Pet of the day 7/29/16
Name: Levi Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Male Size: Medium Levi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
Name: Levi Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Male Size: Medium Levi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
“The calls come in by the dozen this time of year,” lamented Krissy Taylor, secretary of Precious Paws. “Usually cats who are dumped with their…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A man wielding a gun Wednesday night at the North Side Country Fair in Oil City forced police to react…
By SALLY BELL Staff Writer Polk Borough police are raising money for a new K9 officer. Vilko, the department’s current K9 officer, is nearing retirement…
MONACA (AP) – There’s a “real possibility” a Georgia man jailed on charges he brought a stolen gun and ammunition into a western Pennsylvania movie…
BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Humbled, grateful and determined to make up for lost time and to those who stood by him, Browns wide receiver Josh…
Unity and strength travel into the unknown in “Star Trek Beyond,” director Justin Lin’s visually exciting third installment in the recent “Star Trek” series. Chris…
Joseph A. “Joby” Judy Jr., 78, of Marienville, died July 27, 2016. Marie Porter Cokain, 96, of Franklin, died July 27, 2016. Joseph E. Frawley, 65,…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A drug used to sedate elephants and other large animals, 100 times as potent as the fentanyl already escalating the country’s…
There is good news for one local rescue this week, several fundraisers are underway, a few animals found homes and, as always, there are cute furry faces…
The costs of raising a family can be considerable. In its 2014 “Expenditures on Children by Families” report, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated…
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The NAACP and other activists plan a rally to protest the allegedly wrongful beating of a black man during his arrest…
Name: Twinkle Breed: Tortoiseshell Sex: Female Size: Medium We are looking for a good, safe indoor home for Twinkle. She won’t be ready for a…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple sex-related charges for having consensual sex with a 13-year-old girl. A criminal complaint…
By Natasha Brenneman Staff Writer The Clarion County commissioners’ conference room was filled Tuesday night with players of a popular video game application. A recent…
BOSTON (AP) – It’s shark season on the East Coast. Shark sightings have prompted authorities to temporarily close popular beaches in New England, New York…
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gerrit Cole pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and slumping Andrew McCutchen had a three-run home run among his…
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Luke Aikins has made 18,000 parachute jumps, including several for the film “Ironman 3.” But the plunge this elite skydiver…
Rev. David Earl Smith, 84, of Franklin, died July 26, 2016. Mildred L. Graham, 89, of Fairview, died July 27, 2016. Alice L. Hurst, 90, of Kossuth,…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The judge in Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s criminal case is considering whether to allow jurors to hear about a pornographic…
Name: Thorne Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Thorne can be found at…
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors dropped the remaining charges Wednesday against three Baltimore police officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray, bringing an end…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase Monday in Sugarcreek Borough before he shot himself remains…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple felony charges for striking a pedestrian with his vehicle Monday night in Cranberry…
From staff reports The Oil Heritage Festival parade was held Saturday with the theme of “What I Love Best About Oil City.” Here are the…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot has soared to $422 million thanks to nearly three months without a winner of the big prize….
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Felix Hernandez settled down after a shaky start and picked up his first victory in more than two months when the Seattle…
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It’s a sweltering afternoon in Hollywood and Matt Damon has just gotten out of couple’s therapy. Don’t worry, it was just…
James C. Walbourn, 86, of Franklin, died July 25, 2016. Mary Evelyn Baker, 89, of Bedford, Virginia, died July 24, 2016. Janet Elise Burke Berberian, 76,…
MOSCOW (AP) — At least 105 athletes from the 387-strong Russian Olympic team announced last week have been barred from the Rio Games in connection…
(TNS) The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidelines aimed at preventing schools from discriminating against the growing numbers of students with attention deficit hyperactivity…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A dump truck driver from Ohio purposely crashed his vehicle through the security gate of the FBI’s offices in Pittsburgh on Tuesday,…
Name: Prince Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00 Prince can…
From staff reports Winners of the Oil Heritage Festival art shows have been announced. The adult show featured 158 pieces from 61 artists, and the…
Heat and humidity have plagued the area over the past few days. However, the region did not suffer as bad as the Midwest. The muggy weather made…
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer An Oil City man is facing felony burglary charges for breaking into the 257 Pawn store on the Seneca Hill in…
From staff reports A Franklin man lead Franklin state police on a vehicle chase then proceeded to turn a hand gun on himself Monday evening….
From staff reports Liam Bidish was crowned the prince and Jaycie Culver was crowned princess in the annual Youth Alternatives Tiny Tot contest held during…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – About 50 Bernie Sanders supporters protesting before the Democratic National Convention on Monday sat down in a roadway until city officials agreed…
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell isn’t granting interviews just yet, but he did take to social media over the weekend and suggested…
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Dr. Dre has been cited after a man says the rapper pointed a handgun at him. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…