Great Lakes states approve thirsty city’s water plea
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee city won a hard-fought battle Tuesday to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan, a key test of a…
‘Game of Thrones’ to get fan convention
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will have the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite show next summer. The show’s…
Neighborhood watch: Online startups tackle local news
NEW YORK (AP) — A handful of new startups are tackling a thorny problem that AOL couldn’t solve with zillions of dollars: How to cover…
Pet of the day 6/21/16
Name: Bouncer Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 month Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $40.00 Bouncer can…
Bicycle rodeo set June 30 in Franklin
From staff reports A bicycle rodeo will be held Thursday, June 30, in Franklin to help children learn bicycle skills and safety tips. The free…
Through the trees
We all know the saying “you can’t see the forest through the trees.” However, sometimes those trees can create quite a sight on their own….
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Porter Twp. theft
O.C. downtown mural work begins
From staff reports Work began Monday on one of three murals currently under contract to be put up in downtown Oil City over the next…
Global coral bleaching event expected to last through 2016
HONOLULU (AP) – After the most powerful El Nino on record heated the world’s oceans to never-before-seen levels, huge swaths of once vibrant coral reefs…
Locke outduels Bumgarner
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jeff Locke followed consecutive horrible starts with 6 2/3 scoreless innings, Erik Kratz hit his first home run since 2014 and the…
Lively, Reynolds are ‘officially breeders’
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively is expecting her second child with husband Ryan Reynolds, but the 28-year-old actress says the couple is far from…
Recent Deaths 6/21/16
Donald E. McCall, 87, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died May 12, 2016. Charles Edward Suhr, 85, of Coronado, California, formerly of Oil City, died February 3,…
Christmas in June
Local ventriloquist Jimmy Swogger is pictured with Kermit the frog at the Scotch Hill Community Hall Building Committee’s second annual ham dinner in Leeper on Saturday,…
Eldred Twp. burglary
VA sets town hall meetings and VFW convention ends
* Erie VA Town Hall Meetings: The Erie VA Medical Center is having a Meet and Greet Town hall meeting Tuesday, it will be held…
Pet of the day 6/20/16
Name: Angel Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Angel can be found at Venango…
Millions eligible for free tickets through Ticketmaster
The Associated Press If you bought a ticket through Ticketmaster between late 1999 and early 2013, you could be eligible for free tickets to a…
Columbus Twp. burglary
Clarion Twp. drug possession
Solstice, full moon mark summer’s official arrival
The Associated Press The summer solstice marks the season’s official arrival around the globe Monday. In the United States, summer begins at 6:34 p.m. on…
Joy workers enjoyed many years together
From staff reports (Editor’s note: The Derrick asked for some reminiscences from anyone connected with Plant No. 1 at Joy. Here are a couple of the…
Up to 1 in 5 trauma deaths could be prevented, study says
WASHINGTON (AP) – Up to 1 in 5 people may be dying unnecessarily from car crashes, gunshots or other injuries, a stark conclusion from government…
Cavs crowned champions
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one…
‘Finding Dory’ blows animation record out of the water
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The forgetful blue fish of “Finding Dory” is box office gold. The Pixar sequel far surpassed its already ocean-sized expectations to…
Recent Deaths 6/20/16
Eula B. Welsh, 94, of Oil City, died June 19, 2016. Charles E. Carrier, age 87, of New Bethlehem, died June 18, 2016. Larry Alan McElhinney, 69,…
‘I didn’t realize I was staring evil in the face’
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly… lost. The face fades away as…
Mercer County DUI
Childs Bicycle Stolen
As Orlando funerals wrap up, survivors worry about future
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A week has passed since the Orlando nightclub shooting that killed 49 club patrons and the funeral processions are wrapping up,…
Cranberry students selected for Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall
From staff reports Haley Brand and Jenna Seigworth, students at Cranberry High School, have been selected for the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series at…
Rape victim tells harrowing tale as she finds strength to survive
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly … lost. The face fades away…
After Turkey Radiohead attack, police tear gas protesters
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of demonstrators protesting an attack the previous night targeting an event…
Bad Checks
Wanted Man in Butler
Pirates’ slide continues with 4-3 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordy Mercer insisted the Pittsburgh Pirates will keep searching for a way to stop this freefall. They looked like they were on…
Firefighters battle California brushfire as heatwave looms
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling a California wildfire that forced the evacuation of campgrounds and ranches were struggling with strong overnight winds and bracing…
Historic Sugar Creek bridge to close for renovation
From staff reports The historic, single-lane steel truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Sugar Creek Road is expected to close for a complete renovation on…
Oil City man charged for assaulting girl
From staff reports Oil City police have filed assault charges against a 58-year-old man following an incident Tuesday at a residence on Hone Avenue. A…
Mob attacks Radiohead fans in Turkey’s Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish media report a mob of 20 assailants carrying sticks and bottles attacked Radiohead fans who had gathered at a record store…
Rough start for Liriano as Pirates lose 6-0 to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Liriano and the Pittsburgh Pirates trailed by two after the left-hander’s second pitch. It was that kind of day. Liriano dropped…
Recent Deaths 6/18/16
Shirley L. Shuffstall, 85, of Cooperstown, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Mary L. McCoy, 81, of Knox, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Edward L. Stanley, 68,…
Armed Robbery in Mercer
Retail Theft
Missing Wallet
Fires threatening communities around West
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Fueled by hot and dry weather, wildfires threatened homes in California and other Western states as crews struggled to corral flames…
Anna & Timus Applegate, Editor
Hello, I’m Timus Applegate. I am the co-editor of the “All About Animals” blog on VenangoExtra.com and ClarionExtra.com. I work from home as I help…
Cemetery theft
Cranberry crash