Man tries to pressure youths to drink alcohol at McDonald’s
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….
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VC backers up for challenge to save their beloved school
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…
Franklin man arrested in two sex-related cases
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,…
MISSING PERSON – Danny B. Baker, White male, 65 years of age of Pleasantville Borough, Venango County
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…
Clarion County Career Center students participate in state leadership conference
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….
Bishop suspends VC decision
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…
Warrant issued in theft of about $20,000
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…
Attempted homicide trial delayed again
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…
Titusville man killed in Cherrytree Twp. crash
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…
Franklin board observes moment of silence for teacher
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer FRANKLIN – The Franklin School Board began its meeting Monday with a moment of silence in memory of former teacher,…
Woman assaulted while holding children
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…
Cook Forest suspect surrenders
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…
Shootout, standoff continues as of 9 p.m.
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…
State Police, DCNR report armed man barricaded in Cook Forest
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…
Wireless Zone opens in Seneca
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…
OC police seek info on hit-run incident
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…
Man accused of pointing loaded gun at woman
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…
Man arrested after meth lab found in OC
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…
State police seek information in $30,000 burglary
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…
Joy Global shutting down Plant 1
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…
Barn burns in Oakland Twp.
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…
4 charged in Clarion County meth probe
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…
Joy closing Franklin plant
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…
Police: New Castle man, 18, raped 2 teens at knifepoint
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…
Fire damages Harrisville apartment
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…
Boy who almost lost arm gets boost from ex-Major Leaguer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seth Apel caught a baseball Wednesday with his left hand and then, in a seemingly single motion, flipped off his mitt, caught…
O.C. student held for court in connection with school incident
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…
Man charged for sexual relationship with girl, 16
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…
Edinboro man sentenced in wire fraud case
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,…