Man waives hearing in drug delivery case
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer A Meadville man accused of delivering drugs that resulted in the death of one person waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in…
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Supervisor reflects on his career at Joy
(Editor’s note: Stephen F. Eismont of Oil City, who was a senior supervisor of operations at Joy’s Plant 1 in Franklin, submitted these reflections to…
Congress passes aviation bill to close airport security gaps
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress passed an aviation bill Wednesday that attempts to close gaps in airport security and shorten screening lines, but leaves thornier issues…
Second Cup win sweeter for Crosby
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) – As Sidney Crosby prepares to carry the Stanley Cup through his Nova Scotia hometown, he said the championship tour is…
Lawyers may have ‘potentially relevant’ info on Prince heirs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minnesota law firm may have “potentially relevant” information for determining who should inherit Prince’s estate, a judge said in an order…
Recent Deaths 7/14/16
Dorothy M. Bills, 80, formerly of Ridge View Road in Titusville, passed away Tuesday July 12, 2016. Charles David Gray, 84, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly…
Harrison sends affidavit to NFL
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – NFL players association lawyer Heather McPhee provided a sworn affidavit and a letter to the NFL on Tuesday in response to the…
Q&A: Laughing along with the wickedly funny ‘Ghostbusters’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It takes all of 30 seconds for Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon to start cracking each other up —…
Rouseville theft
Pet of the day 7/13/16
Name: Unakite Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Unakite can be found at Venango…
Pokemania: A 21st Century Renaissance
You can bet your sweet hard-earned cash that on July 6 when Niantic, Inc. released Pokémon Go, I was searching for it frantically in my…
Emlenton theft
Franklin solicitor says Pokemon GO could get local youngsters into trouble
By JON HAAGStaff writer Franklin solicitor Brian Spaid warned city council members Monday night that the Pokemon GO video game sensation could get local youth…
Oil Valley Center for the Arts seeks public input on art classes
From staff reports The Oil Valley Center for the Arts needs community input about the future of Arts Council community art classes. A survey has…
Bernie Sanders finally endorses former rival Clinton
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) – With hugs and handshakes, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday and emphatically told his supporters their “political revolution”…
MLB will wait on law enforcement regarding Kang
SAN DIEGO (TNS) – Major League Baseball will not rush to a decision regarding the sexual-assault allegations against Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang, Commissioner…
‘Black-ish,’ other contenders could signal Emmy diversity
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It’s time for television to celebrate itself, again, with a shower of Emmy Award nominations. And why not? Pop culture’s ability…
Recent Deaths 7/13/16
Bernadine Raybuck, 90, of New Bethlehem passed away Monday morning, July 11, 2016. Clyde M. Corbett, 89, of Clarion passed away Monday evening, July 11,…
Knox Borough accident
Pennsylvania Senate nears vote on new abortion restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) – The Pennsylvania Senate signaled Monday that it will give swift election-year consideration to new restrictions on elective abortions, amid a veto threat…
Pet of the day 7/12/16
Name: Chunky Monkey Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 6 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chunky Monkey can be found…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Under the sun
It’s no wonder there are so many things written about the sun. It’s a big part of everyone’s day and the reason it is day in…
OC man charged with making false reports, intimidating witnesses
By DREW FRYEStaff writer An Oil City man is facing charges from an incident on Saturday morning which involved County Children and Youth Agency and…
Training center program gives youths job experience
By NATASHA BRENNEMANStaff writer Local youth are taking advantage of a program to help them take the first steps toward career readiness. Thirteen youngsters are…
Second-longest bull market record doesn’t feel like it
NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a new record for stocks, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. The biggest gainers in the past year are…
Stanton captures HR Derby crown
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Giancarlo Stanton wore out Petco Park with a record display of power in the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night,…
Will ‘Hamilton’ suffer after the loss of key principals?
NEW YORK (AP) – She was spending a sweltering afternoon on the streets of New York but Caitlin Goddard was nearing her prize, inch by…
Recent Deaths 7/12/16
Elizabeth H. “Betty” Mooney, 97, of Clarion passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Monroe Twp. armed robbery
Taylor Swift tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid celebs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s no “Blank Space” in Taylor Swift’s bank account. The singer-songwriter tops Forbes’ annual list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities with…
Pet of the day 7/11/16
Name: Triscuit Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Triscuit can…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Meadville man charged in overdose death
By DREW FRYE Staff writer A Meadville man is facing charges stemming from an incident that occurred in January in which he is accused of…
Obama urges greater respect, understanding after shootings
MADRID (AP) – President Barack Obama on Sunday urged respect and restraint from Americans angered by the killing of black men by police, saying anything…
Players in hunt for Pokemon Go monsters feel real-world pain
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Beware: “Pokemon Go,” a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, can be harmful to your…
Pirates’ Marte makes All-Stars
NEW YORK (AP) – San Diego pitcher Drew Pomeranz and outfielders Starling Marte of Pittsburgh and Jay Bruce of Cincinnati have been added to the…
Recent Deaths 7/11/16
Raymond J. Woloszyn, 55, of 108 Warren St. Oil City, died Saturday July 9, 2016. Constance D. Bailey, 84, of Franklin, died at her residence…
Vehicle strikes bear in Jones Twp.
PA flags to fly half-staff to honor Dallas police
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth flags to fly half-staff, after five police officers were fatally shot during what…
Pet of the day 7/8/16
Name: Shelby Breed: German Shepherd Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes Shelby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin.
Free kittens aren’t really free
Theresa Weldon with Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin posted about “The Myth of the Free Kitten” on the group’s Facebook page earlier this month….
Heart of the Arts Festival starts today in Titusville
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – HOTAfest or Heart of the Arts Folk Festival is underway this weekend in Titusville. The festival features hands-on workshops that…
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Forest Co. pursuing grant for screening equipment
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Forest County officials are working to acquire grant funding that will go toward the replacement of the courthouse’s X-ray scanner…
Students place at national competition
Students from the Forest Area Chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Amelia Crouse (left), Morgan Miller, Macie Doty, Emma Cussins, Rachel…
Police: 5 officers dead, 7 hurt in Dallas shooting
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas was in shock and beset by uncertainty early Friday after gunmen shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven…
Glasnow makes debut as Pirates fall to Cards, 5-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Another young arm put a smile on Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle’s face. Tyler Glasnow didn’t let a rough finish spoil…
‘The Legend of Tarzan’ – An old-fashioned jungle adventure
Nature is a force to be neither tamed nor controlled in director David Yates’ “The Legend of Tarzan,” a jungle adventure based on the original…
Recent Deaths 7/8/16
Steven J. Myers, 69, of Parker, died July 6, 2016. Sandra I. “Sandy” Dowlan, 74, of Shippenville, died July 5, 2016. Robert Hertzog, 81, of Sligo,…