Recent Deaths 4/7/16
Dorothy Ryczko, 87, of Oil City, April 5, 2016. Jeanne C. Duda, 85, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City, died April 3, 2016. Saralane Z….
Oil City YMCA to hold open house April 15
From staff reports OIL CITY – Oil City YMCA wellness director Katie Port, CEO Tom Spence and youth sports director Max Krepps prepare for the…
Laughter and mystery ahead this weekend
It will be a night for comedy at the Oil City Moose on Saturday when three raucous comedians headline the Oil City Moose Lodge event….
Concussions, hits to the head landed atop NHL agenda in 2007
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — During the 2006-07 season, a concussion sustained by Sabres co-captain Chris Drury — as a result of a blindside check by…
First Syrians leave for US under surge resettlement program
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The first Syrian family to be resettled in the U.S. under a speeded-up “surge operation” for refugees left Jordan on Wednesday…
Country legend Merle Haggard dies at 79 of pneumonia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country giant Merle Haggard, who celebrated outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as “Okie From Muskogee”…
Boston Marathon security: 5,000 cops, no drones or backpacks
BOSTON (AP) — Public safety officials have outlined a tight security plan for the Boston Marathon three years after two bombs inside backpacks exploded near…
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosts STEM Design Challenge
From staff reports CLARION – Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 hosted the regional STEM Design Challenge, with 76 students in fourth through eighth grade competing in…
PPC Network hosting self-defense classes
From staff reports OIL CITY – PPC Violence Free Network is hosting two self-defense classes and other events in April in observance of Sexual Assault…
Concord Twp. stolen truck
Cranberry Twp. stolen chainsaw
Criminal mischief at Mountain Top Distillery
Disorderly conduct at Kim’s Townhouse
Fox Twp. fire
Limestone Twp. accident
Mercer lifts Bucs past Cards in 11
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jordy Mercer singled home Gregory Polanco from second base with one out in the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to…
Pine Twp. stolen ATV
Sugar Grove Twp. DUI accident
Bloomfield Twp. two car crash
Union Twp. theft
Washington Twp. firearms act violation
York Street DUI
Come Together Clarion slated for April 23
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion County residents are invited gather for Come Together Clarion on Saturday, April 23, on 6th Avenue in Clarion to celebrate…
Facebook rearranging notification buttons to highlight video
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook is rearranging the notification panel on its mobile apps in an effort to widen the audience watching live video…
Beaver Twp. accident
‘The Assassin and the Actress’ program set for April 14
From staff reports FRANKLIN – Local author and historian Margo Mong will present the program “The Assassin and the Actress: John Wilkes Booth and Laura Keene…
Boy arrested for rape at OC facility
From staff reports Oil City police have filed felony charges against a 16-year-old boy in connection with a reported rape at a facility on North…
Clarion University joins ‘It’s On Us’ campaign
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University pledged Tuesday to join the “It’s On Us” campaign in a national effort spearheaded by Vice President Joe…
Officials look for better traffic management after Turnpike winter fiasco
HARRISBURG (AP) – Pennsylvania Turnpike officials say they are looking for ways to better manage commercial traffic during weather emergencies following the massive snowstorm this…
Penguins keep rolling
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) – Sidney Crosby and Carl Hagelin each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 Tuesday night for their…
Peace, love and understanding? Not always at the Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — All you need is love. Love’s often in short supply at the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, however….
Recent Deaths 4/6/16
Kay L. Spence, 71, of Greenville, formerly of Franklin, died April 4, 2016. Clair Raymond Foster, 84, of Franklin, died April 4, 2016. Ralph G. “Ram” Wise,…
Spring art show to feature award-winning artist
From staff reports Graffiti Gallery has announced its Spring Show for 2016, featuring the work of Seneca-based artist Michael Roser. Roser is self-taught and has mastered…
Can’t keep the Tin Man down
Nolan Brannon injured his knee during wrestling season at Cranberry High School and is undergoing physical therapy in Seneca. However, he’ll be dancing down the yellow…
Warsaw Twp. hit and run
Butler attempted burglary
US strengthens protections for captive tigers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Tuesday took steps to strengthen protections for captive tigers held in backyards and private breeding facilities. The Fish…
VP Biden urges sex assault ‘culture change’ in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says young people must keep working to “change the culture” to combat sexual assault at schools and college…
Warden charged with club theft now suspended without pay
COCHRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania county jail warden charged along with his wife with stealing $132,000 from a Moose lodge has now been suspended…
Governments face fallout from offshore accounts report
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Governments around the world tried Tuesday to contain the fallout from the publication of thousands of names of rich and powerful…
Franklin vandalism
Fox Twp. counterfeit money
Oil City child endangerment
NFL picks Twitter to stream Thursday night games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has picked Twitter to stream its Thursday night games. When the league negotiated its latest deal for Thursdays, it…
FLEX names Young Professional of the Year
From staff reports Greg Merkel was named Young Professional of the Year at the FLEX Presents awards ceremony held April 1 at the Quality Inn…
Attorney general warns of lottery, sweepstakes scams
From staff reports HARRISBURG -The office of Pennsylvania Attorney General has received several complaints from consumers regarding lottery and sweepstakes scams. “Commonwealth residents should remember…
U.S. Navy Band’s Sea Chanters Chorus
Musicians 1st class Maia Rodriguez, Chelsi Ervien and Chief Musician Antje Farmer perform in Monday evening’s concert of the United States Navy Band’s Sea Chanters…
Bill to limit PA abortions voted out of committee
HARRISBURG (AP) – A Republican-crafted bill that would place new limits on abortion has cleared a Pennsylvania legislative committee Monday, three days after the amendments…
1 good shot deserves another, and Villanova comes out on top
HOUSTON (AP) — Some plays you can’t draw up. Other plays you can. The double-clutch 3-pointer North Carolina’s Marcus Paige made came right off a…
Huge Rolling Stones exhibition offers satisfaction for fans
LONDON (AP) – It’s only rock ‘n’ roll – but it isn’t, is it? The music business is about commerce as well as entertainment, and…