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Fallen war hero’s dad speaks at Grove

Assembly focuses on importance of Veterans Day
An assembly Tuesday at Rocky Grove High School focused on sacrifice and the importance of Veterans Day. Bob Foster, a former Oil City resident whose son, Capt. More...

OC compensating for faulty clutch in leaf removal vacuum

Crews are using a .. high-lift and dump trucks to pick up leaves raked to the curb.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer

Seasonal matters ranging from summer swimming to autumn raking were part of the agenda at Monday’s Oil City Council meeting. More...

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Community News

Friends for Food nears $30,000 mark

Another $1,610 was received Tuesday for the annual Friends for Food camp aign, bringing the overall total to nearly $29,800. More...

OCHS students give new city manager sports pass

Oil City High School students want Ryan Eggleston, Oil City’s new city manager, to feel right at home. More...

Photo

Cliff and Penny Minnick of Franklin and others watch a digital slide show of stereograph pictures that were transformed to 3D images by local photographer Mike Henderson of Franklin. More...

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AP News

Jeter wins fourth Gold Glove

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. More...

Erie district judge pleas guilty

MERCER (AP) — An Erie district judge has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from accusations that he waved a gun during a traffic dispute. More...

Police: N.Y. school gunman upset over military treatment

PINE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A 42-year-old man upset by the treatment of U.S. More...

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Sports

KSAC releases all-conference teams

Keystone quarterback Dan Reed was named “Back of the Year” and Clarion lineman Ian Matson was named Lineman of the Year” as the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference announced its allconference fooball teams. More...

Clarion rolls past Edinboro

College volleyball

CLARION — Kellie Bartman and Rebecca Webb combined for 27 kills Tuesday night to lead Clarion University’s women’s volleyball team to a 3-1 win over visiting Edinboro in the opening round of the PSAC playoffs at Tippin Gym. More...

Bobcats advance to state finals

PIAA volleyball

ERIE — Clarion, rebounding from a loss in the District 9 Championships, punched its ticket to the PIAA Class A state finals Tuesday with a 23-25, 25-14, 19-25, 25-14, 15-11 win over District 10 champion Cochranton in the first round of the stat More...

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Garbage collector loses his legs; Florida driver charged with texting

BARTOW, Fla. (AP) — A central Florida man has been charged with a felony for an August texting-while-driving crash that cost a garbage collector his legs. More...

Coroner: Woman dumped near Erie homicide victim

FAIRVIEW (AP) — A coroner says an Ohio woman whose body was found dumped in northwestern Pennsylvania died of severe head trauma. Erie County, Pa. More...

35,000 in state may get extension of jobless checks

HARRISBURG (AP) — Thousands of Pennsylvania residents who have exhausted their unemployment compensation benefit may be able to get 20 more weeks of checks. More...

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Heart attacks have many signs and symptoms

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Dr. PAUL G

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My father died of a heart attack when he was 47. His brother died of one at 45. Naturally, I am concerned. I am only 37, and I have four children and would like to be around when they graduate from high school. More...

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Memories of Honor’ displays McGinnis awards

An open house event is scheduled Sunday in Knox.
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

KNOX — It’s been nearly three years since U.S. Army Spec. Ross McGinnis died saving the lives of four fellow soldiers in northeastern Baghdad, Iraq. More...

Teen benefits from Utica sidewalk project

Marshall Young, 14, rolls down a new sidewalk between his Railroad Street home and the bridge over French Creek in Utica. More...

Beichner asks ORA to forgo $1M payment

The West Unit issue .. is the highlight of the Venango County commissioners meeting.
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer

Venango County commissioner Jan Beichner is asking the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism to forgo $1 million the county has agreed to pay the agency to get out of its lease agreement for the former West Unit hospital building in More...

Churches to provide Thanksgiving meals

Two local Lutheran churches are putting their talents together again this season to provide free Thanksgiving dinners to senior citizens and the homebound in Oil City. More...

Police & Fire

UPT students arrested

Titusville police arrested two Pitt-Titusville students Tuesday morning after marijuana was found in their dorm room at Spruce Hall on the 500 block of East Spruce Street. Arrested were Julian K. Carter, 20, of Erie, and Abubakar B. More...

VisionQuest assault

A Philadelphia man has been charged with aggravated assault for fighting with staff members at the VisionQuest Big Lodge facility on old Route 8. Franklin state police filed charges Monday against Keith Conquest, 19, in connection with the Nov. More...

Good Samaritan’ attacked

An Emlenton man was punched in the side of the face after he attempted to help another man. Clarion state police said the incident occurred between 9:30 and 10 p.m. More...

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Letters/Columns

GOP message is right, but messenger is wrong

Editor: Election Day 2009 proved to be a good day for Republicans, as independent voters turned away from Democrats and voted for Republican candidates in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia. More...

A masterful performance for veterans

Editor: Kudos to the Venango Chamber Orchestra for their masterful and emotionally charged performance at the Packed Barrow-Civic Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 8. What a fitting tribute to the veterans of all the branches of the U.S. More...

Buffett’s crystal ball

OTHER OPINIONS

Whenever the legendary Oracle of Omaha tosses his considerable wealth behind an investment, the rest of us should also try to gaze over his shoulder into his crystal ball. Warren Buffett isn’t known for placing many losing bets. More...

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AP Sports

Thomas, Bruins blank Pens, 3-0

Tim Thomas makes .. 27 saves as the Penguins drop their third straight game.

BOSTON (AP) — Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and Sidney Crosby was held without a point for the fifth straight game as the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Tuesday night. More...

Steelers picking up steam

Defending champs appear ready for second-half race

PITTSBURGH (AP) — At the same time the Colts and Patriots are looking ahead to their pivotal AFC game in Indianapolis on Sunday night, they might be tempted to peek over their shoulders at the Steelers. With a look of worry, too. More...

Steelers mum on acquiring Johnson

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn’t saying if the team has any interest in Larry Johnson, the former Penn State running back who was released by the Kansas City Chiefs. More...

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Entertainment

TV Grid

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PBS SCHEDULE

The following are today’s television listings for the local PBS stations: WPSU 7 p.m. — NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 8 p.m. — Secrets of the Dead 9 p.m. — P.O.V. 10:30 p.m. — Hallowed Grounds 11:30 p.m. More...

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