‘Ratchet,’ ‘Warcraft’ and the new breed of video game movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At long last, it seems Hollywood has pushed the reset button on its approach to video game adaptations. From the reviled…
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Appeals court: Brady must serve ‘Deflategate’ penalty
NEW YORK (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game “Deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, a federal appeals court ruled…
Pleasantville man to trial, jailed in sob story theft case
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A man who allegedly conned someone out of $100 by claiming his mother was in a bad car accident has been…
Pet of the day 4/25/16
We were told that Cooper was a Blue Heeler and St. Bernard cross and while we can see Blue Heeler in the blue ticking of…
Understanding light and the basics of photography
Over the years I have had a lot of people who love to take pictures come up to me wanting to show me their photos…
Tri-County introduces its lifers
“Lifers” Noun, Slang. 1. … sentenced to or serving a term of life imprisonment Tri-County Animal Rescue Center (TCAR) would like to introduce their canine and feline…
Authorities: Pot operations found in homes where 8 died
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Marijuana growing operations were discovered at some of the crime scenes where officials said eight family members were killed in…
Oil Creek Twp. burglary
Monroe Twp. aggravated assault
Shaw Farm Cemetery vandalism
Winslow Twp. stolen money
Jenks Twp. aggravated assault
Jefferson Twp. assault
Hydetown Borough burglary
Eldred Twp. DUI crash
Cranberry Twp. theft
Pawprints on my heart
(Editor’s note: The following article is about Maggie, a Precious Paws Animal Rescue puppy that was adopted from the rescue. Leah Anson, her owner, later…
Beaver Twp. theft
13 mailboxes damaged in Fox Twp.
Clarion state police struck by stolen motorcycle
From staff reports Two state troopers and a state police vehicle were struck by a 35-year-old man on a motorcycle Friday, according to Clarion state…
New mental health program for women veterans begins this week
From staff reports VA Butler Healthcare started a new group program for women veterans recovering from mental health illnesses this week. The program is called…
Ohio kidnapping suspect faces homicide charges
ERIE (AP) – An Ohio kidnapping suspect has been charged with criminal homicide following the death of a woman critically injured in a home invasion…
Bucs outlast D-backs in 13 innings
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona pitcher Shelby Miller played left field and chased after Sean Rodriguez’s go-ahead double in the 13th inning before striking out to…
Beyonce again proves to be center of pop universe
The Associated Press Beyonce doesn’t simply release albums anymore, she unleashes events. And so it was this weekend, amid deep mourning for a lost icon,…
Recent Deaths 4/25/16
Lois H. Lauer, 90, of Shippenville, died April 22, 2016. Barbara L. Snyder, 80, formerly of Oil City, died April 24, 2016. Ronald W. Rumbaugh, 82,…
Playing catch
The threatening skies Friday afternoon didn’t keep Kobe Goodman from playing a little catch with his friend Jayson Weilacher in a field just off Carroll…
Emlenton DUI
Findley Twp DUI
Titusville woman among 33 charged in drug operation
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Criminal charges have been filed against 33 individuals in connection with a major heroin trafficking organization based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,…
Mercer DUI
Pine Twp retail theft
18 inducted into Cranberry National Honor Society
Man kills himself in Forest County after killing wife
From staff reports A Westmoreland County man killed himself in a remote area of Forest County early Friday afternoon after he had shot and killed…
Bike rodeo planned next weekend in OC
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City’s youth have an opportunity to gear up for summer next Saturday at a bike rodeo organized by PennDOT,…
Child drowns
Gun theft
Sharon Auto Wrecking burglary
8 relatives shot dead, some while sleeping; 3 kids survive attack
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – Eight members of a family, including a mother sleeping in a bed with her 4-day-old baby next to her, were fatally…
Penguins rookie goaltender Murray has Rangers on brink
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray watched the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second-round collapse against the New York Rangers from afar two years ago, the wispy goaltender still…
At Tribeca, virtual reality takes early steps toward art
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking through most doors at the Tribeca Film Festival means taking a seat in a theater full of chattering moviegoers. But…
Recent Deaths 4/23/16
Ronald A. Nelson, 78, of Pleasantville, died April 22, 2016. Hazel Louise Craig, 96, of Rimersburg, died April 21, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up…
Tiger wearing collar with leash caught in South Texas city
CONROE, Texas (AP) — Animal control officers have captured an apparently domesticated tiger that was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in a South Texas city….
At least 8 dead at 4 locations in Ohio; no arrests made
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot…
Kingsley Twp. criminal mischief
Millstone Twp. stolen bicycle
Jefferson County stolen rifle
Sad week in the newsroom
Something many might not realize about a photographer/reporter relationship at a paper is how much just understanding the style of each plays into how well…
Pet of the day 4/22/16
Jade is a seven year old girl. She is up to date on vaccines and will be spayed. Jade can be found at Tri-County Animal rescue…
More than 170 states set to sign landmark climate agreement
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 170 countries are lining up to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal takes…
Interesting premise foiled by mundane characters
Compassion can turn even the hardest hearts in “Criminal,” a sci-fi crime thriller from director Ariel Vromen that unfortunately mishandles an otherwise interesting premise. Kevin…