‘The Assassin and the Actress’ program set for April 14
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Local author and historian Margo Mong will present the program “The Assassin and the Actress: John Wilkes Booth and Laura Keene…
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Boy arrested for rape at OC facility
From staff reports Oil City police have filed felony charges against a 16-year-old boy in connection with a reported rape at a facility on North…
Clarion University joins ‘It’s On Us’ campaign
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University pledged Tuesday to join the “It’s On Us” campaign in a national effort spearheaded by Vice President Joe…
Officials look for better traffic management after Turnpike winter fiasco
HARRISBURG (AP) – Pennsylvania Turnpike officials say they are looking for ways to better manage commercial traffic during weather emergencies following the massive snowstorm this…
Penguins keep rolling
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) – Sidney Crosby and Carl Hagelin each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 Tuesday night for their…
Peace, love and understanding? Not always at the Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — All you need is love. Love’s often in short supply at the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, however….
Recent Deaths 4/6/16
Kay L. Spence, 71, of Greenville, formerly of Franklin, died April 4, 2016. Clair Raymond Foster, 84, of Franklin, died April 4, 2016. Ralph G. “Ram” Wise,…
Spring art show to feature award-winning artist
From staff reports Graffiti Gallery has announced its Spring Show for 2016, featuring the work of Seneca-based artist Michael Roser. Roser is self-taught and has mastered…
Can’t keep the Tin Man down
Nolan Brannon injured his knee during wrestling season at Cranberry High School and is undergoing physical therapy in Seneca. However, he’ll be dancing down the yellow…
Warsaw Twp. hit and run
Butler attempted burglary
US strengthens protections for captive tigers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Tuesday took steps to strengthen protections for captive tigers held in backyards and private breeding facilities. The Fish…
VP Biden urges sex assault ‘culture change’ in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says young people must keep working to “change the culture” to combat sexual assault at schools and college…
Warden charged with club theft now suspended without pay
COCHRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania county jail warden charged along with his wife with stealing $132,000 from a Moose lodge has now been suspended…
Governments face fallout from offshore accounts report
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Governments around the world tried Tuesday to contain the fallout from the publication of thousands of names of rich and powerful…
Franklin vandalism
Fox Twp. counterfeit money
Oil City child endangerment
NFL picks Twitter to stream Thursday night games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has picked Twitter to stream its Thursday night games. When the league negotiated its latest deal for Thursdays, it…
FLEX names Young Professional of the Year
From staff reports Greg Merkel was named Young Professional of the Year at the FLEX Presents awards ceremony held April 1 at the Quality Inn…
Attorney general warns of lottery, sweepstakes scams
From staff reports HARRISBURG -The office of Pennsylvania Attorney General has received several complaints from consumers regarding lottery and sweepstakes scams. “Commonwealth residents should remember…
U.S. Navy Band’s Sea Chanters Chorus
Musicians 1st class Maia Rodriguez, Chelsi Ervien and Chief Musician Antje Farmer perform in Monday evening’s concert of the United States Navy Band’s Sea Chanters…
Bill to limit PA abortions voted out of committee
HARRISBURG (AP) – A Republican-crafted bill that would place new limits on abortion has cleared a Pennsylvania legislative committee Monday, three days after the amendments…
1 good shot deserves another, and Villanova comes out on top
HOUSTON (AP) — Some plays you can’t draw up. Other plays you can. The double-clutch 3-pointer North Carolina’s Marcus Paige made came right off a…
Huge Rolling Stones exhibition offers satisfaction for fans
LONDON (AP) – It’s only rock ‘n’ roll – but it isn’t, is it? The music business is about commerce as well as entertainment, and…
Recent Deaths 4/5/16
Patricia Darlene “Patty” Keltz, of Oil City, died April 3, 2016. Ruth V. Confer, 90, of East Petersburg, died April 2, 2016. Lauren Marie Rankin, 31,…
Beaver Twp crash
Canal Twp. crash
Child custody interference
Coolspring Twp. DUI
Cornplanter Twp. mischief
Counterfeit money
Schumer wants probe into gun that looks like a phone
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday called on the federal Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and…
Criminal mischief
Dog bite
California, New York enact $15 minimum wages
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California and New York acted Monday to gradually push their statewide minimum wages to $15 an hour — the highest in…
DUI crash
Giant Eagle theft
I-80 east and west bound lanes restricted in Mercer Co.
From staff reports Daytime lane restrictions between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. are in place on sections of Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound…
Limestone Twp. DUI
Judge OKs sale of Bulger items, proceeds to go to victims
BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of items belonging to James “Whitey” Bulger will be auctioned off in June to raise money for the families of people…
Oil City DUI
Windy weather
It looks like the wind was a little too gusty this weekend. A local reader captured this photo of an umbrella in a trash can…
Sandy Creek Twp. crash
Trailer theft
Winslow Twp. harrassment
Ben the horse finds a home
“Thank you Heavenly Gaits for the opportunity to make one of my dreams come true.” That’s what Ashten Lewis had to say after she…
Demolition continues
The demolition of Wilkinson and Nair Halls at Clarion University continues. (Photo by Roz Greggs)
See news happening? Snap a photo
This photo of the Venango County Courthouse was submitted to us by a local reader. Did you know we accept submissions? If something in the…
Precious Paws holds vendor, craft fair
Illustrator and cartoonist John Manders sketches a caricature of Chewbaca the dog while Deb Spangler of Maple Shade helps hold “Chewy” in place Saturday during…