March 2016
Myrtle Street assault
Cloverdale Road accident
Vehicle strikes tree and utility pole
Juvenile kicks and punches cow
Vehicle strikes tree
Official: Wolf to boost wages for state workers, contractors
HARRISBURG (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf was expected to sign an executive order Monday ensuring a minimum wage of $10.15 an hour for all…
McGregor, Tate fall in main bouts
LAS VEGAS (AP) – With a pair of rear naked chokes that finished two celebrated champions, Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate both accomplished the improbable…
Manning to hang it up
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He’s retiring a champion. A month after…
‘Zootopia,’ ‘London Has Fallen’ dethrone Marvel’s ‘Deadpool’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Deadpool’s” three-week reign atop the box office has ended thanks to a handful of new openers, including “Zootopia” and “London Has…
Couple donates farm to Pennsylvania college
By SEAN SAUROThe Altoona Mirror ALTOONA (AP) – Juniata College has taken ownership of more than 300 acres in Bedford County after a farm was…
State police seek information in $30,000 burglary
According to Pennsylvania state police in Marienville, Forest County, a burglary occurred on Sunday at a residence, during which a substantial amount of cash was…
Recent Deaths 3/7/16
Hazel Ann (Conner) Thacher, 74, of Sigel, died March 5, 2016. Colleen J. Henry, 86, of Franklin, died March 4, 2016. Helen Irene Beary, 92,…
Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former first lady Nancy Reagan has died at 94 in Bel-Air, California. Assistant Allison Borio says Mrs. Reagan died Sunday at…
Joy Global shutting down Plant 1
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global officials announced Friday that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed by July 1. Caley…
Assault on juvenile
Collision at Sheetz
Cranberry crash
Disorderly at UPMC
Drugs found
Fire investigation
Retail theft
Stolen vehicle recovered
Vehicle hits Bon Ton
Wreck on slippery road
Rocky Grove fair scaling back due to staffing shortage
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer This year’s Rocky Grove Volunteer Fireman’s Fair will not be what many residents have become accustomed to over the past…
West Coast awash in water for first time in a long while
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first West Coast waves of a week of powerful storms arrived to provide strong evidence March will not be as…
Olympic champ Gabby Douglas soars at American Cup
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Gabrielle Douglas soared to victory in the 2016 American Cup on Saturday, serving notice she’s ready to make…
Kesha chokes up at award dinner, thanks supporters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pop star Kesha, who says her producer sexually and psychologically abused her, choked up after accepting an award for her stance…
Barn burns in Oakland Twp.
From staff reports A barn that contained sheep burned late Thursday night in Oakland Township. Venango County 911 said the barn at 1274 Creek Road…
Beaver Twp. DUI
Drug paraphernalia
Theft from motor vehicle
4 charged in Clarion County meth probe
From staff reports Four Clarion County residents have been charged for their participation in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials say…
Drake Well to host volunteer open house
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will host a volunteer open house with museum educator Sarah…
Kids’ mementos to be displayed at 9/11 memorial
SHANKSVILLE (AP) – Crayon drawings, stuffed animals and other mementos left by children at the Flight 93 memorial in western Pennsylvania will go on display…
Outburst draws criticism
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Henrik Lundqvist was flipping mad that referee Trevor Hanson wouldn’t blow his whistle to stop play. Run over by teammate Ryan…
Manager: Joey Feek, of country duo Joey + Rory, dies at 40
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joey Feek, who with her husband, Rory, formed the award-winning country duo Joey + Rory, died Friday, her manager said. Feek,…
Recent Deaths 3/5/16
Colleen J. Henry, 86, of Franklin, died March 4, 2016. Thomas B. Weaver, 70, of Titusville, died March 3, 2016. Paul G. Wright, 65, of Fryburg,…
Joy closing Franklin plant
From staff reports Joy Global officials announced today that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed within the next four months. Caley…
LAPD investigates knife purportedly found at OJ Simpson home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Detectives are investigating a knife purportedly found some time ago at the former home of O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of…
Police: New Castle man, 18, raped 2 teens at knifepoint
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — An 18-year-old Pennsylvania tried in juvenile court for raping a 15-year-old girl in 2014 has been jailed on charges he…
Tonight’s dinner theater sold out
The Barrow-Civic Theatre and Belles Lettres Club will proudly present the 2nd Annual B&B Dinner Theatre today to a completely sold out crowd. Held in the…
Grove City Outlets theft
Knox Twp. criminal mischief
Lake Road accident
Single car accident on I-80
Theft at Walmart
Vehicle hits ditch