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Rocky Grove Fireman's Fair

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A crowning moment for Sigel woman

SIGEL (AP) — Six years ago, it was doubtful if Courtney Thomas would ever walk again, but Saturday night she walked across the stage at the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant to claim the title. More...

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Community News

Keystone OKs budget, tax hike

The elementary school roof has been leaking and the sewerage lines need replaced.
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor

KNOX — It was a big money night for Keystone School Board as it approved a $14 million-plus budget and tax increase, OK’d a major roof renovation, signed off on a major sewerage service line project and agreed to replace worn carpet in th More...

PUC to look at Clarion water rate increase

Pennsylvania American Water Co. wants to hike rates by nearly 90 percent.
By TOM DISTEFANO Clarion News writer

CLARION — The state Public Utility Commission will investigate whether Pennsylvania American Water Co. should be allowed to raise rates for sewage service by nearly 90 percent. More...

FIRST BIRTHDAYS

Celebrating his first birthday today is Nathan Edward Myers, son of Timothy and January Myers of Clarion. More...

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AP News

Thorpe’s son seeks return of remains

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A son of sports great Jim Thorpe sued the Pennsylvania town that bears his father’s name Thursday, demanding that it return his remains to Oklahoma under a federal law designed to give Native American artifacts back t More...

Prescott Bush, brother, uncle to presidents, dies at 87

HINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Prescott S. Bush Jr., brother to one U.S. president and uncle to another, has died after a long illness, according to his family. He was 87. More...

Feds: 4 men made, sold illegal fireworks

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Four western Pennsylvania men conspired to illegally manufacture, sell and distribute fireworks from their homes, a federal grand jury charged. More...

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Sports

Gatesman Auto Body claims Kline tourney

Local softball briefs

Gatesman Auto Body of Lucinda won the 13th Annual Wade Kline Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament with an 11-8 victory over Chances R Bar of Parker in the finals at Mitchell Avenue Field in Oil City. More...

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AP Sports

Rangers rally to beat Bucs, 6-5

Texas completes the three-game sweep as the Pirates drop to 9-28 on the road this season.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers won their 11th straight game, rallying from an early four-run deficit to beat the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 o More...

Isner wins historic match

American ousts Mahut in 11 hours, 5 minutes

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — When John Isner finally won the longest match in tennis history, he collapsed on the Wimbledon grass and then summoned one last burst of energy, springing to his feet to give his opponent a bear hug. More...

Ump didn’t feel tired throughout epic match

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The umpire who presided over the longest match in tennis history said Thursday that he was so enthralled by the epic struggle that he never felt tired. 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. — PBS NewsHour 8 p.m. — Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal 8:30 p.m. More...

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Land scuffle heats up in Clintonville

Debate between businessmen, borough riles residents
By JEREMY JOHNSON Staff writer

CLINTONVILLE — An increasingly infamous strip of land in Clintonville is creating heightened disparity and heated Facebook discussions among residents of the Venango County borough. More...

Neighbors crying ‘fowl’ over chickens

A debate over the farm animals has Cranberry residents flocking to the supervisors meeting.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer

The issue of chickens and their impact on property values, neighborhood noise and health conditions drew a large crowd to the Cranberry Township supervisors meeting on Thursday. More...

A year in, ‘business is growing’ at Liberty Galleria in Franklin

By KRISTI CUMMINS Staff writer

The Liberty Galleria in Franklin opened last August, and business is going strong nearly a year later. The open-air retail incubator is home to 14 businesses.. More...

‘Miracle’ child takes a trip to the ocean

By HANNAH BAILEY Staff writer

Five-year-old Francesco Rusnak, the adopted son of Cochranton residents, has endured many hardships in his short life. More...

Police & Fire

Money stolen from prison

Tionesta state police are investigating the theft of almost $68,000 from the State Correctional Institute at Forest in Marienville. Police said someone forged four checks using the prison’s bank account information, stealing $67,250. More...

I-80 accident

An Aliquippa woman was taken to Grove City hospital after a one-vehicle crash around 9:45 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 80 in Venango County. More...

Parker man injured

A 78-year-old Parker man was injured in a one-vehicle crash around 6:04 p.m. Wednesday on Route 38 in Venango County. State police said the man was traveling south on Route 38 in Emlenton when he lost control of his pickup truck. More...

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Court Reporter

CLARION COUNTY DEEDS

Sharon E. and Ray Walker to Jeffrey N. and Jennifer L. Walker, Rimersburg Borough, parcel. Bernadette E. Borczyk to Jodi Marie Caro, Perry Township, parcel, $82,000. Jack J. Davidson to Venton L. and Patricia A. More...

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Letters/Columns

Will our land be scarred?

Editor: I attended a meeting Monday night about Marcellus Shale gas exploration. It was a very informative session by Penn State University Cooperative Extension. More...

Let’s put emphasis on economy

Editor: Tra-la-la-la-la. So now Oil City needs an “events coordinator” to make certain that we recognize cultural diversity and maintain a sense of tolerance! More...

A breath of fresh air

Editor: It was a breath of fresh air to read about the honesty and integrity of Brennan Breene in Wednesday’s newspaper and his returning lost money to a recently wed couple. More...

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Latest Gulf blunder feeds not only frustration but skepticism

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Earlier this month, BP boldly predicted the oil gushing from the bottom of the sea would be reduced to a “relative trickle” within days, and President Barack Obama told the nation last week that as much as 90 perc More...

State budget talks stall amid spending and tax disputes

HARRISBURG (AP) — The diminishing chances that Congress will extend financial aid to recessionwracked states darkened Pennsylvania’s already gloomy budget picture Thursday as budget talks between Gov. More...

Police: Enforcement effort idles trucks hauling wastewater

HARRISBURG (AP) — An enforcement blitz that focused on trucks hauling wastewater from Marcellus Shale drilling operations generated hundreds of citations and warnings and forced 131 water hauling trucks off the road, Pennsylvania State Police More...

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Features

Mortgage rates keep falling

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgages are cheaper today than they’ve been in a half-century. If only most people had the job security, the credit rating and the cash to qualify for one or refinance. More...

Should you refinance?

Here are some answers to common questions about refinancing mortgages. Q: How much does refinancing cost? A: It can cost several thousand dollars. More...

On Wall Street

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