Box office top 20: ‘Don’t Breathe’ stays no. 1 again
NEW YORK (AP) — The low-budget home invasion horror film “Don’t Breathe” led the box office for the second straight week, topping all films over…
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Vendors needed for event
Artists, crafters and vendors are needed to fill spots at an event to benefit breast cancer research. The Hope Gift Shoppe will be held from 9 a.m. to…
Woman facing assault, threats charges in Emlenton incident
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A Butler County woman is facing numerous charges following an incident Thursday in Emlenton Borough. A criminal complaint filed through…
Liquor law violation
Aggravated Assault
Turkey coop home of Burt’s Bees co-founder to be saved
PARKMAN, Maine (AP) — The converted turkey coop that a co-founder of Burt’s Bees once called home in Maine is going to be saved and…
1,000 rush stage at outdoor concert in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police in Philadelphia say they’ve had to clear an outdoor concert stage after more than 1,000 people rushed it during a Labor…
Arcia helps Brewers beat sliding Pirates 7-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Orlando Arcia came to the major leagues with great expectations and he showed why Saturday night. The struggling rookie shortstop had three…
Viking ship heading down Erie Canal
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A Viking ship is heading down the Erie Canal. The 114-foot-long Draken sailed from Norway to North America this summer….
Lawyer for Chris Brown: no guns, drugs found in house search
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police did not find guns or drugs during a search of singer Chris Brown’s mansion before his arrest on allegations he…
DukeFest to be held September 10th
DukeFest, the fifth annual dog walk that benefits local non-profit animal rescue and response groups, will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, in Bandstand Park in Franklin. Admission is…
Bank moving ahead with Franklin branch plans
By Jon Haag Staff Writer Clarion County Community Bank is moving forward on its plans for a Franklin branch. The plans call for a 3,600-square-foot…
Public Drunk
After slamming Florida, Hermine threatens East Coast
DEKLE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The first hurricane to hit Florida in more than a decade wiped away beachside buildings and toppled trees onto homes…
Harrison’s gamble goes awry, Pirates fall to Brewers 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Given a choice, Josh Harrison is always going to choose to be aggressive. Always. So when the pickoff throw whizzed by Harrison…
Recent Deaths 9/3/16
Mary Catherine Schierberl O’Toole, 90, of Tionesta, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Byron G. “Bang” Kriebel, 95, of Parker died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Maria V….
‘Don’t Breathe’ scores, ousts ‘Suicide Squad’ at box office
OS ANGELES (AP) — The horror movie “Don’t Breathe” has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for…
MTV VMAs to feature Kanye West, Rihanna, Britney Spears
NEW YORK (AP) — What will be the spectacle at the MTV Video Music Awards this year? A long rant from Kanye West? A surprise…
Mitch Littler performs Wednesday
The Oil City Arts Council will end its summer music series Wednesday with a performance by local talent Mitch Littler at the Pipeline Alley concert venue. This lunch-time performance…
Fatal Crash in Amity Twp.
DUI Crash
Bridge projects moving forward
By Jon Haag Staff Writer While work on the Wyattville Bridge remains on schedule for the end of September, other rehabilitation projects in Venango County…
Hurricane Gaston reforms, moves northwest in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Gaston has reformed, gathering strength as it moves northwestward in the Atlantic. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Gaston…
Brewers hit 3 HRs, give up 4-run lead in 9-6 loss to Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hernan Perez homered twice and reliever Tyler Cravy went deep for his first career hit. However, it wasn’t enough for the Brewers….
The Great Stoneboro Fair Begins Wednesday
STONEBORO — The Great Stoneboro Fair will be held Wednesday through Monday, Sept. 5, at the fairgrounds at 2381 Mercer Road, Stoneboro. The fair features amusement rides, agricultural exhibits,…
Man faces 2 capital murder charges in Mississippi nun deaths
LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — A man suspected in the slayings of two Mississippi nuns who were found dead inside a residence within the community they…
Alaskans live among bears-both real and brightly colored
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s largest city is home to more than 300 grizzly and black bears — and now more than a dozen multicolored…
Rome Twp. DUI
Bredinsburg Road Crash
Death investigations in Clarion County
Clarion state police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred in Clarion County. Police said a 44-year old man was found dead Friday at his…
Roethlisberger sharp, Steelers top Saints 27-14
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger has played only two series this preseason, which might be all he needs. Roethlisberger torched New Orleans for 148…
Recent Deaths 8/27/16
Anna “Isabelle” Grossman, age 86, of Harrisville, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. William Lee Sousae, 87, of Seneca, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Gale E. “Dewey” Wurster, 75,…
Ryan Lochte says ‘immature behavior’ got him into a mess
NEW YORK (AP) — American swimmer Ryan Lochte said he over-exaggerated what happened at a Rio de Janeiro gas station and acknowledged it was his…
Drake Day Circus is Aug. 27
It’s going to be a circus Saturday, Aug. 27, at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville. The fourth annual Drake Day Circus will be held from 10 a.m….
Franklin DUI
3 dead, 1 injured after boat overturns in Allegheny river
RIMERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three men died and another was injured after a boat ran aground and overturned on the Allegheny River, authorities said Saturday….
As crews tame wildfire, focus turns to what exactly burned
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — In the aftermath of a wildfire, somebody has to figure out exactly what burned. It’s painstaking and important work that…
Harrison shines in Pirates’ 3-1 loss to Marlins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Harrison extended his hitting streak to six games in impressive fashion, but it wasn’t enough to get the Pittsburgh Pirates back…
Tickets available for wine walk
Tickets are available for the “Oil City Uncorked” fall wine walk which will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. The walk will feature an…
Tyler reacts to Disney altering Aerosmith coaster video
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler isn’t giving Disney World a thumbs-up for digitally altering his hand in a video that plays at…
Drug charges mount against Franklin woman
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin woman charged earlier this year in connection with a drug trafficking organization in Venango County is now facing…
Spacewalking astronauts install new front door for future visitors
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Spacewalking astronauts installed a new front door for visitors at the International Space Station on Friday, the crucial first step…
Cooperstown Crash
McCutchen hits into-game ending DP as Pirates fall to Miami
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Intentionally walking the batter in front of Andrew McCutchen with the game on the line would have been close to unfathomable in…
Recent Deaths 8/20/16
Byron A. Enos, 82, of Pleasantville, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Alice M. Croyle, 80, of Oil City, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. For the…
In Olympics, a first for Puerto Rico and 23rd for Phelps
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps claimed his 23rd gold medal. Puerto Rico won its first ever. And Jamaica got its first gold of…
Venango voter director says summer has been busy
By BETH PFOHL Staff writer Venango County’s voter registration director says her office has been busy this summer as more residents are seeking applications to…
Tour de Franklin
The Tour de Franklin will be held as part of the Rock in River Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20. The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the…
Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars,’ dead at 81
LONDON (AP) — Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, achieving cult status and fans’ adulation without showing his face…