Woman finds 8-foot-long python on roof of car
BEAVER (AP) – A woman in western Pennsylvania found an 8-foot-long unwelcomed passenger on her SUV. The Beaver County Times reports Patricia Russell discovered a…
June 2016
Crosby’s talent on display
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Sidney Crosby saw the entire play – a faceoff win to Kris Letang, who passed the puck forward to Conor Sheary for…
‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali has died at 74
The Associated Press Muhammad Ali would almost seem unbelievable if he was created as a work of fiction for a movie script. He was brash,…
Recent Deaths 6/4/16
Kenneth Lloyd Rossey, 79, of Clarion, died June 2, 2016. Melva R. Boyles, 79, of Rimersburg, Friday, June 3, 2016. Marshall G. McKenzie, 84, of…
Butler Co. fatal crash
Clarion Co. crash
Forest Co. Burglary
Jackson Twp. fatal crash
Heavy overnight rains flood western PA community
LIGONIER, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews had to evacuate several residents along a western Pennsylvania creek swollen by heavy overnight rains. Flooding was plaguing Ligonier…
Muddy Creek Twp. accident
Silver Cornet Band kicks off new season
By DREW FRYE Staff writer The Silver Cornet Band of Franklin kicked off the season with their first concert of the summer at Bandstand Park….
Pet of the day 6/3/16
Name: Snowdrop Breed: Collie, Rough Retriever Age: 10 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Yellow/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $30.00 Snowdrop can…
Elk County fire
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ provides a fun superhero experience
Strength can be found in numbers as heroes struggle to save the world in “X-Men: Apocalypse,” an entertaining action adventure from director Bryan Singer. The…
Franklin aggravated assault
Freehold Twp. burglary
Fire damages Cochranton-area business
From staff reports A fire broke out between 5 and 6 a.m. Thursday at Patterson Auto Wrecking near Cochranton. A representative for the business said…
Playground program expanding in Venango Co.
From staff reports The summer playground program in Venango County has expanded its locations to include the 11th Street playground in Franklin and the Morrison…
Feds considering endangered listing for moose in 4 states
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – Federal officials said Thursday they will consider extending protections under the Endangered Species Act to moose in four upper Midwestern…
Marlins take three of four from Bucs
MIAMI (AP) – Christian Yelich hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory…
Ex-‘Glee’ star to surrender in child porn case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An actor who starred on the musical dramedy “Glee” is scheduled to turn himself in to federal authorities Friday in a…
Beth Pfohl, The Derrick intern
First one to it! My name is Beth Pfohl, and I’m the summer intern here at the Derrick. I am going into my sophomore year…
Police: UCLA shooter intended to kill 2nd professor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The investigation into a murder-suicide on the UCLA campus took a more sinister turn Thursday when police announced they suspected the…
How to find more time to travel
Few people would likely say they don’t enjoy traveling. Travel provides an opportunity to experience different cultures, visit idyllic locales and enjoy some rest and…
OC Library to kickoff summer reading program
By JON HAAG Staff Writer Oil City Library will hold the kickoff event for its summer reading program Tuesday. Children from the area can register…
Sandycreek Twp. burglary
Ridgway Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 6/2/16
Name: Presley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Presley can be…
Problems and Solutions to the Life of a College Student
College is supposed to be the best time of your life right? Endless nights out, meeting new and exciting people, finally being on your own….
Cherrytree Twp. crash
Old Route 77 fatal crash
Man who jumped out of cruiser arrested on several charges
From staff reports A weekend melee in Oil City that ended with a police chase in Franklin resulted in the filing of numerous charges against…
Flag retirement ceremony to be held in Franklin
From staff reports A flag retirement ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Franklin’s Bandstand Park. The Flag Day event, which…
Man jailed after standoff that began with bow-and-arrow
NEW KENSINGTON (AP) – A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed in a standoff that police say began when he used a bow-and-arrow to shoot…
Pens win on Sheary’s goal in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Conor Sheary started the season in the minor leagues. Safe to say the Pittsburgh rookie is not heading back there anytime soon….
‘The Sims’ removes gender barriers in video game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creators of “The Sims” are opening up gender customization options for the first time in the history of the popular…
Recent Deaths 6/2/16
Cheryl Ann Hartman, 68, of Glen Allen, Virginia, formerly of Clarion, died May 27, 2016. Mary Joan Boys, 75, of Brighton Township, died May 30, 2016. Fredy…
Officers swarm UCLA in massive response to murder-suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A murder-suicide at a UCLA engineering building Wednesday drew hundreds of heavily armed officers who swarmed the sprawling Los Angeles campus,…
2 people shot and killed on UCLA campus, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two people were shot and killed on the UCLA campus Wednesday morning, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman. The…
Fourth grader earns perfect attendance
Maddison Davis, a fourth grader at Hasson Heights Elementary School, was awarded the perfect attendance award. Maddison attended school every day for her entire elementary…
Pet of the day 6/1/16
Name: Smokey Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 9 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Smokey can be found at Venango…
OC school celebrates artists
From staff reports Every week at Hasson Heights Elementary we celebrate an “Artist of the Week” throughout the school year. The “Artist of the Week”…
Butler Twp. stolen vehicle
Judge again dismisses lawsuit against fracking opponents
BUTLER (AP) — A judge has again dismissed a lawsuit that landowners filed against people and groups who oppose fracking in a western Pennsylvania township….
Wyattville Bridge construction
The Route 322 bridge in Wyattville will be closed to traffic starting today for a reconstruction project. Traffic will be detoured using Utica and Buttermilk…
Union Twp. theft
Victory Twp. accident
Supporters sought to save the Twin Creeks Head Start program
From staff reports The Family and Community Christian Association Twin Creeks Head Start program, which has been providing services for the past 40 years at…
Softball team honors Mook with donation
From staff reports Dr. Howard Kirtland, who founded the Kirtland Cancer Foundation in Franklin, greeted the Rocky Grove softball team last week at his office….
Public health messages on Zika muddied by myths, conspiracy theories
The Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Zika virus is not being spread by genetically engineered mosquitoes, nor is it transmitted through vaccines. It also is…