Taillon sharp in Pirates’ win over Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pirates rookie Jameson Taillon keeps building up his innings by limiting his pitches. Taillon threw three-hit ball for eight innings and Pittsburgh…
‘Suicide Squad’ – Mismatched characters fill a ragged plot
Stopping the world’s most dangerous villains falls to even more ruthless monsters in director David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad,” a fun yet cinematically scattered look at…
Recent Deaths 8/12/16
Shirley I. Wilkinson, 78, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 11, 2016. Alvin Eugene Carlson, 87, formerly of Clarion Limestone, died Aug. 8, 2016. William…
Human remains found in shallow grave Mercer Co.
From staff reports Authorities found human remains in a shallow grave on property off of West Middlesex Road in Shenango Township, Mercer County, according to…
Tricks to Simplify Outdoor Entertaining
Some of summer’s favorite moments happen right in your backyard. The sounds of children running around, the smells of fresh-cut grass and newly planted flowers,…
Pet of the day 8/11/16
Name: Stanley Breed: Maine Coon Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Stanley can…
Virginia man scales Trump Tower before police grab him
NEW YORK (AP) — A man seeking “a private audience” with Donald Trump spent three hours scaling the glass facade of Trump Tower using large…
Severe accident with entrapment on Route 157
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Three vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of Route 157 and Hill City Road Wednesday evening. Venango…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Lake Twp. accident
One-vehicle rollover crash
Emergency personnel were called to this one-vehicle rollover crash just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on Route 157 near its intersection with Hahn Road. A dispatcher…
Expert: Dry weather is hard on butterflies
By ANNA APPLEGATE Staff writer The lack of rainfall in the region earlier this summer could have a negative impact on butterflies, according to Jerry…
Sept. 11 memorial motorcycle ride ending on a sour note
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) – Leaders of a massive, annual motorcycle procession to the three Sept. 11 crash sites said this year’s fundraising ride, Aug. 19-21,…
Steelers’ Coates continues to impress
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Sammie Coates has made all types of catches since the Pittsburgh Steelers put on the pads and started doing something other than…
Disney World pulling plug on Electrical Parade
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Disney Parks says the famed Main Street Electrical Parade will end its run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom…
Recent Deaths 8/11/16
Daniel Allen McClaine, 67, of Clarion, died Aug. 8, 2016. Norma Jane Jordan, 94, of Parker, died Aug. 10, 2016. Norman E. Rowan, 85, of Shippenville, died Aug….
Outburst of shooting stars up to 200 meteors per hour
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The heavens will be bursting with shooting stars this week. Thursday night into early Friday, the annual Perseid (PUR’-see-ihd)…
Report blasts Baltimore police over racial bias, force
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Justice Department and Baltimore police agreed to negotiate court-enforceable reforms after a scathing federal report released Wednesday criticized officers for using…
Pet of the day 8/10/16
Name: Panda Breed: Boxer Beagle Mix age: 9 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White and Black Panda can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cranberry Twp. hit and run crash
Sandy Creek Twp. harassment
Woman accused of striking girl, 4, multiple times
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City woman has been charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly struck her four-year-old child multiple times with…
Singers belt out happy tunes for hospital patients
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The beeps of medical machines and the chatter of nurses and doctors at UMPC Northwest are drowned out by the…
Polanco powers Pirates past Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Chad Kuhl pitched six innings for the win after being called up from the…
NBC says Rio Olympic viewership reaches parity with London
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC said its Olympic audience reached parity with the London Games for the first time on the third night of competition….
Recent Deaths 8/10/16
Melinda Sue Coultes, 50, of Limestone, died Aug. 5, 2016. Henry Louis Pleger Jr., 68, of Oil City, died Aug. 6, 2016. Ronald L. “Mouse”…
Pet of the day 8/9/16
Name: Link Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Link can be found at Venango…
Presque Isle: More than just beaches
A recent visit to Presque Isle State Park proves the park has much more to offer than just sand and waves. With abundant lagoons and…
Law to require rear-facing seats for young kids takes effect
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania motorists will have to make sure car seats face backward for all children until they’re 2 years old under a…
Irwin Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Bicyclist hit by vehicle now at rehab facility
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer A Franklin boy who was hit by a vehicle last week in Franklin while riding his bicycle is recovering well…
Work on Venango bridge projects on schedule
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Work is advancing well on two PennDOT bridge projects in Venango County. The bridges in Wyattville and Sugarcreek are both…
Hulu dropping free video as it prepares cable TV alternative
NEW YORK (AP) – Hulu is dropping the free TV episodes that it was initially known for as it works on an online television service…
Steelers’ Jones, Dupree may see more time
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – One minute, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler was talking about wanting to do away with the rotation system he used last…
‘Tonight Show,’ ‘SNL’ coming to Snapchat
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal has agreed to make customized episodes of “The Tonight Show,” ”Saturday Night Live” and several other shows for Snapchat under…
Recent Deaths 8/9/16
Donald Edward Neidich, 76, of Franklin, died Aug. 7, 2016. James R. “Jim” Kifer, 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 8, 2016. Sandra E. Anderson, 64,…
Changes to PA liquor, wine sales go into effect
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State alcohol regulators on Monday began taking applications for permits under the expanded sales of booze approved by the Legislature and…
Pet of the day 8/8/16
Name: Reuben Breed: Coonhound, Redbone Mix Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reuben can be found at Venango County Humane…
VFW sets training session; VA releases suicide report
* Officers Training Session: The Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars has scheduled a Officers Training Session. It will be held on Sunday, Aug….
Oil Creek Twp. DUI
Wayne Twp. criminal mischief
Here’s today’s fair schedule
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 to 11 a.m. – Judging of 4-H clothing and textile…
CEO: Layoffs expected in Wounded Warrior Project overhaul
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Layoffs are expected at the Wounded Warrior Project amid a restructuring that follows scrutiny over its spending, according to the charity’s…
Reds run past Buccos
PITTSBURGH (AP) – From the get-go, Billy Hamilton could not be contained Sunday. The major league steals leader swiped four bases, got three hits and…
‘Suicide Squad’ sets August opening record with $135.1M
NEW YORK (AP) – The supervillain romp “Suicide Squad” shrugged off scathing reviews to open with an estimated $135.1 million in North American ticket sales,…
Recent Deaths 8/8/16
Norman H. “Hoot” Kiser, 89, of Shippenville, died Aug. 6, 2016. Tommie Lee (Walker) (Briscoe) Minor, age 83, of Brookville, died Aug. 2, 2016. Mrs. Rose Marie…
Black Lillies to perform
FOXBURG — The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will present the Black Lillies in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at RiverStone Farm, 352 Foxview Road, Foxburg. Issac…
Bat survey seeks signs of life
HOP BOTTOM (AP) – Biologist Richard Fritsky drives at 20 miles per hour down a dark country road. He’s listening. With a $965 microphone, sophisticated…