Recent Deaths 9/20/16
Wilbur A. Miller, 86, of Meadville, died Sept. 19, 2016. Owen “Skip” E. Kaltenbaugh, 78, of Franklin, died Sept. 17, 2016. Jean Marie Crowley, 92, of…
Weather service confirms 1 twister, but not 2
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that Saturday’s strong storms spawned one, not two, tornadoes in western Pennsylvania. The first…
Warsaw and Polk Twp. criminal mischief
Flu shots available; legislation moves forward
Flu Shots To Eligible Veterans: The Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to host a flu clinic which is open to veterans who are eligible for…
Pet of they day 9/19/16
Name: Karma Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Karma can be found…
Scrubgrass Twp. trespass
Tornadoes reported after storm in state
From staff and wire reports Reports from Saturday night claimed a tornado touched down approximately 11 miles east of Slippery Rock but the National Weather…
Help sought for care packages for soldiers
From staff reports The Veterans of the Vietnam War auxiliary organization Welcome Home committee is involved in connecting with current soldiers. The organization’s efforts to…
1 of 5 devices near train station explodes; no injuries
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — A suspicious device found in a trash can near a train station exploded early Monday as a bomb squad was attempting…
Steelers clamp down on Bengals in win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers still don’t have a sack, at least a sack of consequence, through two games. They also don’t have a…
Surprises, sure things and Trump joke at Emmys
The Associated Press The Emmy Awards had its share of surprises, sure things and Donald Trump jokes. One consistent theme was the continued creative erosion…
Recent Deaths 9/19/16
James C. “Jim” Riddle, 89, of Harrisville, died Sept. 17, 2016. Robert O. “Bob” Chisholm, 75, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 17, 2016. John W. Scanlon, 98,…
A long time….
NOTE: All but one of the photographs below were taken Sept. 16 and 17, 2016, at the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The other…
Authorities call NYC explosion a bombing, say motive unknown
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators scrambled to find out who planted a bomb that rocked a bustling New York City neighborhood and why Sunday, scouring…
75 years of Mount Rushmore, a boon for tourism, creativity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — It was a historian’s idea: carve gigantic sculptures into the granite pinnacles of the Black Hills of South Dakota, significant…
Nature art show slated Sept. 23-25
Nature artists will display and sell their work during McKeever Environmental Learning Center’s 14th Annual Nature Art Show Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25. Hours for the nature art show…
Burglary
Victory Twp. Crash
Burglary investigation
Franklin state police are investigating a burglary that took place Friday morning at a residence on Millbrook Road in Irwin Township. Police said the thief…
Reds get swept in doubleheader, eliminated by Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds got eliminated when they lost first game of a doubleheader. Then they got swept, too. Sean Rodriguez homered in both…
Harassment
Investigation underway into NYC explosion that left 29 hurt
NEW YORK (AP) — An explosion rocked a crowded Manhattan neighborhood and injured 29 people, and a suspicious device discovered blocks away was safely removed…
“The Little Mermaid” at The Barrow
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1,…
BET Hip-Hop Awards holds taping of show in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Snoop Dogg hosted the BET Hip-Hop Awards for three straight years. Now, the ultra-smooth West Coast rapper will be honored with the…
OC man accused of dealing drugs in parking lot
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Charges have been filed against an Oil City man for allegedly dealing drugs in the parking lot of the South…
Retail Theft
Daredevil successfully powers rocket over Snake River Canyon
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Professional stuntman Eddie Braun successfully jumped over the Snake River Canyon Friday afternoon in an ode to his boyhood idol,…
Reds reach dubious records in 9-7, 10-inning loss to Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds tied one dubious record and set another with one pitch on Friday mogjt. Amd tjem wemt on to lose…
Recent Deaths 9/17/16
Mary Jane “Nan” Wagner, 88, of Shippenville, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Bertha V. Davis, 90, of Seneca, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Linda M. (Welms) Covey, 74,…
For the birds
The Venango County Humane Society has some fine-feathered friends who need homes and Clarion PAWS has some lovely feline companions available. Tri-County Animal Rescue has…
Pet of the day 9/16/16
Name: Moon Pie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Moon Pie can be…
Worth Twp. burglary
Jackson Twp. burglary
ColorUsUnited 5K will make a splash Sunday
From staff reports Sunday’s ColorUsUnited 5K run/walk promises to be a blast – a big blast of color that is. The second annual race is…
Autumn Leaf Festival pageant contestants named
From staff reports CLARION – Several local youths have been named as contestants in scholarship pageants to be held during Clarion’s annual Autumn Leaf Festival….
Diverse America divided on flag, anthem, other symbols
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The oldest Latino civil rights group in the United States opens every meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, a tradition resulting…
Bucs explode in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Andrew McCutchen hit two solo homers, Chad Kuhl pitched six effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 15-2 Thursday…
Cavill’s manager: New Superman movie in works
The Associated Press The manager for “Man of Steel” star Henry Cavill says a new standalone sequel to the Superman film is in the works….
Recent Deaths 9/16/16
Bonnie D. Reynolds, 65, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 14, 2016. Rosemary “Rosie” M. Moss, Ph.D., 76, died Sept. 14, 2016. Sheryl B. “Fergie” Ferguson, 84, of…
Coupon tips for deal-seekers
Coupons can help people, and parents in particular, save substantial amounts of money. While television shows have documented the efforts of people who take coupon…
Pet of the day 9/15/16
Name: Double Stuff Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Double Stuff can be…
Franklin Identity theft
Findley Twp. burglary
OC man held for court on simple assault charge
SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man accused of assaulting a woman at a home on Spruce Street last week was held for court…
Oil Creek State Park holds monarch program
From staff reports Forty people including children, parents and butterfly enthusiasts attended a program on monarch butterflies Sunday at Oil Creek State Park. Young attendees…
Obama will create first marine national monument in Atlantic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will establish on Thursday the first national marine monument in the Atlantic, a move that’s designed to permanently protect…
Pirates’ playoff hopes all but over
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Freddy Galvis continued his home run surge, hitting his 19th of the season to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 win…
South Park mocks anthem controversy in premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — South Park has taken on the controversy over San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest. Wednesday night’s premiere episode…
Recent Deaths 9/15/16
Lucille I. George, 88, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 14, 2016. Martha J. Page, 87, of Foxburg, died Sept. 13, 2016. Shirley Morrow, 89, of Franklin, died Sept….
Greek Life stereotypes are profoundly wrong
Rush week. Bid day. Big and Little. These were terms at the beginning of the summer that I had little to no familiarity with. Sigma…