Cranberry questions practicality of money earmarked for cyber schools
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cyber charter schools produce too little bang for too much buck. That was the consensus among Cranberry Area School District…
Vintage motorcycle club revved for run
By JON HAAG Staff Writer The Allegheny Mountain chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America will begin its annual motorcycle run in Oil City…
Staying ahead of the mold, residents salvage what they can
GONZALES, La. (AP) — The heartbreaking task of sorting through waterlogged belongings and ripping out carpets and drywall is kicking into high gear in flood-wracked…
Bell’s appeal, status still a mystery
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell doesn’t know when his appeal of the four-game suspension the NFL handed down for a violation…
Kevin Smith slams online criticism of his daughter
The Associated Press Director Kevin Smith is taking on an online troll who called his daughter “ugly” and “talentless” and wished her dead on Instagram….
Recent Deaths 8/17/16
Evelyn L. Whitling, 95, formerly of Seneca, died Aug. 12, 2016. Dale F. Kirkpatrick, 84, of Strattanville, died Aug. 15, 2016. Theresa Nina Zollner Yost Mancini,…
The untold heart
I have known coach Tom Haynes for almost 20 years. Sounds funny saying that, but it’s true. I followed his Cochranton Cardinals from dismal seasons…
What do you publish, what is fair?
Early last week I heard that presidential candidate Donald J. Trump was planning a stop in Erie on Friday. I had planned on taking the…
Pennsylvania attorney general resigns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania’s first elected female attorney general, announced her resignation Tuesday, a day after being convicted of abusing the…
Pet of the day 8/16/16
Name: Lemon Drop Breed: Beagle mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lemon Drop can be found…
You’re yellow
While the statement “you’re yellow” is not a compliment, the color yellow seems to complement the summer season. It is evident in the blazing sun…
Knox Borough criminal mischief
Vehicle strikes deer in Oil Creek Twp.
Man charged with assaulting pregnant woman
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man has been charged with felony aggravated assault after being accused of injuring a pregnant woman last…
Program helps curb Franklin school’s disciplinary problems
By JON HAAG Staff writer When Christina Cohlhepp came on as principal at Franklin Area Middle School in the 2012-13 school year she saw a…
Attorney General Kane is found guilty in perjury case
NORRISTOWN (AP) – The state’s attorney general was convicted Monday of all nine charges against her in a perjury and obstruction case related to a…
NFL threatens to suspend 4 players
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL is still seeking an audience with the four linebackers it’s investigating for an alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs. The…
Bieber axes Instagram amid war with Gomez fans
The Associated Press Justin Bieber has gone nuclear in his war with fans of ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez by deleting his Instagram account. Bieber posted several…
Recent Deaths 8/16/16
William Lee Tenney, 56, of Oil City, died Aug. 13, 2016. Dan Patrick McDonough Sr., 64, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 14, 2016. Mary L. Elder,…
Museum exhibit features local organizations
From staff reports The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is hosting an exhibit that celebrates many local organizations. The exhibit highlights the Belles…
Pet of the day 8/15/16
Name: Minee Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Minee can…
VFW and VA to hold Facebook chat
* VFW to Host Facebook Chat on Vet Centers: On Aug. 17, 2016, from 7-8 p.m., the VFW and VA will host a video tour…
Colwell Campground burglary
Limestone Twp. DUI
Madison Twp. bridge work to begin Aug. 22
From staff reports CLARION – Work to replace a bridge on Route 861 that spans Wildcat Run in Madison Township, Clarion County, is scheduled to…
Water everywhere, Louisiana residents struggle for dry land
WALKER, La. (AP) — Barbara Manuel saw a flicker of sun and that gave her hope that the worst of the horrific flooding to hit…
Pirates take rubber game from L.A.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Josh Harrison and Adam Frazier each had four hits, Sean Rodriguez homered and had four RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled…
Adele: I won’t sing at Super Bowl; show ‘not about music’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Adele says she turned down an offer to perform at the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show. The…
Recent Deaths 8/15/16
June E. Robinson, 84, of Franklin, died Aug. 12, 2016. Joshua J. Kuntz, 40, of West Hickory, died Aug. 12, 2016. Beverly A. Beach, 61,…
In Olympics, a first for Puerto Rico and 23rd for Phelps
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps claimed his 23rd gold medal. Puerto Rico won its first ever. And Jamaica got its first gold of…
Venango voter director says summer has been busy
By BETH PFOHL Staff writer Venango County’s voter registration director says her office has been busy this summer as more residents are seeking applications to…
Tour de Franklin
The Tour de Franklin will be held as part of the Rock in River Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20. The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the…
Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars,’ dead at 81
LONDON (AP) — Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, achieving cult status and fans’ adulation without showing his face…
Crash on Whitehall Road
Theft at Co-Go’s
Pirates tie team reord, strand 18 runners in loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten hits, 11 walks and 18 runners left on base added up a lot frustration — and some wishful thinking —…
California island foxes removed from endangered species list
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Not long ago, foxes native to the Channel Islands off the California coast teetered on the edge of extinction. They have…
Riot at VisionQuest
Four youths incited a riot at VisionQuest in Franklin and assaulted a staff member, police said. The incident occurred at 8:37 p.m. Thursday at VisionQuest’s…
Gallery accepting submissions for HEAL exhibit
Graffiti Gallery in Oil City is accepting submissions for the exhibit HEAL. The juried show is open to all artists. The drop-off for artwork is between noon…
Domestic Abuse
Robert De Niro opens the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Robert De Niro opened the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival on Friday, presented Martin Scorsese’s restored “Taxi Driver” and received the festival’s…
McCutchen, Mercer power Nova and Pirates past Dodgers 5-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ivan Nova felt fortunate to be pitching in a big ballpark with Pittsburgh’s fielders behind him. Andrew McCutchen and Jordy Mercer…
Public Intoxication
Recent Deaths 8/13/16
Melinda J. “Lin” Yingling, 65, of Franklin, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Shirley I. Wilkinson died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. Emma Jean Fiscus, 80, of Kingsville, died Thursday, Aug….
Helping out
Clarion PAWS is looking for some volunteers. Precious Paws is seeking the owner of an injured cat the rescue is helping and many adorable animals…
Pet of the day 8/12/16
Name: Bear Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear can be found at…
My 10-year-old teacher
“Do you want to come see my goats?” I turned around and looked down to see Ethan Knapp of the Milkmasters 4-H club staring up…
Mineral Twp. theft
Columbus Twp. accident
Brothers get prison terms in OC robberies
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two brothers who robbed the North Side Thorne’s Market in Oil City more than four years ago received state prison…