Second man arrested in Blue Canoe burglary
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A second arrest has been made in connection with the January burglary at the Blue Canoe Brewery in the 100…
June 2017
Northwest Commission launches broadband connectivity initiative
From staff reports The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is teaming up with Connected Nation to assess the current broadband (high-speed Internet) environment…
IS-claimed attacks on Iran’s parliament, shrine kill 12
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked Iran’s parliament and the shrine of its revolutionary leader on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people,…
Schoop, Trumbo give Orioles 6-5 comeback win over Pirates
BALTIMORE (AP) — With a power-laden lineup that thrives on the long ball, the Baltimore Orioles are built to come back from almost any deficit….
George and Amal Clooney welcome twins
NEW YORK (AP) — George and Amal Clooney’s twins have arrived — one of the most anticipated births since Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt were born…
Recent Deaths 6/7/17
Thomas E. “Quig” Quigley, 55, of Oil City, died June 5, 2017. W. Woodrow Magness “Woody,” 79, died May 27, 2017. David Samuel Adams, 73, of…
100-plus reptiles found inside New York home
CARLE PLACE, N.Y. (AP) — The SPCA says a Long Island home was found to be a real-life — and illegal — reptile house, with…
Pet of the day 6/6/17
Name: Buster Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Buster can…
Nature’s flying jewels
To quote a Facebook friend, hummingbirds are nature’s flying jewels. With a little bit of sunshine, that statement proves to be very true. Under…
Grilled chicken Caesar wrap
Start to finish: 30 minutes (not including optional marinating time) Makes 6 wraps Grilled Chicken 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice and zest of…
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is offering a sizeable discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance. Customers that possess a valid…
Man died of natural causes while driving
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Westmoreland County man died behind the wheel of his vehicle Saturday afternoon in Cornplanter Township. Richard W. Brett, 62,…
Paul Richey Memorial Run scheduled Saturday
From staff reports The seventh annual Paul Richey Memorial Run will be held Saturday at the Samuel Justus Trail beginning on Oil City’s West End….
Report suggests Russia hackers breached voting software firm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier days before last year’s presidential election, according to a government intelligence report…
Preds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Pens 4-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final…
Bill Cosby goes on trial, his legacy and freedom at stake
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby went on trial Monday on charges he drugged and sexually assaulted a woman more than a decade ago, with…
Recent Deaths 6/6/17
Lucille I. Shawgo, 88, of Grove City, died June 2, 2017. Garnet E. Craig, 94, of West Monterey, died June 5, 2017. Robert R. Green…
‘Wonder Woman’ is a hit that even Hollywood can’t ignore
NEW YORK (AP) — Batman is the superhero with the calling-card beam of light, but Wonder Woman sent a signal over the weekend that even…
Dr. Seuss museum opens its doors
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — From the squiggly, pink handrails outside the entrance to the front hall decorated with scenes from “And to Think That I…
Cornplanter Twp. fatal accident
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Licking Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 6/5/17
Name: Spike Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spike can be found…
Sheriff: Disgruntled ex-worker killed 5, then himself
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A disgruntled former employee opened fire inside a Florida awning manufacturer on Monday, killing five workers there and then killing himself,…
Corn gazpacho with garlic croutons
Start to finish: 2 hours 55 minutes (55 active) Servings: 4 For the soup: 4 cups fresh corn kernels 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled…
VA Resource Fair for Veterans, Families
Veterans and their families are invited to a free one-stop shop to learn about VA services and resources available during the VA Resource Fair. It…
Milestones and the people that make them happen!
OK, so I’m going to just say this up front. I’m sick. Been fighting whatever is going around! But today is the milestone achievement of…
Officials warn about mixing drugs and driving
From staff reports PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards and Jennifer Smith, the state’s acting secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, are urging drivers not to…
Fun With Father Picnic planned June 17
From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s Fun With Father Picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Creekside Pavilion at Hasson…
London attack: More detentions in hunt for accomplices
LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism investigators searched two homes Monday and detained “a number” of people in the investigation into a van and knife attack…
Odd 7th-inning stretches don’t stop Pirates, beat Mets 11-1
NEW YORK (AP) — David Freese and the Pittsburgh Pirates picked a fine time to pad their lead — in-between a bizarre pair of seventh-inning…
Grande returns to Manchester to honor victims with benefit
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for…
Recent Deaths 6/5/17
Bradley David Wright, 51, of Rocky Grove, died June 4, 2017. Katherine L. Johnson, 89, of Cranberry, died June 3, 2017. Gary V. Cunningham, 76, of Grove…
British police arrest 12 as Londoners recall night of terror
LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a dozen people Sunday over a vehicle and knife attack in London that left seven people dead, as Londoners…
Chicks-in-the-Sticks
Chicks-in-the-Sticks program will be held Saturday, June 17, at Oil Creek State Park. The registration deadline is Saturday, June 10. A fee of $45 is…
New rock-finding game taking off in Franklin
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer A new craze in Franklin has children and adults alike placing painted treasures around town. “Franklin Pa Rocks,” a Facebook…
Possession of Controlled Substance
Disgruntled man releases bedbugs in Maine city office
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The city manager in Augusta, Maine, says the municipal office building had to be sprayed for bedbugs after a man threw…
Abuse allegation at Polk Center
State police are investigating an allegation of abuse at Polk Center. Police said the incident occurred between May 13 and May 14 when a staff…
Terror attack on London Bridge leaves 6 dead; police shoot 3
LONDON (AP) — Terror struck at the heart of London on Saturday night as attackers killed six people in a series of vehicle and knife…
Grande to return to stage Sunday for Manchester benefit show
NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande is scheduled to return to the stage Sunday in Manchester, England, for a concert to raise money for victims…
Penguins lose special teams battle, game to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are still leading the Stanley Cup Final, no thanks to their scuffling power play. The Penguins went 0-3…
‘Ramblin Man’ Gregg Allman laid to rest near Highway 41
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Legendary Southern rocker Gregg Allman was laid to rest Saturday near his older brother Duane in the same cemetery where they…
Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival
The Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, in Bandstand Park in Franklin. Hours are from 11 a.m. to…
German rock fest cleared to resume after terror-threat scare
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities allowed a popular rock festival to resume Saturday after a scare over people with suspected links to Islamic extremism prompted…
Fish tale: How the catfish toss came to be a Predators thing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit Red Wings fans have their octopi. The Panthers’ faithful in Florida had the “rat trick.” Nashville? The Predators have catfish,…
Mercer County Death Investigation
Sugarcreek DUI