David Gibbons, the president of UPMC Northwest hospital in Seneca, was honored Monday at a reception at Clarion University-Venango Campus as the school’s 2009 Distinguished Alumnus. More...
But experts believe shots will be available when illness hits
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer
Vaccine for a growing number of swine flu cases is not the only flu-related medicine in short supply.
Area residents trying to get their annual seasonal flu shot are finding it tough to get vaccinated. More...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has scheduled 18 regional clinics Friday, Saturday and Sunday to administer free H1N1 vaccine to individuals in the recommended target groups that have not had previous access to the vaccine.
The department asks that only individuals in the following groups attend the regional clinics: More...
The K. of C. and two churches are recommended for use when Central is renovated.
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer
The Franklin Area School District is looking at three downtown buildings to serve as temporary classrooms while Central Elementary is under construction next year. More...
43 percent oppose plans being discussed in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the cost, Mr. President.
Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. That’s creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to close the deal with a handful of Democratic doubters in the Senate. More...
Cranberry Area School Board on Monday passed an improvement plan that could help the district get back on track toward the goals of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. More...
A West Hickory woman was arrested for DUI following a one-vehicle crash around 6 a.m. Sunday on Route 227 in Allegheny Township.
Franklin state police said Wendy Brooks, 50, was traveling on Route 227 toward Pleasantville when she swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway.
She lost control of her vehicle, which struck an embankment and rolled over, police said. More...
The space shuttle Atlantis lifts off Monday in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Six astron auts are headed to the international space station on an 11-day mission. 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.
Patricia J. Carrara to Phyllis A. and Afred D. Umstead, Franklin.
Neva M. and Anthony Ruditis to Neva M., Anthony M. and Marie R. Ruditis, Sugarcreek Borough. More...
Editor:
Here’s to you, technology, for making reconnecting effortless and demeaning human interaction to mean next to nothing.
So you have a friend you haven’t talked to in years. The Internet is there for you! With a brush of your fingers over the keyboard, you type in that name which you can hardly remember how to spell, and up pops a profile. More...
CLARION — Bethany Koch and Lizzie Suwala each recorded double-doubles Monday afternoon to lead the Clarion University women’s basketball team to a 73-50 win over visiting Bowie St. on the second day of the Clarion Classic at Tippin Gym. More...
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor. More...
Poll finds Americans worried about health overhaul costs
