Woman assaulted while holding children
OIL CITY – A man assaulted a woman holding two children in her arms, Oil City police said. Oil City police were dispatched at 3:40…
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Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
Will the First Amendment survive the information age?
The Associated Press (Editor’s note: This is one of several stories by The Associated Press, McClatchy and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel marking Sunshine Week, an…
Upcoming season may be up in smoke for Steelers’ Bryant
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is facing a one-year suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for…
‘Star Wars’ wins, John Stamos slimed at Kids’ Choice Awards
NEW YORK (AP) – Will Ferrell, Adele and Jennifer Lawrence won at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, while John Stamos and favorite music group winner Fifth…
Recent Deaths 3/14/16
Grace Ann Dehner Strickenberger, 74, of Fryburg, died March 12, 2016. William R. Mook, 62, of Franklin, died March 11, 2016. Jacquelyn Joyce (Murphy) Scott, 56,…
Johnny Football has been tossed aside
CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Johnny Manziel, the scrambling, Heisman Trophy-winning college star who hasn’t come close to matching his hype in the NFL, was released Friday…
Slashed tires
Center Twp. harassment
False ID
Limestone Twp. DUI
Main Street harassment
Warrant service
Theft at Walmart
‘Zootopia’ is complex but fun and refreshing
The devoted pursuit of one’s dream can lead to a better world in “Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a heartwarming family film bursting with…
Ashton Kutcher, Twitter founder fund Iowa, Nebraska schools
Associated Press | OMAHA, Iowa (AP) — A Hollywood actor and an Internet entrepreneur have donated money to Iowa and Nebraska classrooms in an education…
OC students participate in Jump Rope For Heart program
From staff reports Oil City elementary school students (from left) Jake Anthony, Aubrey Deemer and Sierra Duncan raised the most funds in the Jensin Potts…
Ford makes police car doors that stop armor-piercing bullets
DETROIT (AP) – It’s a first for police cars: Doors that can protect against armor-piercing bullets. Ford will soon be offering the doors on its…
Steelers bring in tight end Green
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ladarius Green saw the yellow sea of Terrible Towels waving last fall when the Pittsburgh Steelers visited San Diego and the Chargers…
Recent Deaths 3/11/16
Edward E. Douglas, 80, of Oil City died at 5:32 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 Marlene Ann Schattauer, 61, of Seneca, died at her residence…
Daylight savings time is coming! Should it stay?
In this Aug. 17, 2015, file photo, a lobsterman motors through a channel between islands as he leaves Cape Porpoise Harbor at sunrise in Kennebunkport,…
Water truck accident
Single car accident on I-80
Electronic power controls stolen from vehicle
Pike Road accident
Vehicle strikes ditch and trees
Damaged cameras and windows
Think Spring with these local events
Just because the temperatures are heating up, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in the name of arctic animals! The Polar Bear Float at Cook…
Fire investigation
Criminal mischief at apartment
OC police seek info on hit-run incident
From staff reports An unknown motorist damaged city and YMCA property in a hit-run incident early Wednesday at the corner of Petroleum and West First…
PennDOT, local municipalities gearing up for pothole season
By JON HAAG Staff writer PennDOT and local municipalities are gearing up for spring and summer roadway maintenance, including pothole repairs. PennDOT had 25 trucks…
Video shows Google self-driving car hit bus
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Newly released video shows the moment a Google self-driving car learned the hard way not to tussle with a public bus….
Shaw leads Red Sox past Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Travis Shaw kept making a solid impression for the Boston Red Sox, homering and driving in three runs Wednesday during a…
Dos Equis says ‘adios’ to ‘Most Interesting Man’ pitchman
NEW YORK (AP) — Dos Equis is dumping the gray-haired spokesman known as the “Most Interesting Man in the World” for another actor. The Mexican…
Recent Deaths 3/10/16
Janet M. Banister, 78, of Grove City, died March 7, 2016. Louise L. Snyder, 85, of Brookville and formerly of Distant, died March 8, 2016. For…
Theft from motor vehicle
Phillies double-up Pirates
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) – Darin Ruf hit a two-run homer in the first inning to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on…
Police: Woman, friend stole $11,000 from charity helping her
GROVE CITY (AP) — A woman and her friend are charged with stealing more than $11,000 from a Pennsylvania charity that was trying to help…
Stolen Jeep
Wal-Mart boosts pay for Pennsylvania workers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — More than 45,000 Pennsylvania workers at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club are getting a pay raise. Wal-Mart says all associates hired before Jan….
Hit and run involving damaged property
Vehicle strikes garage
Gay announces return to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – The Steelers struck another deal with one of their impending free agents. One day after signing safety Robert Golden and receiver Darrius…
Franklin Council OKs historic district demolitions for bank
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer Clarion County Community Bank is planning to build a full-service bank along Elk Street in Franklin. Franklin City Council on…
Sleepy Hollow Lane burglary
Grant Street theft
Disorderly conduct and public drunkenness
ATV accident
Man accused of pointing loaded gun at woman
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer An Emlenton man is accused of loading a shotgun and pointing it in the direction of his girlfriend after…