Researchers seeing more sharks up and down the East Coast
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…
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Pirates’ offense sinks Mariners
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…
He’s a skydiver working with a net – but no parachute
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…
Recent Deaths 7/28/16
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,…
Arguments over revenge motive at issue in Kane criminal case
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…
Cranberry Walmart theft
Pet of the day 7/27/16
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…
Prosecutors drop all remaining charges in Freddie Gray case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors dropped the remaining charges Wednesday against three Baltimore police officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray, bringing an end…
Tionesta Borough theft
Slippery Rock Twp. Loitering
Franklin man who shot himself after chase still in hospital
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…
Man charged for hitting pedestrian with vehicle
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…
Oil Heritage Festival parade winners announced
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…
Powerball jackpot $422 million after months without win
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot has soared to $422 million thanks to nearly three months without a winner of the big prize….
Mariners topple Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Felix Hernandez settled down after a shaky start and picked up his first victory in more than two months when the Seattle…
After nearly a decade, Matt Damon is ‘Bourne’ again
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…
Recent Deaths 7/27/16
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,…
At least 105 Russian athletes banned so far
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…
ADHD now classified as a specific disability under federal civil rights law
(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…
Truck crashes through Pittsburgh FBI gate after police stop
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,…
Pet of the day 7/26/16
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…
Oil Heritage Festival art show winners announced
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…
Horrid humidity
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…
OC man charged in pawn store burglary
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…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Rockland Twp. burglary
Man leads police on chase, turns gun on self
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….
Tiny Tot prince, princess crowned
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…
After protest, Philadelphia taking down Mississippi’s flag
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – About 50 Bernie Sanders supporters protesting before the Democratic National Convention on Monday sat down in a roadway until city officials agreed…
Steelers’ Bell: ‘I’m not going to miss games, trust me’
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…
Dr. Dre cited on gun charge following driveway encounter
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…
Recent Deaths 7/26/16
Cornelia “Ceya” O’Neill, 77, of Clark, died July 24, 2016. Robert C. Lake, 83, of Clifton, Colorado, formerly of Franklin, died March 30, 2016. Bruce E. Pond,…
A little history on ‘The Forgotten War’
The Korean War, also known as (The Forgotten War): A little History. The Korean War – June 25 – July 27, 1953 – three years, one…
Pet of the day 7/25/16
Name: Meanie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Meanie can…
Winds revive California fire, chasing thousands from homes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An unpredictable wildfire that destroyed more than a dozen houses has surged back to life, darkening the skies north of…
Athens Twp. theft
Perry Twp. harassment
$5,000 grant to benefit 3 communities
From staff reports A $5,000 mini-grant has been awarded to the Allegheny-Clarion River Valley Region. The grant will benefit a development project that assists the…
Foreign language students gain world of experience
By BETH PFOHL Staff writer A whole new world opened up for some local foreign language students as they put what they learned in their…
2 killed, at least 14 injured in Florida shooting
Fort Myers, Fla. (TNS) – At least two people are dead and 14 injured after a shooting early Monday morning outside a Fort Myers, Fla.,…
Late power surge lifts Pirates past Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Adam Frazier is an unlikely source of power. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 5-foot-10 utilityman had hit just three home runs in his first…
Police: At least 30 arrests at weekend Guns N’ Roses show
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — State police say at least 30 people were arrested at a weekend Guns N’ Roses concert in New Jersey. Police…
Recent Deaths 7/25/16
Carrie A. Kelley, 28, of Belle Vernon, formally of Karns City, died July 21, 2016. Maxine E. (Daniels) Rhoads, 89, of Franklin, died July 22, 2016. Vernon…
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ tease sequel, Disneyland ride
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Next summer the “Guardians of the Galaxy” are taking over theaters and Disneyland. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige announced Saturday at…
IOC leaders meet to consider Olympic ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic leaders are meeting to consider whether to impose a total ban on Russian athletes from the Rio de Janeiro Games…
Cranberry comp plan eyes ways to maintain mall space
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township has some ideas on how to revitalize the Cranberry Mall if the number of tenants continues to decline….
Rival firm to acquire Joy Global for $3.7 billion
By JON HAAG Staff Writer Hot on the heels of the July 1 shutdown of Joy’s Franklin plant, the Milwaukee-based Joy Global announced Thursday it…
State law lets drivers run malfunctioning red lights
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new Pennsylvania law is giving drivers the green light to run red lights — under certain circumstances. The bill signed…
Reports: 6 dead in Munich mall shooting; manhunt underway
MUNICH (AP) — A manhunt was underway Friday for a shooter or shooters who opened fire at a shopping mall in Munich, killing six people…
Colorado town awaits test results of pot ingredient in water
HUGO, Colo. (AP) — Bottled water was distributed to residents of the small Colorado town of Hugo on Friday as officials investigate the possibility that…