Florida teen charged with 17 murders after school shooting
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — An orphaned 19-year-old with a troubled past and his own AR-15 rifle was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder Thursday…
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Wallace and Gromit creator goes prehistoric with ‘Early Man’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The kooky caveman characters that come to life in “Early Man ” have been kicking around in Nick Park’s imagination for decades….
Recent Deaths 2/15/18
Pastor W. Craig Smith, 79, of Kane, died Feb. 12, 2018. Jane E. Young (Brown) 85, of Sun City, California, formerly of Oil City, died…
Scrubgrass Twp. criminal mischief
Cranberry Twp. theft
Pet of the day 2/14/18
Name: Raven Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 1 year House-trained: Yes Raven can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass and Basil
Serves 4 as an appetizer or snack 1/2 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see below) 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn or cut…
2 priests in Erie Diocese relieved of duties
From staff reports Two priests in the Erie Catholic Diocese have been relieved of their duties and are prohibited from having any contact with minors,…
Valley Grove School District plans $66K for tech access
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The Valley Grove School Board had a tech-centric work session on Monday night as it discussed its intention to increase…
Suspect held, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate
FORT MEADE, Maryland (AP) — Police responded to a shooting Wednesday outside the National Security Agency campus at Fort Meade, where authorities surrounded a handcuffed…
Guentzel, Aston-Reese lead Penguins past Senators
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was a big night for two of the youngest Pittsburgh Penguins. The same can be said for a longtime NHL veteran,…
Seizing the moment with Shaun White on NBC
NEW YORK (AP) — Highlights from media coverage of the Pyeongchang Olympics: THE OLYMPIC MOMENT: “You can’t script this any better,” NBC’s Todd Harris said…
Recent Deaths 2/14/18
Holly S. Matthews, 73, formerly of 409 N. Perry St., Titusville, died Feb.12, 2018. Patrica “Pat” Lou Peterson, 75, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 9, 2018….
Frolicking in the fog
After last week’s snowfall, warmer and more humid air moved in and fogged things up a bit. However, the colder, drier air returned for the…
Cranberry Twp. sexual abuse
Oil City firearm possession
Pet of the day 2/13/18
Name: Sophie Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Sophie can…
Barbecue beer beef stew
Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 6 1/2 hours (includes six hours in the slow cooker) 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1…
Seneca man accused of stealing from elementary team
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Seneca man is facing charges after he allegedly stole more than $3,000 from the Oil City Lil Drillers elementary…
Nominations are being accepted for preservation awards
From staff reports Nominations are being accepted for the Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards. The program recognizes rehabilitation and restoration efforts undertaken during the…
Russia: Deadly plane crash caused by pilots’ error on heat
MOSCOW (AP) — Human error may be to blame for the crash of a Russian plane that killed 71 people, Russian investigators said Tuesday, noting…
Country singer Daryle Singletary dies at age 46
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Daryle Singletary, who sang songs like “I Let Her Lie” and “Too Much Fun,” has died. A publicist says…
Recent Deaths 2/13/18
Scott R. Hoover, 61, of Franklin, died Feb 5, 2018. Stanley F. Warcholik, 89, of Franklin, died Feb. 11, 2018. Thomas Clark Maxwell died Feb….
Cherrytree Twp. criminal mischief
Barkeyville Borough theft
Sex offender resigns as Spartansburg fire chief
SPARTANSBURG (AP) — A registered sex offender who was recently re-elected as chief of a Pennsylvania town’s volunteer fire department has resigned. The (Corry) Journal…
Pet of the day 2/12/18
Name: Marley Breed: Domestic Short hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tabby House-trained: Yes Marley can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Onion beer bread
Start to finish: 60 minutes (20 active) Servings: 12 1 stick butter 2 cups thin sliced onion rings (about 1 medium onion) 2 teaspoons minced…
It’s Tax Time Again
It’s that time of the year to do your taxes. It is also the same time that scammers are out trying to get your hard…
Blackout hits Puerto Rico following fire, explosion
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An explosion and fire at an electric substation threw much of northern Puerto Rico into darkness late Sunday in…
Crosby scores 2, reaches 400 goals in Pens’ 4-1 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sidney Crosby got another milestone goal on Sunday. The puck went right to his dad. Crosby scored twice, including his 400th…
Royal wedding guests: Who makes the list?
LONDON (AP) — Forget the Winter Olympics, the World Cup or the Champion’s League. The real competition right now is who’s going to be invited…
Recent Deaths 2/12/18
Anna M. DeLoe Seyler, 63, of Shippenville, died Feb. 11, 2018. Bernadine J. “Deanie” Allen, 87, of Oil City, died Feb. 10, 2018. Willie Mae Leadbetter, 87,…
Entries being sought for gallery’s spring show
Entries for the Graffiti Gallery’s spring show are being accepted. This is an open call, juried exhibit and there is no specific theme. Artists may…
Kerr Avenue Crash
322 Crash
I-80 Crash
Court documents outline more details in firearms arrest
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer More details have emerged from court documents in the case of a Franklin man who is facing firearms charges….
2 Ohio police officers killed responding to 911; suspect held
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio police officers responding to a 911 hang-up call were fatally shot on Saturday after entering a townhome in a…
Alfred Hitchcock remains an influence on crime writers
NEW YORK (AP) — As he wrote what has become one of the top-selling novels so far in 2018, “The Woman in the Window,” the…
Steelers sign Pro Bowl FB Nix to 4-year contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Pro Bowl fullback Roosevelt Nix to a four-year contract. The 25-year-old Nix played in all 16 games…
Organizers gearing up for 11th annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and Oil City Arts Council will team up to host what will be Oil City’s 11th annual Oil…
Venango County DA concludes probe into inmate’s suicide
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer The November death of a Venango County jail inmate has been determined to be a suicide with no else…
With extraordinary political theater, Winter Olympics begin
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — In an extraordinary show of unexpected unity, North and South Korea sat side by side Friday night under exploding fireworks…
Unlimited movie-theater deal could be too good to survive
NEW YORK (AP) — MoviePass is trying to bring to movie theaters what Netflix did for DVDs and online streaming: Let subscribers watch as many…
Lehtonen, Seguin lead Stars over Penguins 4-3 in shootout
DALLAS (AP) — When Dallas goaltender Kari Lehtonen had to face Pittsburgh’s top three scorers in a shootout Friday night, he relied on a memory…
Recent Deaths 2/10/18
Patricia A. Schwabenbauer McFadden, 85, of Erie, formerly of Seneca, died Friday, February 9, 2018. David A. Whitman, 63, of Meadville, died Wednesday, February 7,…
Sale of firearms
Sending love
Will you be my Furry Valentine? People may purchase a personalized heart (or several) and let Clarion PAWS residents know how much they’re loved, according…
US flu season still worsening; now as bad as 2009 swine flu
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu has further tightened its grip on the U.S. This season is now as bad as the swine flu epidemic…