GameStop to launch video game publishing division
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — GameStop is diving into the video game publishing business. The retailer best known for selling games announced plans Monday to launch…
Recent Deaths 4/18/16
Clara Lou Hays, 79, of Franklin, died April 17, 2016. Esther O. Miller, 94, of Oakwood Heights, died April 15, 2016. Byron E. Kendrick Sr.,…
Screenings of Oil City film draws large crowds
By JON HAAG Staff writer Droves of Oil City residents flocked to a set of screenings in the Rhodes Auditorium on the Venango College Campus….
Man’s long career on the road inspires prized plate collection
By JON HAAG Staff writer Barry L. Mitchell of Oil City has amassed a massive collection of roughly 5,000 license plates in the past 12…
Practice makes perfect
Andy Bell plays the tuba during the second practice of the Franklin Silver Cornet Band in the band room on the second floor of Franklin’s…
UPMC releases data on emergency Narcan use
By SALLY BELL Staff writer For the first time, UPMC Northwest has released data on the use of Narcan in its emergency department. A total…
Man dies in blaze at Pinegrove Twp. residence
From staff reports An Oil City man died in a house fire early Monday morning in Pinegrove Township. Seneca fire chief Paul Marsh said the…
Decision expected soon for PIPP lawsuit
By RICH JACKSON Staff writer A decision is expected before April 21 on the lawsuit Pennsylvania Independent Petroleum Producers have filed against the state. The…
Devil’s Elbow fire
New Vernon Twp. crash
Pine Twp. burglary
Sandy Twp. fire
Stoneboro theft
Earthquake kills 77 in Ecuador; emergency workers rush in
PEDERNALES, Ecuador (AP) — The strongest earthquake to hit Ecuador in decades flattened buildings and buckled highways along its Pacific coast, sending the Andean nation…
McCutchen homers, Pirates blank Brewers 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jon Niese made it sound simple as he talked about how he pitched. Niese combined with two relievers on a three-hitter and…
Coachella promoters look to book big names for mega-concert
LOS ANGELES — It could rank as the classic rock concert of the century — six bands and performers who revolutionized popular music in…
Rescuers rush to trapped residents as Japan quakes kill 41
MASHIKI, Japan (AP) — Army troops and other rescuers rushed Saturday to try to reach scores of trapped residents after a pair of strong earthquakes…
Hip-hop, rap artist returns to headline Franklin event
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer Franklin High School will again be the site of First Presbyterian Church’s Connect2Christ Spring Jam – a night of…
Police charge Cooksburg couple with heroin possession
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor A Cooksburg couple has been charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver and endangering the welfare…
Braun hits 2 HRs to lead Brewers to 8-4 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The breeze blowing in from center field did not bother Ryan Braun. Bruan hit two long two-run home runs and Jimmy Nelson…
Singer Zac Brown was in hotel room where 4 arrested
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Zac Brown says in a statement that he was “in the wrong place at the wrong time” last week…
Vehicle Theft in Mercer
Chap Stick Theft
Recent Deaths 4/16/16
Gerald N. Jones Jr., of Rimersburg, died April 15, 2016. Dale L. Ramsey, 63, of Rimersburg, died April 15, 2016. Diane L. Otto, 67, of…
Heroin’s heavy toll: Parents share their stories
By RILEY YATES and PAMELA LEHMAN The (Allentown) Morning Call ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Travis Mohr found sobriety after heroin came close to taking his life. Every…
Oil Creek Twp. DUI crash
Concord Twp. burglary
UN says record 155 countries to sign climate agreement
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says a record 155 countries will sign the landmark agreement to tackle climate change at a ceremony at…
Pet of the day 4/15/16
Hi! My name is Nova, I am 1 year old husky mix. I Was born to a feral mom and am shy and hesitant in…
Drug task force says new adolescent program serves need
By SALLY BELL Staff writer A new mental health treatment program for adolescents has come to Venango County. The Regional Counseling Center of Oil City…
‘Hardcore Henry’ – Film is light on story, but delivers on its promise
Old genres are tackled through new eyes in “Hardcore Henry,” a frantic action spectacle from director Ilya Naishuller. Following the tradition of over-the-top flicks of…
Cornplanter Twp. burglary
Northpoint Auto trespass
Mercer County bad checks
Springfield Twp. harassment
Vivitrol treatment option may be coming to county
By SALLY BELL Staff writer A new option for drug and alcohol treatment may be on its way to Venango County this summer. Positive Recovery…
Youth-oriented agencies outline summer activities
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Focus on Our Future Collaborative Board heard a series of presentations from local agencies Thursday during a gathering at…
Woman charged with live-streaming alleged rape of teen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A 17-year-old was raped by a man with whom she had been drinking and her 18-year-old female friend live-streamed the attack…
Tigers take three of four from Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jordan Zimmermann pitched six shutout innings, Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers remained unbeaten on the…
Deep in the virtual world: A newbie’s first brush with VR
NEW YORK (AP) — My descent from the boat, gliding through schools of fish and clouds of phosphorescent jellyfish, seemed to be going pretty smoothly….
Recent Deaths 4/15/16
Charles A. “Smoke” Boorech, 79, of Knox, died April 13, 2016. Grayce Arlene Lange Kahle, 95, of Oil City, died April 14, 2016. Wilbert P. “Webb”…
OCHS puts music in the air this Spring
From staff reports The Oil City High School music department presents its sixth annual Night of A Cappella at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the high…
‘Craziness is multigenerational in my family’
Area families are taking advantage of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Mentored Youth Trout Days program. The program takes place before the traditional rush of…
Friends of Franklin library sets events
From staff reports Friends of the Franklin Public Library has events coming up. Orders are being accepted for Andrea’s Pastries until April 29 with delivery scheduled…
It’s all about the face
Hello, this is my first blog post for Venango Extra, a product of The Derrick and News-Herald newspaper. In this blog I hope to share…
Pet of the day 4/14/16
Bobcat or “Bobbi” is a sweet girl. She came to us injured, the vet thinks someone may have kicked her. She is all healed now…
Church burglary in Mercer County
Cemetery theft in Sandy Lake Twp.
Bear Lake Boro. harassment