Sandy Creek Twp. harassment
Woman accused of striking girl, 4, multiple times
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City woman has been charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly struck her four-year-old child multiple times with…
Singers belt out happy tunes for hospital patients
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The beeps of medical machines and the chatter of nurses and doctors at UMPC Northwest are drowned out by the…
Polanco powers Pirates past Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Chad Kuhl pitched six innings for the win after being called up from the…
NBC says Rio Olympic viewership reaches parity with London
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC said its Olympic audience reached parity with the London Games for the first time on the third night of competition….
Recent Deaths 8/10/16
Melinda Sue Coultes, 50, of Limestone, died Aug. 5, 2016. Henry Louis Pleger Jr., 68, of Oil City, died Aug. 6, 2016. Ronald L. “Mouse”…
Pet of the day 8/9/16
Name: Link Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Link can be found at Venango…
Presque Isle: More than just beaches
A recent visit to Presque Isle State Park proves the park has much more to offer than just sand and waves. With abundant lagoons and…
Law to require rear-facing seats for young kids takes effect
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania motorists will have to make sure car seats face backward for all children until they’re 2 years old under a…
Irwin Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Bicyclist hit by vehicle now at rehab facility
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer A Franklin boy who was hit by a vehicle last week in Franklin while riding his bicycle is recovering well…
Work on Venango bridge projects on schedule
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Work is advancing well on two PennDOT bridge projects in Venango County. The bridges in Wyattville and Sugarcreek are both…
Hulu dropping free video as it prepares cable TV alternative
NEW YORK (AP) – Hulu is dropping the free TV episodes that it was initially known for as it works on an online television service…
Steelers’ Jones, Dupree may see more time
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – One minute, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler was talking about wanting to do away with the rotation system he used last…
‘Tonight Show,’ ‘SNL’ coming to Snapchat
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal has agreed to make customized episodes of “The Tonight Show,” ”Saturday Night Live” and several other shows for Snapchat under…
Recent Deaths 8/9/16
Donald Edward Neidich, 76, of Franklin, died Aug. 7, 2016. James R. “Jim” Kifer, 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 8, 2016. Sandra E. Anderson, 64,…
Changes to PA liquor, wine sales go into effect
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State alcohol regulators on Monday began taking applications for permits under the expanded sales of booze approved by the Legislature and…
Pet of the day 8/8/16
Name: Reuben Breed: Coonhound, Redbone Mix Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reuben can be found at Venango County Humane…
VFW sets training session; VA releases suicide report
* Officers Training Session: The Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars has scheduled a Officers Training Session. It will be held on Sunday, Aug….
Oil Creek Twp. DUI
Wayne Twp. criminal mischief
Here’s today’s fair schedule
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 to 11 a.m. – Judging of 4-H clothing and textile…
CEO: Layoffs expected in Wounded Warrior Project overhaul
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Layoffs are expected at the Wounded Warrior Project amid a restructuring that follows scrutiny over its spending, according to the charity’s…
Reds run past Buccos
PITTSBURGH (AP) – From the get-go, Billy Hamilton could not be contained Sunday. The major league steals leader swiped four bases, got three hits and…
‘Suicide Squad’ sets August opening record with $135.1M
NEW YORK (AP) – The supervillain romp “Suicide Squad” shrugged off scathing reviews to open with an estimated $135.1 million in North American ticket sales,…
Recent Deaths 8/8/16
Norman H. “Hoot” Kiser, 89, of Shippenville, died Aug. 6, 2016. Tommie Lee (Walker) (Briscoe) Minor, age 83, of Brookville, died Aug. 2, 2016. Mrs. Rose Marie…
Black Lillies to perform
FOXBURG — The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will present the Black Lillies in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at RiverStone Farm, 352 Foxview Road, Foxburg. Issac…
Bat survey seeks signs of life
HOP BOTTOM (AP) – Biologist Richard Fritsky drives at 20 miles per hour down a dark country road. He’s listening. With a $965 microphone, sophisticated…
Vehicle Collides with Mailboxes
Harley Quinn becomes divisive breakout of ‘Suicide Squad’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the breakout star of “Suicide Squad” before the movie was even finished. Audiences were captivated by this…
Erie County DUI
2 juveniles accused of fleeing police
From staff reports Two juveniles are facing charges are they allegedly tried to flee police Friday on all-terrain vehicles in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police said…
Nova goes 7 innings to win Pirates’ debut, 5-3 over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ivan Nova used aggression to quash any nervousness about making his first start with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nova pitched seven innings in…
Here’s opening weekend schedule at Venango fair
The Venango County Fair begins today, and here is the schedule of events today and Sunday: Today Pick up entry tags and numbers at the…
Cemetery Theft
Oil City man charged with indecent assault, corruption
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Numerous charges have been filed against an Oil City man who reportedly admitted having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl….
Taste of Franklin is Sunday
Tents went up Friday in Fountain Park for Sunday’s annual Taste of Franklin. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and…
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling. With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting…
Railing collapses at rap concert; at least 10 hurt
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) Authorities say at least 10 people have been hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz…
Possession of Marijuana
Rodriguez’s home run in 9th gives Pirates 3-2 win over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Rodriguez stepped to the plate looking to be aggressive. That approach paid off as he homered to open the bottom of…
Recent Deaths 8/6/16
Ardis Ruth Campbell Evins “Ardy,” 62, of Rancho Viejo, Texas, formerly of Oil City, died June 29, 2016. Marlin David Stark, 80, of Lexington, North…
Tri-County to join in IHAD celebration
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center is getting ready to join the International Homeless Animals Day celebration. The Center’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to…
Burglary-Theft-Forgery
Man charged with assault for incident at store
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Oil City police have filed assault charges against a man who reportedly brandished a firearm at the North Side Country Fair…
Cooling off
Gunner, a Dalmatian pup, pulls his owner Collin Stone, of Sugarcreek, to the bank under the railroad bridge off Sugarcreek Drive Thursday. Gunner likes to…
Newfoundland death triggers air bag probes in U.S., Canada
DETROIT (AP) – Auto safety regulators in two countries are investigating another deadly air bag problem that could affect up to 8 million vehicles. Investigators…
Pirates’ struggles continue
ATLANTA (AP) – Adonis Garcia scored from second on an improbable stolen base attempt in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping…