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By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer OIL CITY – More than six hundred lives were impacted Wednesday at a driving under the influence assembly at Oil…

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a young couple found dead in a Erie, PA home died of stab wounds inflicted in a murder-suicide. Erie…

From staff reports A Warren, Ohio, woman who was charged with theft after police said she stole $110,000 from the trust of her deceased brother-in-law…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who police said pointed a gun at two people late last month had two felony charges…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on drug and weapons charges following a preliminary hearing in Venango…

From staff reports OIL CITY – A heroin overdose in the 1200 Block of West Second Street in Oil City led to an arrest Tuesday…

From staff reports An Oil City couple is facing felony theft charges for conspiring to steal nearly $20,000 from a local businessman. A criminal complaint…

By JON HAAG Staff writer Members of the Knox community were relieved Monday to find out that Knox volunteer firefighters, with the assistance of other…

From staff reports Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Knox on Sunday night, according to Knox residents and Clarion County 911. The structure fire…

A large fire is being responded to now, Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Knox. It is located is an apartment building across from Rhea Lumber…

RIDGWAY (AP) – The aunt and uncle of a 5-year-old Ridgway boy found beaten to death in their squalid apartment have been charged with killing…

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…

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…

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…

NEW CASTLE (AP) — A prosecutor says a western Pennsylvania man unloaded a 30-bullet magazine when he shot his uncle with an AR-15 rifle, killing…

From staff reports Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese will announce his final decision regarding the future of Venango Catholic High School…

NEW CASTLE (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another young man during what police are calling a…

From staff reports An Oil City man is facing multiple charges for pointing a gun at two people early Saturday morning. A criminal complaint filed…

From staff reports OIL CITY – Four people, including three students, were taken to the hospital Monday following an accident involving a school bus in…

From staff reports Oil City police are investing a theft that occurred between 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oil City YMCA. Police said…

From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing multiple drug charges after she was found to be in possession of heroin and marijuana Wednesday…

From staff reports Crawford County jail warden Tim Lewis, who is facing charges along with his wife for taking more than $130,000 from a Moose…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer CLARION – Clarion Borough police have charged three Clarion women in connection to heroin sales and use, and two…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Pittsburgh man is facing charges for falsely reporting a shooting Wednesday morning at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. The man…

From staff reports Mercer County schools were on lockdown for one hour Tuesday while police apprehended a man brandishing a firearm and making homicidal and…

An accident in Kennerdell sent one man to the hospital Tuesday. According to Venango County 911, at 5:38 p.m. a truck hauling a dump-bed of…

From staff reports A semi and a tanker truck crashed along Interstate 80 in Clinton Township early Tuesday morning, resulting in a spill of slippery…

By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer The trial for former doctor Thomas Radecki finished out its second week in Clarion with the defendant taking the stand…

MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A man who allegedly conned someone out of $100 by claiming his mother was in a bad car accident has been…

From staff reports Two state troopers and a state police vehicle were struck by a 35-year-old man on a motorcycle Friday, according to Clarion state…

From staff reports  A Michigan man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of DUI and drug charges after he tried to make a delivery to…

From staff reports HARRISBURG – Criminal charges have been filed against 33 individuals in connection with a major heroin trafficking organization based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,…

From staff reports A Westmoreland County man killed himself in a remote area of Forest County early Friday afternoon after he had shot and killed…

From staff reports A car chase in Grove City sent an infant to Grove City Medical Center, according to Franklin state police. Dylan W. Funk,…

By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer The trial for former Clarion physician and psychiatrist Thomas Radecki is continuing this week with professional insight and intense…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Two additional drug arrests have been made this week by Oil City police. McArthur Jordan Jr., 51, of 338 Washington…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City Wholesale Inc., commonly known as Oil City Chemical, will be moving out of its Main Street location next…

By BRETT R. WHITLINGClarion News writer CLARION – The trial for Dr. Thomas Radecki is well underway with witnesses telling their stories and professionals who…

A brush fire on Coe Road sent one person to the Titusville hospital on Sunday, Venango County 911 said. Dispatch received a call of a…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer For the first time, UPMC Northwest has released data on the use of Narcan in its emergency department. A total…

From staff reports An Oil City man died in a house fire early Monday morning in Pinegrove Township. Seneca fire chief Paul Marsh said the…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN  Clarion News Editor A Cooksburg couple has been charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver and endangering the welfare…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer A new option for drug and alcohol treatment may be on its way to Venango County this summer. Positive Recovery…

From staff reports The Erie Catholic Diocese is announcing this week its preliminary plan for the restructuring of parishes in the diocese. The Most Rev….

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer PORTER TOWNSHIP – A New Jersey man has been charged with the accidental shooting of a fellow deer hunter…

From staff reports An Oil City man who was arrested nearly two weeks ago for 20 drug-related offenses is facing more charges following an incident…

From staff reports An accident in Irwin Township sent two people to the hospital at 1:45 p.m. April 8, Franklin state police said. Paul J….

From staff reports  A suspicious person approached a student Thursday afternoon in the North Clarion Elementary School parking lot. Marienville state police said the student…

By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer A Richland Township man has been charged with raping a 14-year-old boy last Sunday in his home. Boyce Kendal…

WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Clarion and Jefferson counties. The advisory…