OC man held on drug, weapons charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on drug and weapons charges following a preliminary hearing in Venango…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on drug and weapons charges following a preliminary hearing in Venango…
Seneca Reading Council named Sarah Margherio, of Oil City, the 2016 Celebrate Literacy Award winner at its April meeting. Margherio shared her love of reading with…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two things stand out about this week’s indictment of a white former South Carolina police officer on federal civil rights charges…
CINCINNATI (AP) – Jordy Mercer singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday night, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a…
The Associated Press Lena Dunham is mourning the death of actor Nick Lashaway, who appeared in an episode of Dunham’s, “Girls.” The MetroWest Daily News…
Patricia L. Hartle, 74, of Clarion, died May 7, 2016. Jack Duane Clark, 88, of Titusville, died May 10, 2016. Onalee Joyce Dalaba, 87, of Franklin,…
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — A low-profile block of aluminum zipped across a short stretch of what looked like railroad tracks Wednesday before crashing…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the “Star Wars” franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series…
The Associated Press Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will be Friday at 8:10 p.m. at Consol…
Name: Hulk Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Yellow Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hulk can be found at Venango…
RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer Five summary counts of cruelty to animals have been filed against a Clarion Township man in connection with an incident…
From staff reports OIL CITY – A heroin overdose in the 1200 Block of West Second Street in Oil City led to an arrest Tuesday…
Students from the Venango Technology Center welding technology class, including Ben Middleton and Ty Barker, both of Oil City High School, placed section markers at…
NEW YORK (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration will re-evaluate its definition of “healthy,” which could eventually change how a range of foods are…
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Nick Bonino put a rebound past Braden Holtby 6:32 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Washington…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two TV series based on big-screen hits will be part of Fox’s new season. The network said Tuesday it has ordered…
LaRue C. Ireland, 46, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died May 10, 2016. Dorothy Mattern Bajorek, 91, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Titusville, died May 6, 2016. Laura B….
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zero-tolerance policies are ineffective in combating bullying, an independent government advisory group says in urging schools to take a more preventative approach…
Name: Tiara Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Tiara can…
The Associated Press The teen accused in the April 2014 knife attack that left 20 classmates and a security guard injured at Franklin Regional High…
From staff reports An Oil City couple is facing felony theft charges for conspiring to steal nearly $20,000 from a local businessman. A criminal complaint…
I don’t know what constitutes ‘going viral’ on the internet, but last Friday as i went out to get something out of my car I…
As the days get warmer, more animals are waking up and returning to the region. This week saw the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird, indigo bunting,…
By JON HAAG Staff writer Members of the Knox community were relieved Monday to find out that Knox volunteer firefighters, with the assistance of other…
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Ancient Egypt will come alive tonight as Valley Grove Elementary School gifted students perform a production of “The Nile Network”…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tornadoes destroyed homes, overturned vehicles and stripped the bark from trees as they churned across Oklahoma, part of a strong…
CINCINNATI (AP) – Tucker Barnhart hit the last of Cincinnati’s three solo homers off Jonathon Niese, and Reds relievers threw three scoreless innings – a…
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — A Maine boy’s guitar skills earned him a spot onstage with Pearl Jam. Ten-year-old Noah Keeley of Bar Harbor, Maine, was…
C. James (C.J. Jim) Swires, 70, of Reno, died May 8, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for…
Two free workshops have been scheduled in conjunction with the Get-on-the-Trail entrepreneurial business plan contest. The first will take place from 6 to 8 p.m….
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with rookie goaltender Matt Murray. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Monday that Murray will remain in the net…
Carter is calm and quiet in his kennel. This young fellow weighs in the 40 to 45 lb range. His coat is a pretty shade…
The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — John Jaso and Gregory Polanco homered and the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5, Sunday at Busch Stadium….
Precious Paws is sponsoring a Pet First Aid class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 720 Atlantic Ave., Franklin. The cost…