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Pirates tie team reord, strand 18 runners in loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten hits, 11 walks and 18 runners left on base added up a lot frustration — and some wishful thinking —…
California island foxes removed from endangered species list
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Not long ago, foxes native to the Channel Islands off the California coast teetered on the edge of extinction. They have…
Riot at VisionQuest
Four youths incited a riot at VisionQuest in Franklin and assaulted a staff member, police said. The incident occurred at 8:37 p.m. Thursday at VisionQuest’s…
Gallery accepting submissions for HEAL exhibit
Graffiti Gallery in Oil City is accepting submissions for the exhibit HEAL. The juried show is open to all artists. The drop-off for artwork is between noon…
Domestic Abuse
Robert De Niro opens the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Robert De Niro opened the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival on Friday, presented Martin Scorsese’s restored “Taxi Driver” and received the festival’s…
McCutchen, Mercer power Nova and Pirates past Dodgers 5-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ivan Nova felt fortunate to be pitching in a big ballpark with Pittsburgh’s fielders behind him. Andrew McCutchen and Jordy Mercer…
Public Intoxication
Recent Deaths 8/13/16
Melinda J. “Lin” Yingling, 65, of Franklin, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Shirley I. Wilkinson died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. Emma Jean Fiscus, 80, of Kingsville, died Thursday, Aug….
Black Lillies to perform
FOXBURG — The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will present the Black Lillies in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at RiverStone Farm, 352 Foxview Road, Foxburg. Issac…
Bat survey seeks signs of life
HOP BOTTOM (AP) – Biologist Richard Fritsky drives at 20 miles per hour down a dark country road. He’s listening. With a $965 microphone, sophisticated…
Vehicle Collides with Mailboxes
Harley Quinn becomes divisive breakout of ‘Suicide Squad’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the breakout star of “Suicide Squad” before the movie was even finished. Audiences were captivated by this…
Erie County DUI
2 juveniles accused of fleeing police
From staff reports Two juveniles are facing charges are they allegedly tried to flee police Friday on all-terrain vehicles in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police said…
Nova goes 7 innings to win Pirates’ debut, 5-3 over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ivan Nova used aggression to quash any nervousness about making his first start with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nova pitched seven innings in…
Here’s opening weekend schedule at Venango fair
The Venango County Fair begins today, and here is the schedule of events today and Sunday: Today Pick up entry tags and numbers at the…
Cemetery Theft
Oil City man charged with indecent assault, corruption
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Numerous charges have been filed against an Oil City man who reportedly admitted having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl….
Taste of Franklin is Sunday
Tents went up Friday in Fountain Park for Sunday’s annual Taste of Franklin. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and…
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling. With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting…
Railing collapses at rap concert; at least 10 hurt
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) Authorities say at least 10 people have been hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz…
Possession of Marijuana
Rodriguez’s home run in 9th gives Pirates 3-2 win over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Rodriguez stepped to the plate looking to be aggressive. That approach paid off as he homered to open the bottom of…
Recent Deaths 8/6/16
Ardis Ruth Campbell Evins “Ardy,” 62, of Rancho Viejo, Texas, formerly of Oil City, died June 29, 2016. Marlin David Stark, 80, of Lexington, North…
Burglary-Theft-Forgery
‘Jason Bourne’ wins with $60 million, ‘Bad Moms’ scores
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Between the return of Matt Damon as super spy “Jason Bourne,” the promise of laughing along with a few fed-up ladies…
Attempted Burglary
1 winning ticket sold in $487 million Powerball jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball officials say one ticket sold in New Hampshire matches all six numbers in the Powerball drawing worth $487 million….
‘Game of Thrones’ to end after season 8, but 7th still ahead
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) — HBO has confirmed what “Game of Thrones” fans never wanted to hear: The fantasy-thriller phenomenon will be coming to an…
Postal worker comes to man’s aid
A postal worker freed a Sugarcreek man’s leg Friday afternoon after the leg became trapped under a vehicle while the man was trying to change…
Irwin Twp. Crash
Work to begin on Route 268 in Venango County
From staff reports Work will begin next week on a section of Route 268 in southern Venango County, according to PennDOT. The project will improve…
Taillon throws 6 solid innings, but Bucs fall to Brewers 5-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had a lot to like about Pittsburgh’s Jameson Taillon. Taillon allowed two runs on six hits over six…
Rihanna to play Marion Crane in ‘Bates Motel’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rihanna is checking into the final season of “Bates Motel” as Marion Crane. The cast and crew of the A&E drama…
Oil City theft investigation
From staff reports Oil City police are looking for information regarding the theft of an air conditioner and an aluminum moving dolly from the 100…
California governor denies parole for Manson follower
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Leslie Van Houten, the youngest member of the Manson “family” to take part in a series of gruesome California murders in…
Criminal Mischief
Cochranton Heritage event begins today
COCHRANTON – A living history event dubbed “1750: A Gathering Storm in the French Creek Valley” starts today at the Cochranton fairgrounds. A group of…
‘Walking Dead’ offers glimpse of King Ezekiel at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — King Ezekiel and his pet tiger Shiva are coming to “The Walking Dead.” The dreadlocked character from the comics will be…
Cole better, but not as good as Eflin, as Bucs fall to Phils
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In his second start since coming off the disabled list, Gerrit Cole felt more like himself. It still wasn’t enough to outpitch…
Animal Cruelty
Recent Deaths 7/23/16
Audine Mae Boyles Nellis, 93, of Seneca, died Friday, July 22, 2016. Leonard J. Stoughton, 83, of Lickingville died Friday, July 22, 2016. Merle L. Gahring…
Suspect wounds Milwaukee officer then kills himself
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say a suspect opened fire on a Milwaukee police officer sitting in his squad car and seriously wounded him before fleeing…
Residential Burglary
Stolen Purse
Sugarcreek bridge move delayed
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Construction operations on the historic Sugarcreek truss bridge have been temporarily halted due to instability in the ground where a…
Area police make sure residents feel safe at community events
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Area police departments are doing everything in their power to make local events feel safer amid national and international terror…
Coldplay kicks off stadium tour with colorful show
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coldplay kicked off its U.S. stadium tour with a colorful show that included fireworks, confetti and balloons, mixed with American…