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OC woman charged with sexual exploitation
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer An Oil City woman who was previously charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly having sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl…
Surfing world icon Jack O’Neill who pioneered wetsuit dies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Jack O’Neill, a Northern California surfing world icon who pioneered the wetsuit, has died. O’Neill’s died of natural causes Friday…
Late sub Diaz has 1st homer, 6 RBIs as Pirates top Mets 12-7
NEW YORK (AP) — With catcher Francisco Cervelli feeling ill and ace Gerrit Cole struggling again, Pittsburgh needed a boost at the plate. Elias Diaz…
Recent Deaths 6/3/17
Avonell Meade “Ave”, 90, formerly of Cranberry, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Donald Andrew Latshaw, 56, of Verona, Virginia, formerly of Grove City, died April 22, 2017….
Wrong number text leads couple to free Stanley Cup tickets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A text message sent to the wrong number led to a Pittsburgh couple scoring free tickets to see the Penguins play Game…
Jet owned by Elvis auctioned after sitting 35 years
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley has been auctioned after sitting on a runway in New Mexico for 35…
Theft from a motor vehicle
Philippines pounds militants as civilians found shot dead
MARAWI, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forces found the bodies of what appeared to be eight executed civilians as authorities launched fresh airstrikes Sunday to drive…
Allman tried to keep playing music until the end
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As Greg Allman neared the end of his life, he tried to maintain some privacy about what was coming. “He kept…
Jaso’s RBI singles in 9th, 10th rally Pirates past Mets 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Terry Collins, the oldest current manager in the major leagues, did not have a happy 68th birthday as his New York Mets…
Car drives wrong way in Times Square and hits crowds; 1 dead
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who appeared intoxicated drove his car the wrong way up a Times Square street and plowed into pedestrians on…
Lauded rocker Chris Cornell killed himself by hanging
DETROIT (AP) — Chris Cornell, one of the most lauded and respected contemporary lead singers in rock music with his bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, killed…
Social media abuzz as flying insects swarm part of London
LONDON (AP) — Social media users in London are buzzing about an apparent swarm of flying insects that has descended on one part of the…
Spring Quilt and Fiber Arts Show slated May 19-20 in Franklin
Spring is here, the birds are singing, flowers are blooming and soon Franklin will be blooming with quilts and fiber arts during the Spring Quilt…
Simple Assault
Harassment
Repeat drug dealer sentenced in Venango case
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A former Franklin resident accused of distributing cocaine in Venango County two years ago has been sentenced to serve up…
Melissa McCarthy adds spice (and Spicer) as host of ‘SNL’
NEW YORK (AP) — Melissa McCarthy once again brought comic spice plus Spicer to “Saturday Night Live.” After a spate of guest appearances mocking White…
An alert researcher, teamwork helped stem huge cyberattack
LONDON (AP) — The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies, was thwarted by a…
Bobby Ryan lifts Senators past Penguins in OT in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own estimate, it took Ottawa’s Bobby Ryan a full 82 games to adjust to first-year coach Guy Boucher’s system. Consider…
Rocky Grove fire department announces flea market schedule
Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled several flea markets over the summer. The department is located at 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin. Flea markets have…
Calf born at North Dakota ranch has 2 extra limbs
BEULAH, N.D. (AP) — A calf was born with an extra set of limbs but seemingly healthy at a North Dakota ranch. Rancher Gerald Skalsky…
Oil City police investigating armed robbery
From staff reports Oil City police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Friday morning at a home in the 1100 block of…
Fox to air ‘A Christmas Story’ as a live musical in December
NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network is getting in the Christmas spirit with its announcement Friday of “A Christmas Story,” a live TV musical…
Europol working on probe into cyberattack
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the global cyberattack (all times local): 12 p.m. The European Union’s police agency, Europol, says it is working with…
Iannetta beaned, more bad blood as Dbacks top Pirates 11-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Whether it was ill will or just an accident, a fastball to the face stirred more bad blood between the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Recent Deaths 5/13/17
Karin Grah Konitzky, 71, of Emlenton, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Howard Ellsworth Hendershot, 90, of Rockland, died Friday, May 12, 2017. Edgar L. “Bud” Ross,…
Half-naked driver crashes car into store to get beer
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — Police in suburban Cleveland say a half-naked man intentionally crashed his car into a closed convenience store to get beer,…
Daring deer licks barrel of Indiana turkey hunter’s shotgun
DANVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Some daring deer approached a group of hunters in central Indiana and one was so unafraid that it licked the barrel…
Reservations being accepted for River Ridge tours
The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is sponsoring two tours of Joseph Sibley’s River Ridge Mansion at Life Ministries to be held Thursday,…
ESPN employee from Oil City produced Conner-O’Neil story
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer The family of a child who died of cancer in December was highlighted this week in an ESPN feature produced…
Stolen Ronald McDonald statue recovered undamaged
CLINTON, N.J. (AP) — A life-size Ronald McDonald statue stolen from a McDonald’s in New Jersey last month has been found. But authorities are keeping…
MTV celebrates summer viewing season with Movie & TV Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — MTV is heralding the start of summer viewing season with its Movie & TV Awards. Formerly known as the MTV Movie…
Retail Theft
Tense France chooses new president, deciding Europe’s fate
PARIS (AP) — French voters decided Sunday whether to back pro-business independent Emmanuel Macron or far-right populist Marine Le Pen as their next president, casting…
Capitals rally past Penguins in Game 5 to avoid elimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was quiet in the Washington Capitals’ locker room during the second intermission as they stared down the prospect of the end…
9-2 favorite Always Dreaming wins Kentucky Derby in the slop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Always Dreaming splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 ¾ lengths, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey…
Franklin freshman wins Propaganda tournament
From staff reports A Franklin High School freshman emerged as the nation’s best player of Propaganda last week at the 52nd National Academic Games Tournament…
Mercer DUI
Sugarcreek DUI
French campaign watchdog examines election-eve Macron leak
PARIS (AP) — France’s election campaign watchdog is investigating a hacking attack and document leak targeting presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron that his political movement calls…
Country legend Loretta Lynn hospitalized after having stroke
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music legend Loretta Lynn has been hospitalized after having a stroke, her publicist said Friday. Maria Malta, a publicist for…
LeBlanc solid after long delay, Pirates top Brewers 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have asked Wade LeBlanc to do a little bit of everything out of the bullpen the first month of…
Recent Deaths 5/6/17
Roy Albert Lehman, 91, of Franklin, died Friday, May 5, 2017. Patrica Grace Kunkle Rehberg, 76, of Bedford County, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Fred E. Kelso…
Body of 19th century serial killer exhumed near Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The body of a 19th century serial killer is being exhumed in suburban Philadelphia at the request of his great-grandchildren, who hope…
Attacker kills 1, wounds 3 in stabbings at Texas university
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A student with a large hunting knife stabbed at least four people Monday on the University of Texas campus, killing one…
Tokyo jeweler offers gold Darth Vader masks for $1.4 million
TOKYO (AP) — “Star Wars” fans with deep pockets might consider it a golden opportunity. A Tokyo jewelry store is offering life-size Darth Vader masks…
17th Annual May Mart in Franklin
The 17th annual May Garden Mart will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Franklin Library director Oaks turning the page after 23 years
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer After 23 years, Debbie Oaks is retiring from her position as director of the Franklin Public Library. In her time…