April 2016
Porter Road stolen tool box
Tri County Industries theft
Union Twp. theft
Winter weather advisory
WEATHER ALERT: The National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh has issued a winter weather advisory for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Clarion and Jefferson counties. The advisory…
Chronological timeline of the ‘Star Wars’ cinematic universe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everyone knows “Star Wars” is set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but with the Thursday release…
Woman arrested for stealing from relative’s trust
From staff reports An Ohio woman is facing felony theft and fraud charges for stealing $110,000 from the trust of her deceased brother-in-law who had…
HOLeY Jeans celebrates 20 years
From staff reports HOLeY Jeans will mark its 20th year with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. And this…
Swedes invite world to call on new hotline
STOCKHOLM (AP) – Ever felt like calling up a complete stranger in Sweden? Now is your chance. The Swedish Tourist Association has set up a…
Pens make it eight straight
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sidney Crosby scored in overtime and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded after blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3…
‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner as TV show ends
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trent Harmon is the 15th and final “American Idol” winner. He was crowned Thursday as Fox TV’s singing contest ended its…
Recent Deaths 4/8/16
Wilson E. Summerville, 82, of Sligo, died April 6, 2016. Leona M. Greggs, 96, of Franklin, April 6, 2016. Angeline L. Lencer, 83, of Pittsburgh, died…
OC man accused of assault waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of assaulting a woman while she held two children waived his hearing Wednesday in Venango County Central…
Theft at Elk County Foods
Union of Joy info center lends support for workers
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global employees, current and former, wandered in and out of the Union of Joy information center Wednesday offering questions…
Franklin man held for court in sex assault case
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A Franklin man accused of attempting to sexually assault a boy was held for court Wednesday after a preliminary…
Bike ‘n Brew Fest joins Oil Heritage lineup
From staff reports A new event is on tap for Oil City’s annual Oil Heritage Festival in July. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and…
Bloomfield Twp. burglary
Harassment at Emlenton Truck Plaza Restaurant
Monroe Twp. criminal mischief
Plum Twp. act 64
Sandy Twp. accident
Franklin YMCA celebrating 125th year
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Jim Hedglin brought a box of old Franklin YMCA pictures to Wednesday evening’s open house and Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Business After…
Vehicle strikes fence in Oakland Twp.
Vehicle fire on Route 322
From staff reports Adam Peterson of Franklin said he was heading home Wednesday from a Scout meeting in Cochranton when the horn of his Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up…
Game Commission approves 2016-17 hunting seasons
From staff reports Hunting and trapping seasons for the 2016-17 license year have been finalized by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners. Hunting licenses will go on sale in…
Officials sign unusual pact to tear down hydroelectric dams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Endangered salmon blocked for nearly a century from hundreds of miles of the Klamath River in Oregon and California are expected…
Nicasio hurls Bucs past Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Juan Nicasio pitched six dominant innings in his Pittsburgh debut and Francisco Cevelli hit a two-run double as the Pirates beat the…
India censors: ‘Jungle Book’ too scary for kids to see alone
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s censor board is requiring parents to accompany children under 12 at screenings of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” because the special…
Recent Deaths 4/7/16
Dorothy Ryczko, 87, of Oil City, April 5, 2016. Jeanne C. Duda, 85, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City, died April 3, 2016. Saralane Z….
Oil City YMCA to hold open house April 15
From staff reports OIL CITY – Oil City YMCA wellness director Katie Port, CEO Tom Spence and youth sports director Max Krepps prepare for the…
Laughter and mystery ahead this weekend
It will be a night for comedy at the Oil City Moose on Saturday when three raucous comedians headline the Oil City Moose Lodge event….
Concussions, hits to the head landed atop NHL agenda in 2007
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — During the 2006-07 season, a concussion sustained by Sabres co-captain Chris Drury — as a result of a blindside check by…
First Syrians leave for US under surge resettlement program
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The first Syrian family to be resettled in the U.S. under a speeded-up “surge operation” for refugees left Jordan on Wednesday…
Country legend Merle Haggard dies at 79 of pneumonia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country giant Merle Haggard, who celebrated outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as “Okie From Muskogee”…
Boston Marathon security: 5,000 cops, no drones or backpacks
BOSTON (AP) — Public safety officials have outlined a tight security plan for the Boston Marathon three years after two bombs inside backpacks exploded near…
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosts STEM Design Challenge
From staff reports CLARION – Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosted the regional STEM Design Challenge, with 76 students in fourth through eighth grade competing in…
PPC Network hosting self-defense classes
From staff reports OIL CITY – PPC Violence Free Network is hosting two self-defense classes and other events in April in observance of Sexual Assault…
Concord Twp. stolen truck
Cranberry Twp. stolen chainsaw
Criminal mischief at Mountain Top Distillery
Disorderly conduct at Kim’s Townhouse
Fox Twp. fire
Limestone Twp. accident
Mercer lifts Bucs past Cards in 11
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jordy Mercer singled home Gregory Polanco from second base with one out in the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to…
Pine Twp. stolen ATV
Sugar Grove Twp. DUI accident
Bloomfield Twp. two car crash
Union Twp. theft