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Blaze destroys Orchard Park mobile home
From staff reports A trailer at the Orchard Park mobile home park off Bredinsburg Road was destroyed by fire late Sunday evening. Venango County 911…
Game commission seeking information on osprey nests
From staff reports HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting a statewide survey of osprey nests this year. The osprey is one of Pennsylvania’s…
8-justice Supreme Court dodges decision on birth control
WASHINGTON (AP) – A short-handed Supreme Court dodged but kept alive a legal challenge Monday from faith-based groups over the Obama administration’s rules for cost-free…
Crosby wins it in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby beat Andrei Vasilevskiy from the circle 40 seconds into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2…
Weather anchor’s dress sparks social media firestorm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles weather anchor is speaking out amid criticism of her TV station after she was handed a sweater during…
Recent Deaths 5/17/16
James B. Miller, 74, of Franklin, died May 15, 2016. Carole D. Jamison, 72, of Parker, died May 15, 2016. Cheryl Ann Beveridge, 58, of Corsica, died May…
Sparta Twp. forgery
International Space Station makes 100,000th orbit of Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s 100,000 laps around Earth and counting for the International Space Station. The space station reached the orbital milestone —…
Columbus Twp. criminal mischief
Pine Twp. counterfeit money
Money collected to help family after fire
From staff reports A total of $408 was raised during a 50/50 raffle at Friday’s Little League baseball game at Peanut Park in Knox and all of the…
Driver hurt, resident OK after car hits PA duplex
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a driver has been hurt, but a sleeping resident is OK after a car ran off a rural road…
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…
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…