Fans to say farewell to rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chuck Berry fans are getting their chance to pay their respects to the rock ‘n’ roll visionary, roughly three weeks after…
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Church bombing north of Egypt’s capital kills 26
CAIRO (AP) — A bomb exploded in a church north of Cairo that was packed with Palm Sunday worshippers, killing at least 26 people and…
Maple Leafs beat Penguins to wrap up playoff spot
TORONTO (AP) — At about this point last year Leo Komarov had his bags packed and plane ticket home to Finland almost ready to go,…
South Dakota man gets $190 fine for snake without leash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man who was fined for allowing his pet snake to slither freely in a South Dakota park said an…
Graffiti Gallery to feature artist’s work
Arnita Force will be the featured artist at Graffiti Gallery’s annual spring show. The exhibit opening will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today….
2 hurt in I-80 accident
Two people were injured in an accident on Interstate 80 after one of the drivers became distracted, according to state police in Franklin. Jeffrey Zappel,…
Attempted Robbery
Swedish authorities say truck attack suspect held
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish police said Saturday that they believe they have arrested the driver of a hijacked beer truck which killed four people and…
Rock Hall 2017 class includes Pearl Jam, Tupac and Journey
NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle rockers Pearl Jam, the late rapper Tupac Shakur and 1970s hitmaking band Journey were inducted into the Rock and Roll…
Freese, Cervelli power Pirates by Braves 5-4 in home opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The images were jarring. Snow flurries swirling at PNC Park and Andrew McCutchen jogging out to right field instead of center in…
Recent Deaths 4/8/17
Edison Dunlap, 89, of Franklin, died Friday, April 7, 2017. Robert A. Hutchison, 93, of Franklin, died Thursday, April 6, 2017. Alfred R. Walters, 87, of…
Megan’s Law Violation
Drug-related deaths up
By Sally Bell Staff writer Drug-related deaths – and drug-related suicides – increased in Venango County in 2016. The data came Friday out of a…
Swedish bus crash leaves 3 dead, 19 injured, mostly students
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Rescue officials say a bus carrying Swedish students to a ski resort crashed Sunday in central Sweden, killing three people and injuring…
Premium video on demand is a future few filmmakers want
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Would you pay $40 to watch a movie in the comfort of your own home 10 days after its big-screen release?…
WWE flexes sports entertainment muscle at WrestleMania
The World Series never would have a 52-year-old pitch in Game 7. But Major League Baseball doesn’t have a dead man like the Undertaker. Could…
Ambrosia to perform April 8
The well-known progressive soft rock band Ambrosia will perform Saturday, April 8, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The concert will begin at 7 p.m….
Cooperstown man accused of sexually assaulting boy
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer A Cooperstown man is facing felony charges related to a sexual assault incident that occurred New Year’s Day in Oil…
Forged Checks
Megan’s Law Violation
3 arrested in Atlanta fire underneath interstate bridge
ATLANTA (AP) — Three people have been arrested in connection with the raging fire that collapsed a portion of Interstate 85 a few miles north…
Anthony Perkins’ son follows in father’s horror footsteps
NEW YORK (AP) — Some might say the horror genre is in Oz Perkins’ genes. The actor, whose father Anthony Perkins starred in “Psycho,” is…
Crosby leads Penguins to 4-3 win over Rangers in shootout
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby came through to help the Pittsburgh Penguins pull out another close win. The Penguins’ captain scored a goal and…
Recent Deaths 4/1/17
William J. Horne, 67, of Oil City, died Friday, March 31, 2017. Martha V. Cleaver, 87, formerly of Oil City, died Friday, March 31, 2017….
Franklin Library Gala event slated
The first Franklin Library Gala event, Between the Bookends, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Quality Inn in Franklin. Anne Bakker,…
Reynolds and Fisher honored with humor, music and dance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Laughter, music and the tapping of dancing shoes reverberated throughout a public memorial to Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, which loved…
Cranberry DUI
Cornplanter, Sugarcreek precincts will merge; Rockland won’t change
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Venango County Judge Robert L. Boyer has approved the consolidation of voter precincts in Cornplanter Township and Sugarcreek Borough. But…
15 people shot, 1 killed at Cincinnati nightclub
CINCINNATI (AP) — At least two people opened fire inside a crowded nightclub early Sunday morning, killing one person and wounding more than a dozen…
Larson holds off Logano, wins Xfinity Series race at Fontana
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Larson hopes his NASCAR Xfinity race victory will catapult him to a weekend sweep at Fontana. The way this season…
Registrations being accepted for Officers Down 5K Glow Run
Registrations are being accepted for the Officers Down 5K Glow Run which will be held Saturday, June 17, in Oil City. The event time is…
Man charged with endangering child
A Franklin man is facing child-endangerment charges after a 2-year-old child was found running down the middle of a street. Franklin police said officers received…
Oil City DUI
Drug Possession
Double-amputee Marine vet joins New York police department
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — The wounded warrior is now a cop — and he’ll be walking the beat on titanium legs. Matias Ferreira, a former…
Public memorial service to honor Fisher and Reynolds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars and fans will gather Saturday for a public memorial to honor late actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher nearly three…
Tavares helps Islanders get past Pens in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Embattled goaltender Jaroslav Halak is glad to be back and contributing to the New York Islanders’ run to the playoffs. Halak, after…
Recent Deaths 3/25/17
Charles Richard Karns, 93, of Franklin, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. John C. Reed, 63, of Fisher, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. William S. “Bill” Trypus, 71,…
Precious Paws craft fair
A spring craft fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Rocky Grove fire hall, 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin….
Voter precinct mergers mulled
By Sally Bell Staff writer A Venango County judge heard testimony Friday regarding the proposed combination of voter precincts in Cornplanter and Rockland Townships and…
French police release father of Orly Airport attacker
PARIS (AP) — French police have released the father of the Orly Airport attacker who was shot and killed while taking a soldier hostage. The…
Hit & Run Crash
Mercer DUI Crash
Wal-Mart buys online clothing seller ModCloth
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart has bought trendy clothing seller ModCloth, part of a big push to pick up smaller online brands as it tries…
Fresh generation of drivers emerging on NASCAR circuit
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The NASCAR kids keep coming on strong. Five of the highest-starting eight drivers in NASCAR’s lineup for its Monster Energy Series…
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music’s joy and rebellion in such classics as…
‘Oil City Uncorked’ spring wine walk set for April 28
Tickets are on sale for the “Oil City Uncorked” Spring Wine Walk. The walk will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 28,…
Comedian Artie Lange arrested over drug possession
HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — Comedian Artie Lange was arrested recently on drug possession charges outside his New Jersey home. Hoboken police spokesman Sgt. Edgardo Cruz…
Identity Theft