Sept. 11 memorial motorcycle ride ending on a sour note
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) – Leaders of a massive, annual motorcycle procession to the three Sept. 11 crash sites said this year’s fundraising ride, Aug. 19-21,…
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Steelers’ Coates continues to impress
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Sammie Coates has made all types of catches since the Pittsburgh Steelers put on the pads and started doing something other than…
Disney World pulling plug on Electrical Parade
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Disney Parks says the famed Main Street Electrical Parade will end its run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom…
Recent Deaths 8/11/16
Daniel Allen McClaine, 67, of Clarion, died Aug. 8, 2016. Norma Jane Jordan, 94, of Parker, died Aug. 10, 2016. Norman E. Rowan, 85, of Shippenville, died Aug….
Outburst of shooting stars up to 200 meteors per hour
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The heavens will be bursting with shooting stars this week. Thursday night into early Friday, the annual Perseid (PUR’-see-ihd)…
Report blasts Baltimore police over racial bias, force
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Justice Department and Baltimore police agreed to negotiate court-enforceable reforms after a scathing federal report released Wednesday criticized officers for using…
Pet of the day 8/10/16
Name: Panda Breed: Boxer Beagle Mix age: 9 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White and Black Panda can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cranberry Twp. hit and run crash
Sandy Creek Twp. harassment
Woman accused of striking girl, 4, multiple times
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City woman has been charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly struck her four-year-old child multiple times with…
Singers belt out happy tunes for hospital patients
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The beeps of medical machines and the chatter of nurses and doctors at UMPC Northwest are drowned out by the…
Polanco powers Pirates past Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Chad Kuhl pitched six innings for the win after being called up from the…
NBC says Rio Olympic viewership reaches parity with London
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC said its Olympic audience reached parity with the London Games for the first time on the third night of competition….
Recent Deaths 8/10/16
Melinda Sue Coultes, 50, of Limestone, died Aug. 5, 2016. Henry Louis Pleger Jr., 68, of Oil City, died Aug. 6, 2016. Ronald L. “Mouse”…
Pet of the day 8/9/16
Name: Link Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Link can be found at Venango…
Presque Isle: More than just beaches
A recent visit to Presque Isle State Park proves the park has much more to offer than just sand and waves. With abundant lagoons and…
Law to require rear-facing seats for young kids takes effect
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania motorists will have to make sure car seats face backward for all children until they’re 2 years old under a…
Irwin Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Bicyclist hit by vehicle now at rehab facility
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer A Franklin boy who was hit by a vehicle last week in Franklin while riding his bicycle is recovering well…
Work on Venango bridge projects on schedule
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Work is advancing well on two PennDOT bridge projects in Venango County. The bridges in Wyattville and Sugarcreek are both…
Hulu dropping free video as it prepares cable TV alternative
NEW YORK (AP) – Hulu is dropping the free TV episodes that it was initially known for as it works on an online television service…
Steelers’ Jones, Dupree may see more time
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – One minute, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler was talking about wanting to do away with the rotation system he used last…
‘Tonight Show,’ ‘SNL’ coming to Snapchat
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal has agreed to make customized episodes of “The Tonight Show,” ”Saturday Night Live” and several other shows for Snapchat under…
Recent Deaths 8/9/16
Donald Edward Neidich, 76, of Franklin, died Aug. 7, 2016. James R. “Jim” Kifer, 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 8, 2016. Sandra E. Anderson, 64,…
Changes to PA liquor, wine sales go into effect
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State alcohol regulators on Monday began taking applications for permits under the expanded sales of booze approved by the Legislature and…
Pet of the day 8/8/16
Name: Reuben Breed: Coonhound, Redbone Mix Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reuben can be found at Venango County Humane…
VFW sets training session; VA releases suicide report
* Officers Training Session: The Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars has scheduled a Officers Training Session. It will be held on Sunday, Aug….
Oil Creek Twp. DUI
Wayne Twp. criminal mischief
Here’s today’s fair schedule
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 to 11 a.m. – Judging of 4-H clothing and textile…
CEO: Layoffs expected in Wounded Warrior Project overhaul
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Layoffs are expected at the Wounded Warrior Project amid a restructuring that follows scrutiny over its spending, according to the charity’s…
Reds run past Buccos
PITTSBURGH (AP) – From the get-go, Billy Hamilton could not be contained Sunday. The major league steals leader swiped four bases, got three hits and…
‘Suicide Squad’ sets August opening record with $135.1M
NEW YORK (AP) – The supervillain romp “Suicide Squad” shrugged off scathing reviews to open with an estimated $135.1 million in North American ticket sales,…
Recent Deaths 8/8/16
Norman H. “Hoot” Kiser, 89, of Shippenville, died Aug. 6, 2016. Tommie Lee (Walker) (Briscoe) Minor, age 83, of Brookville, died Aug. 2, 2016. Mrs. Rose Marie…
Tri-County to join in IHAD celebration
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center is getting ready to join the International Homeless Animals Day celebration. The Center’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to…
Man charged with assault for incident at store
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Oil City police have filed assault charges against a man who reportedly brandished a firearm at the North Side Country Fair…
Cooling off
Gunner, a Dalmatian pup, pulls his owner Collin Stone, of Sugarcreek, to the bank under the railroad bridge off Sugarcreek Drive Thursday. Gunner likes to…
Newfoundland death triggers air bag probes in U.S., Canada
DETROIT (AP) – Auto safety regulators in two countries are investigating another deadly air bag problem that could affect up to 8 million vehicles. Investigators…
Pirates’ struggles continue
ATLANTA (AP) – Adonis Garcia scored from second on an improbable stolen base attempt in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping…
Sutherland’s next act; ‘black-ish’ aims for everyone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from Thursday’s sessions of the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming…
Recent Deaths 8/5/16
Richard “Dick” M. Webb, 84, of Shippenville, died Aug. 3, 2016. Louie Duke DeLoe, 44, of Clarion, died Aug. 1, 2016. Sigismund F. Andres, 98, of…
Critters in crisis
Clarion PAWS helps a three-legged kitty get back on its feet, Tri-County has several animals that have required veterinary care and Precious Paws is caring for…
Simplify vacations and savor the fun
Vacations are a great opportunity for families or individuals to recharge. But especially active vacationers often return from their trips in need of rest, as…
Cochranton grad dies after falling from abandoned plant
From staff reports A Cochranton High School graduate died Tuesday after he fell from the roof of an abandoned munitions plant in Crawford County. Crawford…
Pet of the day 8/4/16
Name: Captain America Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Captain American can be…
Cornplanter Twp. theft
Scrubgrass Twp. DUI
Man facing assault charges for injuring 3 people
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing felony assault charges for causing serious injuries to three people during a confrontation in…
Vendors and Crafters Day
Vendor Ellie Telesz (back right) shows her handmade braclets to customers looking for gifts Saturday at the seventh annual Vendors and Crafters Day at Scotch…