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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon in Franklin, according to Venango County 911. The incident took place at the intersection of 13th…

Frank Powers II, 42, was taken into custody by Venango County sheriff’s deputies Friday in Seneca on a warrant for failure to comply and failure…

By Saxon DaughertyStaff Writer  The former Crawford County jail warden was sentenced to eight to 23 months in jail Wednesday for stealing more than $123,000…

From staff reports The Venango County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in three new deputies in as many weeks. New on the roster are deputies Luke…

By SALLY BELL Staff writer Sheetz is set to sell its first bottle of wine in Pennsylvania at a Shippensburg store today, but it isn’t…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing assault charges stemming from an incident Sunday at a home on Buffalo Street. A criminal…

From staff reports Yesterday marks the retirement of Oil City police officer Kevin Daly. In his 20 years with the department, Daly has served as senior…

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday night by Franklin police on a warrant. Police said Nathan Turk, known to officers to have a…

By NATASHA BRENNEMANStaff writer  The belief that children shouldn’t have to travel from home to home with their belongings in a trash bag is inspiring…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin woman accused of striking a boy with her vehicle last week waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…

By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer  Time is running out for Pennsylvania’s unregistered voters who want to participate in the presidential election. The statewide deadline to register…

From staff reports CLARION – Clarion Borough police are seeking the public’s help in locating Julie Ann Simpson, 32, of Clarion. Simpson has not appeared…

An Oil City man was arrested and charged with assault following an incident Tuesday.  Franklin state police said Benjamin Yashinski, 28, of West First Street,…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Cooperstown man accused of stealing money from two homes in June waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing charges that accuse him of having sex with a 15-year-old girl. A criminal complaint filed…

From staff reports Franklin state police have charged a Cooperstown man with violating his Megan’s Law registration requirements following their investigation into a crash that…

From staff reports Oil City police said Tuesday they have arrested an Oil City man on charges that include rape following a six-month investigation. A…

From staff reports Signs showcasing the new name for the Petroleum Street Bridge in Oil City are in place on both sides of the structure….

From staff and wire reports Reports from Saturday night claimed a tornado touched down approximately 11 miles east of Slippery Rock but the National Weather…

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…

By Saxon Daugherty  Staff Writer Charges have been filed against an Oil City man for allegedly dealing drugs in the parking lot of the South…

SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man accused of assaulting a woman at a home on Spruce Street last week was held for court…

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…

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…

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

From staff reports The Oil City police department is investigating multiple reports of car windshields being smashed on the South Side early Friday morning. Police…

From staff reports Three people were arrested Thursday in Oil City on charges accusing them of dealing heroin out of an apartment on Colbert Avenue….

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Rocky Grove volunteer firefighter accused of stealing lawn equipment from the department waived his preliminary hearing in the case…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Butler County woman facing numerous charges stemming from an incident last week in Emlenton Borough waived her preliminary hearing…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A 25-year-old man is facing multiple drug charges after he allegedly sold cocaine to a confidential informant in Franklin earlier…

By Saxon Daugherty  Staff Writer  A Butler County woman is facing numerous charges following an incident Thursday in Emlenton Borough. A criminal complaint filed through…

By Jon Haag  Staff Writer  Clarion County Community Bank is moving forward on its plans for a Franklin branch. The plans call for a 3,600-square-foot…

By DREW FRYE Staff writer Three male juveniles from Franklin are facing a handful of charges, including kidnapping, in connection with an incident involving another…

By DREW FRYE Staff Writer A Rocky Grove volunteer firefighter is facing numerous theft charges after police said he stole lawn equipment from the department….

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Philadelphia teenager is facing felony assault charges following an incident early Tuesday morning at VisionQuest in Franklin. A criminal…

From staff reports Twenty-five new centers aimed at treating opioid addiction are opening across the state. The centers, called Centers of Excellence, will be implemented…

GREENSBURG (AP) – A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial in the beating death of her boyfriend. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that…

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…

Clarion state police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred in Clarion County. Police said a 44-year old man was found dead Friday at his…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who reportedly admitted having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl waived his preliminary hearing in…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of injuring a pregnant woman earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing in the case…

From staff reports The annual Coats For Kids drive sponsored by Oil City firefighters is underway. Oil City Firefighters Local 700 is now collecting tax…

From staff reports The Venango County coroner confirmed Tuesday that the deaths of a couple whose bodies were found in their Mercer Road home were…

From staff reports A traffic light that fell near a crosswalk on Liberty Street in Franklin will remain out of service as city officials look…

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A 15-year-old Pennsylvania boy is being charged as an adult after police say he set his Lawrence County home on…

RIMERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three men died and another was injured after a boat ran aground and overturned on the Allegheny River, authorities said Saturday….

By SAXON DAUGHERTY  Staff writer A Franklin woman charged earlier this year in connection with a drug trafficking organization in Venango County is now facing…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Kennerdell man has been charged with felony burglary after he admitted to stealing a check from his mother to…

By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Oil City police department is asking for the community’s help as it investigates a series of thefts from motor…

By TOM DISTEFANO Staff writer CLARION – Clarion University President Karen Whitney has traditionally issued a list of goals and desired outcomes for 19 months…