Thank you for your cooperation
This week brought a very cooperative ruby-throated hummingbird who stuck around for several photo opportunities. It would appear that the speedy bird is a juvenile male ruby-throated…
Information, referral service will be available 24 hours
The United Way of Venango County’s PA 211 information and referral service will operate around the clock into the foreseeable future starting Wednesday. The 211…
‘Fair Housing: Rights and Remedies’ set Sept. 6 in Franklin
Renters will have a chance to learn more about their rights under the Fair Housing Act in an upcoming public forum. “Fair Housing: Rights and…
Delivery without drivers: Domino’s, Ford team up for test
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No ring of the doorbell, just a text. No tip for the driver? No problem in this test, where Domino’s…
Cubbies blast past Buccos
CHICAGO (TNS) – The Pirates were already one of the worst offensive teams against left-handed pitchers this season. Their performance against Mike Montgomery on Monday…
Joel Osteen: Houston megachurch to shelter people if needed
HOUSTON (AP) — Televangelist Joel Osteen says his Houston megachurch has “never” closed its doors to people seeking shelter as Harvey swamps the city. Osteen…
Recent Deaths 8/29/17
William “Bill” Tobin, 70, of Garland Texas, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Sarah A. Courtney, 76, of President Township, died…
Pinegrove Twp. hit and run crash
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Cranberry Twp. retail theft
Non-flyers again have access to Pittsburgh airport Airmall
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) — The Airmall at Pittsburgh International Airport is accessible to non-flyers for the first time since stringent security enacted following the Sept….
Pet of the day 8/28/17
Sammy is a 16 month old male Chiweenie that was surrendered to the rescue center by his owner. Sammy is reportedly partially house broken, is…
French onion soup burger
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour (40 minutes active) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing on the bread 3 cups packed…
VA Appeals Reform Becomes Law
Last Wednesday, the president signed into law the VFW-supported Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. The act provides three options for veterans to…
Officials act to protect downtown Houston from Harvey floods
HOUSTON (AP) — Officials released more water from Houston-area reservoirs overwhelmed by Harvey early Monday in a move aimed at protecting the city’s downtown from…
Bucs win over Reds 5-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Andrew McCutchen was angry that plate umpire Jeff Kellogg wouldn’t let him call time to get ready to hit in the fourth…
VMA artists, speakers call for equality, suicide prevention
The Associated Press The MTV Video Music Awards are known for creating viral moments meant to shock or amaze. But this year’s show was a…
Recent Deaths 8/28/17
John Bennett “Jack” Mays, 78, of Franklin, died Aug. 27, 2017. June Bump, 87, of Rockwood, Tennessee, formerly of Venango County, died Aug. 24, 2017….
‘Pile of junk’ yields treasures-Oil City will soon boast two new industrial works of art that pay tribute to the city’s history.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Oil City will soon boast two new industrial works of art that pay tribute to the city’s history….
Officer-Involved Shooting
Vehicular homicide charge filed against road worker
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A Crawford County man is facing a vehicular homicide charge stemming from an accident last October on Bredinsburg Road…
Harvey spins deeper inland; full scope of damage is unknown
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Harvey spun deeper into Texas and unloaded extraordinary amounts of rain Saturday after the once-fearsome hurricane crashed into vulnerable homes…
Netflix’s ‘Death Note’ gets lost in translation
When “Death Note” begins, we learn that Seattle teenager Light Turner has a crush on a cheerleader at his high school. So when these two…
Mayweather dominates McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in the last fight of his spectacular career. Conor McGregor didn’t do so badly,…
Cranberry Festival
The Cranberry Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Morrison Park in Seneca. The annual festival is held…
Mayweather, McGregor easily make weight for big fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather weighed in at a trim 149 1/2 pounds Friday for his boxing showdown with Conor McGregor, who also made…
Komatsu president, CEO visits Franklin facility
From staff reports Komatsu President and CEO Tetsuji Ohashi visited the company’s Product Development Center for underground equipment in Franklin on Thursday. The purpose of…
Princess Diana’s impact endures 20 years after her death
LONDON (AP) — The shock came late on a summer evening: After an idyllic Mediterranean holiday, Princess Diana had been in a car crash in…
Damaging Hurricane Harvey settles in over southeast Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Harvey settled over southeast Texas early Saturday, lashing the state’s Gulf Coast with damaging winds and dumping torrents of…
Rookie Stephenson fans career-high 11, Reds beat Pirates 9-5
CINCINNATI (AP) — A guy with “Bob” on the back of his jersey left Pittsburgh’s batters swinging at nothing but air. Rookie Robert Stephenson fanned…
Recent Deaths 8/26/27
Jim Ford, 95, formerly of Franklin, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Eleanor L. (Schell) Harnish, 97, of Easley, South Carolina, formerly of Clarion, died Monday,…
Junior rifle team accepting applications for members
From staff reports The Fryburg Marksman’s Junior Rifle Team is accepting applications for new junior shooters. The team is a locally run non-profit organization that…
That’s just super
Area animal shelters and rescues have some super critters waiting for some super homes. BAM, POW… its Bat Girl The Venango County Humane Society has…
Farm owner faces animal cruelty charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Two horses relocated from a setting near Corsica that was alleged to have been abusive fared no better…
As Oil City football team scores, Toys for Tots wins
From staff reports An Oil City businessman has an idea for the high school football season that he hopes will score big for Venango County…
Texas prepares as Harvey strengthens to Category 2 storm
UPDATE: At 4 p.m., the National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Harvey has strengthened to a Category 3 storm. HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane Harvey intensified as…
Dodgers pull away from Pirates in 5-2 to reach 90 wins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts likes to joke any issues surrounding his team are “high class” problems. The kind every other…
Taylor Swift releases new song ‘Look What You Made Me Do’
NEW YORK (AP) — You can finally shake it off: Taylor Swift has released her new single. The 27-year-old singer dropped the upbeat song “Look…
Recent Deaths 8/25/17
Theodore H. “Ted” Jackson , 89, of Oil City, died Aug. 24, 2017. Elizabeth M. Garcia, 80, of Clarion, died Aug. 23, 2017. Suzanne B….
Barkeyville Borough accident
Elk Twp. accident
Maintain a safe school bus stop
School buses are safe modes of transportation for children. Statistics from Transport Canada indicate that transportation by school bus is safer than by passenger car….
Pet of the day 8/24/17
Name: Bella Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bella can be found at…
Spicy sauteed fish with a pineapple mango salsa
Start to finish: 35 minutes Servings: 4 3/4 cup finely diced pineapple 3/4 cup finely diced mango 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, soaked in…
Woman waives hearing in burglary-assault case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City woman accused of burglary and the assault of two people in Franklin waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday…
Grove board moving ahead with plans for property sale
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members voted unanimously Monday to petition the Venango County Court to hold a public hearing regarding…
Harvey regains tropical storm strength in Gulf of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Harvey regained tropical storm strength as it drifted in the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas early Thursday and forecasters said it could…
Hill loses no-hit try on HR in 10th, Pirates top Dodgers 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rich Hill’s first 98 pitches left the Pittsburgh Pirates confounded, occasionally fuming and absolutely hitless. His 99th turned a potentially historic night…
Where’s the winner? Lottery’s Powerball error adds intrigue
CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) — A mistake by the Massachusetts State Lottery has injected a little extra drama into the massive $758.7 million Powerball drawing. Lottery…
Recent Deaths 8/24/17
Jacob Timothy Griffin, 31, formerly of Clarion, died Aug. 22, 2017. Mary Margaret Betz, 96, of Greensburg, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 17, 2017. Lois Ann…