North America’s oldest orangutan born in zoo dies in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle zoo says North America’s oldest orangutan born in a zoo has died after struggling with respiratory problems. The 48-year-old primate…
Elk County Crash
Second man charged with robbery in attempted drug deal
By E. CURTIS HANNAStaff writer A second Franklin man has been charged with robbing and beating up another man in an attempted drug deal. A…
Street sweeping set in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift: business district; first…
1 injured in two-vehicle crash
From staff reports One person suffered an apparent minor injury in a two-vehicle crash about 5:40 p.m. Friday at routes 8 and 62 (15th Street…
Snoop Dogg responds to call of the wild on ‘Planet Snoop’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg heard the call of the wild, and he responded. The rapper is providing commentary for nature and other videos…
Belgium Attacks-The Latest
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on the bombings in Brussels that killed 31 people: Belgian prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a new suspect…
Pens’ Maatta sidelined ‘week to week’
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – The Penguins received a hard lesson on defensive depth late last season, when injuries ravaged the defense and forced them to play…
Counterfeit Bills in Elk County
I-80 Crash
Recent Deaths 3/26/16
Thomas Edward Kay, 54, of Oil City, died Friday, March 25, 2016. William F. Carr, 80, of Streetsboro, Ohio, died Friday, March 18, 2016. David…
Man held for court on sex-related charges
By E. CURTIS HANNAStaff writer A former Franklin man was held for court on five sex-related felonies, including incest, following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in…
RG3 signs two-year deal with Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) – Robert Griffin III is getting a chance to revive a career that once seemed unstoppable. One of the NFL’s brightest and flashiest…
Steelers sign linebacker Steven Johnson to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Steven Johnson to a one-year deal, giving the club depth at one of their most important…
2 New York siblings are among the dead in Brussels attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York City siblings are among the dead in the attacks in Brussels, their family said Friday. Alexander and Sascha…
Ethics court fines Pennsylvania justice $50,000 for lewd emails
HARRISBURG (AP) – Pennsylvania’s judicial ethics court fined a former state Supreme Court justice $50,000 on Thursday, one week after he resigned because of his…
Children’s Day celebration set April 10 at mall
From staff reports The 20th annual Children’s Day celebration at the Cranberry Mall is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10. About 40…
Cranberry Twp. paintball violation
Joan Miro exhibit opens in Milan showing technique, material
MILAN (AP) — A major exhibit of works from Joan Miro has opened in Milan, revealing how the Spanish surrealist changed techniques and the materials…
Kennerdell Road DUI
Cranberry Walmart theft
Cooperstown attempted burglary
Clarion County accident
Elk County accident
‘Allegiant’: A lackluster, unfocused third installment
Fighting to save others begins an honorable union in “The Divergent Series: Allegiant,” a lackluster third installment in the young-adult franchise, from director Robert Schwentke….
Perry Twp. burglary
Theft at Titusville Walmart
McCleary Road accident
Track and Field Wilmington Relays Local Results
Wilmington Relays – Local Results Boys Distance Medley Relay Grove City, 8:42.2. (Dalee Smith, Brayden Pyle, Jonah Powell, Dillon McConnell). 6400 Meter Relay Grove City,…
Nearly 30 charged in Clearfield drug sweep
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane’s office announced Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against 27 individuals accused of…
Familiar Feathered Friends series continues at OC and Clarion libraries
By ANNA APPLEGATE Binoculars, bluebirds and more will be discussed when Seneca Rocks Audubon Society continues its Familiar Feathered Friends series on Tuesday and Thursday….
Shadowy hacking industry may be helping FBI crack iPhone
NEW YORK (AP) – Turns out there’s a shadowy global industry devoted to breaking into smartphones and extracting their information. But you’ve probably never heard…
Bucs fall to Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – J.J. Hardy, Jonathan Schoop and Mark Trumbo all homered as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to 6-5 on Thursday….
1st teams to reach Elite 8 using painful memories as lessons
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Losing in the NCAA Tournament is downright painful. Several teams still in the hunt for the title are using the unpleasant…
After 75 years, Wonder Woman gets her big screen due
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — She might not get top billing in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” or even very much screen time, but Wonder…
Recent Deaths 3/25/16
Arnold “Arnie” James Mohnkern went to be with the Lord Monday, March 21, 2016 Francis “Frank” B. Carter, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away at his…
Rolling Stones to play March 25 show in Havana
HAVANA (AP) — The Rolling Stones announced Tuesday that the group will play a free concert in Havana on March 25, becoming the most famous…
“Oil City Uncorked” spring wine walk is April 29
From staff reports “Oil City Uncorked” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, and will feature an evening of wine sampling…
DA to pursue death penalty in officer’s killing
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting a police officer who responded to a domestic dispute could face the death…
lackawannock Twp. theft
Franklin fraud alert
O.C. man waives hearing in Baseball Association theft case
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer An Oil City man accused of stealing more than $10,000, while serving as treasurer of the Oil City Junior…
5K season in the area is near
Be A Hero For A Hero 5K CLARION — The Clarion County Youth Council will hold its Be A Hero For A Hero 5K run/walk…
St. Stephen students participate in water project
From staff reports Fourth-grade students at St. Stephen School in Oil City participated in an Erie Diocese project called “I Was Thirsty.” First, the students…
Boy Scout Troop 412 Easter Shoot is Saturday
From staff reports Boy Scout Troop 412 of Utica and Polk will hold and Easter Shoot on Saturday, March 26. The shoot starts at 9…
Meadville Pike vehicle pursuit
High speed chase on Route 322
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police observed an aggressive driver identified as Justin D. Stromyer, 26, of Oil City, in the 1000 block of Meadville…
Jackson Twp. accident
Irwin Twp. theft by deception