April 2016
Jefferson County stolen rifle
Sad week in the newsroom
Something many might not realize about a photographer/reporter relationship at a paper is how much just understanding the style of each plays into how well…
Pet of the day 4/22/16
Jade is a seven year old girl. She is up to date on vaccines and will be spayed. Jade can be found at Tri-County Animal rescue…
More than 170 states set to sign landmark climate agreement
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 170 countries are lining up to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal takes…
Interesting premise foiled by mundane characters
Compassion can turn even the hardest hearts in “Criminal,” a sci-fi crime thriller from director Ariel Vromen that unfortunately mishandles an otherwise interesting premise. Kevin…
Pirates rout Padres 11-1 to avoid sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After losing six of eight games, the Pittsburgh Pirates needed a game like they got from Gerrit Cole on Thursday…
Harlem Wizards to take on O.C. school staff
From staff reports The world famous Harlem Wizards will face off against the Hasson Hornets at 6 p.m. Monday at Oil City High School. The…
Barkeyville accident
Youth choir to perform ‘Mother Goose Rhymes’
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will perform a musical titled “Mother Goose Rhymes” at 4 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 800…
Boscov’s theft
Clay Twp. retail theft
Connoquenessing Twp. theft and criminal trespass
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Cranberry Twp.
Slippery Rock public drunkenness
1-year-old injured in high-speed car chase
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,…
‘Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic’ screening set in Titusville
From staff reports The Crawford Health Improvement Coalition (CHIC) plans a screening of the documentary, “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic,” Wednesday at Colestock Auditorium….
Alligator bites retired police dog – who probably bit back
PALMETTO, Fla. (AP) – A retired police dog in Florida is recovering after being bitten by an alligator that so far is eluding capture. Chris…
Pens roll past Rangers, 5-0
NEW YORK (AP) – Flashing his old brilliance, Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up two others and the Pittsburgh Penguins pushed the New…
Minneapolis block party for Prince goes all night
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of people poured into the streets in downtown Minneapolis and stayed through the night to pay tribute to Prince, a musician…
Recent Deaths 4/22/16
Virginia M. Heckathorn, 92, of the Oil City area, formerly of York, South Carolina, died April 21, 2016. Paul Snyder, 55, died April 20, 2016. For…
Tips and Treats for your Healthy Lifestyle
(StatePoint) Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track…
VC wins high school teen driver competition
From staff reports Venango Catholic High School won the annual Venango-Forest County Teen Driver Competition on Wednesday at the Rocky Grove Fire Department building. Eighteen…
Publicist: Pop superstar Prince dies at his Minnesota home
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including…
Pet of the day 4/21/16
Name: Johnny Breed: Coonhound Primary Color(s): White or Cream Secondary Color(s): Tricolor (Brown, Black & White) Coat Length: Short Adoption Fee: $200 Contact: Clarion PUPS at:…
McKean County fire
Prosecution witness: Radecki’s action harmed patients
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…
Liberty Street DUI
Food and fun with the Calamari Sisters this weekend
The Calamari Sisters will be taking the Barrows-Civic Theatre over for their clam bake this weekend. Sisters Delphine and Carmela will be instructing, informing and…
Drug arrests made in Oil City
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…
Cornplanter brush fire
Cornplanter volunteer firefighters Dave Corle and Jamie Carson soak the ground around a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Sharon…
Michigan teen begins 111-mile walk with brother on back
TEMPERANCE, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan teen who has made annual treks carrying his younger brother on his back to raise awareness about cerebral palsy…
Pens’ Letang avoids suspension
NEW YORK (TNS) – Kris Letang avoided a suspension by the NHL on Wednesday after a nasty slash to the face of Viktor Stalberg in…
1990s WWE wrestling star Chyna dies
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Chyna, the WWE star who in the 1990s became one of the best-known and most-popular female professional wrestlers in history,…
Recent Deaths 4/21/16
Lottie T. Makowski Schutz, 91, of Erie, died April 18, 2016. John A. Novak Jr., 78, of Knox, died April 13, 2016. Clifford D. Bowser, 78,…
Union Twp. theft
Oil City drugs and weapon charges
Ridgway Twp. fire
Harriet Tubman is chosen as new face of $20 bill
The Associated Press Harriet Tubman will replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, a Treasury Department official said Wednesday. The official did not give…
Pet of the day 4/20/16
Name: Penny Animal ID: 30960455 Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age:1 year 7 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/Black Spayed/Neutered: Declawed: No House trained: Yes…
GEMS take trip to SRU
Oil City and Franklin GEMS clubs took a field trip to Slippery Rock university to visit the Computer Science Dept, learn about robots, and explore…
Sharp shock hits Ecuador, biggest post-quake jolt
MONTECRISTI, Ecuador (AP) — A fresh tremor rattled Ecuador before dawn Wednesday, a magnitude-6.1 magnitude jolt that set babies crying and adults pouring into…
Clarion Twp. harassment
Big Mac presides over Padres’ power display in comeback win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andy Green’s first ejection as a big league skipper gave Mark McGwire his first chance to manage. Wil Myers and…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Elk Twp. terroristic threats
Mercer County missing gun
Springfield Twp. theft
Oil City Chemical will be moving to new location
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…
27 inducted into Franklin National Honor Society
From staff reports Franklin High School students (from left) Ben Nettles, Amy Mook, Tyra McGarvie and Damon Lewis were escorted to the National Honor Society…