Firefly program slated May 11 in Clarion
From staff reports CLARION – Seneca Rocks Audubon Society will sponsor a program titled “Summer’s Dazzling Gift” on fireflies at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11,…
Color run planned May 21 in Shippenville
From staff reports SHIPPENVILLE -The Clarion County Career Center Police Science students will be conducting a 5K color run on Saturday, May 21, at the…
Gas explosion burns homes, fleeing man
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A natural gas pipeline exploded in a towering, roaring fireball Friday, destroying a home several hundred yards away, damaging at least…
Caps’ Wilson fined for knee hit to Pens’ Sheary
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The NHL fined Capitals forward Tom Wilson $2,404 on Friday for his knee-on-knee hit on Pittsburgh’s Conor Sheary, sparing him a…
Cranberry Twp. searching for Morrison Park volunteers
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township is looking for volunteers to help maintain flower plots at Morrison Park. The announcement was made at a…
Hickory Twp. vehicle theft
Washington Twp. accidental fire
Washington twp. crash
Pet of the day 4/29/16
Name: Abraham Breed: border collie mix Age: 1 year and 6 months Sex: male Size: medium Color: black and white Declawed: No Abraham is available…
St. Stephen 7th graders to present comedy
From staff reports Mr. Gauche (Elliott Eisenman) listens to Droopy the Clown (Chase Anderson) try out to be co-anchor with Roxanne (Lauren Ronchi) while Cyrano…
Winslow Twp. DUI crash
Hurdle’s Pirates hitting .294 in April
DENVER (AP) – Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has found a winning formula – regular rest for his players combined with a few other ingredients. All…
Steelers to take on Keystone
From staff reports The Steelers Footballers Basketball Team will be at Keystone High School to play against school faculty and senior basketball players. There will be six…
Capitals down Pens 4-3
WASHINGTON (AP) – T.J. Oshie completed a hat trick in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday…
Snyder Twp. accident
French Creek Twp. theft
Crawford County jail warden resigns
From staff reports Crawford County jail warden Tim Lewis, who is facing charges along with his wife for taking more than $130,000 from a Moose…
Relay for Life kickoff event is this weekend
From staff reports Paint Venango County Purple, the kickoff event for Relay for Life, will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Cranberry Mall. There…
DEP probes 2 small quakes near fracking site
NEW CASTLE (AP) – The state Department of Environmental Protection is investigation whether fracking contributed to two small earthquakes near a western Pennsylvania drilling operation….
Steelers pick Burns at No. 25
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – It took them nearly two decades, but the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night finally drafted a cornerback in the first round when…
“The Jungle Book” – A vibrant, delightful update of a classic tale
Those who embrace friendship and bravery are destined to succeed in “The Jungle Book” from director Jon Favreau, Disney’s colorful, charming live-action adaptation of their…
Recent Deaths 4/29/16
Pauline A. Proper, 92, formerly of Oil City, died April 28, 2016. Rodger Lavern Chase, 85, of Harrisville, died April 27, 2016. Barry F. Beels, 74, of…
Some Pics from the Chamber event in Franklin
Here are a few images I liked from Thursday’s Chamber event that may or may not make it to the paper Friday. Some…
3 Clarion women face heroin, child endangerment charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer CLARION – Clarion Borough police have charged three Clarion women in connection to heroin sales and use, and two…
Beaver Twp. accident
Last year I met a man trying to get somewhere
Last year, as I was driving to work from Meadville through Franklin, I saw a man with an interesting hat thumbing a ride. I thought…
Beauty and fitness on a budget
Simple and Easy Ways to Update Your Beauty Routine Although beauty secrets are often kept confidential, some are willing to pass on their tips to…
Pet of the day 4/28/16
Name: Black Licorice Breed: Domestic longhair mix Age: 1 year and 1 month Color: Black Spayed/Neutered: Yes Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Located…
Steelers hope to continue NFL draft success tonight
The Associated Press As mock drafts yield to reality tonight, two things we could reasonably assume regarding the Steelers: They likely will not trade, and…
OC library to close early Friday
From staff reports The Oil City Library will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday in preparation for the Oil City Uncorked Wine Walk starting at 5…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Clinton Twp. theft
Forward Twp. DUI crash
McKean County accidental fire
Theft at Slippery Rock High School
Vehicle strikes deer in Pine Twp.
Vehicle strikes utility pole in Clinton Twp.
Walmart theft
Man charged for false alarm, attack at UPMC
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Pittsburgh man is facing charges for falsely reporting a shooting Wednesday morning at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. The man…
Wizards game brings in $8,500 for playground fund
From staff reports This week’s visit by the Harlem Wizards to Oil City High School raised about $8,500 for the Hasson Heights Elementary School playground…
Doctors to patrol Pittsburgh Marathon course for quick aid
PITTSBURGH (AP) – About 100 yards from the finish line of last year’s Pittsburgh Marathon, where a body pushed to its physical limit prepares for…
Capitals, Penguins set to renew heated rivalry
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin will be the headline of most stories about the Pittsburgh Penguins-Washington Capitals playoff series. The transcendent…
‘Angry Birds’ maker wants phones out as film credits roll
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The creators of “Angry Birds” hope movie theater audiences don’t get their feathers ruffled if some filmgoers pluck out their mobile…
Recent Deaths 4/28/16
Mary Catherine Shindledecker, 80, of Reno, died April 27, 2016. Cheryl “Cherri” Ann Dillon, 65, died April 15, 2016. Judith A. Sloan, 69, of Parker, died April 26,…
Manager says Chyna’s death may be accidental overdose
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Former wrestling star Chyna died of an accidental overdose of a prescription sleeping pill and a tranquilizer, her manager said…
Sandy Lake Twp. criminal mischief
Mercer County arson
You can see more photos
Virtually all newspaper photographers take dozens of pictures for a story that never make it into the next day’s paper. Years ago this was a…
Man arrested for brandishing firearm in Mercer County
From staff reports Mercer County schools were on lockdown for one hour Tuesday while police apprehended a man brandishing a firearm and making homicidal and…
McCutchen hits 3 homers, Pirates beat Rockies 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Slumping outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit three homers and drove in five runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4…