Radecki: Doing his best for patients
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff writer The trial for former doctor Thomas Radecki finished out its second week in Clarion with the defendant taking the stand…
Vendors sought for O.C. farmers’ market
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program is seeking vendors for the Oil City Farmers’ Market. Vendors who sell locally grown fresh fruit,…
Jay Twp. accident
Huston Twp. criminal mischief
Blossoms and butterflies
Warming temperatures and abundant sunshine has brought out some spring color. From violets to tulips, nature is putting on a show and providing food…
Pine Twp. accident
Sandy Lake Twp. criminal mischief
Clinton Twp. accident
Springfield Twp. drug possession
Barnett Twp. accident
Ukraine marks 30 years since Chernobyl
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — With flowers, candles and tears, Ukraine on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, the…
Blues end string of 1-and-dones by beating Blackhawks in 7
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After the final horn and before the ceremonial handshakes, some St. Louis Blues players did a little ice dancing. Deservedly so….
‘Ratchet,’ ‘Warcraft’ and the new breed of video game movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At long last, it seems Hollywood has pushed the reset button on its approach to video game adaptations. From the reviled…
Appeals court: Brady must serve ‘Deflategate’ penalty
NEW YORK (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game “Deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, a federal appeals court ruled…
Pleasantville man to trial, jailed in sob story theft case
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A man who allegedly conned someone out of $100 by claiming his mother was in a bad car accident has been…
Pet of the day 4/25/16
We were told that Cooper was a Blue Heeler and St. Bernard cross and while we can see Blue Heeler in the blue ticking of…
Understanding light and the basics of photography
Over the years I have had a lot of people who love to take pictures come up to me wanting to show me their photos…
Tri-County introduces its lifers
“Lifers” Noun, Slang. 1. … sentenced to or serving a term of life imprisonment Tri-County Animal Rescue Center (TCAR) would like to introduce their canine and feline…
Authorities: Pot operations found in homes where 8 died
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Marijuana growing operations were discovered at some of the crime scenes where officials said eight family members were killed in…
Oil Creek Twp. burglary
Monroe Twp. aggravated assault
Shaw Farm Cemetery vandalism
Winslow Twp. stolen money
Jenks Twp. aggravated assault
Jefferson Twp. assault
Hydetown Borough burglary
Eldred Twp. DUI crash
Cranberry Twp. theft
Pawprints on my heart
(Editor’s note: The following article is about Maggie, a Precious Paws Animal Rescue puppy that was adopted from the rescue. Leah Anson, her owner, later…
Beaver Twp. theft
13 mailboxes damaged in Fox Twp.
Clarion state police struck by stolen motorcycle
From staff reports Two state troopers and a state police vehicle were struck by a 35-year-old man on a motorcycle Friday, according to Clarion state…
New mental health program for women veterans begins this week
From staff reports VA Butler Healthcare started a new group program for women veterans recovering from mental health illnesses this week. The program is called…
Ohio kidnapping suspect faces homicide charges
ERIE (AP) – An Ohio kidnapping suspect has been charged with criminal homicide following the death of a woman critically injured in a home invasion…
Bucs outlast D-backs in 13 innings
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona pitcher Shelby Miller played left field and chased after Sean Rodriguez’s go-ahead double in the 13th inning before striking out to…
Beyonce again proves to be center of pop universe
The Associated Press Beyonce doesn’t simply release albums anymore, she unleashes events. And so it was this weekend, amid deep mourning for a lost icon,…
Recent Deaths 4/25/16
Lois H. Lauer, 90, of Shippenville, died April 22, 2016. Barbara L. Snyder, 80, formerly of Oil City, died April 24, 2016. Ronald W. Rumbaugh, 82,…
Solar-powered plane completes journey across Pacific Ocean
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — A solar-powered airplane landed in California on Saturday, completing a risky, three-day flight across the Pacific Ocean as part of…
DUI Crash
Wal-Mart Theft
Bloomfield Twp DUI
Corry DUI
Bad delivery
From staff reports A Michigan man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of DUI and drug charges after he tried to make a delivery to…
‘Most beloved’ of Prince family, friends bid farewell
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family and friends of Prince said a “loving goodbye” to the music icon on Saturday in a small private ceremony after his…
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