Abandonment is not the answer
“The calls come in by the dozen this time of year,” lamented Krissy Taylor, secretary of Precious Paws. “Usually cats who are dumped with their…
July 2016
Summit Twp. theft
Piney Twp. criminal mischief
OC police quell situation at North Side store
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A man wielding a gun Wednesday night at the North Side Country Fair in Oil City forced police to react…
Polk police raise money for K9 officer
By SALLY BELL Staff Writer Polk Borough police are raising money for a new K9 officer. Vilko, the department’s current K9 officer, is nearing retirement…
DA: ‘Real possibility’ armed man in theater wanted to shoot
MONACA (AP) – There’s a “real possibility” a Georgia man jailed on charges he brought a stolen gun and ammunition into a western Pennsylvania movie…
Gordon grateful for another chance with Browns
BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Humbled, grateful and determined to make up for lost time and to those who stood by him, Browns wide receiver Josh…
‘Star Trek Beyond’ – Enjoyable journey back by way of original series
Unity and strength travel into the unknown in “Star Trek Beyond,” director Justin Lin’s visually exciting third installment in the recent “Star Trek” series. Chris…
Recent Deaths 7/29/16
Joseph A. “Joby” Judy Jr., 78, of Marienville, died July 27, 2016. Marie Porter Cokain, 96, of Franklin, died July 27, 2016. Joseph E. Frawley, 65,…
Titusville theft
Elephant sedative emerges as new threat in overdose battle
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A drug used to sedate elephants and other large animals, 100 times as potent as the fentanyl already escalating the country’s…
‘Pawsome’ news and ‘pawsitively’ adoptable pets
There is good news for one local rescue this week, several fundraisers are underway, a few animals found homes and, as always, there are cute furry faces…
Ways families can reduce everyday expenses
The costs of raising a family can be considerable. In its 2014 “Expenditures on Children by Families” report, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated…
NAACP, others rally in Erie over excessive force claims
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The NAACP and other activists plan a rally to protest the allegedly wrongful beating of a black man during his arrest…
Pet of the day 7/28/16
Name: Twinkle Breed: Tortoiseshell Sex: Female Size: Medium We are looking for a good, safe indoor home for Twinkle. She won’t be ready for a…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Man charged for having sex with 13-year-old girl
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple sex-related charges for having consensual sex with a 13-year-old girl. A criminal complaint…
Pokemon fans ask for longer hours in Clarion park
By Natasha Brenneman Staff Writer The Clarion County commissioners’ conference room was filled Tuesday night with players of a popular video game application. A recent…
Researchers seeing more sharks up and down the East Coast
BOSTON (AP) – It’s shark season on the East Coast. Shark sightings have prompted authorities to temporarily close popular beaches in New England, New York…
Pirates’ offense sinks Mariners
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gerrit Cole pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and slumping Andrew McCutchen had a three-run home run among his…