Rolling Stones bring fireworks to Desert Trip festival
INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Mick Jagger told the boomer-heavy crowd at the Desert Trip music festival, which boasts a legendary lineup of septuagenarians, that he…
Harassment
Matthew touches off flash flooding in North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A deteriorating Matthew was stripped of hurricane status Sunday morning and began making its slow exit to the sea after unloading…
Steelers place Senquez Golson and Ryan Harris on injured reserve
The Steelers placed cornerback Senquez Golson and offensive tackle Ryan Harris on injured reserve Saturday and signed cornerback Al-Hajj Shabazz and offensive lineman Matt Feiler…
Venango County Zombie Fest
The Venango County Zombie Fest will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at The Franklin. Those who attend will be asked to provide a…
Warrant arrest
Frank Powers II, 42, was taken into custody by Venango County sheriff’s deputies Friday in Seneca on a warrant for failure to comply and failure…
Waterford Crash
Jay Z, Serena, Kendrick help Beyoncé wrap up tour
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Beyoncé wrapped up her “Formation World Tour” with onstage assists from Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams, while Hugh…
Steelers’ Brown on touchdown dances: ‘I’m going to do what I want’
From five hips thrusts to two to … none? Don’t count on it. Steelers All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown made no promises to quit his touchdown…
Weakening but still powerful Matthew plows up Atlantic coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Some of the South’s most historic cities faced the weakening but still powerful Hurricane Matthew as it plowed north along the…
Recent Deaths 10/8/16
Betty J. Dummett, 88, of Grove City, died Wednesday, Oct, 5, 2016. Kenneth R. Bigley, 65, of Centerville, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Audine Faye Warner, 79,…
Clarion Walmart theft
Redbank Twp. drug possession
‘This is not over’: Hurricane sideswipes Florida coast
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Matthew sideswiped Florida’s Atlantic coast early Friday, toppling trees onto homes and knocking out power to more than 800,000…
Pet of the day 10/7/16
Name: Buck Breed: Hound Mix Age: 9 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buck can be found at Venango…
How college students can cut living expenses
The cost of college tuition is a concern for many college-bound students and their families. The cost of a college education continues to rise, but…
Central students spring a surprise on principal
From staff reports Central Elementary School principal Matt Siembida and teachers C.P. Mooney and Jeff Fonzo decided to begin training for a Spartan Race about…
Odds and ends
Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin and the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca are helping pet owners get into the Halloween “spirit.” Paying for…
Former Crawford jail warden sentenced for Moose thefts
By Saxon DaughertyStaff Writer The former Crawford County jail warden was sentenced to eight to 23 months in jail Wednesday for stealing more than $123,000…
Applefest schedule
Applefest begins today in Franklin. Here is today’s schedule of events: 5 a.m. to noon – Apple Pancake Breakfast, St. Patrick School, 10th and Buffalo…
Facebook’s Oculus to start selling hand controllers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Facebook says it’s working to make virtual reality more social as the industry gets more crowded. With a host of leading…
Steelers’ juggling act
PITTSBURGH (AP) – There’s no such thing as an individual meeting with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak. When Munchak turns on the video…
‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ on hold after robbery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The E! Network has shut down production on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” since Kim Kardashian West was held up in…
Recent Deaths 10/7/16
Linda Mae Burkett, 63, of Tionesta, died Oct. 5, 2016. Patricia J. “Pat” Hagan, 86, of Parker, died Oct. 6, 2016. For the complete article, please…
Obama honors Penguins at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama honored the Pittsburgh Penguins at the White House on Thursday for completing what he described as one of the…
Pet of the day 10/6/16
Name: Tigger Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 10 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tigger can be found at…
Summit Twp. DUI crash
Mercer Borough aggravated assault
3 new sheriff’s deputies on board
From staff reports The Venango County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in three new deputies in as many weeks. New on the roster are deputies Luke…
First Christmas tenant lined up at mall
By SALLY BELL Staff writer The Cranberry Mall has signed its first tenant for the Christmas season. The seasonal influx of tenants will continue until…
Nearly 2M urged to evacuate as Matthew edges toward US
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Matthew marched toward Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas and nearly 2 million people along the coast were urged to…
Dangerfield gets some respect
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jordan Dangerfield never lost faith, even as the months passed and the dreaded visits to Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s office informing…
Paisley Park visitors will see Prince’s studio, mementoes
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) – Prince’s handwritten notes still sit out in the control room of Studio A at Paisley Park, where he recorded some of…
Recent Deaths 10/6/16
Julia Ardelle Daugherty Butler, 94, died Oct. 3, 2016. Albina T. “Beanie” Schneider, 90, of Oil City, died Oct. 5, 2016. William L. “Bill” Moon Jr.,…
Florida gov.: State could be facing biggest evacuation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — People boarded up beach homes, schools closed and officials ordered large-scale evacuations along the East Coast on Wednesday as Hurricane Matthew…
Pet of the day 10/05/16
Name: Matilda Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 9 years Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Matilda can be found at Venango…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pine Creek Twp. accident
Work progressing on North Side road projects
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Progress continues to be made on several road projects in Oil City. Here is a rundown of where some of…
Florida closes schools, orders evacuations as Matthew nears
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida canceled classes along its Atlantic coastline and theme parks kept a watchful eye as Hurricane Matthew picked up speed…
Penguins say PPG Paints is taking over arena
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins are shifting their arena naming rights from Consol Energy Center to PPG Paints Arena. The move comes as Pittsburgh-based…
‘Girl on the Train’ doesn’t stay on the rails
The Associated Press Tate Taylor’s “The Girl on the Train” may be technically set in the Westchester suburb of Ardsley-on-Hudson, but its cocktail of commuter…
Recent Deaths 10/5/16
Thomas C. Mazik, 81, of Brookville, died Oct. 1, 2016. Christopher M. Hess, 49, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 29, 2016. Patricia J. Stover, 77,…
Pet of the day 10/4/16
Name: Velcro Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Velcro can be found at…
Outlook for overlook was overcast
The weather outlook for a quick trip to the Tidioute overlook was for overcast skies. The sun made brief appearances on Monday between the raindrops….
Sheetz to sell its first bottle of wine in PA today
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Sheetz is set to sell its first bottle of wine in Pennsylvania at a Shippensburg store today, but it isn’t…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Woman accused of assault in Franklin
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing assault charges stemming from an incident Sunday at a home on Buffalo Street. A criminal…
Gone fishing
Fishermen troll the waters at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Oil Creek on Monday afternoon. The mild temperatures have continued into the beginning…
US subpoena tests privacy promise of app
PARIS (AP) — The company whose message-scrambling software is being adopted across Silicon Valley has had a first legal test of its commitment to privacy….