Recent Deaths 3/18/16
David S. Johnson, 76, of Aurora, Missouri, formerly of Venango County, died March 16, 2016. Gary A. “Teddy” Bowser, 81, of Rimersburg, died March 17, 2016….
Clarion County Career Center students participate in state leadership conference
From staff reports Six students from Clarion County Career Center participated in the Health Occupations Students of America state leadership conference March 9-11 in Lancaster….
Franklin seeks young singer to perform at Taste of Talent final
From staff reports Franklin’s annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will be held through the summer months in the city’s Bandstand Park. The competition is…
February beyond record hot around entire globe
WASHINGTON (AP) – Earth got so hot last month that federal scientists struggled to find words, describing temperatures as “astronomical,” “staggering” and “strange.” They warned…
McCutchen has his power back
BRADENTON, Fla. (TNS) – After launching a mammoth home run that cleared the left-field bleachers at Ed Smith Stadium on Wednesday, Andrew McCutchen opened up…
SeaWorld to stop breeding orcas, making them perform tricks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After years of pressure, SeaWorld made the surprise announcement that it no longer breeds killer whales in captivity and will soon…
Bishop suspends VC decision
The decision to close Venango Catholic High School in Oil City has been suspended for 30 days. The Most Rev. Lawrence Persico, bishop of the…
Donuts with Dad
Sam Lingo and his dad enjoy a doughnut at Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City. The Fatherhood Initiative held its annual Donuts with Dads…
Slaying suspect was off-duty state prison guard
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A man jailed on charges he fatally shot another man after an argument at a western Pennsylvania public housing complex is…
Friendship Bag campaign receives $1,000
From staff reports CLARION – The Clarion office of Janney Montgomery Scott has donated $1,000 to the Clarion Area and Clarion-Limestone Children’s Friendship Bag campaign….
Friends of Cook Forest looking for volunteers
From staff reports COOKSBURG – Friends of Cook Forest is looking for a few good volunteers to help participate in upcoming programs at the state…
Clarion Twp. DUI
Monroe Twp. criminal mischief
Warrant issued in theft of about $20,000
From staff reports A man is accused of taking nearly $20,000 from a Cranberry Township business and a township resident. Franklin state police say Jonathan…
Oil City cross walk set on Good Friday
From staff reports OIL CITY – The annual Oil City cross walk is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Good Friday, March 25. The cross walk…
For the birds
Amber McElroy helps her daughter Ahveanna construct a bluebird house at the Franklin FCCA Twin Creeks Head Start parent and children activity night Tuesday. Jason…
House votes to legalize medical marijuana in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) – A bill to let Pennsylvania patients who suffer from a list of ailments obtain marijuana for therapeutic purposes easily passed the state…
Nicasio fans 10 Orioles in four innings
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Right-hander Juan Nicasio struck out 10 Orioles in four innings in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 9-3 loss to Baltimore on Wednesday. Nicasio,…
‘Her Story’ rules Game Developers Choice Awards
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — “Her Story” captured the most trophies at the Game Developers Choice Awards. The interactive mystery was honored for best narrative, hand-held/mobile…
Recent Deaths 3/17/16
Shirley W. Marwood, 76, of McKean, formerly of Franklin, died March 6, 2016. Milo E. Stackhouse Sr., AKA “The Joke Teller,” 80, of Middletown, died March 16,…
Mahood Road theft
5th Avenue accident
Cranberry Twp. theft by deception
Clarion County criminal mischief
Area’s first breast milk bank opens in western PA
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first donor breast milk bank in the western Pennsylvania region is opening in Pittsburgh and will be the only one supplying…
Sparta Twp. Criminal mischief
Columbus Twp. stolen vehicle
Summit Twp. aggravated assault
A weekend full of events awaits
CU Movies on Main in Clarion University’s Suites on Main South is coming back in full force this week! Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone…
Concord Road DUI
Troy Twp. burglary
Vehicle strikes embankment on Bela Road
PA Turnpike to increase speed limit to 70 mph
The Associated Press After studying the issue for more than 18 months, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted Tuesday to increase the speed limit on most…
Man jailed in fatal shooting at housing complex
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another man after an argument at a western Pennsylvania public housing…
Wilmington Twp. harassment
Winfield Twp. runaway
Community Winter Skate Party held
Alissa, Maranda and Matthew Attleberger (from left) discuss their strategy for the skate games Monday at the third annual Community Winter Skate Party at the…
NFL links football to CTE
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The NFL is standing behind a top executive’s acknowledgement that the brain disease CTE can be linked to football. The comments by…
Attempted homicide trial delayed again
From staff reports The trial of Devin Stevenson, a 2012 Oil City High School graduate who has been charged with attempted homicide, has been postponed for…
Titusville man killed in Cherrytree Twp. crash
From staff reports A Titusville man was killed Monday evening after he was involved in a rollover crash in Cherrytree Township. Franklin state police said…
Young Professional of the Year nominees announced
From staff reports Ten nominees have been chosen for the region’s Young Professional of the Year award, which will be presented at the sixth annual…
Veterinarians euthanize 14-year-old giraffe at Erie Zoo
ERIE (AP) – A 14-year-old reticulated giraffe has died at a northwestern Pennsylvania zoo. Erie Zoo officials tell the Erie Times-News that a veterinarian euthanized…
Penguins win in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang scored the only goal of the shootout with a pretty backhand past New York Islanders rookie goalie Jean-Francois Berube…
Battery plea for daughter of Nevada murder-suicide victims
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — The daughter of a Nevada ghosting-hunting couple killed last year in a murder-suicide pleaded guilty to a battery charge related to…
Recent Deaths 3/16/16
Edward J. Chalot, 73, of Cranberry, formerly of Greensburg, died March 13, 2016. Marsha W. Marasco, 62, of Mifflintown, formerly of York, died March 14,…
Grove City Outlets theft update
Pope: Mother Teresa to be made a saint Sept. 4
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Mother Teresa will be made a saint on Sept. 4. Pope Francis set the canonization date Tuesday, paving the way for…
Wilson Ave. public intoxication
Virtual reality is everywhere at South by Southwest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Virtual reality is big at South by Southwest Interactive, the annual Austin, Texas, tech festival that wraps up Tuesday. It’s a…
Allegheny National Forest hiring for conservation program
From staff reports WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest is seeking applications from high school students who are interested in preserving natural resources to work…