Charlotte workers asked to stay home after night of violence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Streets appeared calm early Thursday in downtown Charlotte after a second night of violent protests over the deadly police shooting of…
Articles by VenangoExtra.com
Bucs climb back over .500
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Sean Rodriguez hit a home run and a two-run single, Andrew McCutchen went deep, rookie Chad Kuhl pitched six strong innings and…
Cotillard announces pregnancy, denies Pitt reports
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marion Cotillard is announcing her pregnancy and shooting down rumors of any romantic involvement with Brad Pitt. The Oscar-winning actress says…
Recent Deaths 9/22/16
Maxine S. Platt, 82, of Rocky Grove, died Sept. 20, 2016. Marjorie P. Clark, 82, of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2016. Frederick W. Brady Sr.,…
Homeless man hailed as a hero after reporting bombs
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — Lee Parker still pictures the explosion that could have happened if he had dropped the backpack he took from a garbage…
Area fire departments receive grants
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Several local fire departments were among the 142 local volunteer fire companies across the state that were awarded more than…
Pet of the day 9/21/16
Name: Bull Dozer Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bull Dozer can be found…
Hydetown Borough accident
Fox Twp. accident
OC man accused of rape; 2nd person charged in case
From staff reports Oil City police said Tuesday they have arrested an Oil City man on charges that include rape following a six-month investigation. A…
Franklin Boy Scout earns honor
From staff reports Andrew Burda, a Boy Scout with Troop 111 in Franklin and a student at St. Patrick School, was awarded the Ad Altare…
Protesters in police shooting injure officers, shut highway
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that left about a dozen officers injured in North Carolina’s…
Buccos double up Brew Crew, 6-3
MILWAUKEE (TNS) – Sitting in a press box conference room at Great American Ball Park shortly before the first pitch of Sunday’s game against the…
Jolie and Pitt’s romance, divorce bookended by films
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt, it started with tequila and dancing in the rain in Bogota and ended on…
Recent Deaths 9/21/16
Marjorie P. Clark, 82, of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2016. Carol A. Cummings, 68, of Clarion, died Sept. 19, 2016. Helen Ream Kime, 86, died…
Pet of the day 9/20/16
Name: Flame Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Flame can be found at…
1968 Oil City film to be shown again
From staff reports The Heritage Society of Oil City has scheduled two viewings of a recently discovered 1968 film that showcases downtown Oil City. The…
Fading into fall
Summer’s blossoms are slowly fading. The days are growing shorter and the nights are cooler as we head toward the first official day of autumn…
Monroe Twp. accident
Walmart theft by unlawful taking
Ceremony set to honor fallen soldier from OC
From staff reports Signs showcasing the new name for the Petroleum Street Bridge in Oil City are in place on both sides of the structure….
Relay for Life kickoff event slated tonight
From staff reports The kickoff event for the 2017 Venango County Relay For Life will be held at 6 p.m. today at Pioneer Flats at…
8 new arrests in deadly France truck attack
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have made eight new arrests in connection with the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice that left 86 people dead,…
Making an impact
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The greatest tight end in Pittsburgh Steelers history is retired, off being a dad back in his native Virginia. Heath Miller’s replacement,…
Fans snap up tickets for Prince tribute concert
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Fans have snapped up tickets to next month’s Prince tribute concert in St. Paul. Tickets to the Oct. 13 concert…
Recent Deaths 9/20/16
Wilbur A. Miller, 86, of Meadville, died Sept. 19, 2016. Owen “Skip” E. Kaltenbaugh, 78, of Franklin, died Sept. 17, 2016. Jean Marie Crowley, 92, of…
Weather service confirms 1 twister, but not 2
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that Saturday’s strong storms spawned one, not two, tornadoes in western Pennsylvania. The first…
Warsaw and Polk Twp. criminal mischief
Flu shots available; legislation moves forward
Flu Shots To Eligible Veterans: The Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to host a flu clinic which is open to veterans who are eligible for…
Pet of they day 9/19/16
Name: Karma Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Karma can be found…
Scrubgrass Twp. trespass
Tornadoes reported after storm in state
From staff and wire reports Reports from Saturday night claimed a tornado touched down approximately 11 miles east of Slippery Rock but the National Weather…
Help sought for care packages for soldiers
From staff reports The Veterans of the Vietnam War auxiliary organization Welcome Home committee is involved in connecting with current soldiers. The organization’s efforts to…
1 of 5 devices near train station explodes; no injuries
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — A suspicious device found in a trash can near a train station exploded early Monday as a bomb squad was attempting…
Steelers clamp down on Bengals in win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers still don’t have a sack, at least a sack of consequence, through two games. They also don’t have a…
Surprises, sure things and Trump joke at Emmys
The Associated Press The Emmy Awards had its share of surprises, sure things and Donald Trump jokes. One consistent theme was the continued creative erosion…
Recent Deaths 9/19/16
James C. “Jim” Riddle, 89, of Harrisville, died Sept. 17, 2016. Robert O. “Bob” Chisholm, 75, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 17, 2016. John W. Scanlon, 98,…
A long time….
NOTE: All but one of the photographs below were taken Sept. 16 and 17, 2016, at the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The other…
For the birds
The Venango County Humane Society has some fine-feathered friends who need homes and Clarion PAWS has some lovely feline companions available. Tri-County Animal Rescue has…
Pet of the day 9/16/16
Name: Moon Pie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Moon Pie can be…
Worth Twp. burglary
Jackson Twp. burglary
ColorUsUnited 5K will make a splash Sunday
From staff reports Sunday’s ColorUsUnited 5K run/walk promises to be a blast – a big blast of color that is. The second annual race is…
Autumn Leaf Festival pageant contestants named
From staff reports CLARION – Several local youths have been named as contestants in scholarship pageants to be held during Clarion’s annual Autumn Leaf Festival….
Diverse America divided on flag, anthem, other symbols
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The oldest Latino civil rights group in the United States opens every meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, a tradition resulting…
Bucs explode in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Andrew McCutchen hit two solo homers, Chad Kuhl pitched six effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 15-2 Thursday…
Cavill’s manager: New Superman movie in works
The Associated Press The manager for “Man of Steel” star Henry Cavill says a new standalone sequel to the Superman film is in the works….
Recent Deaths 9/16/16
Bonnie D. Reynolds, 65, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 14, 2016. Rosemary “Rosie” M. Moss, Ph.D., 76, died Sept. 14, 2016. Sheryl B. “Fergie” Ferguson, 84, of…
Coupon tips for deal-seekers
Coupons can help people, and parents in particular, save substantial amounts of money. While television shows have documented the efforts of people who take coupon…
Pet of the day 9/15/16
Name: Double Stuff Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Double Stuff can be…