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NEW CASTLE (AP) — A Pennsylvania fireworks business used for many national events has been fined $200,000 by federal agents and ordered to close for…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Titusville police are investigating a series of burglaries at various businesses within the city that appear to be connected. The…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man facing assault and related charges in connection with a domestic incident last week waived his preliminary…

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Clarion, Mercer and Venango Counties until 4:30 p.m. At 7:30 a.m., Doppler…

SHARON (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union wants authorities to release information on the fatal police shooting of a 23-year-old transgender suspect during a…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township residents have taken their zoning concerns to the county level. On Tuesday, Cranberry resident Aaron Bolinger read from…

By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The Allegheny River has been voted Pennsylvania River of the Year for the second time since 1994. Penn Soil Resource…

From staff reports A 23-year-old woman is dead following an incident involving an officer in Sharon, Mercer County. According to Mercer state police, Sharon police…

By Saxon Daugherty  Staff Writer  A Franklin man is facing several drug charges after he allegedly admitted to facilitating the distribution of heroin. A criminal…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with his ex-wife waived his preliminary hearing in the case Wednesday in…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Titusville police are investigating a burglary that took place early Tuesday morning at the Blue Canoe Bar and Restaurant. Police…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Cooperstown man charged with attempted rape for allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a young girl waived his preliminary…

By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Big Brothers Big Sisters program that serves four area counties needs more volunteers. Jessica Walters, program director for Big…

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…