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Coming Friday

Wednesday marked the final official day of the 2010 Rainbow Gathering, which took place from July 1-7 in the Heart’s Content and Queen Creek regions of the Allegheny National Forest near Sheffield. More...

Emlenton resident faces trial

James Michael Lauricia is accused of slashing a Parker man several times.
By MATT CARROLL Staff writer

James Michael Lauricia is accused of slashing a Parker man several times. An Emlenton man accused of cutting and seriously injuring another man during an altercation last week now faces trial in Venango County court. More...

Special Sections

Community News

Rupert/ 50 years

Dick and Lois Rupert, formerly of the Shippenville area, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. Dick Rupert and the former Lois Wallace were married July 9, 1960, in the Presbyterian church in New Florence by the Rev. Roger Rhumar. More...

Clarion man injured in river accident

Jeffery Myers received a laceration to his right leg and other injuries.

CLARION – A 27-yearold Clarion man was seriously injured in a boating accident Friday on the Clarion River in Millcreek Township. Jeffery Myers received a large laceration to his right leg and other injuries. More...

Settlemire/ 50 years

John and Mary Ann Settlemire of Fayetteville, formerly of Oil City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. John W. Settlemire and the former Mary Ann McDonald were married July 9, 1960, at St. More...

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AP News

ER doctors: Lawsuit fears lead to overtesting

(EDITOR’S NOTE — Too much medical treatment is making many Americans sicker. This is the fifth story in an Associated Press six-part series that examines the phenomenon of overtreatment. Next week: Final Days) More...

Diabetics eye obesity surgery to gain control of blood sugar

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly a decade, Cristina Iaboni tried to tame her diabetes the usual way, through daily shots of insulin and other medicine. More...

New guidelines urge cancer survivors to get a move on

There is growing evidence that physical activity improves quality of life.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cancer survivors, better work up a sweat. New guidelines are urging survivors to exercise more, even — hard as it may sound — those who haven’t yet finished their treatment. More...

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Sports

Cranberry stars top Oil City

D-25 roundup

Cameron Daugherty had three singles and a double Wednesday night as Cranberry held on in the sixth inning to beat Oil City, 10-9, and advanace in the losers’ bracket of the District 25 Little League 10-11 year-old all-star tournament. More...

Boundary Waters canoe trip requires extensive planning

BOB & LINDA STEINER

Many outdoor adventures are best when done spur of the moment. Backcountry canoe trips are not. Preparation and planning are the keys to successful overnight canoe trips. We almost did it right. More...

Four matmen qualify for nationals

By CRAIG PHILLIPS
Staff writer

Cochranton’s Matt Bryer and Cam Cyphert claimed state titles in the Cadet Division of the Pennsylvania Amateur Wrestling Federation State Championships at Bellefonte High School. More...

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New Medicare director named

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama bypassed the Senate Wednesday and appointed Dr. Donald Berwick, a Harvard professor and patient care specialist, to run Medicare and Medicaid. More...

Beaches not as clean as they look

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — There’s a dirty secret buried under Gulf of Mexico beaches after cleanup workers scrape away the oil washing ashore. More...

Barge hits tourist boat on Delaware

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A disabled sightseeing boat adrift in the Delaware River with at least 37 people aboard was struck by a barge and capsized Wednesday, spilling passengers into the water and leaving two people unaccounted for after a frantic More...

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Features

Tea Table Gossip

–QUICK CASH!! 100’s of items appear and disappear weekly from our classified section. With multi county coverage, it’s the fastest way to sell anything. All ads appear on www. thederrick.com at no extra charge. More...

Road Test

Luxury that’s personal defines 2010 Acura ZDX
By Connie Keane

Acura admits its 2010 ZDX is like nothing you’ve ever seen before from the luxury maker. Their objective with the ZDX is to attract a different kind of luxury consumer to the Acura brand. More...

Ask the Auto Doctor

Cloudy headlamps cause problems
By Junior Damato

Dear Doctor: I am 62 years old and own a 2000 Mercury Sable with only 67,000 miles. The headlights are very cloudy and I cannot see well at night. What can I do? Are there better lights I can put in? — Patricia More...

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OC group takes aim at Brody block

The redevelopment authority plans to buy the property and demolish the building.
By SHEILA BOUGHNER
Staff writer

In its fight against blight, the Oil City Redevelopment Authority is taking aim at the Brody block. The authority agreed during a meeting Wednesday to move forward with plans to acquire the property and demolish the building. More...

There are jobs for seniors — despite economic turmoil

By JEREMY JOHNSON
Staff writer

Just about everybody is familiar with that well-worn adage regarding old dogs and new tricks. More...

Clintonville council delays action on property dispute

The council president and the panel’s legal counsel say more research is needed.
By JEREMY JOHNSON
Staff writer

The controversy surrounding a piece of land in Clintonville continues as borough council members search for a missing deed to the mysterious Veteran’s Memorial triangle. More...

Photo

Tyler Cochran, 16, of Oil City, springs off the diving board at the Oil City municipal swimming pool in Hasson Park on Wednesday afternoon. More...

Police & Fire

Sigel man arrested

A Sigel man was arrested after fleeing from police on a motorcycle on West Main Street in Brookville. Brookville police said Wednesday Matthew Gilbert, 25, was seen riding a motorcycle without hands on the bars around 5 p.m. Friday. More...

Hit-run investigated

Clarion state police are investigating a hit-run Tuesday along Whitling Road in Beaver Township. Police said an unknown driver was traveling on Whitling Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a mailbox and a post. More...

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Court Reporter

CLARION COUNTY DEEDS

The following deeds have been filed at the Clarion County Courthouse. Sale prices are listed except in the case of nominal amounts such as $1. Dale L. and Barbara K. Myers to Aaron Todd and Emily M. More...

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Letters/Columns

Subsidy paved the way for Blair to remain here

Editor: Blair is pleased to have concluded negotiations allowing it to continue operations at our current Franklin Service Center. More...

Political Cartoon

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Summer weddings: Traditions and more

PETER GREENE

Summer is not complete without weddings, and I had the privilege of attending a very nice one recently as a Plus One. More...

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AP Sports

Astros’ four homers sink Pirates, 6-3

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Lee and Lance Berkman homered for the second straight game and the Houston Astros hit a seasonhigh four home runs in a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. More...

Wade, Bosh to Miami

The duo’s contracts hinge on LeBron’s announcement

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Dwyane Wade had already decided that if he were to stay with the Miami Heat, he would have either LeBron James or Chris Bosh as a teammate. He got Bosh. He might get both. More...

Durant, Boozer both sign

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant didn’t go for a spectacle in announcing where he’ll be for the next five years. More...

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Entertainment

TV Grids

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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. — This Old House Hour 9 p.m. — Horizon 10 p.m. More...

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