Franklin solicitor says Pokemon GO could get local youngsters into trouble
By JON HAAGStaff writer Franklin solicitor Brian Spaid warned city council members Monday night that the Pokemon GO video game sensation could get local youth…
Oil Valley Center for the Arts seeks public input on art classes
From staff reports The Oil Valley Center for the Arts needs community input about the future of Arts Council community art classes. A survey has…
Bernie Sanders finally endorses former rival Clinton
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) – With hugs and handshakes, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday and emphatically told his supporters their “political revolution”…
MLB will wait on law enforcement regarding Kang
SAN DIEGO (TNS) – Major League Baseball will not rush to a decision regarding the sexual-assault allegations against Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang, Commissioner…
‘Black-ish,’ other contenders could signal Emmy diversity
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It’s time for television to celebrate itself, again, with a shower of Emmy Award nominations. And why not? Pop culture’s ability…
Recent Deaths 7/13/16
Bernadine Raybuck, 90, of New Bethlehem passed away Monday morning, July 11, 2016. Clyde M. Corbett, 89, of Clarion passed away Monday evening, July 11,…
Storms hit rural Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
LITCHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Storms spawned tornadoes, torrential rain and powerful winds that damaged homes, deposited a snowplow in a tree and flooded highways in…
Burning Man disputes $2.8M bill for federal land use permit
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Burning Man organizers are disputing their $2.8 million bill from the federal government — the cost last year of hosting its…
Knox Borough accident
Pennsylvania Senate nears vote on new abortion restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) – The Pennsylvania Senate signaled Monday that it will give swift election-year consideration to new restrictions on elective abortions, amid a veto threat…
Pet of the day 7/12/16
Name: Chunky Monkey Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 6 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chunky Monkey can be found…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Under the sun
It’s no wonder there are so many things written about the sun. It’s a big part of everyone’s day and the reason it is day in…
OC man charged with making false reports, intimidating witnesses
By DREW FRYEStaff writer An Oil City man is facing charges from an incident on Saturday morning which involved County Children and Youth Agency and…
Training center program gives youths job experience
By NATASHA BRENNEMANStaff writer Local youth are taking advantage of a program to help them take the first steps toward career readiness. Thirteen youngsters are…
Second-longest bull market record doesn’t feel like it
NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a new record for stocks, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. The biggest gainers in the past year are…
Stanton captures HR Derby crown
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Giancarlo Stanton wore out Petco Park with a record display of power in the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night,…
Will ‘Hamilton’ suffer after the loss of key principals?
NEW YORK (AP) – She was spending a sweltering afternoon on the streets of New York but Caitlin Goddard was nearing her prize, inch by…
Recent Deaths 7/12/16
Elizabeth H. “Betty” Mooney, 97, of Clarion passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick…
Monroe Twp. armed robbery
Taylor Swift tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid celebs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s no “Blank Space” in Taylor Swift’s bank account. The singer-songwriter tops Forbes’ annual list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities with…
Pet of the day 7/11/16
Name: Triscuit Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Triscuit can…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Meadville man charged in overdose death
By DREW FRYE Staff writer A Meadville man is facing charges stemming from an incident that occurred in January in which he is accused of…
Obama urges greater respect, understanding after shootings
MADRID (AP) – President Barack Obama on Sunday urged respect and restraint from Americans angered by the killing of black men by police, saying anything…
Players in hunt for Pokemon Go monsters feel real-world pain
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Beware: “Pokemon Go,” a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, can be harmful to your…
Pirates’ Marte makes All-Stars
NEW YORK (AP) – San Diego pitcher Drew Pomeranz and outfielders Starling Marte of Pittsburgh and Jay Bruce of Cincinnati have been added to the…
Recent Deaths 7/11/16
Raymond J. Woloszyn, 55, of 108 Warren St. Oil City, died Saturday July 9, 2016. Constance D. Bailey, 84, of Franklin, died at her residence…
Pirates rookie Josh Bell shines again in 6-5 loss to Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates rookie Josh Bell came up big again Sunday, but it wasn’t enough this time. Bell’s baserunning helped Pittsburgh tie the score…
‘Secret Life of Pets’ fetches $103 million in opening days
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a good time for animated animals at the box office. “The Secret Life of Pets” follows “Zootopia” and “Finding Dory”…
Thousands strip and paint themselves blue for UK art event
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people have stripped naked and painted themselves in four shades of blue to celebrate the English city of Hull’s relationship…
Dallas gunman learned tactics at Texas self-defense school
DALLAS (AP) — The gunman who killed five police officers at a protest march had practiced military-style drills in his yard and trained at a…
Cubs lose for 9th time in 10 games, 12-6 to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs aren’t going to panic. Not over their suddenly struggling starting staff, and not over their dwindling division lead, either….
Escaped Inmate
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Home of killer in ‘Silence of the Lambs’ sells for $195K
LAYTON, Pa. (AP) — The western Pennsylvania house used in the film “The Silence of the Lambs” has been sold. Dianne Wilk, a real estate…
Protest over Minnesota police shooting calm but constant
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s capital kept its cool entering a third straight day of protests over the killing of a black man at…
Assault at Forest prison
From staff reports Marienville state police are investigating an assault at the SCI-Forest state prison. Police said an inmate attacked two staff members about 7:45…
Woman will be honored at open house as she turns 100
From staff reports Eleanore Hickman of Lisbon will celebrate her 100th birthday at an open house Sunday. Eleanore was born July 12, 1916, in Scrubgrass,…
McCutchen helps Pirates to a rare win over Cubs, Arrieta
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It turns out that the Pittsburgh Pirates can indeed beat the Chicago Cubs and their ace pitcher Jake Arrieta. Andrew McCutchen had…
Richland Twp. Crash
Recent Deaths 7/9/16
Sandra Irene “Sandy” Dowlan, 74, of Shippenville, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Gladys A. Repman Nicol, 92, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, July 7,…
Vehicle strikes bear in Jones Twp.
PA flags to fly half-staff to honor Dallas police
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth flags to fly half-staff, after five police officers were fatally shot during what…
Pet of the day 7/8/16
Name: Shelby Breed: German Shepherd Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes Shelby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin.
Free kittens aren’t really free
Theresa Weldon with Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin posted about “The Myth of the Free Kitten” on the group’s Facebook page earlier this month….
Heart of the Arts Festival starts today in Titusville
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – HOTAfest or Heart of the Arts Folk Festival is underway this weekend in Titusville. The festival features hands-on workshops that…