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EMLENTON, Pa. (AP) — Six people were injured in a large fight at a juvenile detention and treatment center that was the scene of a…

WARREN, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service is investigating a severe storm in northwestern Pennsylvania that downed trees and may have spawned a small…

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…

From staff reports A Cooperstown man convicted earlier this year of rape and other charges has been sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years in…

From staff reports A fire broke out between 5 and 6 a.m. Thursday at Patterson Auto Wrecking near Cochranton. A representative for the business said…

From staff reports A weekend melee in Oil City that ended with a police chase in Franklin resulted in the filing of numerous charges against…

The Route 322 bridge in Wyattville will be closed to traffic starting today for a reconstruction project. Traffic will be detoured using Utica and Buttermilk…

From staff reports The Family and Community Christian Association Twin Creeks Head Start program, which has been providing services for the past 40 years at…

NEW CASTLE (AP) – State police say three people were arrested after shots were fired into a western Pennsylvania home occupied by a family, including…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY  Staff writer A Franklin man is facing multiple charges for assaulting another man Wednesday outside the second man’s place of employment. Colin…

By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer  A Utica man accused of trying to extort $200,000 from his employer was held for court Wednesday following a preliminary hearing….

By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer  Twelve defendants charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing cocaine and heroin in Venango County waived their…

A Franklin man was convicted this week of aggravated indecent assault and other charges by a Venango County jury in two separate cases. Frederick S….

From staff and wire reports PARKER – A search was called off Tuesday afternoon for a 15-year-old Parker girl who was reportedly last seen after…

PARKER, Pa. (AP) — State police say they’re searching for a 15-year-old Pennsylvania girl reportedly last seen after she went into some woods to retrieve…

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two men prosecutors say stole nearly $2 million worth of merchandise from stores across the U.S. have pleaded guilty. Federal prosecutors…

From staff reports Three juvenile males escaped from Pathways Adolescent Center Sunday afternoon. Oil City police said that the three of them were caught on…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY  Staff writer  Three men are facing felony arson charges for their alleged roles in a fire that destroyed a mobile home Sunday…

From staff reports  A vehicle driven by a Franklin man landed in a creek early Friday morning in Jackson Township. Franklin state police said Matthew…

From staff reports Multiple charges have been filed against an Oil City man who police say sexually harassed two women in separate incidents. George Ford,…

EMLENTON (AP) — Five youths will be charged with inciting a riot at a secure juvenile treatment center in western Pennsylvania that involved about 40…

From staff reports A Greenville man was arrested this week on felony kidnapping charges after police said he restrained a 16-year-old girl in the bedroom…

From staff reports A Philadelphia man is facing numerous charges for being uncooperative with police during a traffic stop Tuesday evening in Franklin. Franklin police…

From staff reports An Oil City woman was arrested Saturday on rape charges after police received a report of her having sexual intercourse with a…

From staff reports Police say a Butler man was killed in an accident on State Route 66 in Jenks Township, Forest County. Pennsylvania state police…

From staff reports CLARION – A Clarion Township man pleaded guilty Monday to five summary counts of cruelty to animals in connection with an incident…

From staff reports A trailer at the Orchard Park mobile home park off Bredinsburg Road was destroyed by fire late Sunday evening. Venango County 911…

From staff reports A man is charged with driving under the influence after wrecking his vehicle Saturday night, according to Franklin state police. Clifford Eugene…

From staff reports  An Oil City man was arrested for aggravated assault and other charges following an incident about 9:20 p.m. Thursday on Paul Revere…

By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer OIL CITY – More than six hundred lives were impacted Wednesday at a driving under the influence assembly at Oil…

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a young couple found dead in a Erie, PA home died of stab wounds inflicted in a murder-suicide. Erie…

From staff reports A Warren, Ohio, woman who was charged with theft after police said she stole $110,000 from the trust of her deceased brother-in-law…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who police said pointed a gun at two people late last month had two felony charges…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on drug and weapons charges following a preliminary hearing in Venango…

From staff reports OIL CITY – A heroin overdose in the 1200 Block of West Second Street in Oil City led to an arrest Tuesday…

From staff reports An Oil City couple is facing felony theft charges for conspiring to steal nearly $20,000 from a local businessman. A criminal complaint…

By JON HAAG Staff writer Members of the Knox community were relieved Monday to find out that Knox volunteer firefighters, with the assistance of other…

From staff reports Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Knox on Sunday night, according to Knox residents and Clarion County 911. The structure fire…

A large fire is being responded to now, Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Knox. It is located is an apartment building across from Rhea Lumber…

RIDGWAY (AP) – The aunt and uncle of a 5-year-old Ridgway boy found beaten to death in their squalid apartment have been charged with killing…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY  Staff writer A court case against an Oil City High School graduate has taken a new turn. Devin Stevenson, 21, who is…

From staff reports The Franklin Gardeners Association will host the 16th annual May Garden Mart Saturday and Sunday in West Park in Franklin. West Park…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Sixteen defendants who were charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization that was responsible for the distribution of cocaine…

NEW CASTLE (AP) — A prosecutor says a western Pennsylvania man unloaded a 30-bullet magazine when he shot his uncle with an AR-15 rifle, killing…

From staff reports Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese will announce his final decision regarding the future of Venango Catholic High School…

NEW CASTLE (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another young man during what police are calling a…

From staff reports An Oil City man is facing multiple charges for pointing a gun at two people early Saturday morning. A criminal complaint filed…

From staff reports OIL CITY – Four people, including three students, were taken to the hospital Monday following an accident involving a school bus in…

From staff reports Oil City police are investing a theft that occurred between 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oil City YMCA. Police said…

From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing multiple drug charges after she was found to be in possession of heroin and marijuana Wednesday…