PA to add 70 mph speed limit to nearly 800 miles
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Motorists will get to go faster, up to 70 mph, on nearly 1,000 miles of Pennsylvania highway once transportation crews complete…
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Pet of the day 5/2/16
Name: Dollie Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 3 years and 3 months Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Black and brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption…
Questionable hits turning up heat between Penguins, Capitals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number of hits the Washington Capitals have tried to level on the Pittsburgh Penguins through two contentious games in the Eastern…
Choose the right pet for your home, family
Precious Paws Animal Rescue group of Franklin has offered these tips to help readers choose the right pet. Is your family considering adopting a pet?…
Center Twp. fatal crash
Green Twp. fire
Vehicle strikes tree in Green Twp.
Police seek info on theft at Oil City YMCA
From staff reports Oil City police are investing a theft that occurred between 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oil City YMCA. Police said…
Two generations plant $50,000 gift for new YMCA
From staff reports CLARION – Two generations of Clarion County families have teamed up to provide the latest $50,000 capital gift to the Clarion County…
AC Valley Prom Court
The Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School prom will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Members of the prom court include: (front, from left) Jill Caldwell,…
Feds investigating cause of explosion; pipelines drained
GREENSBURG (AP) – Natural gas pipelines were being drained Saturday as authorities try to determine the cause of an explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed…
Pens zap Caps to even series
WASHINGTON (AP) – Already down a game in their second-round playoff series, Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly were down a man, too, on…
Dixie Chicks adding 9 more dates to US tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Dixie Chicks are adding more concerts to their U.S. tour that starts this summer. The band announced on Monday that…
Recent Deaths 5/2/16
Genevieve S. Weaver, 101, of Franklin, died April 29, 2016. Marian I. Krumich, 90, of Seneca, died April 29, 2016. Ralph C. Bowen Sr., 80, of…
Firefly program slated May 11 in Clarion
From staff reports CLARION – Seneca Rocks Audubon Society will sponsor a program titled “Summer’s Dazzling Gift” on fireflies at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11,…
Color run planned May 21 in Shippenville
From staff reports SHIPPENVILLE -The Clarion County Career Center Police Science students will be conducting a 5K color run on Saturday, May 21, at the…
Gas explosion burns homes, fleeing man
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A natural gas pipeline exploded in a towering, roaring fireball Friday, destroying a home several hundred yards away, damaging at least…
Caps’ Wilson fined for knee hit to Pens’ Sheary
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The NHL fined Capitals forward Tom Wilson $2,404 on Friday for his knee-on-knee hit on Pittsburgh’s Conor Sheary, sparing him a…
Cranberry Twp. searching for Morrison Park volunteers
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township is looking for volunteers to help maintain flower plots at Morrison Park. The announcement was made at a…
Hickory Twp. vehicle theft
Washington Twp. accidental fire
Washington twp. crash
Pet of the day 4/29/16
Name: Abraham Breed: border collie mix Age: 1 year and 6 months Sex: male Size: medium Color: black and white Declawed: No Abraham is available…
St. Stephen 7th graders to present comedy
From staff reports Mr. Gauche (Elliott Eisenman) listens to Droopy the Clown (Chase Anderson) try out to be co-anchor with Roxanne (Lauren Ronchi) while Cyrano…
Winslow Twp. DUI crash
Hurdle’s Pirates hitting .294 in April
DENVER (AP) – Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has found a winning formula – regular rest for his players combined with a few other ingredients. All…
Steelers to take on Keystone
From staff reports The Steelers Footballers Basketball Team will be at Keystone High School to play against school faculty and senior basketball players. There will be six…
Capitals down Pens 4-3
WASHINGTON (AP) – T.J. Oshie completed a hat trick in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday…
Snyder Twp. accident
French Creek Twp. theft
Crawford County jail warden resigns
From staff reports Crawford County jail warden Tim Lewis, who is facing charges along with his wife for taking more than $130,000 from a Moose…
Relay for Life kickoff event is this weekend
From staff reports Paint Venango County Purple, the kickoff event for Relay for Life, will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Cranberry Mall. There…
DEP probes 2 small quakes near fracking site
NEW CASTLE (AP) – The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigation whether fracking contributed to two small earthquakes near a western Pennsylvania drilling operation….
Steelers pick Burns at No. 25
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – It took them nearly two decades, but the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night finally drafted a cornerback in the first round when…
“The Jungle Book” – A vibrant, delightful update of a classic tale
Those who embrace friendship and bravery are destined to succeed in “The Jungle Book” from director Jon Favreau, Disney’s colorful, charming live-action adaptation of their…
Recent Deaths 4/29/16
Pauline A. Proper, 92, formerly of Oil City, died April 28, 2016. Rodger Lavern Chase, 85, of Harrisville, died April 27, 2016. Barry F. Beels, 74, of…
Some Pics from the Chamber event in Franklin
Here are a few images I liked from Thursday’s Chamber event that may or may not make it to the paper Friday. Some…
3 Clarion women face heroin, child endangerment charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer CLARION – Clarion Borough police have charged three Clarion women in connection to heroin sales and use, and two…
Beaver Twp. accident
Last year I met a man trying to get somewhere
Last year, as I was driving to work from Meadville through Franklin, I saw a man with an interesting hat thumbing a ride. I thought…
Beauty and fitness on a budget
Simple and Easy Ways to Update Your Beauty Routine Although beauty secrets are often kept confidential, some are willing to pass on their tips to…
Pet of the day 4/28/16
Name: Black Licorice Breed: Domestic longhair mix Age: 1 year and 1 month Color: Black Spayed/Neutered: Yes Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Located…
Steelers hope to continue NFL draft success tonight
The Associated Press As mock drafts yield to reality tonight, two things we could reasonably assume regarding the Steelers: They likely will not trade, and…
OC library to close early Friday
From staff reports The Oil City Library will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday in preparation for the Oil City Uncorked Wine Walk starting at 5…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Clinton Twp. theft
Forward Twp. DUI crash
McKean County accidental fire
Theft at Slippery Rock High School