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By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly stole more than $1,300 from her stepson. A criminal…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man accused of pointing a gun at another man during an altercation earlier this month waived his…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing felony retail theft charges after she allegedly stole medication and alcohol on Christmas Eve. A…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated indecent assault after he allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact…

From staff reports Titusville police are asking for assistance in locating a city man facing charges. According to Titusville police, Todd Green is wanted on…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of burning his ex-girlfriend’s belongings and killing a cat last week waived his preliminary hearing…

From staff reports The state has approved contracts for faculty and staff at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and the 13 other state-owned universities. The membership…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Charges have been filed against an Oil City man who allegedly purchased drugs last week using his mother’s money. A…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer New details have emerged about the investigation of a stolen vehicle that led to charges being filed against two people,…

By JON HAAG Staff writer Franklin police arrested two people after investigating an alleged motor vehicle theft. Kathleen Gagliotti, 23, and Cole Borgia, 31, both…

By Marissa Dechant  Staff Writer A local lead has been cast for 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year. As of midweek, the Allegheny River was…

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Venango, Forest, Clarion, Mercer and Jefferson counties from 10 p.m. tonight through…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge in connection with an incident in which a child was…

DUBOIS (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says three different stretches of Interstate 80 have been closed by weather-related crashes in western Pennsylvania. A…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony count of aggravated assault after he allegedly pushed a woman out of…

NEW CASTLE (AP) — State troopers say they’ve shot a suspect following a chase on Interstate 376 in western Pennsylvania. State police say the incident…

From staff reports Faculty members and coaches at the 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education have voted to accept new three-year contracts….

From staff reports No one was injured in a crash Friday night that resulted in a car striking a gas meter along Plummer Street. Oil…

From staff reports Three Ridgway state police officers sustained injuries in an altercation in Fox Township, Elk County, Friday night. Ridgway state police responded to…

Closed today: Brookville Good Hope Christian Preschool The following school districts are running on a two-hour delay: AC Valley Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Forest Franklin…

From staff reports Heavy snowfall created some havoc for motorists on the region’s roadways Friday as numerous crashes were reported throughout the day. Three accidents…

By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer An Oil City man who led police on a chase in late May after jumping out of a cruiser was sentenced…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man charged in connection with multiple domestic incidents had two felony charges against him dropped Wednesday. Felony…

By JON HAAG Staff writer The tri-county area can expect to see its first major snowfall starting today. The National Weather Service in Coraopolis says…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two Franklin men have been charged after police said they consistently bought materials commonly used in the production of methamphetemine….

From staff reports Today marks the 75-year anniversary of the surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, and that day of “infamy” turned the…

By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer  An Oil City man is facing a felony count of aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at another man…

By Saxon Daugherty  Staff Writer The Oil Region Alliance is actively helping in the search for new businesses to occupy the buildings left vacant by…

An Oil City man who failed to return to the Venango County jail Monday after going out for a job interview is now in custody….

From staff reports Oil City police are investigating the origins of an angry graffiti message on the outside of a home on Orchard Street on…

From staff reports The Franklin Police Department is looking for information regarding the whereabouts of a man who escaped from the Venango County jail on…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing numerous charges, including attempted rape, in connection with multiple domestic incidents this month. A…

NEW CASTLE (AP) – A man who police say threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and police officers is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple drug charges after he allegedly was found with marijuana and other paraphernalia during…

From staff reports HARRISBURG – The first day of Pennsylvania’s statewide bear season resulted in a harvest of 1,297 black bears, according to preliminary totals…

State police in Mercer are searching for a Stoneboro man who has been charged with several felonies in a meth-related incident. Andrew Thomas Delucia Jr.,…

From staff reports With winter weather in the forecast for the area this weekend, PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution while driving. The department…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man facing assault charges after a domestic dispute last week waived his preliminary hearing in the case Wednesday…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of inappropriately touching a 5-year-old girl was held for court Wednesday. Dusty Perry, 21, appeared…

From staff reports A Butler man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted his ex-wife Friday before ramming her vehicle along Route 68 in Clarion…

Polk firefighters responded to a structure fire at 3:11 p.m. Sunday at 1081 Mercer Road in Frenchcreek Township. Firefighters said the fire apparently started with…

From staff reports Two people were killed in a crash Friday late Friday morning along Route 322 in Rockland Township. Venango County coroner Christina Rugh…

From staff reports An Franklin man is facing several charges following a domestic incident Thursday at a Grant Street residence. Franklin police said they responded…

From staff reports Four people were injured in this two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning at the intersection of Pittsburgh Road and Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of stealing from his parents on two occasions waived his preliminary hearing in both cases…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A well-known Oil City businessman appeared in district court Monday in connection with an incident last month in which a…

Sugarcreek Borough police have released details about a crash Thursday afternoon on Patchel Run Road near the intersection of Whitman Road. Police said 32-year-old James…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing theft-related charges for allegedly stealing marijuana from a Sugarcreek Borough apartment last month. A criminal…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Oil City is looking into the option of selling its wastewater treatment plant and sewage/stormwater collection system to help stabilize…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl in September was held for court…