Alligator bites retired police dog – who probably bit back
PALMETTO, Fla. (AP) – A retired police dog in Florida is recovering after being bitten by an alligator that so far is eluding capture. Chris…
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Pens roll past Rangers, 5-0
NEW YORK (AP) – Flashing his old brilliance, Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up two others and the Pittsburgh Penguins pushed the New…
Minneapolis block party for Prince goes all night
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of people poured into the streets in downtown Minneapolis and stayed through the night to pay tribute to Prince, a musician…
Recent Deaths 4/22/16
Virginia M. Heckathorn, 92, of the Oil City area, formerly of York, South Carolina, died April 21, 2016. Paul Snyder, 55, died April 20, 2016. For…
Tips and Treats for your Healthy Lifestyle
(StatePoint) Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track…
VC wins high school teen driver competition
From staff reports Venango Catholic High School won the annual Venango-Forest County Teen Driver Competition on Wednesday at the Rocky Grove Fire Department building. Eighteen…
Publicist: Pop superstar Prince dies at his Minnesota home
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including…
Pet of the day 4/21/16
Name: Johnny Breed: Coonhound Primary Color(s): White or Cream Secondary Color(s): Tricolor (Brown, Black & White) Coat Length: Short Adoption Fee: $200 Contact: Clarion PUPS at:…
McKean County fire
Prosecution witness: Radecki’s action harmed patients
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer The trial for former Clarion physician and psychiatrist Thomas Radecki is continuing this week with professional insight and intense…
Liberty Street DUI
Food and fun with the Calamari Sisters this weekend
The Calamari Sisters will be taking the Barrows-Civic Theatre over for their clam bake this weekend. Sisters Delphine and Carmela will be instructing, informing and…
Drug arrests made in Oil City
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Two additional drug arrests have been made this week by Oil City police. McArthur Jordan Jr., 51, of 338 Washington…
Cornplanter brush fire
Cornplanter volunteer firefighters Dave Corle and Jamie Carson soak the ground around a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Sharon…
Michigan teen begins 111-mile walk with brother on back
TEMPERANCE, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan teen who has made annual treks carrying his younger brother on his back to raise awareness about cerebral palsy…
Pens’ Letang avoids suspension
NEW YORK (TNS) – Kris Letang avoided a suspension by the NHL on Wednesday after a nasty slash to the face of Viktor Stalberg in…
1990s WWE wrestling star Chyna dies
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Chyna, the WWE star who in the 1990s became one of the best-known and most-popular female professional wrestlers in history,…
Recent Deaths 4/21/16
Lottie T. Makowski Schutz, 91, of Erie, died April 18, 2016. John A. Novak Jr., 78, of Knox, died April 13, 2016. Clifford D. Bowser, 78,…
Union Twp. theft
Oil City drugs and weapon charges
Ridgway Twp. fire
Harriet Tubman is chosen as new face of $20 bill
The Associated Press Harriet Tubman will replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, a Treasury Department official said Wednesday. The official did not give…
Pet of the day 4/20/16
Name: Penny Animal ID: 30960455 Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age:1 year 7 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/Black Spayed/Neutered: Declawed: No House trained: Yes…
GEMS take trip to SRU
Oil City and Franklin GEMS clubs took a field trip to Slippery Rock university to visit the Computer Science Dept, learn about robots, and explore…
Sharp shock hits Ecuador, biggest post-quake jolt
MONTECRISTI, Ecuador (AP) — A fresh tremor rattled Ecuador before dawn Wednesday, a magnitude-6.1 magnitude jolt that set babies crying and adults pouring into…
Clarion Twp. harassment
Big Mac presides over Padres’ power display in comeback win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andy Green’s first ejection as a big league skipper gave Mark McGwire his first chance to manage. Wil Myers and…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Elk Twp. terroristic threats
Mercer County missing gun
Springfield Twp. theft
Oil City Chemical will be moving to new location
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City Wholesale Inc., commonly known as Oil City Chemical, will be moving out of its Main Street location next…
27 inducted into Franklin National Honor Society
From staff reports Franklin High School students (from left) Ben Nettles, Amy Mook, Tyra McGarvie and Damon Lewis were escorted to the National Honor Society…
Earth’s hot streak continues for a record 11 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – Earth’s record monthly heat streak has hit 11 months in a row – a record in itself. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Pens throw a ‘Garden’ party
NEW YORK (AP) – Matt Cullen beat Henrik Lundqvist on a semi-breakaway after beating two defensemen early in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
I’d Watch That website asks public to make, judge TV ideas
LOS ANGELES (AP) – You’re mystified by the number of destined-for-failure shows on TV and figure you could make better picks than network executives. Or…
Recent Deaths 4/20/16
Karen D. Foust, 64, of Sandy Lake, died April 18, 2016. Michell M. Kunselman, 37, of Strattanville, died April 18, 2016. Betty J. Barlett, 90, of New…
Storm caused the worst flooding Houston has seen in 15 years
HOUSTON (TNS) — A storm that hit Houston this week caused the city’s worst flooding in 15 years and left five people dead, officials said. More…
Adjusting to life – and leaner wallets – after the gas boom
TOWANDA, Pa. (AP) — Jami Patel spends long hours behind the front desk of a nearly empty motel, desperate for someone, anyone, to check in….
Hearing delayed in police ambush case after judge bars media
MILFORD, Pa. (AP) — A judge postponed a hearing Tuesday for a man charged with ambushing two troopers outside a Pennsylvania State Police barracks after…
Girl battling brain tumor back in school
By SALLY BELL Staff writer A Franklin youngster is back in school after a two-month hospitalization for a brain tumor. Jessica Bookwalter, 6, started back…
Pet of the day 4/19/16
Alaska is a 10 year old senior girl looking for her new home. She’s very laid back and calm. She gets along with anyone. She…
Good Samaritins rescue cat
A plea was put out on Facebook on Monday night by Jamie Bimber Kase about a cat who had been stuck for 3 days on…
Cornplanter Twp. stolen ATV
Dollar General theft
Coolspring Twp. accident
Radecki trial: Hundreds of thousands of pills
By BRETT R. WHITLINGClarion News writer CLARION – The trial for Dr. Thomas Radecki is well underway with witnesses telling their stories and professionals who…
Former Marine scheduled to speak today in Titusville
From staff reports Former Marine and Titusville native Davey Lind will speak at 7 p.m. today at the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 Veterans of Foreign…
It’s on … Amazon’s stand-alone streaming targets Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with its own stand-alone video streaming service, just weeks before Netflix raises prices for…
Blowouts abound in first round of NBA playoffs
Associated Press | The NBA playoffs are supposed to be the time when the casual approach many teams take in the regular season goes out…