Pet of the day 4/25/16
We were told that Cooper was a Blue Heeler and St. Bernard cross and while we can see Blue Heeler in the blue ticking of…
April 2016
Understanding light and the basics of photography
Over the years I have had a lot of people who love to take pictures come up to me wanting to show me their photos…
Tri-County introduces its lifers
“Lifers” Noun, Slang. 1. … sentenced to or serving a term of life imprisonment Tri-County Animal Rescue Center (TCAR) would like to introduce their canine and feline…
Authorities: Pot operations found in homes where 8 died
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Marijuana growing operations were discovered at some of the crime scenes where officials said eight family members were killed in…
Oil Creek Twp. burglary
Monroe Twp. aggravated assault
Shaw Farm Cemetery vandalism
Winslow Twp. stolen money
Jenks Twp. aggravated assault
Jefferson Twp. assault
Hydetown Borough burglary
Eldred Twp. DUI crash
Cranberry Twp. theft
Pawprints on my heart
(Editor’s note: The following article is about Maggie, a Precious Paws Animal Rescue puppy that was adopted from the rescue. Leah Anson, her owner, later…
Beaver Twp. theft
13 mailboxes damaged in Fox Twp.
Clarion state police struck by stolen motorcycle
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…
New mental health program for women veterans begins this week
From staff reports VA Butler Healthcare started a new group program for women veterans recovering from mental health illnesses this week. The program is called…
Ohio kidnapping suspect faces homicide charges
ERIE (AP) – An Ohio kidnapping suspect has been charged with criminal homicide following the death of a woman critically injured in a home invasion…
Bucs outlast D-backs in 13 innings
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona pitcher Shelby Miller played left field and chased after Sean Rodriguez’s go-ahead double in the 13th inning before striking out to…
Beyonce again proves to be center of pop universe
The Associated Press Beyonce doesn’t simply release albums anymore, she unleashes events. And so it was this weekend, amid deep mourning for a lost icon,…
Recent Deaths 4/25/16
Lois H. Lauer, 90, of Shippenville, died April 22, 2016. Barbara L. Snyder, 80, formerly of Oil City, died April 24, 2016. Ronald W. Rumbaugh, 82,…
Solar-powered plane completes journey across Pacific Ocean
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — A solar-powered airplane landed in California on Saturday, completing a risky, three-day flight across the Pacific Ocean as part of…
DUI Crash
Wal-Mart Theft
Bloomfield Twp DUI
Corry DUI
Bad delivery
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…
‘Most beloved’ of Prince family, friends bid farewell
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family and friends of Prince said a “loving goodbye” to the music icon on Saturday in a small private ceremony after his…
Fitness showroom planned at former Franklin Press building
From staff reports The owner of Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating and president of Specialty Fitness Systems has plans for the former Franklin Press building…
Penguins close out Rangers 5 games with 6-3 rout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The end of two springs’ worth of playoff angst for the Pittsburgh Penguins came suddenly, crammed into 14 minutes of pure exhilaration,…
Playing catch
The threatening skies Friday afternoon didn’t keep Kobe Goodman from playing a little catch with his friend Jayson Weilacher in a field just off Carroll…
Emlenton DUI
Findley Twp DUI
Titusville woman among 33 charged in drug operation
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Criminal charges have been filed against 33 individuals in connection with a major heroin trafficking organization based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,…
Mercer DUI
Pine Twp retail theft
18 inducted into Cranberry National Honor Society
Man kills himself in Forest County after killing wife
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…
Bike rodeo planned next weekend in OC
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City’s youth have an opportunity to gear up for summer next Saturday at a bike rodeo organized by PennDOT,…
Child drowns
Gun theft
Sharon Auto Wrecking burglary
8 relatives shot dead, some while sleeping; 3 kids survive attack
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – Eight members of a family, including a mother sleeping in a bed with her 4-day-old baby next to her, were fatally…
Penguins rookie goaltender Murray has Rangers on brink
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray watched the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second-round collapse against the New York Rangers from afar two years ago, the wispy goaltender still…
At Tribeca, virtual reality takes early steps toward art
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking through most doors at the Tribeca Film Festival means taking a seat in a theater full of chattering moviegoers. But…
Recent Deaths 4/23/16
Ronald A. Nelson, 78, of Pleasantville, died April 22, 2016. Hazel Louise Craig, 96, of Rimersburg, died April 21, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up…
Tiger wearing collar with leash caught in South Texas city
CONROE, Texas (AP) — Animal control officers have captured an apparently domesticated tiger that was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in a South Texas city….
At least 8 dead at 4 locations in Ohio; no arrests made
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot…