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Literary journal draws readers to Franklin
Amy Sue Marchetta reads her contribution to “The Bridge Literary Arts Journal.” The journal was released Saturday at a reading party at the Neverending Stories…
Skydiver first person to jump, land without chute
LOS ANGELES (AP) – After leaping from an airplane, Luke Aikins rocketed toward earth for two minutes, and then calmly flipped onto his back at…
Pirates swept by Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) – From winning a division title and a playoff series to making two All-Star teams, Jonathan Lucroy has enjoyed plenty of positive moments…
Timberlake, Alba bring seriousness to Teen Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The rowdy revelry of the Teen Choice Awards momentarily took on a somber tone Sunday when Jessica Alba, Ne-Yo and…
Recent Deaths 8/1/16
Richard M. Harris, 80, of Franklin, died July 29, 2016. Phyllis “Jane” Lewis, 72, of Oil City, died July 29, 2016. Marcus Jeffrey Luce, 19, of…
Clarion plans 175-year anniversary
By SAMANTHA BEAL Staff writer CLARION – Clarion Borough turned 175 years old in April, and the town will celebrate its milestone with a multi-faceted event…
Reservations still being accepted for survivor picnic
From staff reports Reservations are still being accepted for UPMC Northwest’s cancer survivor picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The picnic is open to all cancer…
Huge, once-hated fish now seen as weapon against Asian carp
CHICAGO (AP) – It’s a toothy giant that can grow longer than a horse and heavier than a refrigerator, a fearsome-looking prehistoric fish that plied…
Bucs’ troubles at Miller Park continue
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Junior Guerra limited Pittsburgh to four hits over 8 2/3 strong innings, Chris Carter hit a two-run home run and the Milwaukee…
Court order narrows Prince’s potential heirs to 6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge overseeing Prince’s estate narrowed down the wide pool of potential heirs for the late superstar’s fortune on Friday, ruling…
Recent Deaths 7/30/16
Gene Edward Allebach, 80, of Tiffin, died July 29, 2016. Janet A. Faraone, 78, of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Tionesta, died July 20, 2016. For the…
Indecent assault
Franklin DUI
Single car crash
Plummer/Spring water line work expected to start soon
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Work on the Plummer/Spring Street water line replacement project in Oil City is expected to begin in less than two…
Sandy Hook school opening to public, 4 years after massacre
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — When the public gets its first glimpse Friday of the school built to replace the one where 20 first-graders and six…
Pet of the day 7/29/16
Name: Levi Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Male Size: Medium Levi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
Abandonment is not the answer
“The calls come in by the dozen this time of year,” lamented Krissy Taylor, secretary of Precious Paws. “Usually cats who are dumped with their…
Summit Twp. theft
Piney Twp. criminal mischief
OC police quell situation at North Side store
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A man wielding a gun Wednesday night at the North Side Country Fair in Oil City forced police to react…
Polk police raise money for K9 officer
By SALLY BELL Staff Writer Polk Borough police are raising money for a new K9 officer. Vilko, the department’s current K9 officer, is nearing retirement…
DA: ‘Real possibility’ armed man in theater wanted to shoot
MONACA (AP) – There’s a “real possibility” a Georgia man jailed on charges he brought a stolen gun and ammunition into a western Pennsylvania movie…
Gordon grateful for another chance with Browns
BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Humbled, grateful and determined to make up for lost time and to those who stood by him, Browns wide receiver Josh…
‘Star Trek Beyond’ – Enjoyable journey back by way of original series
Unity and strength travel into the unknown in “Star Trek Beyond,” director Justin Lin’s visually exciting third installment in the recent “Star Trek” series. Chris…
Recent Deaths 7/29/16
Joseph A. “Joby” Judy Jr., 78, of Marienville, died July 27, 2016. Marie Porter Cokain, 96, of Franklin, died July 27, 2016. Joseph E. Frawley, 65,…
Titusville theft
Elephant sedative emerges as new threat in overdose battle
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A drug used to sedate elephants and other large animals, 100 times as potent as the fentanyl already escalating the country’s…
‘Pawsome’ news and ‘pawsitively’ adoptable pets
There is good news for one local rescue this week, several fundraisers are underway, a few animals found homes and, as always, there are cute furry faces…
Ways families can reduce everyday expenses
The costs of raising a family can be considerable. In its 2014 “Expenditures on Children by Families” report, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated…
NAACP, others rally in Erie over excessive force claims
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The NAACP and other activists plan a rally to protest the allegedly wrongful beating of a black man during his arrest…
Pet of the day 7/28/16
Name: Twinkle Breed: Tortoiseshell Sex: Female Size: Medium We are looking for a good, safe indoor home for Twinkle. She won’t be ready for a…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Man charged for having sex with 13-year-old girl
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple sex-related charges for having consensual sex with a 13-year-old girl. A criminal complaint…
Pokemon fans ask for longer hours in Clarion park
By Natasha Brenneman Staff Writer The Clarion County commissioners’ conference room was filled Tuesday night with players of a popular video game application. A recent…
Researchers seeing more sharks up and down the East Coast
BOSTON (AP) – It’s shark season on the East Coast. Shark sightings have prompted authorities to temporarily close popular beaches in New England, New York…
Pirates’ offense sinks Mariners
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gerrit Cole pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and slumping Andrew McCutchen had a three-run home run among his…
He’s a skydiver working with a net – but no parachute
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Luke Aikins has made 18,000 parachute jumps, including several for the film “Ironman 3.” But the plunge this elite skydiver…
Recent Deaths 7/28/16
Rev. David Earl Smith, 84, of Franklin, died July 26, 2016. Mildred L. Graham, 89, of Fairview, died July 27, 2016. Alice L. Hurst, 90, of Kossuth,…
Arguments over revenge motive at issue in Kane criminal case
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The judge in Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s criminal case is considering whether to allow jurors to hear about a pornographic…
Cranberry Walmart theft
Pet of the day 7/27/16
Name: Thorne Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Thorne can be found at…
Prosecutors drop all remaining charges in Freddie Gray case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prosecutors dropped the remaining charges Wednesday against three Baltimore police officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray, bringing an end…
Tionesta Borough theft
Slippery Rock Twp. Loitering
Franklin man who shot himself after chase still in hospital
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase Monday in Sugarcreek Borough before he shot himself remains…
Man charged for hitting pedestrian with vehicle
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple felony charges for striking a pedestrian with his vehicle Monday night in Cranberry…
Oil Heritage Festival parade winners announced
From staff reports The Oil Heritage Festival parade was held Saturday with the theme of “What I Love Best About Oil City.” Here are the…
Powerball jackpot $422 million after months without win
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot has soared to $422 million thanks to nearly three months without a winner of the big prize….