Judge again dismisses lawsuit against fracking opponents
BUTLER (AP) — A judge has again dismissed a lawsuit that landowners filed against people and groups who oppose fracking in a western Pennsylvania township….
Wyattville Bridge construction
The Route 322 bridge in Wyattville will be closed to traffic starting today for a reconstruction project. Traffic will be detoured using Utica and Buttermilk…
Union Twp. theft
Victory Twp. accident
Supporters sought to save the Twin Creeks Head Start program
From staff reports The Family and Community Christian Association Twin Creeks Head Start program, which has been providing services for the past 40 years at…
Softball team honors Mook with donation
From staff reports Dr. Howard Kirtland, who founded the Kirtland Cancer Foundation in Franklin, greeted the Rocky Grove softball team last week at his office….
Public health messages on Zika muddied by myths, conspiracy theories
The Associated Press BALTIMORE — The Zika virus is not being spread by genetically engineered mosquitoes, nor is it transmitted through vaccines. It also is…
Penguins’ Crosby back on top of his game
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby does not have an off switch. If there was one, Patric Hornqvist believes he would have found it by now….
Box office top 20: ‘X-Men’ lags and ‘Alice’ flops
NEW YORK (AP) — Memorial Day weekend, long a flagship launching pad in Hollywood’s summer, went bust at the box office, as a pair of…
Recent Deaths 6/1/16
Scott W. Hawke, 32, of Northfield, Ohio, died May 24, 2016. Ernest W. Hogue, 74, of Franklin, died May 29, 2016. For the complete article, please…
Franklin Stabbing
Ridgway Twp. fire
Where the water is
Last week involved a trip to Conneaut, Ohio, the Pymatuning spillway and of course the daily walks around the neighbor’s pond. The heat brought out…
Pet of the day 5/31/16
Name: Piper Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Piper can be found at…
Otter Creek Twp. criminal mischief
Looking for homes and help
Say hello to Marley! Marley is friendly and sweet, although at first, she can be reserved and shy. She enjoys Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Parker City theft
Ridgway Twp. accident
3 arrested after shots fired into home
NEW CASTLE (AP) – State police say three people were arrested after shots were fired into a western Pennsylvania home occupied by a family, including…
Custaloga Town annual pow-wow draws big crowd
By DREW FRYE Staff writer The 42nd annual De-Un-Da-Ga pow-wow was held over Memorial Day weekend at the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation. The event was…
Director: Zoo safe despite shooting of gorilla to save boy
CINCINNATI (AP) — The director of the Cincinnati Zoo says it remains safe for its 1.6 million annual visitors despite a weekend tragedy in which…
Snoop Dogg calls for boycott of ‘Roots’ remake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Count Snoop Dogg out when it comes to watching the History Channel’s remake of “Roots.” In an expletive-filled rant posted on…
Penguins take bite out of Sharks
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Nick Bonino’s main job for the Pittsburgh Penguins is to get to the front of the net and create chaos. The well-bearded…
Recent Deaths 5/31/16
William C. “Bill” Swartz, Jr., 75, of Oil City, died May 29, 2016. John E. Fletcher, 83, of Oil City, died May 28, 2016. Vincent…
Pens win 3-2
Nick Bonino scored with 2:33 left to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final…
Pleasantville Crash
Chinese developer Wanda opens theme park to take on Disney
NANCHANG, China (AP) — China’s largest private property developer, the Wanda Group, opened an entertainment complex on Saturday that it’s positioning as a distinctly homegrown…
Assault
ATV Crash-DUI
Ohio zoo closes gorilla exhibit for now after boy falls in
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that…
Jaso sees same ol’ Darvish as Pirates fall to Rangers 5-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — John Jaso singled on the second pitch from Yu Darvish in the Japanese right-hander’s first start in the majors in almost…
Loss, accusations mark a turbulent few days for Johnny Depp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp seemed the picture of rock star cool as he played guitar onstage in Portugal with his band, the Hollywood…
Act 64
Man charged 9 years after bomb left in NC Walmart
SYLVA, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a fingerprint has led them to a man who placed a pipe bomb near small propane tanks in a…
250 Venango veterans have died since last Memorial Day
From staff reports A total of 250 Venango County veterans have died since Memorial Day 2015, according to Richard Mulholland, director of the county’s Veterans…
Franklin man charged with retaliation
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man is facing multiple charges for assaulting another man Wednesday outside the second man’s place of employment. Colin…
Ex-‘Glee’ star Mark Salling indicted on child-porn charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the Fox musical dramedy “Glee,” was charged Friday with receiving and possessing…
Camera Theft
Aggravated Assault
Pirates spoil night for Rangers’ Banister, Hamels in 9-1 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jeff Banister shared hugs, handshakes and laughs with Pittsburgh’s Clint Hurdle and his players and coaches before the Texas manager’s first…
Recent Deaths 5/28/16
Paula Kay Wilden, 56, of Oil City, died May 26, 2016. Jeffrey L. Hall, 57, of East Hickory, died Friday, May 27, 2016. Rodger D….
Former Heath employee held for court on extortion charge
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer A Utica man accused of trying to extort $200,000 from his employer was held for court Wednesday following a preliminary hearing….
Sharks-Penguins Stanley Cup final fills a need for speed
Associated Press It will be speed vs. speed in the Stanley Cup final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins. San Jose got through…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Neighbors 2 Sorority Rising’
By TIMOTHY HOGG Friends will come together to solve dilemmas in “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” a collection of humorous situations amid an otherwise tasteless comedy…
Scrubgrass Twp. harassment
Mercer DUI
NBC’s ‘Red Nose Day Special’ raises $30M for kids’ charities
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — NBC’s “Red Nose Day Special” mixed comedy and musical performances with heartfelt pleas for children in need, raising more than…
Retired cop kills his 2 sleeping kids, then himself
WALLKILL, N.Y. (AP) — A woman came home from work to find that her retired police officer husband had fatally shot their two sleeping children…
Pet of the day 5/27/16
Name: Majic Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black and White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00 Majic…
Sunday marks Pennsylvania’s first Fish-for-Free day
From staff reports People visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots over the Memorial Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the…