Earth’s hot streak continues for a record 11 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – Earth’s record monthly heat streak has hit 11 months in a row – a record in itself. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
April 2016
Pens throw a ‘Garden’ party
NEW YORK (AP) – Matt Cullen beat Henrik Lundqvist on a semi-breakaway after beating two defensemen early in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
I’d Watch That website asks public to make, judge TV ideas
LOS ANGELES (AP) – You’re mystified by the number of destined-for-failure shows on TV and figure you could make better picks than network executives. Or…
Recent Deaths 4/20/16
Karen D. Foust, 64, of Sandy Lake, died April 18, 2016. Michell M. Kunselman, 37, of Strattanville, died April 18, 2016. Betty J. Barlett, 90, of New…
Storm caused the worst flooding Houston has seen in 15 years
HOUSTON (TNS) — A storm that hit Houston this week caused the city’s worst flooding in 15 years and left five people dead, officials said. More…
Adjusting to life – and leaner wallets – after the gas boom
TOWANDA, Pa. (AP) — Jami Patel spends long hours behind the front desk of a nearly empty motel, desperate for someone, anyone, to check in….
Hearing delayed in police ambush case after judge bars media
MILFORD, Pa. (AP) — A judge postponed a hearing Tuesday for a man charged with ambushing two troopers outside a Pennsylvania State Police barracks after…
Girl battling brain tumor back in school
By SALLY BELL Staff writer A Franklin youngster is back in school after a two-month hospitalization for a brain tumor. Jessica Bookwalter, 6, started back…
Pet of the day 4/19/16
Alaska is a 10 year old senior girl looking for her new home. She’s very laid back and calm. She gets along with anyone. She…
Good Samaritins rescue cat
A plea was put out on Facebook on Monday night by Jamie Bimber Kase about a cat who had been stuck for 3 days on…
Cornplanter Twp. stolen ATV
Dollar General theft
Coolspring Twp. accident
Radecki trial: Hundreds of thousands of pills
By BRETT R. WHITLINGClarion News writer CLARION – The trial for Dr. Thomas Radecki is well underway with witnesses telling their stories and professionals who…
Former Marine scheduled to speak today in Titusville
From staff reports Former Marine and Titusville native Davey Lind will speak at 7 p.m. today at the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 Veterans of Foreign…
It’s on … Amazon’s stand-alone streaming targets Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with its own stand-alone video streaming service, just weeks before Netflix raises prices for…
Blowouts abound in first round of NBA playoffs
Associated Press | The NBA playoffs are supposed to be the time when the casual approach many teams take in the regular season goes out…
‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Doris Roberts dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A family spokeswoman says that “Everybody Loves Raymond” star Doris Roberts has died. She was 90. Spokeswoman Janet Daily said Monday…
Recent Deaths 4/19/16
Mary Jane Wise, 93 of Knox, died April 18, 2016. Alice M. Wilson, 90, of Tionesta, died April 17, 2016. Frances E. Ochs, 97, of Fryburg,…
Welcome to A Walk in the Woods
Welcome to A Walk in the Woods. Newsroom staffer Anna Applegate carries her camera on daily walks with her dogs and goats. Experience nature through…
Dramatic rescue gives Ecuador hope for survivors
MANTA, Ecuador (AP) — Rescuers in Ecuador pulled three people out alive after being trapped for more than 32 hours in the rubble of a…
Fairview Twp. criminal mischief
Franklin burglary
Horton Twp. criminal mischief
Clay Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 4/18/16
Tango is about an eight month old cat who was born under a porch. He is mostly white with a patch on his side and…
Clarion PAWS needs help with ‘dumped’ cats
From staff reports Clarion PAWS posted a Facebook message for help for several cats. “As happens so often, a couple cats get ‘dumped’ on someone’s…
West Forest students stock trout
West Forest 4th grade students and 10th grade Academic Science students had the opportunity to stock trout on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The students spent…
Clean up day
Thirteen Boy Scouts from Troop 111 in Seneca took advantage of the beautiful weather Sunday, April 17, 2016, to clean up their section of Route…
Clarion PUPs now has regular hours
A Facebook post said Clarion PUPs now has regular hours. They are from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. People…
Vehicle Strikes bear in Highland Twp.
Clarion County camp burglary
Winfield Twp. crash
Clarion parking lot criminal mischief
Irwin Twp. drug possession
Harbor Creek Track and Field Invitational
Franklin High School’s Danny Dinh (above) runs the 300 hurdles Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Harbor Creek Invitational. He took fifth place. Laura Danvers (right) wins her…
Several brush fires reported
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…
First day of Trout
Chris Duffy returns to this area every year for opening day of Trout season. The Pittsburgh native now lives in Greenville, South Carolina, but says…
Medical marijuana legalized in Pa. Sunday
HARRISBURG (AP) – Pennsylvania is becoming the 24th state to legalize a comprehensive and public medical marijuana program after Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation Sunday….
Rangers even series with Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Keith Yandle and Derick Brassard scored 18 seconds apart in the second period and Henrik Lundqvist looked just fine dealing with an…
GameStop to launch video game publishing division
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — GameStop is diving into the video game publishing business. The retailer best known for selling games announced plans Monday to launch…
Recent Deaths 4/18/16
Clara Lou Hays, 79, of Franklin, died April 17, 2016. Esther O. Miller, 94, of Oakwood Heights, died April 15, 2016. Byron E. Kendrick Sr.,…
Screenings of Oil City film draws large crowds
By JON HAAG Staff writer Droves of Oil City residents flocked to a set of screenings in the Rhodes Auditorium on the Venango College Campus….
Man’s long career on the road inspires prized plate collection
By JON HAAG Staff writer Barry L. Mitchell of Oil City has amassed a massive collection of roughly 5,000 license plates in the past 12…
Practice makes perfect
Andy Bell plays the tuba during the second practice of the Franklin Silver Cornet Band in the band room on the second floor of Franklin’s…
UPMC releases data on emergency Narcan use
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…
Man dies in blaze at Pinegrove Twp. residence
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…
Decision expected soon for PIPP lawsuit
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer A decision is expected before April 21 on the lawsuit Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers have filed against the state. The…
Devil’s Elbow fire