Warrant issued in theft of about $20,000
From staff reports A man is accused of taking nearly $20,000 from a Cranberry Township business and a township resident. Franklin state police say Jonathan…
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Oil City cross walk set on Good Friday
From staff reports OIL CITY – The annual Oil City cross walk is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Good Friday, March 25. The cross walk…
For the birds
Amber McElroy helps her daughter Ahveanna construct a bluebird house at the Franklin FCCA Twin Creeks Head Start parent and children activity night Tuesday. Jason…
House votes to legalize medical marijuana in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) – A bill to let Pennsylvania patients who suffer from a list of ailments obtain marijuana for therapeutic purposes easily passed the state…
Nicasio fans 10 Orioles in four innings
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Right-hander Juan Nicasio struck out 10 Orioles in four innings in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 9-3 loss to Baltimore on Wednesday. Nicasio,…
‘Her Story’ rules Game Developers Choice Awards
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — “Her Story” captured the most trophies at the Game Developers Choice Awards. The interactive mystery was honored for best narrative, hand-held/mobile…
Recent Deaths 3/17/16
Shirley W. Marwood, 76, of McKean, formerly of Franklin, died March 6, 2016. Milo E. Stackhouse Sr., AKA “The Joke Teller,” 80, of Middletown, died March 16,…
Mahood Road theft
5th Avenue accident
Cranberry Twp. theft by deception
Clarion County criminal mischief
Area’s first breast milk bank opens in western PA
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first donor breast milk bank in the western Pennsylvania region is opening in Pittsburgh and will be the only one supplying…
Sparta Twp. Criminal mischief
Columbus Twp. stolen vehicle
Summit Twp. aggravated assault
A weekend full of events awaits
CU Movies on Main in Clarion University’s Suites on Main South is coming back in full force this week! Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone…
Concord Road DUI
Troy Twp. burglary
Vehicle strikes embankment on Bela Road
PA Turnpike to increase speed limit to 70 mph
The Associated Press After studying the issue for more than 18 months, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted Tuesday to increase the speed limit on most…
Man jailed in fatal shooting at housing complex
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another man after an argument at a western Pennsylvania public housing…
Wilmington Twp. harassment
Winfield Twp. runaway
Community Winter Skate Party held
Alissa, Maranda and Matthew Attleberger (from left) discuss their strategy for the skate games Monday at the third annual Community Winter Skate Party at the…
NFL links football to CTE
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The NFL is standing behind a top executive’s acknowledgement that the brain disease CTE can be linked to football. The comments by…
Attempted homicide trial delayed again
From staff reports The trial of Devin Stevenson, a 2012 Oil City High School graduate who has been charged with attempted homicide, has been postponed for…
Titusville man killed in Cherrytree Twp. crash
From staff reports A Titusville man was killed Monday evening after he was involved in a rollover crash in Cherrytree Township. Franklin state police said…
Young Professional of the Year nominees announced
From staff reports Ten nominees have been chosen for the region’s Young Professional of the Year award, which will be presented at the sixth annual…
Veterinarians euthanize 14-year-old giraffe at Erie Zoo
ERIE (AP) – A 14-year-old reticulated giraffe has died at a northwestern Pennsylvania zoo. Erie Zoo officials tell the Erie Times-News that a veterinarian euthanized…
Penguins win in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang scored the only goal of the shootout with a pretty backhand past New York Islanders rookie goalie Jean-Francois Berube…
Battery plea for daughter of Nevada murder-suicide victims
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — The daughter of a Nevada ghosting-hunting couple killed last year in a murder-suicide pleaded guilty to a battery charge related to…
Recent Deaths 3/16/16
Edward J. Chalot, 73, of Cranberry, formerly of Greensburg, died March 13, 2016. Marsha W. Marasco, 62, of Mifflintown, formerly of York, died March 14,…
Grove City Outlets theft update
Pope: Mother Teresa to be made a saint Sept. 4
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Mother Teresa will be made a saint on Sept. 4. Pope Francis set the canonization date Tuesday, paving the way for…
Wilson Ave. public intoxication
Virtual reality is everywhere at South by Southwest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Virtual reality is big at South by Southwest Interactive, the annual Austin, Texas, tech festival that wraps up Tuesday. It’s a…
Allegheny National Forest hiring for conservation program
From staff reports WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest is seeking applications from high school students who are interested in preserving natural resources to work…
Wilson Avenue accident
Theft at Cranberry Walmart
Rockland Twp. theft by deception
North Pancoast Road accident
Meadville Road fatal accident
Franklin IRS scam
Franklin board observes moment of silence for teacher
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer FRANKLIN – The Franklin School Board began its meeting Monday with a moment of silence in memory of former teacher,…
Scouts place at pinewood derby
Flags in PA to fly at half-staff for slain officer
HARRISBURG (AP) – The governor of Pennsylvania has ordered all United States and commonwealth flags in the state Capitol complex and at all commonwealth facilities…
Vogelsong looks sharp in Pirates’ win over Red Sox
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) – Pablo Sandoval hit his first home run of the spring and Dustin Pedroia had two hits for the Red Sox…
Sony buys Michael Jackson’s stake in music catalog for $750M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s estate has sold its interest in a massive music catalog to Sony for $750 million. Sony and Jackson’s estate…
Recent Deaths 3/15/16
Robert “Bob” Borland Elder, 59, died Feb. 25, 2016. Arnold B. Exley, 83, of Ross Township, died March 13, 2016. Eleanor R. Taylor, 102, of…
County farm bureau offering scholarships
The Clarion-Venango-Forest County Farm Bureau will select recipients for six $500 scholarships at their annual Spring Meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at the Reminisce Banquet Hall…