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October 31, 2009 / Front Page

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Ghost of the economy haunts Halloween costume choices

This year’s Halloween season brings a mixture of effects from the economic crisis as well as creativity when it comes to costume choices. More...

Franklin will start decorating for holiday Sunday

The city is looking for volunteers to help prepare for Light Up Night. By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

It’s never too early to start getting ready for the holiday season, and with Light Up Night coming up on Nov. 21, Franklin is doing just that, beginning Sunday. More...

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Community News

Alleged shooter faces drug charges

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

CLARION — A 25-year-old Ellwood City man — alleged in court papers to have shot and killed a Clarion University student four years ago, but never charged — has been arrested for selling cocaine. More...

Oil City High School Class of 1942 holds reunion

The Oil City High School Class of 1942 held a 67- year anniversary reunion at Wanango Country Club. More...

Friends for Food drive near $20,000 mark

The Friends for Food drive climbed to nearly $19,800 on Friday — with Thanksgiving less than four weeks away. 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. Christiana Bank Ad & Trust Co. and Security National Funding trusts to Otto N. and Holly N. More...

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. George Daniel III, Sharon A., Frederick C. and Marilyn C. Fisher to Donald E. and Shirley J. More...

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AP Sports

Crosby’s shootout goal lifts Penguins past Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The big pads circled the puck and Steve Mason thought he had it corraled. Then it started tumbling away, wobbling inches over the goal line. More...

Steelers back on track after early slide

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The early season slide is over. Troy Polamalu is back from a four-week injury layoff. The edginess and selfassurance appear to be restored to the NFL's best defense over the last five seasons. More...

Cavs top Wolves for first win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James scored 24 points and had nine rebounds and six assists to avoid his first 0-3 start in five years. NBA roundup .. More...

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Entertainment

TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS

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PBS Listings

The following are today’s television listings for the local PBS stations: WPSU 7 p.m. — Lawrence Welk 8 p.m. — Last of the Summer Wine 8:30 p.m. — As Time Goes By 9 p.m. — Are You Being Served? 9:30 p.m. More...

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Web site offers expanded coverage

With easy registration, subscribers will have immediate access to the entire site

TheDerrick.com now features all the local news and sports you’re used to getting in our print edition of The Derrick and The News-Herald. More...

State renews push for I-80 tolls

Money needed to fill ‘huge transportation funding gap’

The state is making another push to put tolls on Interstate 80, arguing the revenue is needed to fill “a huge transportation funding gap.” The tolling idea has sparked strong opposition in this region for more than two years. More...

NFG eyes price increase

The company says .. the hike will amount to about $15 a year for a typical customer.

Natural gas prices got a little nudge this week as National Fuel Gas, a supplier to 214,000 customers in 14 northwestern Pennsylvania counties, filed for a quarterly rate adjustment. More...

Franklin football

Franklin head coach Dave Smith talks to his team during a timeout in the first quarter of Friday night’s game at Meadville. The Bulldogs downed the Knights, 47-8. See Page 11 for more. More...

AP News

World’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Finland

HELSINKI (AP) — The world’s largest cruise liner on Friday began its maiden voyage to Florida, gliding out from a shipyard in Finland with an amphitheater, basketball courts and an ice rink on board. More...

Colorado ski town could push for pot legalization

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) — Voters in this Rocky Mountain resort town will decide next week whether to legalize pot for all adults at a time when the movement to allow medical marijuana is gaining steam around the country. More...

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Sports

Bulldogs shut down Knights

Waters scores Knights’ lone touchdown in 47-8 loss
By ED BRANNON Sports editor

MEADVILLE — Fresh off last week’s 8-0 win over Central Tech, the Franklin Knights were pumped up heading into Friday night’s Region 5 game at Meadville. More...

Clarion-Limestone holds off Union comeback

The Knights fail to .. convert a game-tying two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
By CHRIS MCKISSICK Staff writer

RIMERSBURG — All the pieces of the playoff puzzle came together for the Union Golden Knights, except for one. More...

Clarion shuts out Brookville, 19-0

CLARION — Brandon Heeter rushed for a touchdown and threw for another Friday and Clarion’s defense posted its second straight shutout in the Bobcats’ 19-0 win over visiting Brookville in Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference footbal More...

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Gas prices chugging higher as holidays near

Americans will pay more than they did last year around the holidays.

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are paying more for gasoline than they did last year as the holidays approached — billions of dollars that could go to books, clothes and Barbie dolls instead being spent at the pump. More...

Path clearing for House to pass bill

Liberals appear ready to compromise on the health care issue.

WASHINGTON (AP) — They may not like it, but many House liberals look ready to accept a compromise health care bill, putting Democratic leaders well on the way to delivering on President Barack Obama’s call for overhaul. More...

Searchers seek survivors after midair crash

The collision leaves nine people feared dead at sea.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The nighttime collision of a Coast Guard aircraft on a rescue mission and a Marine helicopter left nine people feared dead at sea Friday as investigators tried to solve the mystery of how the aircrews failed to see each other More...

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Features

CHURCH BRIEFS

Atlantic Avenue United Brethren, Franklin Paul McGill will provide the music for the 9 a.m. Sunday service. Linda Anderson and Tennille Carulli will be the greeters. More...

Praise singers scheduled

The Penn View Bible Institute Praise Singers will be featured during a Regional Holiness Rally slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rocky Grove Pilgrim Holiness Church. More...

Catholic choirs join for benefit concert

Two Catholic choirs will join their voices for a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick Church in Franklin. Performing will be The Solemnity of All Saints St. More...

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