Fitness showroom planned at former Franklin Press building
From staff reports The owner of Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating and president of Specialty Fitness Systems has plans for the former Franklin Press building…
Penguins close out Rangers 5 games with 6-3 rout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The end of two springs’ worth of playoff angst for the Pittsburgh Penguins came suddenly, crammed into 14 minutes of pure exhilaration,…
Playing catch
The threatening skies Friday afternoon didn’t keep Kobe Goodman from playing a little catch with his friend Jayson Weilacher in a field just off Carroll…
Emlenton DUI
Findley Twp DUI
Titusville woman among 33 charged in drug operation
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Criminal charges have been filed against 33 individuals in connection with a major heroin trafficking organization based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,…
Mercer DUI
Pine Twp retail theft
18 inducted into Cranberry National Honor Society
Man kills himself in Forest County after killing wife
From staff reports A Westmoreland County man killed himself in a remote area of Forest County early Friday afternoon after he had shot and killed…
Bike rodeo planned next weekend in OC
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City’s youth have an opportunity to gear up for summer next Saturday at a bike rodeo organized by PennDOT,…
Child drowns
Gun theft
Sharon Auto Wrecking burglary
8 relatives shot dead, some while sleeping; 3 kids survive attack
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) – Eight members of a family, including a mother sleeping in a bed with her 4-day-old baby next to her, were fatally…
Penguins rookie goaltender Murray has Rangers on brink
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray watched the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second-round collapse against the New York Rangers from afar two years ago, the wispy goaltender still…
At Tribeca, virtual reality takes early steps toward art
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking through most doors at the Tribeca Film Festival means taking a seat in a theater full of chattering moviegoers. But…
Recent Deaths 4/23/16
Ronald A. Nelson, 78, of Pleasantville, died April 22, 2016. Hazel Louise Craig, 96, of Rimersburg, died April 21, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up…
Tiger wearing collar with leash caught in South Texas city
CONROE, Texas (AP) — Animal control officers have captured an apparently domesticated tiger that was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in a South Texas city….
At least 8 dead at 4 locations in Ohio; no arrests made
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot…
Kingsley Twp. criminal mischief
Millstone Twp. stolen bicycle
Jefferson County stolen rifle
Sad week in the newsroom
Something many might not realize about a photographer/reporter relationship at a paper is how much just understanding the style of each plays into how well…
Pet of the day 4/22/16
Jade is a seven year old girl. She is up to date on vaccines and will be spayed. Jade can be found at Tri-County Animal rescue…
More than 170 states set to sign landmark climate agreement
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 170 countries are lining up to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal takes…
Interesting premise foiled by mundane characters
Compassion can turn even the hardest hearts in “Criminal,” a sci-fi crime thriller from director Ariel Vromen that unfortunately mishandles an otherwise interesting premise. Kevin…
Pirates rout Padres 11-1 to avoid sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After losing six of eight games, the Pittsburgh Pirates needed a game like they got from Gerrit Cole on Thursday…
Harlem Wizards to take on O.C. school staff
From staff reports The world famous Harlem Wizards will face off against the Hasson Hornets at 6 p.m. Monday at Oil City High School. The…
Barkeyville accident
Youth choir to perform ‘Mother Goose Rhymes’
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will perform a musical titled “Mother Goose Rhymes” at 4 p.m. Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 800…
Boscov’s theft
Clay Twp. retail theft
Connoquenessing Twp. theft and criminal trespass
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Cranberry Twp.
Slippery Rock public drunkenness
1-year-old injured in high-speed car chase
From staff reports A car chase in Grove City sent an infant to Grove City Medical Center, according to Franklin state police. Dylan W. Funk,…
‘Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic’ screening set in Titusville
From staff reports The Crawford Health Improvement Coalition (CHIC) plans a screening of the documentary, “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic,” Wednesday at Colestock Auditorium….
Alligator bites retired police dog – who probably bit back
PALMETTO, Fla. (AP) – A retired police dog in Florida is recovering after being bitten by an alligator that so far is eluding capture. Chris…
Pens roll past Rangers, 5-0
NEW YORK (AP) – Flashing his old brilliance, Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up two others and the Pittsburgh Penguins pushed the New…
Minneapolis block party for Prince goes all night
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of people poured into the streets in downtown Minneapolis and stayed through the night to pay tribute to Prince, a musician…
Recent Deaths 4/22/16
Virginia M. Heckathorn, 92, of the Oil City area, formerly of York, South Carolina, died April 21, 2016. Paul Snyder, 55, died April 20, 2016. For…
Tips and Treats for your Healthy Lifestyle
(StatePoint) Deciding to lose weight is a great first step toward wellness. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track…
VC wins high school teen driver competition
From staff reports Venango Catholic High School won the annual Venango-Forest County Teen Driver Competition on Wednesday at the Rocky Grove Fire Department building. Eighteen…
Publicist: Pop superstar Prince dies at his Minnesota home
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including…
Pet of the day 4/21/16
Name: Johnny Breed: Coonhound Primary Color(s): White or Cream Secondary Color(s): Tricolor (Brown, Black & White) Coat Length: Short Adoption Fee: $200 Contact: Clarion PUPS at:…
McKean County fire
Prosecution witness: Radecki’s action harmed patients
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer The trial for former Clarion physician and psychiatrist Thomas Radecki is continuing this week with professional insight and intense…
Liberty Street DUI
Food and fun with the Calamari Sisters this weekend
The Calamari Sisters will be taking the Barrows-Civic Theatre over for their clam bake this weekend. Sisters Delphine and Carmela will be instructing, informing and…