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History PhD returns to OC roots, finds a way to make some bread
Up to her elbows in pastry concoctions, downtown Oil City business owner Kathy Exley knew she was living her dream to be a caterer, baker, confectioner and coffee guru. The problem, though, was finding enough time to satisfy all the demands put on her self-described “upscale but reasonably priced” Classy Catering & Bistro Bakery at 228 Seneca St. More...
Outgoing Franklin mayor sounds off
Bob Heller says several issues rubbed him the wrong way.
By MATT CARROLL Staff writer

At one of his last Franklin City Council meetings as mayor, Bob Heller paused to get a few things off his chest. Heller, who did not seek re-election, unleashed several criticisms Monday at the meeting regarding decisions made during his six years as mayor. More...

Sugarcreek awaits clearance for repair work
The Washington Crossing siphon project was approved in June.
By MATT CARROLL Staff writer

Sugarcreek Borough Council on Wednesday heard crews are still waiting for clearance to begin repairs on the Washington Crossing siphon. Council approved the project in June, but work has been delayed as officials wait for permits from the state Department of Environmental Protection. More...

Diehard golfers will be rewarded with warm weekend
Temperatures are .. expected to be in the mid 50s Saturday before reaching 60 Sunday.
By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

Cold weather has started to make its way into the region, but seasonal pursuits like golf are still going strong. And although today’s forecast includes a mix of snow and rain, predictions for the weekend are looking pretty nice. More...

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• article has image Cleveland house of horrors reveals more victim’s bodies
Many want to know how this could happen in a residential neighborhood
CLEVELAND — The run-down Cleveland neighborhood where 50-year-old Anthony Sowell quietly carved out an existence is the type of place where women can disappear almost in plain sight. Where crack users sneak into vacant houses to do drugs, have sex, then steal copper pipes and wiring to make a few bucks. More...
• article has image Democrats say elections won’t stop health care
• article has image Data: Clunker pickups traded for new trucks
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 Community News
• article has image Oil City toddler set to return home Friday
A 2-year-old Oil City girl is scheduled to come home Friday after spending many weeks in an intensive care unit and then inpatient rehabilitation in various Pittsburgh hospitals. More...
• article has image Charity donations top $25,000
• Clarion County contracts with human resources firm
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 Police & Fire
• OC man pleads guilty in Fat Dogs case
Brian Yeager was a former co-owner of the business.
An Oil City man is scheduled to be sentenced next month after he pleaded guilty to forgery and other charges related to actions at an Oil City business where he was a co-owner. More...
• Cooperstown home damaged by fire
• Rimersburg man hurt
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 AP News
• Election lessons will shape ‘10 campaign
First Election Day of Obama’s presidency was big night for GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lessons from the off-year elections: The president’s influence is limited, independents rule, incumbents beware, issues trump ideology and, once more, “It’s the economy, stupid.” More...
• Robbery victim identifies suspect from old yearbook
• Voices heard differing on priest’s 9-1-1 call
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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. Venango County Tax Claim Bureau and Oil City National Bank to Christopher A. and Julie A. Schneider, Oil City, $50. Venango County Tax Claim Bureau and Donald Jr. and Lannia Blake to Frank Grzasko, Cornplanter Township, $600. More...
• DEEDS
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 Letters/Columns
• Early education helps many area children
Editor: Watching young children grow can be the highlight of an adult’s life, We see promise in their little faces. We delight in their creativity and imagination and enjoy the hope that they really can become anything they want to be. More...
• Not saints, but they’re the champs!
• It’s the same in every community
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 Sports
• article has image Playoff picture is taking shape
Questions, questions and more questions. I know, what fans want are answers. Here goes — and we’ll start with the everyday variety. Now that Oil City has clinched a berth in the District 10 Class AA playoffs, where, when and whom will the Oilers play? Oil City will be at the very least the No. 3 seed out of Region 3. More...
• Tigers, Cardinals advance
• article has image Lost hunting gear can be found with a few simple strategies
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 AP Sports
• article has image Pryor, Clark took different paths
Terrelle Pryor left Pennsylvania to play in Ohio while Daryll Clark did the opposite.
UNIVERSITY PARK (AP) — Lost in the hoopla over Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s trip home to Pennsylvania this weekend is the story of how Penn State found its own signal-caller in the Buckeyes’ backyard. More...
• article has image Yankees are World Champs
• article has image Pitt looks to regain offensive rhythm
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 Features
• article has image Unhealthy habits often hard to break
Doing what is good for us often an uphill battle
When it comes to improving our health, we all know what to do. Exercise. Eat right. Quit smoking. Drink alcohol only in moderation. And wash our hands. It sounds simple. So why don’t more of us do it? More...
• article has image Study finds gene link to bad driving
• article has image Research connects common antibiotics with birth defects
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