Franklin board observes moment of silence for teacher
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer FRANKLIN – The Franklin School Board began its meeting Monday with a moment of silence in memory of former teacher,…
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Scouts place at pinewood derby
Flags in PA to fly at half-staff for slain officer
HARRISBURG (AP) – The governor of Pennsylvania has ordered all United States and commonwealth flags in the state Capitol complex and at all commonwealth facilities…
Vogelsong looks sharp in Pirates’ win over Red Sox
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) – Pablo Sandoval hit his first home run of the spring and Dustin Pedroia had two hits for the Red Sox…
Sony buys Michael Jackson’s stake in music catalog for $750M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s estate has sold its interest in a massive music catalog to Sony for $750 million. Sony and Jackson’s estate…
Recent Deaths 3/15/16
Robert “Bob” Borland Elder, 59, died Feb. 25, 2016. Arnold B. Exley, 83, of Ross Township, died March 13, 2016. Eleanor R. Taylor, 102, of…
County farm bureau offering scholarships
The Clarion-Venango-Forest County Farm Bureau will select recipients for six $500 scholarships at their annual Spring Meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at the Reminisce Banquet Hall…
Clarion Hospital Foundation accepting scholarship applications
From staff reports The Clarion Hospital Foundation is accepting applications for 2016 scholarships that will be awarded to students interested in a health care profession….
PA lawmakers to take up medical marijuana proposal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A proposal to allow marijuana to be prescribed for a list of medical conditions is heading to the Pennsylvania House…
Coal Hill Road accident
Think twice before getting a real live Easter bunny
Regina Martin, founder of Hog Heaven Rescue in Cochranton and former humane society police officer, answers some questions and provides information on live animals at…
Findley Twp. fraud
Fox Twp. theft
Franklin DUI
Gun found in Mercer Co.
Jackson Center Polk Road accident
Pine Township harassment
Theft on Kremis Road
Pens rough up Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) – With one of their top players out for several weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to need some help to make…
Vehicle strikes ditch on I-80
CLA students participate in event
From staff reports Christian Life Academy senior Josh Tygert presents a bill on student loan repayment Thursday during State Sen. Scott Hutchinson’s Senators’ Day at…
Woman assaulted while holding children
OIL CITY – A man assaulted a woman holding two children in her arms, Oil City police said. Oil City police were dispatched at 3:40…
Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
Will the First Amendment survive the information age?
The Associated Press (Editor’s note: This is one of several stories by The Associated Press, McClatchy and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel marking Sunshine Week, an…
Upcoming season may be up in smoke for Steelers’ Bryant
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is facing a one-year suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy for…
‘Star Wars’ wins, John Stamos slimed at Kids’ Choice Awards
NEW YORK (AP) – Will Ferrell, Adele and Jennifer Lawrence won at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, while John Stamos and favorite music group winner Fifth…
Recent Deaths 3/14/16
Grace Ann Dehner Strickenberger, 74, of Fryburg, died March 12, 2016. William R. Mook, 62, of Franklin, died March 11, 2016. Jacquelyn Joyce (Murphy) Scott, 56,…
Johnny Football has been tossed aside
CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Johnny Manziel, the scrambling, Heisman Trophy-winning college star who hasn’t come close to matching his hype in the NFL, was released Friday…
Slashed tires
Center Twp. harassment
False ID
Limestone Twp. DUI
Main Street harassment
Warrant service
Theft at Walmart
‘Zootopia’ is complex but fun and refreshing
The devoted pursuit of one’s dream can lead to a better world in “Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a heartwarming family film bursting with…
Ashton Kutcher, Twitter founder fund Iowa, Nebraska schools
Associated Press | OMAHA, Iowa (AP) — A Hollywood actor and an Internet entrepreneur have donated money to Iowa and Nebraska classrooms in an education…
OC students participate in Jump Rope For Heart program
From staff reports Oil City elementary school students (from left) Jake Anthony, Aubrey Deemer and Sierra Duncan raised the most funds in the Jensin Potts…
Ford makes police car doors that stop armor-piercing bullets
DETROIT (AP) – It’s a first for police cars: Doors that can protect against armor-piercing bullets. Ford will soon be offering the doors on its…
Steelers bring in tight end Green
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ladarius Green saw the yellow sea of Terrible Towels waving last fall when the Pittsburgh Steelers visited San Diego and the Chargers…
Recent Deaths 3/11/16
Edward E. Douglas, 80, of Oil City died at 5:32 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 Marlene Ann Schattauer, 61, of Seneca, died at her residence…
Daylight savings time is coming! Should it stay?
In this Aug. 17, 2015, file photo, a lobsterman motors through a channel between islands as he leaves Cape Porpoise Harbor at sunrise in Kennebunkport,…
Water truck accident
Single car accident on I-80
Electronic power controls stolen from vehicle
Pike Road accident
Vehicle strikes ditch and trees
Damaged cameras and windows
Think Spring with these local events
Just because the temperatures are heating up, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in the name of arctic animals! The Polar Bear Float at Cook…