OC man who had been missing found dead
From staff reports An Oil City man who had been reported missing in November 2017 was found dead Monday. John Stegall, 64, was reported missing…
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Rally planned to save Polk Center
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Organizations, political figures and local residents have joined together to schedule a rally to save Polk Center. The rally,…
Pair accused of stealing truck, breaking into campsite
From staff reports A man and woman are facing charges for stealing a truck and breaking into a campsite in President Township. Franklin state police…
Cranberry supervisors hear 2 inquiries related to flooding
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors considered two inquiries related to the devastating July 19 flood along Deep Hollow Road and Riverside…
Clintonville man died in power plant accident
From staff reports A Clintonville man has been identified as the Scrubgrass Power Plant employee who died in an accident Tuesday at the plant. Thomas…
Sugarcreek man faces charges after domestic dispute
From staff reports A Sugarcreek man is facing charges, including terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person, after police say he struck his wife several…
Weekend storms cause problems in area
From staff reports Storms continued to roll through the area Sunday after wreaking havoc on festivals in Franklin and Oil City on Saturday. A staff…
Glenview manager feels ‘badly’ about closing
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Glenview Apothecary pharmacy, located atop Spring Street in Oil City’s North Side business district, will close Wednesday. “It is…
Polk man accused of assault continues to be held in Midwest
From staff reports Franklin state police said Friday that they continue to wait for the extradition of a Polk man who is facing various charges…
OC woman facing aggravated assault, other charges
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges that accuse her of trying to bite a state trooper who was attempting to arrest…
PennDOT honors 2 employees who helped man trapped under tractor
From staff reports The Northwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recognized two employees for assisting a man trapped under a tractor. Summer interns…
Mother, son killed in Crawford County double homicide
From staff reports Meadville state police are investigating what they are considering a double homicide that occurred between 6:50 and 10 p.m. Saturday at a…
Police: Scam calls getting more sophisticated
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Franklin state police aren’t sure how a reported telephone scam that an elderly Seneca couple fell victim to works. The…
Experts hope to keep spotted lanternflies away from region
From staff reports Travelers to eastern Pennsylvania should be on the lookout for spotted lanternflies that might just hitch a ride on their vehicle. Spotted…
County not getting any federal assistance
From staff reports Despite widespread damage in several Venango County municipalities hit hard by the July 19 flood, it doesn’t appear likely the county will…
Man accused of firing gun to scare family on trail waives hearing
From staff reports A Kennerdell man accused of firing a revolver in an effort to scare a family on the Rockland Township bike trail last…
Details released on Titusville woman’s capture
From staff reports Warren state police have released details about the July 25 capture of a Titusville woman who had been on the run. Sarah…
Man facing charges after incident with police at OC home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for threatening to stab occupants of a home and then pushing, striking and…
Flood damage could lead to tax breaks
By LUKA KRNETA Staff writer A little-known state law could result in big savings to Venango County residents who experienced “catastrophic” property loss as a…
Fires break out Thursday at two Emlenton homes
From staff reports Separate fires broke out Thursday at two Emlenton residences, and no one was injured in either fire. An unoccupied home at 905…
Coroner IDs woman found dead in Franklin
From staff reports Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh confirmed Wednesday that a woman’s body was found Tuesday morning near Franklin Industries. Rugh identified the woman…
Man arrested for trying to lure child
From staff reports Titusville police arrested a Syracuse, New York, man Tuesday on charges that include luring and stalking. Police said the incident occurred Friday…
Officials probing death of woman found at hotel
From staff reports Oil City police and the Venango County coroner’s office are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Friday at…
1 injured in tractor-trailer crash
One person was injured in a one-vehicle tractor-trailer rollover crash on Interstate 80 near Clintonville on Saturday, Clintonville Fire Department Chief Gerry Rea said. The…
Flooding, trees down in region
There were reports of flooding and trees down late Friday night in the Oil City area. The West End Pond at Clarion University-Venango (pictured) overflowed…
Tractor-trailer gets caught on lines
A tractor-trailer got caught on some low phone lines when the driver went to turn around in the parking lot of Christ Lutheran Church on…
Titusville police looking for woman accused of fleeing
From staff reports Titusville police are looking for a woman they say eluded officers in a vehicle chase on Friday. Police said the chase began…
Man accused of barricading himself in residence
From staff reports A Linesville man is facing burglary and arson charges for allegedly locking himself in a residence and refusing to leave Monday morning…
Man dies in 1-vehicle crash in Crawford County
From staff reports A man died after being involved in a one-vehicle crash in Sparta Township, Crawford County, on Saturday, Corry state police said. Terrance…
OC to sell industrial park tracts
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer In a bid to “get out of the landlord business” and put some industrial sites back on the tax…
OC man accused of selling drugs to informant
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges that accuse him of communicating with and supplying a confidential informant with marijuana. A criminal…
Polk man recovering from rabid bobcat attack
From staff and wire reports A Polk man is recovering after he was attacked by a rabid bobcat that was hiding under his home’s front…
Woman accused of stealing from man, 84, waives hearing
From staff reports A former care home nurse accused of stealing more than $26,500 from an elderly man waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…
Woman charged in animal neglect case
From staff reports A second person is facing charges in connection with an animal neglect investigation in Franklin. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin police…
Franklin man accused in animal cruelty case
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges as the result of an animal neglect investigation, according to Franklin police. A criminal complaint filed…
Man dies as result of crash injuries
From staff reports Franklin state police confirmed that a Franklin man suffered fatal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident early Friday in…
Franklin woman facing robbery, other charges
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer An 18-year-old Franklin woman is facing charges that include robbery and strangulation following a physical altercation this week with a…
Sugarcreek police capture rape suspect in Pittsburgh
From staff reports A man wanted on rape and sexual assault charges in Sugarcreek Borough was apprehended early Thursday morning in Pittsburgh. Sugarcreek Borough police…
Woman charged after knives, paraphernalia found
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing several charges after her family turned over knives and drug paraphernalia that police say…
Gun at parade sparks comments; group expressing ‘right to carry’
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A scene from the Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair parade last week caught some onlookers by surprise and sparked comments along…
Sugarcreek police looking for man charged with rape
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are searching for a man facing several charges, including the rape of a Sugarcreek girl. Police said they believe…
Trimmer rescued after being stuck 70 feet up tree
From staff reports A tree trimmer escaped injury after he became stuck upside down in a tree in Kennerdell for several hours Monday morning. Tim…
Girl reported missing after visiting outlet mall
From staff reports Mercer state police said a teenage girl went missing at the Grove City Outlet Mall Saturday afternoon. A Children and Youth Services…
Venango leaders make pitch for recycling center
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Venango County officials made their pitch to locate a new county-wide recycling center in part of the former Sears…
Erie bishop Persico featured in national publication
From staff reports The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of the Erie Catholic Diocese, is featured on the cover of the summer 2019 edition…
Woman waives hearing on charges related to meth lab
From staff reports A Franklin woman accused of manufacturing methamphetamine in a bedroom at her grandmother’s house waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…
Strattanville man to stand trial in child-rape case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Charges against a Strattanville man accused of raping a young girl were bound over to court after his brief hearing…
Police continue search for missing Seneca man
From staff reports State police in Franklin are searching for a Seneca man who has been missing for nearly two years. Police describe William J….
Reno boy, 11, hurt in accident
From staff reports A Reno boy is in intensive care after family members said the bicycle he was riding collided with a vehicle at the…
2 Oil City men face theft charges
From staff reports Oil City police said two men are facing charges after being identified in a September theft case. In a criminal complaint, police…