Maeda hurt by McCutchen’s HRs as Dodgers lose 6-1 to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenta Maeda would have had a pretty good night if he didn’t have to face Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen homered twice, Jeff Locke…
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Harassment
Mercer County Crash
23 dead in West Virginia floods; search and rescue continues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Heavy rains that pummeled West Virginia left at least 23 people dead, and authorities said Saturday that an unknown number of…
Mercer County Crash
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Oil City firefighters raise funds for Jolly July 3rd fireworks
Oil City firefighters were out on the downtown streets Friday raising money for the city’s annual Jolly July 3rd fireworks display. Charlie Hoobler is pictured…
New Hampshire woman drops defamation suit against Bill Cosby
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A 72-year-old New Hampshire woman who says Bill Cosby raped her in 1965 has withdrawn her civil defamation lawsuit against the…
Criminal Mischief
OC police investigating gunshots
From staff reports The Oil City police department is investigating reports of multiple gunshots early Friday morning. Police said the reported gunshots came sometime after…
Joyce helps Pirates snap Dodgers’ 6-game win streak, 8-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For a change, the Pittsburgh Pirates got to celebrate Friday night. Matt Joyce homered and doubled among his three hits and Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 6/25/16
Ann Kurtz Janney, 82, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Gregory Allen Town, 43, of Brockway, died Thursday, June 23, 2016. Jarrod D. Raybuck, 45, of…
David Bowie’s hair expected to fetch $4,000-plus at auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An auction house is expecting a lock of David Bowie’s hair to fetch more than $4,000 this weekend. Heritage Auctions says…
Mercer County DUI
Childs Bicycle Stolen
As Orlando funerals wrap up, survivors worry about future
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A week has passed since the Orlando nightclub shooting that killed 49 club patrons and the funeral processions are wrapping up,…
Cranberry students selected for Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall
From staff reports Haley Brand and Jenna Seigworth, students at Cranberry High School, have been selected for the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series at…
Rape victim tells harrowing tale as she finds strength to survive
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly … lost. The face fades away…
After Turkey Radiohead attack, police tear gas protesters
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of demonstrators protesting an attack the previous night targeting an event…
Bad Checks
Wanted Man in Butler
Pirates’ slide continues with 4-3 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordy Mercer insisted the Pittsburgh Pirates will keep searching for a way to stop this freefall. They looked like they were on…
Firefighters battle California brushfire as heatwave looms
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling a California wildfire that forced the evacuation of campgrounds and ranches were struggling with strong overnight winds and bracing…
Historic Sugar Creek bridge to close for renovation
From staff reports The historic, single-lane steel truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Sugar Creek Road is expected to close for a complete renovation on…
Oil City man charged for assaulting girl
From staff reports Oil City police have filed assault charges against a 58-year-old man following an incident Tuesday at a residence on Hone Avenue. A…
Mob attacks Radiohead fans in Turkey’s Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish media report a mob of 20 assailants carrying sticks and bottles attacked Radiohead fans who had gathered at a record store…
Rough start for Liriano as Pirates lose 6-0 to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Liriano and the Pittsburgh Pirates trailed by two after the left-hander’s second pitch. It was that kind of day. Liriano dropped…
Recent Deaths 6/18/16
Shirley L. Shuffstall, 85, of Cooperstown, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Mary L. McCoy, 81, of Knox, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Edward L. Stanley, 68,…
Armed Robbery in Mercer
Retail Theft
Missing Wallet
Local business approved to buy portion of Siverly’s industrial park
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City Council on Thursday approved the sale of a portion of the industrial park in Siverly to a local…
Florida police seek motive for killing of ‘The Voice’ singer
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Christina Grimmie was a vivacious, outgoing singer whose career was born on social media and propelled toward the big time by…
Slippery Rock shows off PA facility in Harrisville
By JON HAAG Staff writer Slippery Rock University has retrofitted the old Har-Mer Elementary building in Harrisville with a state-of-the-art graduate study facility designed to…
Approximately 20 killed in Florida club shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun took hostages and opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub, killing approximately…
Pedacycle Collides with Truck
Pirates lose fourth straight, 5-1 to Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Liriano showed improvement Saturday night but not enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander to beat a team he has dominated in…
National Get Outdoors Day event rescheduled
From staff reports With several weather forecasting services predicting a high likelihood for severe thunderstorms today, the U.S. Forest Service is postponing the National Get…
Man arrested for assaulting Oil City officer
From staff reports An assault on an Oil City police officer has landed a Franklin man in jail. James D. McVay, 31, was arrested by…
‘Ali! Ali!’: The Greatest is laid to rest in his hometown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The Greatest was laid to rest in his hometown Friday after an all-day send-off that was a lot like Muhammad Ali…
‘The Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie dies after shooting
A gunman opened fire at a Florida concert venue as a onetime star of “The Voice” signed autographs for fans after a show, killing the…
Check Fraud
Wainwright’s pinch-hit double leads Cardinals past Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Wainwright has 121 wins in his 12-year career along with two World Series rings and two second-place finishes in the NL…
Recent Deaths 6/11/16
David Lee Addleman, 81, of Cabot, died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Dorothy L. Fescenmyer, 76, of Marble, died Friday, June 10, 2016. Julia Pauline (Tabor) McElhaney, 89,…
German authorities pull plug on rock fest amid storm warning
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in western Germany have pulled the plug on one of the country’s most popular open-air rock festivals because of a storm…
Southern California brushfire forces thousands from homes
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — A car crash that downed power lines turned the hills northwest of Los Angeles into torches, forcing thousands from their homes…
Franklin to flush fire hydrants this week
From staff reports Franklin’s water and fire departments will flush fire hydrants in the Rocky Grove area this week. The work will be done between 8…
Woman arrested in Franklin stabbing incident
From staff reports A Franklin woman was arrested Thursday for stabbing a man earlier this week at an Eagle Street residence in Franklin. Kayla Sue…
Earnhardt hopes to shake winless streak at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweeted this week that he had become a fan of the cult series “The Walking Dead.” Fitting,…
