Pens take down Islanders
NEW YORK (AP) – Kris Letang scored 1:24 into overtime, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the last-place New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night to…
November 2016
Liquor law violation
6 virtual reality experiences that don’t cost too much
The Associated Press Virtual reality, what’s up with that? If you are curious about this highly buzzed high-tech form of entertainment but don’t feel like…
Recent Deaths 11/19/16
David R. Wright, 80, of Clarion, died Nov. 18, 2016. Richard A. Reagle, 70, of Utica, died Nov. 17, 2016. Jacqueline Ann (Sharrar) Bernardini, 59, of…
Felony warrant issued
Gun fire reported
Registration set for food vouchers
From staff reports The Venango County Emergency Food and Shelter program will sponsor a county-wide food distribution in December and is looking for eligible residents…
Shop n’ Save theft
Pet of the day 11/18/16
Name: Domino Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Domino can be found at…
To make matters worse
Clarion PAWS is reaching out to the community for help and several fundraisers will help folks get a jump on their Christmas shopping. Stop the…
Franklin’s Light-Up Night celebration begins Saturday
By JON HAGG Staff writer Franklin’s annual downtown Light-Up Night kicks off this Saturday. As one of Franklin’s mainstay events, Franklin events coordinator Ronnie Beith…
Parts of PA face fall snowstorm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Parts of Pennsylvania could see some snow on the ground over the weekend. A strong cold front will lower temperatures and the…
The Road Worriers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t explain it exactly. They’re not much into excuses either. Yet there’s no denying the offense that runs so…
‘Amityville Horror’ house is being bought
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The Long Island home that served as the inspiration for the book “The Amityville Horror” and the subsequent films of the…
Recent Deaths 11/18/16
John E. Barrett Sr., 65, of Cranberry, died Nov. 17, 2016. Richard A. Reagle, 70, of Utica, died Nov. 17, 2016. Joyce L. Hartle, 88,…
Tips for Making this Holiday Gathering the Best One Yet
As most holiday hosts know, it’s not unheard-of to spend the majority of your party in the kitchen, while guests laugh together down the hall….
Franklin man waives hearing in domestic dispute case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man facing assault charges after a domestic dispute last week waived his preliminary hearing in the case Wednesday…
Pine Twp. accident
Pet of the day 11/17/16
Name: Daisy Breed: Boxer/ Beagle Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Daisy can be found at Venango…
Franklin Rotary Club donates dictionaries
From staff reports Franklin Rotary Club recently purchased and donated dictionaries to all third-grade students in Franklin Area School District, Valley Grove School District and…
Oil City man held for court in indecent assault case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of inappropriately touching a 5-year-old girl was held for court Wednesday. Dusty Perry, 21, appeared…
Allegheny is nominee for River of the Year
From staff reports The Allegheny River is a nominee for River of the Year. Other contenders for 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year, along with…
Trump battles back against charges of transition tumult
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will be holding more meetings at New York City’s Trump Tower as he prepares his administration. Transition officials…
Capitals steamroll Penguins
WASHINGTON (AP) – Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and three assists and T.J. Oshie enjoyed a four-point game as the Washington Capitals broke out of…
‘Duck Dynasty’ to wrap after 11 seasons
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Duck Dynasty” family says its A&E series will end after this season. The announcement topped Wednesday’s debut episode of the…
Recent Deaths 11/17/16
Vera Grace Miller, 94, of Knox, died Nov. 16, 2016. Dolly J. Hoover, 60, of Franklin, died Nov. 13, 2016. Linda Farley Brown, 84, of Craftsbury Common,…
Tree is trimmed in Franklin
Mike Dulaney of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce hangs lights on the 45-foot tall spruce in front of the Venango County Courthouse Tuesday. The big…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Walmart theft
Pet of the day 11/16/16
Name: Erin Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Erin can be found at…
Hasson plans family night with some of state stipend
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City will begin using some of the $4,000 stipend it received from the state…
Students collecting food items for local pantries
From staff reports Students at Franklin, Rocky Grove, Oil City and Cranberry schools are collecting food items to be donated to local food pantries to…
Many outdoor activities banned as fires burn across South
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Starting campfires, lighting fireworks and smoking cigarettes are among the outdoor activities being banned across the South as fires burn…
Steelers take another hit
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin understands the negativity associated with a four-game slide and stressed his underachieving team would do its best…
Carrie Fisher reveals ‘Star Wars’ affair with Harrison Ford
The Associated Press Carrie Fisher has revealed that Princess Leia’s romance with Han Solo in “Star Wars” extended off-screen, as well. Fisher tells People magazine…
Recent Deaths 11/16/16
Bert J. Formanik, 94, of East Lake, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 13, 2016. Marjorie A. Weaver, 87, of Seneca, died Nov. 14, 2016. James…
Rockland Twp. accident
Mitchell Ave. arson
Steelers’ Heyward out for season due to injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The slumping Pittsburgh Steelers will have to scramble for a playoff berth without defensive end Cam Heyward. Heyward is out for the remainder…
5 Utah students stabbed at high school, teen in custody
OREM, Utah (AP) — Five students were stabbed inside the boy’s locker room of their Utah high school Tuesday and a 16-year-old boy identified…
Toys for Tots effort is underway
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Donation boxes have popped up all over Venango County for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, and organizers are hoping…
Pet of the day 11/15/16
Name: Odie Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 7 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Odie can be found at Venango…
Fall fog
This week, the fog rolled in as Jack Frost kept his grip on the icy autumn mornings. Monday morning brought the first skiff of ice…
Man facing several charges after Clarion Co. incidents
From staff reports A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted his ex-wife Friday before ramming her vehicle along Route 68 in Clarion…
Cranberry students recognized at conference
From staff reports Cranberry High School students (back row, from left) Shay Harry, Trevin Chittester, Ian Hepler, Andrew Holden (middle), Joe Gunn, Jenna Seigworth (front),…
Obama arrives in Greece at start of final foreign tour
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — President Barack Obama arrived in Greece Tuesday morning on the first stop of his final foreign tour as president, the first…
Steelers closing ranks as losing streak mounts
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ramon Foster knows the drill, even if it’s one the Pittsburgh Steelers have been largely able to avoid most of the last…
‘The Rock’ named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
NEW YORK (AP) — Former WWE champ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can add People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” title to his list of accomplishments. The wrestler-turned-actor…
Recent Deaths 11/15/16
Robert E. Hanshew Jr., 79, of Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 18, 2016. Virginia Stine, 89, formerly of Oil City, died Nov….
Pet of the day 11/15/16
Ella is a young female domestic medium hair. She is house trained, spayed, current on vaccinations. Ella is available for adoption through Clarion PAWS…