Italy earthquake kills dozens, reduces towns to rubble
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many…
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Polanco, Nova power Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ivan Nova took a shutout into the ninth inning and finished with a six-hitter while Gregory Polanco hit two home runs to…
Probe into Fetty Wap video shoot faults school principal
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — An investigation into how rapper Fetty Wap was allowed to record a music video that included drug references and a pole…
Recent Deaths 8/24/16
The Rev. Palmer Wilson “Pete” Manson, 98, of Waynesboro, died Aug. 19, 2016. Mary Lou “Lou” Harp, 73, of Parker, died Aug. 23, 2016. William John Barnes, 74, of…
The Money Shot
Assignment: A local kid (Seth Apel, who suffered from an accident that severed his arm in November, had it reattached, learned to throw with his…
Petals and peaches
This week more sunflowers stretched toward the sky much to the delight of some area bees; the peaches started to turn their peachy orange; and a few…
In dry, windy West, crews target flames in several states
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Growing wildfires stoked by windy, dry conditions have destroyed buildings and forced evacuations in California, Washington, Montana and elsewhere….
Pet of the day 8/23/16
Name: Meatball Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 5 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Meatball can be found at…
Clarion Twp. burglary
Knox Borough criminal mischief
Traffic signal remains out of service in Franklin
From staff reports A traffic light that fell near a crosswalk on Liberty Street in Franklin will remain out of service as city officials look…
Titusville, Franklin men take titles in stone-skipping
From staff reports The 2016 Pennsylvania Stone Skipping competition was held Saturday at Franklin’s Rock in River Festival. Participants from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, Illinois,…
Sheriff: Face-biting suspect may have ingested chemical
STUART, Fla. (AP) — The college student caught biting a victim’s face after stabbing and beating the man and his wife to death in a…
Pirates’ slide continues
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Houston Astros got a glimpse of their future while veteran Doug Fister helped keep them in the pennant race in the…
Mark Hamill supports terminally ill ‘Star Wars’ fan
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is among those lending his support to a terminally ill fan who wants to see “Rogue…
Recent Deaths 8/23/16
Donald Wayne Boozer, 76, of New Bethlehem, died Aug. 21, 2016. Catherine “Kitty” Matchulet, 89, died Aug. 12, 2016. Yvonne Elaine Smith, 80, of Los…
Turkey vows to ‘cleanse’ border of IS after deadly attack
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey vowed Monday to fight Islamic State militants at home and to “cleanse” the group from its borders after a weekend…
Irwin Twp. criminal mischief
VA Medical Center library offers many resources
* Erie VA Medical Center news: The new parking garage is now able to be used. The official opening ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday,…
Rouseville Borough harassment
Pet of the day 8/22/16
Name: Buggy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Buggy can…
State police: Teen set fire to home with family still inside
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A 15-year-old Pennsylvania boy is being charged as an adult after police say he set his Lawrence County home on…
PA schools see increase in unsolved bomb threats
The Associated Press Pennsylvania schools have seen an increase in unsolved bomb threats in its public schools over the last three academic years, but a…
Olympic Games come to close in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Brazil and the world bid farewell Sunday to the first Olympic Games in South America, a 16-day spectacle that combined…
Founding guitarist of 3 Doors Down Matt Roberts dies
WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — Guitarist Matt Roberts, a founding member of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died in Wisconsin. The 38-year-old was…
Recent Deaths 8/22/16
Frank Albert Kulling, 98, of Titusville, died Aug. 20, 2016. Charles Albert “Chuck” Dolby, 73, of Oil City, died Aug. 20, 2016. Jack Richard Clark, 78,…
I am a rock….
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Kennerdell man faces burglary, forgery charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Kennerdell man has been charged with felony burglary after he admitted to stealing a check from his mother to…
Pet of the day 8/19/16
Name: Eenie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Eenie can…
Some things get better with age
While lately there has been a baby boom at area shelters and foster homes, there are still several more mature animals that could use a…
Freehold Twp. burglary
Perry Twp. criminal mischief
OC police investigate rash of vehicle break-ins
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Oil City police department is asking for the community’s help as it investigates a series of thefts from motor…
Routes 8 and 62 rock face work completed
A crew from Francis J. Palo Inc. of Clarion finished installing the barriers at the base of the rock face along routes 8 and 62…
Obama administration to phase out private prisons
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration announced Thursday it will phase out its use of some private prisons, affecting thousands of federal inmates and immediately…
Naked Donald Trump statues appear in U.S. cities
NEW YORK (AP) – It’s Donald Trump like he’s never been seen before. Life-size naked statues of the Republican presidential nominee greeted passers-by in New…
Steelers struggle again
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Landry Jones threw four interceptions and the Philadelphia Eagles capitalized. Nolan Carroll’s 38-yard interception return for a score was…
Recent Deaths 8/19/16
Byron Allen Enos, 82, of Pleasantville, died Aug. 18, 2016. Betty P. Fenstermaker, 93, of Sligo, formerly of Clarion and Kingsville, died Aug. 17, 2016. David…
Twitter suspends 360K accounts over ‘violent extremism’
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter said Thursday it has suspended 360,000 accounts since mid-2015 for violating its policies banning the promotion of terrorism and violent…
Pet of the day 8/18/16
Name: Outlaw Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 4 years Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Outlaw can be found at Venango County Humane…
Slippery Rock Burglary
Cranberry Walmart theft
CUP’s Whitney launches newest 500-day plan
By TOM DISTEFANO Staff writer CLARION – Clarion University President Karen Whitney has traditionally issued a list of goals and desired outcomes for 19 months…
Eroding Alaska island village votes to move to mainland
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Residents of a tiny island village in Alaska that has been ravaged by erosion blamed on climate change have voted to…
Pirates finish off sweep of Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Andrew McCutcheon had two hits, including a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Matt Joyce had a key two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
How violinist Lindsey Stirling learned to be brave
NEW YORK (AP) — Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling’s emotional roller coaster of a year included the death of her best friend and keyboardist and learning…
Recent Deaths 8/18/16
Glenn O. Beck, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 17, 2016. Richard “Rick” Adam Schiffer, 68, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 9, 2016….
OC School District relics could be learning tool
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A few plaques that were once placed on Oil City Area School District facilities might now be used to educate…
Pet of the day 8/17/16
Name: Cole Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cole can be found at Venango…