Doctors to patrol Pittsburgh Marathon course for quick aid
PITTSBURGH (AP) – About 100 yards from the finish line of last year’s Pittsburgh Marathon, where a body pushed to its physical limit prepares for…
April 2016
Capitals, Penguins set to renew heated rivalry
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin will be the headline of most stories about the Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals playoff series. The transcendent…
‘Angry Birds’ maker wants phones out as film credits roll
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creators of “Angry Birds” hope movie theater audiences don’t get their feathers ruffled if some filmgoers pluck out their mobile…
Recent Deaths 4/28/16
Mary Catherine Shindledecker, 80, of Reno, died April 27, 2016. Cheryl “Cherri” Ann Dillon, 65, died April 15, 2016. Judith A. Sloan, 69, of Parker, died April 26,…
Manager says Chyna’s death may be accidental overdose
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Former wrestling star Chyna died of an accidental overdose of a prescription sleeping pill and a tranquilizer, her manager said…
Sandy Lake Twp. criminal mischief
Mercer County arson
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Virtually all newspaper photographers take dozens of pictures for a story that never make it into the next day’s paper. Years ago this was a…
Man arrested for brandishing firearm in Mercer County
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…
McCutchen hits 3 homers, Pirates beat Rockies 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Slumping outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit three homers and drove in five runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4…
Pet of the day 4/27/16
Name: Petey Age: 2 Breed: Dalmatian & Whippet Mix Primary colors: White or cream Secondary color: Black Coat length: short Adoption Fee: $200 Contact: Clarion PUPS…
Area groups serving up fun-filled weekend
One can join the Clarion community “for a smokin’ good time” this Friday and Saturday at the Clarion Mall. The Clarion BBQ Festival will be…
Storms bring hail, strong winds, tornadoes to Plains
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunderstorms bearing hail as big as grapefruit and winds approaching hurricane strength lashed portions of the Great Plains on Tuesday,…
Driver sent to hospital in rollover accident
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…
Stoneboro accident
Oil Creek Twp. DUI
Mercer County accident
Sandycreek Twp. drug possession
Highland Twp. criminal mischief
Cranberry Twp. stalking violation
Columbus Twp. criminal mischief
Crash, spill close I-80 for about 12 hours Tuesday
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…
West Park Rehab to open clinic in Seneca
From staff reports SENECA – West Park Rehab will open a new physical therapy clinic in Seneca. The new location, at 3233 State Route 257…
Trump, Clinton win PA; Dems tap McGinty for Senate
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton came away big winners in Pennsylvania’spresidential primaries Tuesday, as Democrats backed their party establishment’s choice for…
After 7-year wait, “Sid vs. Ovi” is back on
The Associated Press The two faces most responsible for bringing the NHL full-throttle into the 21st century are inextricably linked. Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin…
Strahan to exit ‘Live’ in May, Ripa forgives network
NEW YORK (AP) – Kelly Ripa returned to her daytime talk show Tuesday after time off to “gather (her) thoughts” in response to learning her…
Recent Deaths 4/27/16
Jerry G. Walton, 83, of Davenport, Iowa, died April 20, 2016. Rosella M. Daly, 61, of Oil City, died April 26, 2016. Gurley Mae Himes…
CLA art winners show off their work
Christian Life Academy in Seneca held their annual Open House and Art show on Friday, April 22, 2016. Each year, CLA art teacher Cristy McCandless…
Local runners to take on Pittsburgh Marathon
Hasson Heights Community Church’s Moving With Purpose runners are headed to the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 1. The runners include the marathon relay team of Sue Flockerzi-Clark…
Pet of the day 4/26/16
Name: Peanut Animail ID: 30742189 Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White and Grey Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Peanut…
Recent Deaths 4/26/16
Theodore “Tiger” Earl Green Sr., 91, of Franklin, died April 25, 2016. Sally J. O’Neil, 76, of Seneca, died April 22, 2016. Debra Lynn Robertson, 63, of…
Kessel’s rebirth is fueling Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Kessel speaks in a polite whisper, as if he’s worried talking too loudly might inadvertently attract the spotlight and well, he…
Grove City College parking lot theft
Liberty Street public drunkenness
Pine Creek Twp. crash
Radecki: Doing his best for patients
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…
Vendors sought for O.C. farmers’ market
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program is seeking vendors for the Oil City Farmers’ Market. Vendors who sell locally grown fresh fruit,…
Jay Twp. accident
Huston Twp. criminal mischief
Blossoms and butterflies
Warming temperatures and abundant sunshine has brought out some spring color. From violets to tulips, nature is putting on a show and providing food…
Pine Twp. accident
Sandy Lake Twp. criminal mischief
Clinton Twp. accident
Springfield Twp. drug possession
Barnett Twp. accident
Ukraine marks 30 years since Chernobyl
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — With flowers, candles and tears, Ukraine on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, the…
Blues end string of 1-and-dones by beating Blackhawks in 7
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After the final horn and before the ceremonial handshakes, some St. Louis Blues players did a little ice dancing. Deservedly so….
‘Ratchet,’ ‘Warcraft’ and the new breed of video game movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At long last, it seems Hollywood has pushed the reset button on its approach to video game adaptations. From the reviled…
Appeals court: Brady must serve ‘Deflategate’ penalty
NEW YORK (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game “Deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, a federal appeals court ruled…
Pleasantville man to trial, jailed in sob story theft case
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A man who allegedly conned someone out of $100 by claiming his mother was in a bad car accident has been…