Man charged for reported sex assaults on girl
From staff reports A Cranberry Township man was jailed Tuesday on multiple felony charges stemming from reported sexual assaults on a 13-year-old girl. Terrance Richard…
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Oberlander votes for package to strengthen agriculture industry
From staff reports To help ensure that agriculture remains one of Pennsylvania’s top industries, State Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) gave her support this week to…
Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over the collapsing nuclear…
Reynolds caps comeback with 3-run blast, Pirates beat Tigers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming off a hitless night, Bryan Reynolds told teammate Corey Dickerson he felt pressure to produce. Dickerson told the rookie to write…
‘Toy Story’ lives on, but should it have?
NEW YORK (AP) — Like “Casablanca,” ”Toy Story 3″ concluded with the beginning of a beautiful friendship. It’s an ending that has very possibly produced…
Recent Deaths 6/20/19
Janet Kathleen Fleming, 90, of Meadville, died June 18, 2019. Shirley L. McIntire, 86, died June 19, 2019. Violet I. Smith, 92, of Emlenton, died…
Release of chronic wasting disease plan delayed
It’s all about speed when it comes to controlling chronic wasting disease. And yet, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is delaying release of its disease…
Demolition continuing at Cornplanter Square
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Renovations on Oil City’s Cornplanter Square building, the former Mellon Bank building, are continuing with demolition on the fourth floor….
Local teens participate in Camp Cadet
Seventeen youths representing Venango County are participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program this week at Allegheny College in Meadville. The camp is…
US Navy expert: Tanker attack mine resembles Iranian mines
U.S. NAVY 5TH FLEET BASE NEAR FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait…
Tigers slip by sloppy Pirates 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christin Stewart’s sped his thinking up and slowed down his feet, helping the Detroit Tigers end a four-game losing streak in the…
Joy Harjo is first Native American named US poet laureate
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Harjo, the first Native American to be named U.S. poet laureate, has been ready for a long time. “I’ve been…
Recent Deaths 6/19/19
James D. Collett, 64, of Clarion, died June 17, 2019. Eric David Moorehead, Jr., 41, of Polk, died June 15, 2019. Carolyn D. Clark, 70,…
PennDOT invites public to take part in garden initiative
From staff reports In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 17-23, the northwest region of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting groups to adopt…
NBC reporter checks out election thoughts at Franklin festival
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Talking about politics during dinner isn’t usually recommended, but an NBC correspondent engaged local residents in political discourse over the…
US sending troops to Mideast amid Gulf tensions over Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions in the Persian Gulf mounted Tuesday over Iran’s announcement…
The Rock and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t make a household name for himself by conforming to someone else’s idea of who he should…
Recent Deaths 6/18/19
Debra Lynn Sloan Dean, 68, of Knox, died June 16, 2019. Alice M. Boyer, of State College, died June 15, 2019. Cheryl A. Hoover, 61,…
Missing endangered person
UPDATE 6/18/19: Richard William Smith has been found safe.
VFW 100 State Convention was Held in Erie
The VFW 100 State Convention held a Memorial Service on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019, honoring Post and Auxiliary members, that have passed on. The…
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