Man gets 12 years in sex trafficking case
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania man will spend 12 years in prison for sex trafficking four teenage runaways from Ohio who were found in his…
Pens, Lightning set for Game 1 tonight
PITTSBURGH (AP) – On the calendar, the gap between the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning met and tonight’s Game 1 of…
‘Captain America: Civil War’ – Film a heroic battle of ideology, values
Personal values and philosophies collide in “Captain America: Civil War,” an exciting, heartfelt action film from directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Continuing in the…
Recent Deaths 5/13/16
James Richard “Dick” Thomas, 86, of Franklin, died May 12, 2016. Marlys “Marty” Staab, 84, of Shippenville, died May 12, 2016. Elizabeth J. (Betty) Firster, 85,…
Facebook delivers the scoop on how it delivers the news
NEW YORK (AP) — Will “Trending topics” become a “trending” topic on Facebook? The social media giant on Thursday pulled back the curtain on how…
Howe Twp. accident
Ridgway Twp. disorderly conduct
Prom Price Tag
Rising Costs of the Big Dance Prom is a time-honored tradition and a rite of passage for teens. Originally inspired by graduation celebrations and debutante…
Man, girlfriend found in Erie home were murder-suicide
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a young couple found dead in a Erie, PA home died of stab wounds inflicted in a murder-suicide. Erie…
Suicide prevention rally scheduled for May 21
From staff reports The Venango County Community Support Program will host its first annual suicide prevention rally Saturday, May 21. The event, titled “Let’s Band Together To Prevent Suicide,” will…
Pet of the day 5/12/16
Name: Binx Breed: Domestic, shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Binx can be…
Tell the FDA what you fear more: Zika, or GMO mosquitoes?
MIAMI (AP) — What are you more afraid of, the Zika virus, or a plan to kill the disease-carrying mosquitoes by releasing genetically engineered…
Ohio woman charged with theft of $110,000
From staff reports A Warren, Ohio, woman who was charged with theft after police said she stole $110,000 from the trust of her deceased brother-in-law…
Strattanville harassment
Military and Veteran’s Expo set for June 8
From staff reports The Northwest Pennsylvania Military and Veteran’s Expo will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Cross Creek…
Charges reduced from felony to misdemeanor
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who police said pointed a gun at two people late last month had two felony charges…
‘Other’ line shines for Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The line that sent the Pittsburgh Penguins full throttle into the Eastern Conference finals wasn’t even on the roster a year ago….
Springfield Twp. accident
Green Twp. theft of firearms
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…
Local teacher wins Literacy Award
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…
In rare move, feds indict former officer in fatal shooting
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…
Four blasts and a bloop boost Bucs
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…
Lena Dunham mourns ‘Girls’ guest star’s death
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…
Recent Deaths 5/12/16
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,…
Hyperloop One shows off super-speed propulsion technology
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…
Lucasfilm and Disney launching ‘The Star Wars Show’ online
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the “Star Wars” franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series…
Columbus Twp. crash
Game 1 for Pens, Lightning set for Friday night
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…
Grove City theft
Vehicle strikes tree in Clarion Twp.
Pet of the day 5/11/16
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…
Clarion County sheriff files five animal cruelty counts
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…
Vehicle strikes deer in Monroe Twp.
Train strikes car in Girard Twp.
Clarion County stolen televisions
South Side heroin overdose leads to arrest for delivery
From staff reports OIL CITY – A heroin overdose in the 1200 Block of West Second Street in Oil City led to an arrest Tuesday…
Tech center students help at cemetery
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…
FDA to re-evaluate definition of ‘healthy’ food
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…
Pens close out Caps in overtime
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…
Fox orders series based on ‘Lethal Weapon,’ ‘Exorcist’
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…
Recent Deaths 5/11/16
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….
Report: Bullying is a serious public health problem
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…
I-80 fatal crash
Sandycreek Twp. DUI crash
Pet of the day 5/10/16
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…
Teen accused in Franklin Regional attack to be tried as an adult
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…
Stoneboro crash
Pair charged with stealing from local businessman
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…
What does ‘going viral’ mean?
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…