Cherrytree Twp. accident
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Alberta wildfire now more than 2ooK acres in size
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — A massive wildfire raging in the Canadian province of Alberta has grown to 210,035 acres in size and officials would…
Irwin Twp. burglary
Jefferson Twp. DUI
Franklin assault
Pet of the day 5/5/16
Name: Boomer Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $60.00 Boomer can be found at…
Audubon society sets bird walk
From staff reports Bartramian Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk at Buttermilk Hill Nature Sanctuary at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016. Beginners are welcome to…
Make Mother’s Day Memorable
Mother’s Day is all about making Mom feel amazingly special. And what better way than with a thoughtful gift created with her unique style and…
Venango County Youth Field Day slated
From staff reports The annual Venango County Youth Field Day will be held Saturday, June 18, at the Izaak Walton grounds on Deep Hollow Road….
Union City DUI
Concord Twp. theft
Vehicle strikes tree in Wayne Twp.
16 waive hearings in Venango drug case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Sixteen defendants who were charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization that was responsible for the distribution of cocaine…
State police hold memorial ceremonies
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police Troop E Memorial Day ceremonies were held Tuesday at the Lawrence Park headquarters in Erie County to honor and…
O.C. school pen pals meet each other
From staff reports “This is my favorite thing, I’m having so much fun,” said Oil City High School junior Leah Fox (right) as she visited…
Gettysburg park gets 3,000 artifacts from Civil War museum
GETTYSBURG (AP) – Gettysburg National Military Park is taking ownership of some 3,000 items from an American Civil War museum in Philadelphia that’s been closed…
Pens win overtime thriller
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Patric Hornqvist beat Braden Holtby between the legs 2:31 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 victory over the Washington…
World Video Game Hall of Fame prepares to induct 2016 class
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Last year, “Super Mario Bros.” and “Pong” were among the first inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. On…
Recent Deaths 5/5/16
Christian Elliot Weiss, infant, of Clarion, died May 1, 2016. Florence I. Scriven, 89, of Franklin, died May 3, 2016. David P. Coleman, 68, of Clarion, died May…
Clinton Twp. accident
Greene Twp. DUI
Cranberry Walmart stolen flowers
Pet of the day 5/4/16
Name: Mischief Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Mischief is located…
Celebrate with mom this weekend
“A Fun Time for Me and You, A Painting for Two” will liven up the VFW in Clarion as the public is invited to participate…
DA: Man shot uncle at least 20 times with rifle
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A prosecutor says a western Pennsylvania man unloaded a 30-bullet magazine when he shot his uncle with an AR-15 rifle, killing…
Child Development Centers receives $110,000 grant
From staff reports Child Development Centers has been awarded a $110,000 grant from the Samuel and Edith Justus Charitable Trust that will help fund the…
Prospect Borough harassment
Liberty Twp. accident
Sugarcreek DUI
It’s Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you
The Associated Press It’s not a national holiday, yet it might be an intergalactic one. May the Fourth, as in “May the Fourth Be With…
Bishop to announce VC decision tonight
From staff reports Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese will announce his final decision regarding the future of Venango Catholic High School…
Not many cicadas expected here this spring
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Experts are predicting a minimal presence of cicadas in the tri-county area this spring. After completing a 17-year lifecycle underground,…
Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Researchers believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in…
Rookie goaltender Murray stealing the show for Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray isn’t in the mood to think about what it all means, this ride that he’s on. The NHL’s best team…
Apollo Theater adding Prince to Walk of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince is being inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame. Theater officials announced Wednesday that the late musician will join…
Recent Deaths 5/4/16
Edward Patrick Lynch Jr., 73, of Meadville, died May 2, 2016. Paul Paich, 88, of Kennerdell, died May 2, 2016. Stephen A. Gabler Jr., 78, of Lucinda,…
Radiohead releases ‘Burn The Witch’ ahead of world tour
The Associated Press Radiohead has put out a new song ahead of a world tour that opens later this month. The alternative rock band put…
Pens Letang suspended 1 game for interference
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang for one game for an illegal hit on Washington’s Marcus Johansson. Letang…
Cubs rough up Cole in series’ opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jason Hammel raised his record to 4-0 and Anthony Rizzo hit two doubles as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2…
Pet of the day 5/3/16
Name: Charlie Brown Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charlie Brown can be found…
Man jailed in fatal shooting in family dispute
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another young man during what police are calling a…
OC man arrested for pointing gun at 2 others
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing multiple charges for pointing a gun at two people early Saturday morning. A criminal complaint filed…
Being green
The bright hue of spring green is coloring the landscape. Crazy Critters Reader submitted nature and pet photos are welcome…
West Sunbury accident
Cranberry Walmart theft
School bus struck from behind in Oil City
From staff reports OIL CITY – Four people, including three students, were taken to the hospital Monday following an accident involving a school bus in…
Bike rodeo held in Oil City
Venango County sheriffs deputy Dan Lauer adjusts a helmet for bike rodeo participant Camerin Shotts, 7, grandson of Todd Shotts of Seneca. Safe Kids-Clarion/Venango provided…
Advocates: High court signals it won’t stop $15 minimum wage
SEATTLE (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in for the first time Monday on a $15-an-hour minimum wage, signaling it does not plan to…