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By ANNA APPLEGATE Staff writer Well, the good news is it’s not broken. That’s basically the diagnosis Dr. Nicole Palumbo of the Franklin Animal Clinic…

By E. CURTIS HANNAStaff writer A second Franklin man has been charged with robbing and beating up another man in an attempted drug deal. A…

From staff reports One person suffered an apparent minor injury in a two-vehicle crash about 5:40 p.m. Friday at routes 8 and 62 (15th Street…

By E. CURTIS HANNAStaff writer A former Franklin man was held for court on five sex-related felonies, including incest, following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in…

From staff reports HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane’s office announced Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against 27 individuals accused of…

By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer An Oil City man accused of stealing more than $10,000, while serving as treasurer of the Oil City Junior…

From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police observed an aggressive driver identified as Justin D. Stromyer, 26, of Oil City, in the 1000 block of Meadville…

From staff reports A Franklin man accused of distributing child pornography and having unlawful contact with a minor waived both his cases Wednesday in Central…

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor says he won’t block Republicans’ $6.6 billion no-new-taxes spending package after nearly nine months of budget gridlock. Gov. Tom…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer A number of students received recognition for winter sports at the Cranberry School Board meeting Monday. Students and parents met…

MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A recently unsealed court transcript shows a Pennsylvania man found hanged in his jail cell last week had confessed killing his…

By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A Franklin man has been charged with robbing and beating up another man in an attempted drug deal. Franklin…

From staff reports An adult male repeatedly attempted to pressure two juveniles into drinking with him Saturday night at McDonald’s in Franklin, said Franklin police….

By E. CURTIS HANNA  Staff writer The bishop of the Erie Diocese has extended an official olive branch to a Venango Catholic High School support…

From staff reports A Franklin man was arrested this week on a number of sex-related charges in connection with two cases. Christopher Wayne Douglass, 34,…

Danny B. Baker, White male, 65 years of age of Pleasantville Borough, Venango County Baker was last seen at his residence at approximately 1200 hours…

From staff reports Six students from Clarion County Career Center participated in the Health Occupations Students of America state leadership conference March 9-11 in Lancaster….

The decision to close Venango Catholic High School in Oil City has been suspended for 30 days. The Most Rev. Lawrence Persico, bishop of the…

From staff reports A man is accused of taking nearly $20,000 from a Cranberry Township business and a township resident. Franklin state police say Jonathan…

From staff reports The trial of Devin Stevenson, a 2012 Oil City High School graduate who has been charged with attempted homicide, has been postponed for…

From staff reports A Titusville man was killed Monday evening after he was involved in a rollover crash in Cherrytree Township. Franklin state police said…

By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer FRANKLIN – The Franklin School Board began its meeting Monday with a moment of silence in memory of former teacher,…

OIL CITY – A man assaulted a woman holding two children in her arms, Oil City police said. Oil City police were dispatched at 3:40…

The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest has ended with the suspect surrendering. Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabins surrounded for nearly 24 hours during…

The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest continued into the night Saturday. As of 9 p.m., Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabin surrounded and the…

From staff reports State police have blocked off all roads in Cook Forest State Park because a man has barricaded himself inside a building. Clarion…

A new wireless provider has opened in Seneca. The Wireless Zone is located in the plaza next to Tractor Supply on Route 322. The store…

From staff reports An unknown motorist damaged city and YMCA property in a hit-run incident early Wednesday at the corner of Petroleum and West First…

By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer An Emlenton man is accused of loading a shotgun and pointing it in the direction of his girlfriend after…

From staff reports Oil City police arrested 28-year-old Daniel Lee Bailey Monday morning after an operational methamphetamine lab was discovered at a residence on Pearl…

According to Pennsylvania state police in Marienville, Forest County, a burglary occurred on Sunday at a residence, during which a substantial amount of cash was…

By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global officials announced Friday that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed by July 1. Caley…

From staff reports A barn that contained sheep burned late Thursday night in Oakland Township. Venango County 911 said the barn at 1274 Creek Road…

From staff reports Four Clarion County residents have been charged for their participation in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials say…

From staff reports Joy Global officials announced today that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed within the next four months. Caley…

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — An 18-year-old Pennsylvania tried in juvenile court for raping a 15-year-old girl in 2014 has been jailed on charges he…

From staff reports A fire broke out about 10:20 a.m. Thursday at an apartment at 707 E. Mercer Street in Harrisville. The structure was fully…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seth Apel caught a baseball Wednesday with his left hand and then, in a seemingly single motion, flipped off his mitt, caught…

By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer An Oil City High School student who was arrested at school Friday morning was held for court Wednesday following…

By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A 24-year-old Franklin man has been charged with corrupting a minor for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old…

From staff reports An Edinboro man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Douglas A. Grooms, 44,…