Clarion Township man pleads guilty in animal cruelty case
From staff reports CLARION – A Clarion Township man pleaded guilty Monday to five summary counts of cruelty to animals in connection with an incident…
May 2016
A little spot of color
While the weather was a little drab last week, the visiting and returning birds provided a little bit of color to brighten up the days….
Franklin students compete in AGLOA Nationals
From staff reports Franklin students Rosie Ferraro and Alyssa Shick’s inter-district team took second place in the Propaganda competition at this year’s Academic Games Leagues…
Sugarcreek accident
Clarion Twp. accident
Bloom Twp. stolen signs
Blaze destroys Orchard Park mobile home
From staff reports A trailer at the Orchard Park mobile home park off Bredinsburg Road was destroyed by fire late Sunday evening. Venango County 911…
Game commission seeking information on osprey nests
From staff reports HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting a statewide survey of osprey nests this year. The osprey is one of Pennsylvania’s…
8-justice Supreme Court dodges decision on birth control
WASHINGTON (AP) – A short-handed Supreme Court dodged but kept alive a legal challenge Monday from faith-based groups over the Obama administration’s rules for cost-free…
Crosby wins it in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby beat Andrei Vasilevskiy from the circle 40 seconds into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2…
Weather anchor’s dress sparks social media firestorm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles weather anchor is speaking out amid criticism of her TV station after she was handed a sweater during…
Recent Deaths 5/17/16
James B. Miller, 74, of Franklin, died May 15, 2016. Carole D. Jamison, 72, of Parker, died May 15, 2016. Cheryl Ann Beveridge, 58, of Corsica, died May…
Sparta Twp. forgery
International Space Station makes 100,000th orbit of Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s 100,000 laps around Earth and counting for the International Space Station. The space station reached the orbital milestone —…
Columbus Twp. criminal mischief
Pine Twp. counterfeit money
Money collected to help family after fire
From staff reports A total of $408 was raised during a 50/50 raffle at Friday’s Little League baseball game at Peanut Park in Knox and all of the…
Driver hurt, resident OK after car hits PA duplex
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a driver has been hurt, but a sleeping resident is OK after a car ran off a rural road…
Pet of the day 5/16/16
Name: Jasper Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 6 Years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black and Beige Declawed: Yes Jasper can be found at Venango…
Kinder-camp at Hasson
Annabelle Waters and Emma Donovan practiced writing their name at the Hasson Heights Elementary’s kinder -camp. The event is aimed at providing activities to incoming…
What can be done?
The recent horse rescue case out of Clarion and a starved dog case out of Oil City has many outraged and asking questions. The question…
Vehicle strikes house in Butler
Oil Creek Twp. harassment
Vehicle rollover in Pinegrove Township
From staff reports A man is charged with driving under the influence after wrecking his vehicle Saturday night, according to Franklin state police. Clifford Eugene…
OCHS grad serving aboard guided missile destroyer
A 2007 Oil City High School graduate and Oil City native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Ross. Lt….
Autism and education: Flexibility helps students thrive
HANOVER (AP) – Kaela Dutterer is a head banger. More than a year ago, her mother, Heidi Dutterer, received concerned calls from her teacher about…
Status of Lightning’s Bishop uncertain for series
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ben Bishop’s mind raced as the Tampa Bay Lightning goalie writhed in pain on the ice after awkwardly twisting his left leg…
Puff Daddy, Lil Kim, Mase reunite for Bad Boy reunion tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Puff Daddy is reuniting with Lil Kim, Mase, Faith Evans and more for a Bad Boy Records reunion tour this summer….
Recent Deaths 5/16/16
Carole D. Jamison, 72, of Parker, died May 15, 2016. William (Bill) A. Flickner, 86, of Franklin, died May 14, 2016. Kenneth E. Allshouse Sr., 76, of…
Chili Peppers cancel concert after singer hospitalized
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The Red Hot Chili Peppers canceled an appearance at a California radio station’s annual concert after lead singer Anthony Kiedis was…
‘Captain America’ tops, ‘Money Monster’ grabs $15 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Captain America: Civil War” remains the box office winner in its second weekend in theaters, but the star-driven adult drama “Money…
Teenage Run Away
Erie DUI
Amity Twp. DUI
Archaeological dig set to resume at Malcolm X home in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Researchers are returning to the boyhood home of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X to resume an archaeological dig. Archaeologist Joseph Bagley…
Pirates lose 8-2 to Arrieta, Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — A deflected ball turned into an inning-ending double play. Then a borderline call on a 3-2 pitch went against Jeff Locke and…
I-80 Accident
Sign Theft
Venango County Historical Society Hosts Tour of River Ridge Mansion
The land in Cranberry Township that was purchased by Joseph C. Sibley on November 15th 1911, had previously been Robert Lamberton’s Argeon Farm. Soon afterward,…
All-day turkey hunting begins Monday
From staff reports Beginning Monday, Pennsylvania turkey hunters will be permitted to hunt from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset until the…
‘Sharknado’ meets ‘Walking Dead’ at Motor City Comic Con
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — The stars of “The Walking Dead” and “Sharknado” have done battle with zombies and, well, sharks. They’re facing a different kind…
Man arrested for aggravated assault
From staff reports An Oil City man was arrested for aggravated assault and other charges following an incident about 9:20 p.m. Thursday on Paul Revere…
Lightning lose Bishop but top Penguins 3-1 in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sight of their franchise goalie writhing in agony did little to slow down the Tampa Bay Lightning. How could it? Watching…
Recent Deaths 5/14/16
Harold “Bill” W. Kemmerer, 87, of Shelton, Washington, formerly of Franklin, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Thomas Boyd Means, 89, of Clarion, died Thursday, May 12, 2016….
Accident on I-80
Limestone Twp. Arrest
Car Swerves to Avoid Dog on I-80
Criminal Mischief
Careless Driving
Buckingham Palace releases rare images of the queen
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace has released black-and-white images of Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl amid celebrations marking her 90th birthday. The first…