Think twice before getting a real live Easter bunny
Regina Martin, founder of Hog Heaven Rescue in Cochranton and former humane society police officer, answers some questions and provides information on live animals at…
Findley Twp. fraud
Fox Twp. theft
Franklin DUI
Gun found in Mercer Co.
Jackson Center Polk Road accident
Pine Township harassment
Theft on Kremis Road
Pens rough up Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) – With one of their top players out for several weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to need some help to make…
Vehicle strikes ditch on I-80
CLA students participate in event
From staff reports Christian Life Academy senior Josh Tygert presents a bill on student loan repayment Thursday during State Sen. Scott Hutchinson’s Senators’ Day at…
Woman assaulted while holding children
OIL CITY – A man assaulted a woman holding two children in her arms, Oil City police said. Oil City police were dispatched at 3:40…
Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
Will the First Amendment survive the information age?
The Associated Press (Editor’s note: This is one of several stories by The Associated Press, McClatchy and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel marking Sunshine Week, an…
Upcoming season may be up in smoke for Steelers’ Bryant
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is facing a one-year suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for…
‘Star Wars’ wins, John Stamos slimed at Kids’ Choice Awards
NEW YORK (AP) – Will Ferrell, Adele and Jennifer Lawrence won at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, while John Stamos and favorite music group winner Fifth…
Recent Deaths 3/14/16
Grace Ann Dehner Strickenberger, 74, of Fryburg, died March 12, 2016. William R. Mook, 62, of Franklin, died March 11, 2016. Jacquelyn Joyce (Murphy) Scott, 56,…
Harvick nips Edwards in wild finish for 8th Phoenix win
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards twice bumped on the final lap before Harvick inched over the finish line first in an…
’10 Cloverfield Lane’ opens well, but ‘Zootopia’ roars
NEW YORK (AP) — The J.J. Abrams-produced “10 Cloverfield Lane” capitalized on a mysterious marketing campaign to debut with a better-than-expected $25.2 million over the…
Cook Forest suspect surrenders
The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest has ended with the suspect surrendering. Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabins surrounded for nearly 24 hours during…
Assault in Clarion County
Clarion County Crash
Domestic Assault in Franklin
Simple Assault
I-80 Crash
1 killed; 2 others presumed dead in NY tugboat crash
NEW YORK (AP) — As an all-out search for two tugboat crew members stretched into hours following a deadly crash on the Hudson River, New…
Leader of Eagles of Death Metal apologizes for comments
Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes has apologized for suggesting that security guards at a Paris concert venue were complicit in the assault by…
Penguins star Malkin out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to make their push for a playoff spot without star center Evgeni Malkin. General manager Jim Rutherford…
Shootout, standoff continues as of 9 p.m.
The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest continued into the night Saturday. As of 9 p.m., Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabin surrounded and the…
State Police, DCNR report armed man barricaded in Cook Forest
From staff reports State police have blocked off all roads in Cook Forest State Park because a man has barricaded himself inside a building. Clarion…
Crawford County Crash
Stolen Chainsaws
Route 77 DUI
Wireless Zone opens in Seneca
A new wireless provider has opened in Seneca. The Wireless Zone is located in the plaza next to Tractor Supply on Route 322. The store…
Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
Theft at Walmart
Stolen Propane Tank
Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keith Emerson, founder and keyboardist of the progressive-rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died. He was 71. Emerson’s longtime partner,…
Recent Deaths 3/12/16
Thomas T. Kozek, 56, of Beaver, died March 9, 2016. Mrs. Lois G. Jackson, 91, of Titusville, died Friday, March 11, 2016. Julie A. Ganoe,…
Teddy bear’s inspiration off ‘threatened’ list
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Louisiana black bear, the animal behind the “teddy’s bear” inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt, has rebounded enough to pull it…
Franklin’s Geer falls short in pursuit of second state title
HERSHEY – A new state champion will be crowned in the 182-pound class at the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships as Franklin senior Dakota Geer…
Johnny Football has been tossed aside
CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Johnny Manziel, the scrambling, Heisman Trophy-winning college star who hasn’t come close to matching his hype in the NFL, was released Friday…
Slashed tires
Center Twp. harassment
False ID
Limestone Twp. DUI
Main Street harassment
Warrant service
Theft at Walmart
‘Zootopia’ is complex but fun and refreshing
The devoted pursuit of one’s dream can lead to a better world in “Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a heartwarming family film bursting with…