Cedar Point debuts newest record-breaking roller coaster
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — The “roller coaster capital of the world’ is showing off its newest addition this weekend. Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio, is…
May 2016
Charges against former OC man may be refiled in shooting
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A court case against an Oil City High School graduate has taken a new turn. Devin Stevenson, 21, who is…
IRS Impersonation Scam
Officials fear massive Alberta wildfire could double in size
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canadian officials fear a massive wildfire could double in size by the end of Saturday as they continue to evacuate residents…
Save Our Miller-Sibley Pool sets pool party June 2
From staff reports The Save Our Miller-Sibley Pool fundraising committee plans a pool party there from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Cost…
Jung Ho Kang homers twice as Pirates beat Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Welcome back, Jung Ho Kang. Playing in his first game since suffering a knee injury last September, Kang homered twice and…
Recent Deaths 5/7/16
Heather M. Schroeder, 78, of Tylersburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Larry L. Maloney, 63, of Oil City died Friday, May 6, 2016. Joan R. Loeffler,…
Monroe Twp. Walmart Theft
Police: Suspect arrested in Washington-area fatal shootings
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A suspect in three fatal shootings in the Washington, D.C., area was arrested Friday, police said. Police in the Maryland suburbs…
Powerball’s pull puts weekend jackpot at $415M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $415 million, making Saturday night’s prize the largest since a record $1.6 billion payout…
Erie drug investigation
Photo editing
Editing! This is one of the toughest things for a photographer to do or have to accept being done for them. We have images we…
Jefferson County fire
Pet of the day 5/6/16
Sweetheart was recently left at the rescue center after hours in the cold. She is still very shy and weary of her new surroundings. She…
Vehicle strikes several items in Washington Twp.
Arts Day
Everett Van Dyke poses with his marker and crayon drawing titled “Spiral Snail” on Thursday night at the annual Arts Day at Seventh Street Elementary…
Sandy Twp. drug possession
Washington Twp. accident
May Garden Mart is Saturday, Sunday in Franklin
From staff reports The Franklin Gardeners Association will host the 16th annual May Garden Mart Saturday and Sunday in West Park in Franklin. West Park…
17 Rocky Grove students inducted into National Honor Society
Rocky Grove High School held its 2016 National Honor Society induction Monday. Among those inducted were (above, from left) Tyler Clayton, Koby Winslow, Addison Shull,…
Lesser names hogging spotlight for Pens, Caps
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The well-traveled defenseman filling in for his team’s most indispensable player scored the first goal. The seemingly ageless center closing in on…
‘Keanu’ – Film is a goofy, entertaining crime comedy
Everyday heroes can be found in all places in “Keanu,” a goofy crime comedy from Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, in the style of their…
Recent Deaths 5/6/16
Joseph M. Carlile, 58, a former Oil City resident, died March 31, 2016. James “Jim” H. Sipe, 57, of Utica, died May 4, 2016. Margaret L….
Yarn trees
The trees on the 12th Street Island in Franklin have been bombed’ with yarn creations in an art project by Diane’s Linen & Yarn Shoppe…
Greene Twp. burglary
Cherrytree Twp. accident
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Alberta wildfire now more than 2ooK acres in size
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — A massive wildfire raging in the Canadian province of Alberta has grown to 210,035 acres in size and officials would…
Irwin Twp. burglary
Jefferson Twp. DUI
Franklin assault
Pet of the day 5/5/16
Name: Boomer Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $60.00 Boomer can be found at…
Audubon society sets bird walk
From staff reports Bartramian Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Buttermilk Hill Nature Sanctuary at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016. Beginners are welcome to…
Make Mother’s Day Memorable
Mother’s Day is all about making Mom feel amazingly special. And what better way than with a thoughtful gift created with her unique style and…
Venango County Youth Field Day slated
From staff reports The annual Venango County Youth Field Day will be held Saturday, June 18, at the Izaak Walton grounds on Deep Hollow Road….
Union City DUI
Concord Twp. theft
Vehicle strikes tree in Wayne Twp.
16 waive hearings in Venango drug case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Sixteen defendants who were charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization that was responsible for the distribution of cocaine…
State police hold memorial ceremonies
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police Troop E Memorial Day ceremonies were held Tuesday at the Lawrence Park headquarters in Erie County to honor and…
O.C. school pen pals meet each other
From staff reports “This is my favorite thing, I’m having so much fun,” said Oil City High School junior Leah Fox (right) as she visited…
Gettysburg park gets 3,000 artifacts from Civil War museum
GETTYSBURG (AP) – Gettysburg National Military Park is taking ownership of some 3,000 items from an American Civil War museum in Philadelphia that’s been closed…
Pens win overtime thriller
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Patric Hornqvist beat Braden Holtby between the legs 2:31 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 victory over the Washington…
World Video Game Hall of Fame prepares to induct 2016 class
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Last year, “Super Mario Bros.” and “Pong” were among the first inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. On…
Recent Deaths 5/5/16
Christian Elliot Weiss, infant, of Clarion, died May 1, 2016. Florence I. Scriven, 89, of Franklin, died May 3, 2016. David P. Coleman, 68, of Clarion, died May…
Clinton Twp. accident
Greene Twp. DUI
Cranberry Walmart stolen flowers
Pet of the day 5/4/16
Name: Mischief Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Mischief is located…
Celebrate with mom this weekend
“A Fun Time for Me and You, A Painting for Two” will liven up the VFW in Clarion as the public is invited to participate…