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…
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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…
Scammers, companies capitalizing on Zika fears
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Worried you might catch the Zika virus? Scammers and bug spray companies are counting on it. Marketers know this is the…
Braves double-up Bucs, 8-4
ATLANTA (AP) – Ender Inciarte broke a tie with an RBI single in the fifth inning and the offensively challenged Atlanta Braves had 15 hits…
Leto puts his own spin on The Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In portraying The Joker, a man who lives in a world without rules, Jared Leto had only one very specific rule…
Recent Deaths 8/4/16
Christie Donaldson, 23, formerly of Harrisville, died Aug. 1, 2016. Elaine G. Standley, 88, of Oil City, died Aug. 3, 2016. Mark Edward Boring, 58, of Franklin,…
Stewart makes surprise visit to Tri-City Raceway Park
From staff reports A surprise guest made an appearance Sunday night as Tri-City Raceway Park hosted the finale of the inaugural running of the Arctic…
Chicago: In the Eyes of a Tourist
I never thought that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad, let alone travel to the third largest city in the United States and…
Pet of the day 8/3/16
Name: Firecracker Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brindle/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Firecracker can be found…
Maker’s Camp will focus on STEM to fight ‘summer slide’
NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Oil City Library will fight the “summer slide” with a week-long Maker’s Camp starting Monday. The summer slide is the tendency…
Mineral Twp. hit and run crash
Emlenton harassment
Vehicle fire in Cranberry
Seneca Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire in a yard near Cranberry on Route 322 Tuesday afternoon. The truck was reported…
Silver Cornet Band to mark 160th anniversary
From staff reports The Silver Cornet Band of Franklin will present its 160th anniversary concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Bandstand Park in Franklin. The…
Several Western states battling raging wildfires
The Associated Press Wildfires are raging in several Western states, with some fueled by wind and dry conditions. The fires have forced evacuations as they…
Pirates hold off Braves, 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) – Jung Ho Kang doubled in the tiebreaking run in a four-run sixth inning to lead Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates past…