation.

By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer

It appears as if the Franklin school district will not seek LEED green building certification for its Central Elementary renovation project. More...

Volunteers needed at vaccine clinics

Both clinical and non-clinical workers are sought to help at the H1N1 stations.

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer

The Venango County Emergency Management Agency is putting out a call for volunteers to help with H1N1 vaccine clinics this fall. “We need both clinical and non-clinical helpers,” said Tom Sherman, director of the EMA. More...

Today marks 150th anniversary of birth of educator Dewey

Today marks the 150th anniversary of John Dewey’s birth. It’s a milestone that has significance to Oil City. In his long life, Dewey’s reputation in the fields of philosophy and education spread internationally. More...

Obituaries

Daniel E. Whitehill
Joseph Thompson King
John R. Reish, Jr.
Ruthie Ann Trillizio
Mary Ellen Caffrey
Martha Mae Reed
Lydie N. Mathias
OTHER DEATHS

Police & Fire

ASSAULT PROBE

Franklin state police are investigating an assault around 2 a.m. Sunday at a residence along West State Street in Pleasantville. More...

ROUTE 8 ROLLOVER

— Two Bethel Park residents were injured in a rollover accident Monday on Route 8 in Venango County. More...

DUI ARREST

DUI ARREST — Jordan Post, 19, of Centerville, was arrested for DUI around 3:20 a.m. More...

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Court Reporter

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. Frank C. More...

CLARION COUNTY 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. Wesley B. and Helen Mc- Call by agent, Jeffrey K. Mc- Call, agent to Evan M. More...

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Sports

Oiler netters drop finale

WILMINGTON — Oil City’s Mora McLaughlin and Emily Fowkes each posted singles’ victories, but Wilmington won the other singles’ match and swept the doubles’ events to squeeze out a 3-2 win over the visiting Oilers in Reg More...

Grove spikers douse Fires

Amber Sakalousky served for 15 points Monday night as Rocky Grove defeated visiting Forest Area, 25-15, 25-14, 25-19, in non-conference volleyball play at The Nest. More...

Area runners fare well in Oil Creek trail runs

Brent Henderson of Titusville was the overall winner in the 50K race held Oct. 10-11 as part of the Oil Creek Trail Run. There were two other races held in conjunction with the event — a 100- mile run and a 50-mile run. Local sports briefs More...

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Hospitals restrict visitors to stop spread of H1N1

Rules differ from medical center to medical center

WASHINGTON (AP) — Visiting a loved one in the hospital? Better check on new flu limits first. More...

In Hawaii, school’s out for recession

HONOLULU (AP) — At a time when President Barack Obama is pushing for more time in the classroom, his home state has created the nation’s shortest school year under a new union contract that closes schools on most Fridays for the remainde More...

Mexico fells trees to save butterfly reserve

The orange-andblack monarchs start arriving later this month.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities who have struggled to stop illegal logging in Mexico’s famed monarch butterfly reserve now are cutting down thousands of trees themselves to fight an unprecedented infestation of deadly bark beetles. More...

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