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Rocky Grove fair scaling back due to staffing shortage
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer This year’s Rocky Grove Volunteer Fireman’s Fair will not be what many residents have become accustomed to over the past…
West Coast awash in water for first time in a long while
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first West Coast waves of a week of powerful storms arrived to provide strong evidence March will not be as…
Olympic champ Gabby Douglas soars at American Cup
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Gabrielle Douglas soared to victory in the 2016 American Cup on Saturday, serving notice she’s ready to make…
Kesha chokes up at award dinner, thanks supporters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pop star Kesha, who says her producer sexually and psychologically abused her, choked up after accepting an award for her stance…
Barn burns in Oakland Twp.
From staff reports A barn that contained sheep burned late Thursday night in Oakland Township. Venango County 911 said the barn at 1274 Creek Road…
Beaver Twp. DUI
Drug paraphernalia
Theft from motor vehicle
4 charged in Clarion County meth probe
From staff reports Four Clarion County residents have been charged for their participation in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials say…
Drake Well to host volunteer open house
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will host a volunteer open house with museum educator Sarah…
Kids’ mementos to be displayed at 9/11 memorial
SHANKSVILLE (AP) – Crayon drawings, stuffed animals and other mementos left by children at the Flight 93 memorial in western Pennsylvania will go on display…
Outburst draws criticism
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Henrik Lundqvist was flipping mad that referee Trevor Hanson wouldn’t blow his whistle to stop play. Run over by teammate Ryan…
Manager: Joey Feek, of country duo Joey + Rory, dies at 40
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joey Feek, who with her husband, Rory, formed the award-winning country duo Joey + Rory, died Friday, her manager said. Feek,…
Recent Deaths 3/5/16
Colleen J. Henry, 86, of Franklin, died March 4, 2016. Thomas B. Weaver, 70, of Titusville, died March 3, 2016. Paul G. Wright, 65, of Fryburg,…
Joy closing Franklin plant
From staff reports Joy Global officials announced today that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed within the next four months. Caley…
LAPD investigates knife purportedly found at OJ Simpson home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Detectives are investigating a knife purportedly found some time ago at the former home of O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of…
Police: New Castle man, 18, raped 2 teens at knifepoint
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — An 18-year-old Pennsylvania tried in juvenile court for raping a 15-year-old girl in 2014 has been jailed on charges he…
Tonight’s dinner theater sold out
The Barrow-Civic Theatre and Belles Lettres Club will proudly present the 2nd Annual B&B Dinner Theatre today to a completely sold out crowd. Held in the…
Grove City Outlets theft
Knox Twp. criminal mischief
Lake Road accident
Single car accident on I-80
Theft at Walmart
Vehicle hits ditch
Found cell phone
Toronto outlasts Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Finally healthy after a three-year battle with injuries, right-hander Gavin Floyd turned in a solid start for the Toronto Blue Jays…
DUI hit and run
Second Ave. harassment
Drugs found in package
Vehicle strikes telephone pole on icy roadway
Davenport Street harassment
Vibrant visuals shroud a hollow, tiresome story
Destiny and determination collide in director Alex Proyas’ “Gods of Egypt,” a bloated venture determined to meet a disappointing fate. Gerard Butler features as Set,…
Fire damages Harrisville apartment
From staff reports A fire broke out about 10:20 a.m. Thursday at an apartment at 707 E. Mercer Street in Harrisville. The structure was fully…
Patriot’s Pen contest winners announced
VFW Commander Jason Reed (back) is pictured with the students who finished in the top three of this year’s Patriot’s Pen writing contest last month…
Early takers say new SAT ‘wasn’t so bad’ and not so tricky
WASHINGTON (AP) – Not so tricky. More straightforward. Guessing allowed. The newly redesigned SAT college entrance exam that debuts nationally Saturday is getting good reviews…
Penguins’ flurry sinks Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Patric Hornqvist each scored in the final 2:13 of the second period, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to…
Scientists use math to hunt for identity of elusive Banksy
LONDON (AP) — Elusive street artist Banksy may have been unmasked — by mathematics. Scientists have applied a type of modeling used to track down…
Recent Deaths 3/4/16
William J. Carlson, 79, of Cooperstown, died March 2, 2016. Faith L. Shuster, 88, of Northampton, formerly of Tidal, died Feb. 26, 2016. Marian A….
Boy who almost lost arm gets boost from ex-Major Leaguer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seth Apel caught a baseball Wednesday with his left hand and then, in a seemingly single motion, flipped off his mitt, caught…
Country Fair theft
Allegheny Twp. harassment
President Twp. harassment
Parking lot hit and run
Oil City escape
County Line Road theft
Two car accident
Lost dog
Theft by deception