Couple accused of giving drugs to boy held for court
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City couple accused of giving marijuana and methamphetamine to a 13-year-old boy were held for court Wednesday after…
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Venango planning commission approves Cranberry tire store
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Planning Commission on Tuesday gave conditional approval to the construction of a retail store, Chris’s Tire Service,…
Hoops fundraiser for moms battling cancer now set for Monday
From staff reports The fundraising event that had been scheduled Wednesday at Venango Catholic High School to help the families of two Oil City elementary…
Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a “domestic terrorist” who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had…
Police: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told…
Recent Deaths 2/21/19
Arthur Myron Mason, 81, of Brookville, died Feb. 19, 2019. Larry A. Kellogg, 67, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 19, 2019. Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Kapp, of…
Protecting your cell phone and electronics outdoors
It was easy to enforce early on. When my oldest son joined his Scout troop, the leaders had a rule: no cell phones on campouts….
VA to implement Appeals Modernization Act This Week
Beginning Feb. 19, all veterans who disagree with their VA rating decision will have three new options to resolve their benefit dispute: request a higher-level…
Radio station signals in new era, keeps familiar presence
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For nearly 60 years, Clarion County residents have been entertained by WWCH, the sole AM-radio station in the county. However,…
Travel restrictions issued ahead of winter storm
From staff reports PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are implementing phased restrictions as today’s winter storm is expected to bring mixed precipitation statewide. At 6…
Cranberry students win press awards
Cranberry High School students, from left, Lindsay Perry, Jenna Seigworth, Sara Uddin, Ava Fischer and AJ Howard were winners in the Student Keystone Press Awards….
Ending the silence on sex abuse: Vatican holds summit
VATICAN CITY (AP) — If Pope Francis needed a concrete example to justify summoning church leaders from around the globe to Rome for a tutorial…
Penguins avoid being swept by Devils, beat New Jersey 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be getting their act together for a playoff push and one clear sign of that is…
Recent Deaths 2/20/19
Cheryl Lynn Tack, 56, of Shippenville, died Feb. 18, 2019. Thomas Shields Fitzsimmons, 81, of Corsica, died Feb. 18, 2019. Arthur M. Mason, 81, of…
7 siblings in area bluegrass band are making their mark
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Echo Valley is a bluegrass band consisting of seven close-knit siblings from New Galilee who live on a farm, are…
Cranberry looks at police tax
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An entry in Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2019-20 budget could wallop Cranberry Township residents with a $50 per person…
Aurora attacker took gun to work he shouldn’t have owned
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The man who opened fire and killed five co-workers including the plant manager, human resources manager and an intern working his…
Flames snap 4-game skid, beating Penguins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A big second period ended up being just enough for the Calgary Flames. Michael Frolik had the first of four second-period goals…
‘Black Panther’ costume designer blazes trail to inspire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter says she wants her Oscar recognition to create more opportunities for African-Americans and women…
State grant benefits local school districts
From staff reports School districts in Venango, Clarion and Crawford counties were among the various districts across the commonwealth that will benefit from more than…