A woolly bear caterpillar inches its way across the grass. According to old wives’ tales the longer the middle brown band is, the milder the winter will be. More...
Significant increases have been reported in most area counties
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer
The number of confirmed H1N1 flu cases in Venango, Crawford, Jefferson and Mercer counties has jumped dramatically in the past week, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. More...
The panel has grown .. impatient with Cranberry’s reluctance to act on a request to increase payments.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer
Impatient with the Cranberry Township supervisors’ reluctance to act on a request to increase its payments for township residents’ use of the Oil City Library, the panel that oversees the city facility has doubled the rates it will charge per household. More...
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The insect’s increased numbers may be due to this year’s abundance of soybean aphids, their main food source.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pest-control specialist Gene Scholes even gets bugged by them — legions of ladybugs lately swarming his rural Missouri home and other stretches across the country, exploiting gaps in door and window seals for cozier climes inside. More...
Donors opened their hearts — and wallets — Wednesday as another $2,110 was received for the 19th annual Friends for Food campaign.
Here is a list of the latest donors:
Clarion
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CYCLE INJURY
— A Sandy Lake man was injured in a motorcycle accident around 5:06 p.m. Monday on Route 19 in Mercer County.
State police said William Consiglio Jr., 27, was traveling north on Route 19 on a Honda motorcycle. More...
HARRISBURG (AP) — A state audit of hundreds of millions of dollars in government technology contracts released Wednesday found poor record keeping, insufficient central oversight and an increased potential for a conflict of interest when it came time to pick the winning bids. More...
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.
Arnold Neely to Todd W. Dingle, Cherrytree Township.
Renee and Ronald Johns to Edward E. and Sandra J. Eppinger, Scrubgrass, $6,000.
Joseph F. Osenider to John E. Bell Jr., Cranberry Township, $40,000. More...
Editor:
We have seen taxes, along with government agencies, rules and regulations, rising steadily the last 30 years.
Our elected long-term representatives apparently gave no thought to the consequences or cost because today we are hearing the “blame game” in regard to the debt facing our country and generations to come. More...
Hunters must take time to maintain their equipment for optimum results
Modern shooting sports demand attention to detail. It doesn’t matter whether the target shooter or hunter is using a conventional bow, muzzleloader, crossbow, shotgun, rifle or handgun, the person involved must pay attention to detail. The bow or firearm must be well maintained and constantly checked to be sure every part of it is in perfect working order. More...
Steve Phillips will miss the remainder of the playoffs due to an affair at the network.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips acknowledged having an affair with an assistant at the cable network and has taken a leave of absence during the playoffs. More...
Giving babies Tylenol to prevent fever when they get childhood vaccinations may backfire and make the shots a little less effective, surprising new research suggests. More...
Tonkin Guild begins annual collection for those in need
