Pirates’ slide continues with 4-3 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordy Mercer insisted the Pittsburgh Pirates will keep searching for a way to stop this freefall. They looked like they were on…
2016
Firefighters battle California brushfire as heatwave looms
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling a California wildfire that forced the evacuation of campgrounds and ranches were struggling with strong overnight winds and bracing…
Historic Sugar Creek bridge to close for renovation
From staff reports The historic, single-lane steel truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Sugar Creek Road is expected to close for a complete renovation on…
Oil City man charged for assaulting girl
From staff reports Oil City police have filed assault charges against a 58-year-old man following an incident Tuesday at a residence on Hone Avenue. A…
Mob attacks Radiohead fans in Turkey’s Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish media report a mob of 20 assailants carrying sticks and bottles attacked Radiohead fans who had gathered at a record store…
Rough start for Liriano as Pirates lose 6-0 to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Liriano and the Pittsburgh Pirates trailed by two after the left-hander’s second pitch. It was that kind of day. Liriano dropped…
Recent Deaths 6/18/16
Shirley L. Shuffstall, 85, of Cooperstown, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Mary L. McCoy, 81, of Knox, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Edward L. Stanley, 68,…
Armed Robbery in Mercer
Retail Theft
Missing Wallet
Fires threatening communities around West
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Fueled by hot and dry weather, wildfires threatened homes in California and other Western states as crews struggled to corral flames…
Anna & Timus Applegate, Editor
Hello, I’m Timus Applegate. I am the co-editor of the “All About Animals” blog on VenangoExtra.com and ClarionExtra.com. I work from home as I help…
Cemetery theft
Cranberry crash
Criminal mischief
Pick up a ‘purrfect’ friend
Precious Paws Animal Rescue group in Franklin reminds folks that June is Adopt a Cat Month and they have a few candidates to choose from….
Find healthy foods while on the go
Nice weather often equates to an uptick in road trips. During such trips, motorists and their passengers will need to take breaks to refuel both…
Emlenton harassment
Warren Co. terroristic threats
Bell ringing to show support for Orlando victims
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University will reflect on the tragedy in Orlando and show support for the victims by gathering at the bell…
Grove student raises close to $2,400 during Jump for a Cure
From staff reports A Rocky Grove High School student raised close to $2,400 during her Jump for a Cure pole vaulting fundraiser Sunday at Egbert…
Sandusky granted hearing in appeal of sex abuse conviction
HARRISBURG (AP) – A judge on Thursday ordered hearings to let former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky develop more information as he tries…
Pirates drop to .500 after 6-4 loss
NEW YORK (AP) – Neil Walker and Michael Conforto gave the Mets an immediate jolt in their return from nagging injuries, and Bartolo Colon pitched…
‘The Conjuring 2’ – Tense, forbidding atmosphere provides scares
A malevolent force can be innocently deceitful in director James Wan’s “The Conjuring 2,” an enjoyably frightful supernatural horror from New Line Cinema. Based on…
Recent Deaths 6/17/16
Jeffrey A. Kingsley, 64, of Clintonville, died June 16, 2016. Dorothy Joy Wagner, 94, of Tionesta, died June 12, 2016. For the complete article, please…
OC Street: Portrait of Randy Novak
Randy Novak lives in Cooperstown but comes down to Oil City to hang out at The Point. He didn’t want me to tell anyone what…
Can coffee cause cancer? Probably not, but make sure it isn’t very hot, WHO says
The Associated Press Some like it hot. But a new report from the World Health Organization suggests that when it comes to beverages such as…
Museum of the American Revolution sets 2017 opening date
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia has announced it will open on April 19 next year. It’s the anniversary of…
How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad
Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to…
Pet of the day 6/16/16
Name: Sheila Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Beige/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sheila can be found at…
Venango’s CASA program ‘desperately’ needs volunteers
From staff reports A court-based program that provides advocates for abused and neglected children in Venango County needs more volunteers. The non-profit Court Appointed Special…
Fredonia Borough stolen vehicle
Pine Twp. fatal crash
Expert with ATF ties says national gun laws needed
By DREW FRYE Staff writer The nation was rocked early Sunday morning when a gunman killed 49 people at a popular night club in Orlando,…
Hasson Heights spelling bee winners announced
Hasson Heights Elementary’s annual fourth grade spelling bee was held May 23. Winners were Kristen Carbaugh, first place; Derek Love, second; and Dylan Bly, third.
Father of Paris attacks victim sues social media companies
NEW YORK (AP) – The father of a young woman killed in the Paris massacre last November is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, claiming that…
Syndergaard, Mets whip Bucs, 11-2
NEW YORK (AP) – Noah Syndergaard struck out 11 and took a shutout into the ninth inning, Wilmer Flores homered and drove in four runs,…
‘Stairway to Heaven’ creator faces questions of song origin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page faces tough questioning in a trial over whether the band stole a riff for the opening…
Recent Deaths 6/16/16
Eugenia Sue Scott, 68, of Rimersburg, died June 14, 2016. Sara Mae Beveridge, 92, of Butler, died June 14, 2016. Ruth Maxine Whitesell Byrns, 87, of…
Cindi Power, Special Sections Editor
Hi. My name is Cindi Power. I’m an editor at The News-Herald and The Derrick. Notice I mentioned The News-Herald first. That’s because I’m a…
Confederate flag removed from PA Capitol display
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor had a Confederate flag removed from a Flag Day exhibit in the state Capitol on Wednesday after the chairwoman…
Missing man and son
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Boy snatched by gator is presumed dead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World closed beaches at its Florida resorts Wednesday while dozens of rescuers searched a lagoon for…
Pet of the day 6/15/16
Name: Joey Breed: Spaniel/ Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Joey can be found at Venango County…
Taillon terrific in Bucs’ win
NEW YORK (AP) – Jameson Taillon took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning of his second major league start, dominating the New York Mets…
Long-distance relationships: When to let go and travel on
Relationships. The one challenge in life where you either have it all figured out or have been and will forever be looking for the right…
Salem Twp. DUI
OC man struck by vehicle on Colbert Ave.
From staff reports A 28-year-old Oil City man was flown to an Erie hospital early Tuesday after he was struck by a vehicle while walking…
Hawk and Grackle
A hawk perches on the radio tower up off Grandview Ave. in Oil City Tuesday as a Grackle harasses it by dive bombing the raptor….