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Cranberry questions practicality of money earmarked for cyber schools
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cyber charter schools produce too little bang for too much buck. That was the consensus among Cranberry Area School District…
Vintage motorcycle club revved for run
By JON HAAG Staff Writer The Allegheny Mountain chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America will begin its annual motorcycle run in Oil City…
Staying ahead of the mold, residents salvage what they can
GONZALES, La. (AP) — The heartbreaking task of sorting through waterlogged belongings and ripping out carpets and drywall is kicking into high gear in flood-wracked…
Bell’s appeal, status still a mystery
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell doesn’t know when his appeal of the four-game suspension the NFL handed down for a violation…
Kevin Smith slams online criticism of his daughter
The Associated Press Director Kevin Smith is taking on an online troll who called his daughter “ugly” and “talentless” and wished her dead on Instagram….
Recent Deaths 8/17/16
Evelyn L. Whitling, 95, formerly of Seneca, died Aug. 12, 2016. Dale F. Kirkpatrick, 84, of Strattanville, died Aug. 15, 2016. Theresa Nina Zollner Yost Mancini,…
The untold heart
I have known coach Tom Haynes for almost 20 years. Sounds funny saying that, but it’s true. I followed his Cochranton Cardinals from dismal seasons…
What do you publish, what is fair?
Early last week I heard that presidential candidate Donald J. Trump was planning a stop in Erie on Friday. I had planned on taking the…
Pennsylvania attorney general resigns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania’s first elected female attorney general, announced her resignation Tuesday, a day after being convicted of abusing the…
Pet of the day 8/16/16
Name: Lemon Drop Breed: Beagle mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lemon Drop can be found…
You’re yellow
While the statement “you’re yellow” is not a compliment, the color yellow seems to complement the summer season. It is evident in the blazing sun…
Knox Borough criminal mischief
Vehicle strikes deer in Oil Creek Twp.
Man charged with assaulting pregnant woman
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man has been charged with felony aggravated assault after being accused of injuring a pregnant woman last…
Program helps curb Franklin school’s disciplinary problems
By JON HAAG Staff writer When Christina Cohlhepp came on as principal at Franklin Area Middle School in the 2012-13 school year she saw a…
Attorney General Kane is found guilty in perjury case
NORRISTOWN (AP) – The state’s attorney general was convicted Monday of all nine charges against her in a perjury and obstruction case related to a…
NFL threatens to suspend 4 players
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL is still seeking an audience with the four linebackers it’s investigating for an alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs. The…
Bieber axes Instagram amid war with Gomez fans
The Associated Press Justin Bieber has gone nuclear in his war with fans of ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez by deleting his Instagram account. Bieber posted several…
Recent Deaths 8/16/16
William Lee Tenney, 56, of Oil City, died Aug. 13, 2016. Dan Patrick McDonough Sr., 64, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 14, 2016. Mary L. Elder,…
Museum exhibit features local organizations
From staff reports The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is hosting an exhibit that celebrates many local organizations. The exhibit highlights the Belles…
Pet of the day 8/15/16
Name: Minee Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Minee can…
VFW and VA to hold Facebook chat
* VFW to Host Facebook Chat on Vet Centers: On Aug. 17, 2016, from 7-8 p.m., the VFW and VA will host a video tour…
Colwell Campground burglary
Limestone Twp. DUI
Madison Twp. bridge work to begin Aug. 22
From staff reports CLARION – Work to replace a bridge on Route 861 that spans Wildcat Run in Madison Township, Clarion County, is scheduled to…
Water everywhere, Louisiana residents struggle for dry land
WALKER, La. (AP) — Barbara Manuel saw a flicker of sun and that gave her hope that the worst of the horrific flooding to hit…
Pirates take rubber game from L.A.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Josh Harrison and Adam Frazier each had four hits, Sean Rodriguez homered and had four RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled…
Adele: I won’t sing at Super Bowl; show ‘not about music’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Adele says she turned down an offer to perform at the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show. The…
Recent Deaths 8/15/16
June E. Robinson, 84, of Franklin, died Aug. 12, 2016. Joshua J. Kuntz, 40, of West Hickory, died Aug. 12, 2016. Beverly A. Beach, 61,…
Helping out
Clarion PAWS is looking for some volunteers. Precious Paws is seeking the owner of an injured cat the rescue is helping and many adorable animals…
Pet of the day 8/12/16
Name: Bear Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear can be found at…
My 10-year-old teacher
“Do you want to come see my goats?” I turned around and looked down to see Ethan Knapp of the Milkmasters 4-H club staring up…
Mineral Twp. theft
Columbus Twp. accident
Brothers get prison terms in OC robberies
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two brothers who robbed the North Side Thorne’s Market in Oil City more than four years ago received state prison…
Cranberry supervisors promote upcoming concert
By SALLY BELL Staff Writer A late summer concert is coming up Aug. 20 at Morrison Park. The free event features a car show and…
Child falls from roller coaster, is flown to hospital
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A 3-year-old boy fell from a roller coaster Thursday at the Idlewild and SoakZone amusement park in Ligonier but was conscious before…
Taillon sharp in Pirates’ win over Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pirates rookie Jameson Taillon keeps building up his innings by limiting his pitches. Taillon threw three-hit ball for eight innings and Pittsburgh…
‘Suicide Squad’ – Mismatched characters fill a ragged plot
Stopping the world’s most dangerous villains falls to even more ruthless monsters in director David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad,” a fun yet cinematically scattered look at…
Recent Deaths 8/12/16
Shirley I. Wilkinson, 78, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 11, 2016. Alvin Eugene Carlson, 87, formerly of Clarion Limestone, died Aug. 8, 2016. William…
Human remains found in shallow grave Mercer Co.
From staff reports Authorities found human remains in a shallow grave on property off of West Middlesex Road in Shenango Township, Mercer County, according to…
Tricks to Simplify Outdoor Entertaining
Some of summer’s favorite moments happen right in your backyard. The sounds of children running around, the smells of fresh-cut grass and newly planted flowers,…
Pet of the day 8/11/16
Name: Stanley Breed: Maine Coon Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Stanley can…
Virginia man scales Trump Tower before police grab him
NEW YORK (AP) — A man seeking “a private audience” with Donald Trump spent three hours scaling the glass facade of Trump Tower using large…
Severe accident with entrapment on Route 157
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Three vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of Route 157 and Hill City Road Wednesday evening. Venango…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Lake Twp. accident
One-vehicle rollover crash
Emergency personnel were called to this one-vehicle rollover crash just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on Route 157 near its intersection with Hahn Road. A dispatcher…
Expert: Dry weather is hard on butterflies
By ANNA APPLEGATE Staff writer The lack of rainfall in the region earlier this summer could have a negative impact on butterflies, according to Jerry…