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UPMC Northwest goal: ‘destination hospital’

Annual state of hospital meeting held at Cranberry High School
UPMC Northwest Hospital, growing in patient volume and physician roster, is poised to become a “destination hospital” in northwestern Pennsylvania. More...

Venango set to cash in on ballot recount

It will result in a $50-per-machine payment back to county election offices.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer

Venango County stands to make a little money today as a result of a state-wide ballot recount for a state Superior Court seat. Voters chose winners for four open seats on the state Superior Court in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. More...

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Community News

Cranberry fundraiser winding down

A Cranberry Area School District community service initiative is drawing to a close, and time is running out for those wishing to contribute to the successful campaign. More...

Flu vaccine being offered today

TITUSVILLE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has a small amount of seasonal flu vaccine to be offered to the public today at the First Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 216 N. Franklin St. More...

Nothing simple about free parking request in Clarion

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

CLARION — What seemed like a simple request requiring a yes or no answer ended up dominating a Clarion Borough Council meeting last month. More...

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AP News

State House votes to cut costs of legal ads

HARRISBURG (AP) — School districts, counties and other Pennsylvania governmental bodies would see their costs to place legal ads in newspapers cut by 25 percent under a bill that passed the state House on Tuesday. More...

DA: Man forged papers to buy burial plot by wife he killed

John Gerholt of .. Bedford County is accused of shooting his spouse.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man accused of murdering his wife has been charged with forging documents to steal a cemetery plot so he could be buried beside her. More...

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Sports

Clarion’s Koch honored

LOCK HAVEN — Clarion University senior guard Bethany Koch is the first PSAC-West women’s basketball Player of the Week for the 2009-2010 season after leading the Golden Eagles to a pair of wins at the Clarion Classic Sunday and Monday. More...

Clarion rolls in opener

CLARION — It was a record-book night for the Clarion University men’s basketball team in its seasonopening 124-50 win over visiting Penn State-New Kensington Tuesday night at Tippin Gym. More...

Clarion spikers get at-large bid to NCAA Division-II playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS — For the third time in the last four years, Clarion University’s women’s volleyball team is going dancing. More...

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Vaccines being developed for AIDS, allergies, more

Roll up your sleeve

MARIETTA, Pa. (AP) — Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer’s disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler’s diarrhea. More...

He sees you when your sneezing? Santas lobby for swine flu shots

Santa organizations .. are hoping that parents will keep sick children at home.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the swine flu vaccine. Many of the nation’s Santas want to be given priority for the vaccine and not just because of those runny-nosed kids. More...

Don’t blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — You can’t blame this one on McDonald’s: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. More...

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Persistent coughs indicate bronchiectasis

ADVICE
Dr. PAUL G. DONOHUE

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For two years, I had a cough that was constant. I didn’t feel all that sick, and I saw a number of doctors without getting an answer. I also tried numerous medicines, without any relief. More...

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Valley Grove district gives taxpayers break

The district has reduced the penalty on late real estate payments from 10 to 5 percent.
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer

Valley Grove School District is offering its taxpayers a break because of the bleak economy. More...

Christmas Tree Extravaganza

Rebekah Stahlman of Rocky Grove hangs lights on the Franklin Library’s American Girl Club-sponsored Christmas tree Tuesday afternoon in the main hallway of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. More...

Talking Books Theatre to raise funds for library

The program is slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday in the downstairs area of the Oil City Library.
By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

Students in the gifted program at Oil City High School are teaming up with Oil City Library director Bruce George, the Oil City Friends of the Library and Community Playhouse to entertain guests and raise funds for the library. More...

Friends for Food ready to help local families in need

The 19th annual distribution will be Saturday at the Rocky Grove fire hall.
By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

Thanksgiving is only eight days away, and generous area residents have reached into their pockets and their hearts to help those in need this holiday season. More...

Police & Fire

Venus women injured

Two Venus residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident around 6:30 p.m. Monday on Route 157 in Venango County. More...

Firearms violation

A Franklin man was charged with a firearms violation after a traffic stop around 9:36 a.m. Saturday on Otter Street in Franklin. More...

Well equipment stolen

Tionesta state police are searching for someone who stole equipment from a private gas well lease in Forest County. Police said someone removed the equipment between 1 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. More...

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Letters/Columns

Professor endorsed for Knox school post

Editor: On behalf of the many parents and teachers who have indicated to me over the recent years that Keystone School District needs a school superintendent who is a dedicated, knowledgeable and strong leader, I offer my opinion and sincerely requ More...

Why the Nobel prize? Here are some reasons

Editor: Why the Nobel Peace Prize? It’s because President Obama has accomplished more good in just one year than Bush managed to eight years. More...

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Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award

The Kansas City ace went 16-8 with a leagueleading 2.16 ERA this past season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, easily beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination. More...

Steelers breathe easier

Polamalu may only miss one game

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won’t be without injured safety Troy Polamalu for more than one game. More...

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Entertainment

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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 Shangri La 9 p.m. — Lost Cave Temples of Himalaya 10 p.m. More...

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