Recent Deaths 6/22/16
Donna J. Daley, 79, of Altoona, died June 15, 2016. Donald Dean Kahle, 76, of Curllsville, died June 21, 2016. Carl L. Werner, 59, of Strattanville, died June…
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Vehicle strikes tree in Cornplanter Twp.
Sugarcreek bridge work set to begin Monday
From staff reports Rehabilitation and restoration work is scheduled to begin Monday on the Sugarcreek Truss Bridge on Sugarcreek Drive over Sugar Creek in Venango…
Great Lakes states approve thirsty city’s water plea
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee city won a hard-fought battle Tuesday to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan, a key test of a…
‘Game of Thrones’ to get fan convention
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will have the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite show next summer. The show’s…
Neighborhood watch: Online startups tackle local news
NEW YORK (AP) — A handful of new startups are tackling a thorny problem that AOL couldn’t solve with zillions of dollars: How to cover…
Pet of the day 6/21/16
Name: Bouncer Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 month Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $40.00 Bouncer can…
Bicycle rodeo set June 30 in Franklin
From staff reports A bicycle rodeo will be held Thursday, June 30, in Franklin to help children learn bicycle skills and safety tips. The free…
Through the trees
We all know the saying “you can’t see the forest through the trees.” However, sometimes those trees can create quite a sight on their own….
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Porter Twp. theft
O.C. downtown mural work begins
From staff reports Work began Monday on one of three murals currently under contract to be put up in downtown Oil City over the next…
Global coral bleaching event expected to last through 2016
HONOLULU (AP) – After the most powerful El Nino on record heated the world’s oceans to never-before-seen levels, huge swaths of once vibrant coral reefs…
Locke outduels Bumgarner
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jeff Locke followed consecutive horrible starts with 6 2/3 scoreless innings, Erik Kratz hit his first home run since 2014 and the…
Lively, Reynolds are ‘officially breeders’
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively is expecting her second child with husband Ryan Reynolds, but the 28-year-old actress says the couple is far from…
Recent Deaths 6/21/16
Donald E. McCall, 87, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died May 12, 2016. Charles Edward Suhr, 85, of Coronado, California, formerly of Oil City, died February 3,…
Christmas in June
Local ventriloquist Jimmy Swogger is pictured with Kermit the frog at the Scotch Hill Community Hall Building Committee’s second annual ham dinner in Leeper on Saturday,…
Eldred Twp. burglary
VA sets town hall meetings and VFW convention ends
* Erie VA Town Hall Meetings: The Erie VA Medical Center is having a Meet and Greet Town hall meeting Tuesday, it will be held…
Pet of the day 6/20/16
Name: Angel Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Angel can be found at Venango…
Millions eligible for free tickets through Ticketmaster
The Associated Press If you bought a ticket through Ticketmaster between late 1999 and early 2013, you could be eligible for free tickets to a…
Columbus Twp. burglary
Clarion Twp. drug possession
Solstice, full moon mark summer’s official arrival
The Associated Press The summer solstice marks the season’s official arrival around the globe Monday. In the United States, summer begins at 6:34 p.m. on…
Joy workers enjoyed many years together
From staff reports (Editor’s note: The Derrick asked for some reminiscences from anyone connected with Plant No. 1 at Joy. Here are a couple of the…
Up to 1 in 5 trauma deaths could be prevented, study says
WASHINGTON (AP) – Up to 1 in 5 people may be dying unnecessarily from car crashes, gunshots or other injuries, a stark conclusion from government…
Cavs crowned champions
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one…
‘Finding Dory’ blows animation record out of the water
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The forgetful blue fish of “Finding Dory” is box office gold. The Pixar sequel far surpassed its already ocean-sized expectations to…
Recent Deaths 6/20/16
Eula B. Welsh, 94, of Oil City, died June 19, 2016. Charles E. Carrier, age 87, of New Bethlehem, died June 18, 2016. Larry Alan McElhinney, 69,…
‘I didn’t realize I was staring evil in the face’
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly… lost. The face fades away as…
Fires threatening communities around West
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Fueled by hot and dry weather, wildfires threatened homes in California and other Western states as crews struggled to corral flames…
Anna & Timus Applegate, Editor
Hello, I’m Timus Applegate. I am the co-editor of the “All About Animals” blog on VenangoExtra.com and ClarionExtra.com. I work from home as I help…
Cemetery theft
Cranberry crash
Criminal mischief
Pick up a ‘purrfect’ friend
Precious Paws Animal Rescue group in Franklin reminds folks that June is Adopt a Cat Month and they have a few candidates to choose from….
Find healthy foods while on the go
Nice weather often equates to an uptick in road trips. During such trips, motorists and their passengers will need to take breaks to refuel both…
Emlenton harassment
Warren Co. terroristic threats
Bell ringing to show support for Orlando victims
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University will reflect on the tragedy in Orlando and show support for the victims by gathering at the bell…
Grove student raises close to $2,400 during Jump for a Cure
From staff reports A Rocky Grove High School student raised close to $2,400 during her Jump for a Cure pole vaulting fundraiser Sunday at Egbert…
Sandusky granted hearing in appeal of sex abuse conviction
HARRISBURG (AP) – A judge on Thursday ordered hearings to let former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky develop more information as he tries…
Pirates drop to .500 after 6-4 loss
NEW YORK (AP) – Neil Walker and Michael Conforto gave the Mets an immediate jolt in their return from nagging injuries, and Bartolo Colon pitched…
‘The Conjuring 2’ – Tense, forbidding atmosphere provides scares
A malevolent force can be innocently deceitful in director James Wan’s “The Conjuring 2,” an enjoyably frightful supernatural horror from New Line Cinema. Based on…
Recent Deaths 6/17/16
Jeffrey A. Kingsley, 64, of Clintonville, died June 16, 2016. Dorothy Joy Wagner, 94, of Tionesta, died June 12, 2016. For the complete article, please…
OC Street: Portrait of Randy Novak
Randy Novak lives in Cooperstown but comes down to Oil City to hang out at The Point. He didn’t want me to tell anyone what…
Can coffee cause cancer? Probably not, but make sure it isn’t very hot, WHO says
The Associated Press Some like it hot. But a new report from the World Health Organization suggests that when it comes to beverages such as…
Museum of the American Revolution sets 2017 opening date
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia has announced it will open on April 19 next year. It’s the anniversary of…
How to make Father’s Day more enjoyable for Dad
Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to…
Pet of the day 6/16/16
Name: Sheila Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Beige/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sheila can be found at…