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State police in Mercer are searching for a Stoneboro man who has been charged with several felonies in a meth-related incident. Andrew Thomas Delucia Jr.,…

From staff reports With winter weather in the forecast for the area this weekend, PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution while driving. The department…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man facing assault charges after a domestic dispute last week waived his preliminary hearing in the case Wednesday…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of inappropriately touching a 5-year-old girl was held for court Wednesday. Dusty Perry, 21, appeared…

From staff reports A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted his ex-wife Friday before ramming her vehicle along Route 68 in Clarion…

Polk firefighters responded to a structure fire at 3:11 p.m. Sunday at 1081 Mercer Road in Frenchcreek Township. Firefighters said the fire apparently started with…

From staff reports Two people were killed in a crash Friday late Friday morning along Route 322 in Rockland Township. Venango County coroner Christina Rugh…

From staff reports An Franklin man is facing several charges following a domestic incident Thursday at a Grant Street residence. Franklin police said they responded…

From staff reports Four people were injured in this two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning at the intersection of Pittsburgh Road and Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of stealing from his parents on two occasions waived his preliminary hearing in both cases…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A well-known Oil City businessman appeared in district court Monday in connection with an incident last month in which a…

Sugarcreek Borough police have released details about a crash Thursday afternoon on Patchel Run Road near the intersection of Whitman Road. Police said 32-year-old James…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing theft-related charges for allegedly stealing marijuana from a Sugarcreek Borough apartment last month. A criminal…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Oil City is looking into the option of selling its wastewater treatment plant and sewage/stormwater collection system to help stabilize…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl in September was held for court…

From staff reports A 17-year-old Oil City High School student is facing multiple charges after she allegedly assaulted a teacher Tuesday morning. Oil City police…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer New details have emerged in the case against a Franklin woman who has been charged with a felony count of…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Six bids were opened Thursday afternoon for the demolition of Oil City’s condemned parking ramp. Venango County commissioner Timothy Brooks…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City officials had their first chance to listen to specifics about the fire department’s idea of running an ambulance…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer A 56-year-old Knox-area man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he raped a 15-year-old girl. Before last…

By JON HAAG Staff writer Valley Grove School District, following the lead of other districts in the area, raised the pay rate for substitute teachers…

From staff reports A Franklin man and five passengers escaped injury Sunday in a plane crash at the Titusville Airport. Sgt. Ruel Root of the…

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Classes have resumed for more than 100,000 students who attend Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities. Classes resumed Monday after the union representing…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer New details have emerged about an incident involving a gun near Central Avenue in Oil City on Thursday afternoon. A…

From staff reports An adult and a juvenile are facing several charges after allegedly pointing a rifle at residences around Oil City on Thursday afternoon….

The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Faculty at 14 Pennsylvania state universities went on strike Wednesday morning, affecting more than 100,000 students, after contract…

Emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle-rollover crash late Monday morning along Deep Hollow Road just outside Oil City. Franklin state police responded to the crash,…

From staff reports A 40-year-old Franklin man is facing charges for his involvement in the death of a dog after he locked it in his…

City of Franklin water department personnel will flush fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove areas next week. The work will be done between…

From staff reports As part of Fire Prevention Week this week, the Oil City Fire Department is urging all Venango County residents to check their…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Polk man accused of setting fire to a truck and causing an electrical system fault that destroyed a residence…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City woman and her boyfriend were taken into custody Wednesday at Hasson Heights Elementary School. Oil City police…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin woman is facing felony drug charges after undercover state police officers said they caught her trying to sell…

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon in Franklin, according to Venango County 911. The incident took place at the intersection of 13th…

Frank Powers II, 42, was taken into custody by Venango County sheriff’s deputies Friday in Seneca on a warrant for failure to comply and failure…

By Saxon DaughertyStaff Writer  The former Crawford County jail warden was sentenced to eight to 23 months in jail Wednesday for stealing more than $123,000…

From staff reports The Venango County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in three new deputies in as many weeks. New on the roster are deputies Luke…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Sheetz is set to sell its first bottle of wine in Pennsylvania at a Shippensburg store today, but it isn’t…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing assault charges stemming from an incident Sunday at a home on Buffalo Street. A criminal…

From staff reports Yesterday marks the retirement of Oil City police officer Kevin Daly. In his 20 years with the department, Daly has served as senior…

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday night by Franklin police on a warrant. Police said Nathan Turk, known to officers to have a…

By NATASHA BRENNEMANStaff writer  The belief that children shouldn’t have to travel from home to home with their belongings in a trash bag is inspiring…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin woman accused of striking a boy with her vehicle last week waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…

By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer  Time is running out for Pennsylvania’s unregistered voters who want to participate in the presidential election. The statewide deadline to register…

From staff reports CLARION – Clarion Borough police are seeking the public’s help in locating Julie Ann Simpson, 32, of Clarion. Simpson has not appeared…

An Oil City man was arrested and charged with assault following an incident Tuesday.  Franklin state police said Benjamin Yashinski, 28, of West First Street,…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Cooperstown man accused of stealing money from two homes in June waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing charges that accuse him of having sex with a 15-year-old girl. A criminal complaint filed…

From staff reports Franklin state police have charged a Cooperstown man with violating his Megan’s Law registration requirements following their investigation into a crash that…

From staff reports Oil City police said Tuesday they have arrested an Oil City man on charges that include rape following a six-month investigation. A…