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Burglary investigation

Franklin state police are investigating a burglary that took place Friday morning at a residence on Millbrook Road in Irwin Township.  Police said the thief…




OC man charged with assault

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges following a domestic incident Monday night at a home on Plummer Street. A…


Police accuse OC man of assault

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident Saturday evening in the 700…


Experts wary of potent opioids

By SALLY BELL  Staff writer Carfentanil, a large animal tranquilizer that is being linked with heroin overdose deaths, has not hit local streets – yet,…














Bridge projects moving forward

By Jon Haag  Staff Writer  While work on the Wyattville Bridge remains on schedule for the end of September, other rehabilitation projects in Venango County…

















Riot at VisionQuest

Four youths incited a riot at VisionQuest in Franklin and assaulted a staff member, police said. The incident occurred at 8:37 p.m. Thursday at VisionQuest’s…




One-vehicle rollover crash

Emergency personnel were called to this one-vehicle rollover crash just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on Route 157 near its intersection with Hahn Road. A dispatcher…




2 juveniles accused of fleeing police

From staff reports  Two juveniles are facing charges are they allegedly tried to flee police Friday on all-terrain vehicles in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police said…