Pet of the day 5/16/16
Name: Jasper Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 6 Years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black and Beige Declawed: Yes Jasper can be found at Venango…
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Kinder-camp at Hasson
Annabelle Waters and Emma Donovan practiced writing their name at the Hasson Heights Elementary’s kinder -camp. The event is aimed at providing activities to incoming…
What can be done?
The recent horse rescue case out of Clarion and a starved dog case out of Oil City has many outraged and asking questions. The question…
Vehicle strikes house in Butler
Oil Creek Twp. harassment
Vehicle rollover in Pinegrove Township
From staff reports A man is charged with driving under the influence after wrecking his vehicle Saturday night, according to Franklin state police. Clifford Eugene…
OCHS grad serving aboard guided missile destroyer
A 2007 Oil City High School graduate and Oil City native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Ross. Lt….
Autism and education: Flexibility helps students thrive
HANOVER (AP) – Kaela Dutterer is a head banger. More than a year ago, her mother, Heidi Dutterer, received concerned calls from her teacher about…
Status of Lightning’s Bishop uncertain for series
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ben Bishop’s mind raced as the Tampa Bay Lightning goalie writhed in pain on the ice after awkwardly twisting his left leg…
Puff Daddy, Lil Kim, Mase reunite for Bad Boy reunion tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Puff Daddy is reuniting with Lil Kim, Mase, Faith Evans and more for a Bad Boy Records reunion tour this summer….
Recent Deaths 5/16/16
Carole D. Jamison, 72, of Parker, died May 15, 2016. William (Bill) A. Flickner, 86, of Franklin, died May 14, 2016. Kenneth E. Allshouse Sr., 76, of…
Union Twp. burglary
Spartansburg burglary
Doctor: Ex-wrestler mentally incompetent for trial
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Former professional wrestler Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka suffered so many blows to the head during his long career — even getting a…
US gives directive to schools on transgender bathroom access
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama…
Pet of the day 5/13/16
Name: Serenity Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House- trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00…
Register for draft: It’s what a man’s got to do, and women?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is on the verge of ordering young women to register for a military draft for the first time in history, touching…
City works to protect 200 million-year-old dinosaur tracks
HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — Officials in a New England town are working to protect more than 100 dinosaur footprints in a park that are nearly…
Sandycreek Twp. crash
Findley Twp. drug possession
Cranberry Twp. DUI accident
OC students hear dramatic drinking-driving message
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer OIL CITY – More than six hundred lives were impacted Wednesday at a driving under the influence assembly at Oil…
Family Fun Day is Saturday at Camp Coffman
From staff reports Family Fun Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Camp Coffman The event is sponsored by the Clarion…
Man gets 12 years in sex trafficking case
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania man will spend 12 years in prison for sex trafficking four teenage runaways from Ohio who were found in his…
Pens, Lightning set for Game 1 tonight
PITTSBURGH (AP) – On the calendar, the gap between the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning met and tonight’s Game 1 of…
‘Captain America: Civil War’ – Film a heroic battle of ideology, values
Personal values and philosophies collide in “Captain America: Civil War,” an exciting, heartfelt action film from directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Continuing in the…
Recent Deaths 5/13/16
James Richard “Dick” Thomas, 86, of Franklin, died May 12, 2016. Marlys “Marty” Staab, 84, of Shippenville, died May 12, 2016. Elizabeth J. (Betty) Firster, 85,…
Howe Twp. accident
Ridgway Twp. disorderly conduct
Prom Price Tag
Rising Costs of the Big Dance Prom is a time-honored tradition and a rite of passage for teens. Originally inspired by graduation celebrations and debutante…
Suicide prevention rally scheduled for May 21
From staff reports The Venango County Community Support Program will host its first annual suicide prevention rally Saturday, May 21. The event, titled “Let’s Band Together To Prevent Suicide,” will…
Pet of the day 5/12/16
Name: Binx Breed: Domestic, shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Binx can be…
Tell the FDA what you fear more: Zika, or GMO mosquitoes?
MIAMI (AP) — What are you more afraid of, the Zika virus, or a plan to kill the disease-carrying mosquitoes by releasing genetically engineered…
Ohio woman charged with theft of $110,000
From staff reports A Warren, Ohio, woman who was charged with theft after police said she stole $110,000 from the trust of her deceased brother-in-law…
Strattanville harassment
Military and Veteran’s Expo set for June 8
From staff reports The Northwest Pennsylvania Military and Veteran’s Expo will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Cross Creek…
Charges reduced from felony to misdemeanor
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who police said pointed a gun at two people late last month had two felony charges…
‘Other’ line shines for Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The line that sent the Pittsburgh Penguins full throttle into the Eastern Conference finals wasn’t even on the roster a year ago….
Springfield Twp. accident
Green Twp. theft of firearms
OC man held on drug, weapons charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on drug and weapons charges following a preliminary hearing in Venango…
Local teacher wins Literacy Award
Seneca Reading Council named Sarah Margherio, of Oil City, the 2016 Celebrate Literacy Award winner at its April meeting. Margherio shared her love of reading with…
In rare move, feds indict former officer in fatal shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Two things stand out about this week’s indictment of a white former South Carolina police officer on federal civil rights charges…
Four blasts and a bloop boost Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) – Jordy Mercer singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday night, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a…
Lena Dunham mourns ‘Girls’ guest star’s death
The Associated Press Lena Dunham is mourning the death of actor Nick Lashaway, who appeared in an episode of Dunham’s, “Girls.” The MetroWest Daily News…
Recent Deaths 5/12/16
Patricia L. Hartle, 74, of Clarion, died May 7, 2016. Jack Duane Clark, 88, of Titusville, died May 10, 2016. Onalee Joyce Dalaba, 87, of Franklin,…
Columbus Twp. crash
Game 1 for Pens, Lightning set for Friday night
The Associated Press Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will be Friday at 8:10 p.m. at Consol…
Grove City theft