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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. Several reports have indicated a heavy influence of media figures — alive and dead — for costume choices. More...
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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. The company said the increase will amount to about 1.5 percent (about $15 a year) for a typical residential customer. More...

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• article has image Gas prices chugging higher as holidays near
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...
• article has image Path clearing for House to pass bill
• article has image Searchers seek survivors after midair crash
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 Community News
• Alleged shooter faces drug charges
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...
• article has image Oil City High School Class of 1942 holds reunion
• article has image Friends for Food drive near $20,000 mark
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 AP News
• article has image 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. The 16-deck Oasis of the Seas spans 1,200 feet (360 meters) from bow to stern. Its 2,700 cabins can accommodate 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew. More...
• Colorado ski town could push for pot legalization
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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. Schiberl, Emelenton Borough, $9,000. More...
• DEEDS
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 Sports
• article has image Bulldogs shut down Knights
Waters scores Knights’ lone touchdown in 47-8 loss
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. Coach Dave Smith’s squad had what he called “a great week of practice” and were hoping to finish off this season on a three-game winning streak. More...
• article has image Clarion-Limestone holds off Union comeback
• article has image Clarion shuts out Brookville, 19-0
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 AP Sports
• article has image 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...
• article has image Steelers back on track after early slide
• article has image Cavs top Wolves for first win
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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. Bethel Baptist, Sligo Tersea Belk will provide the music for the Sunday morning service. Frank Hranicky will be the greeter. Bethel United Methodist More...
• article has image Praise singers scheduled
• Catholic choirs join for benefit concert
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