Sheary comes up big for Pens
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Conor Sheary got overlooked by a lot of teams when he was in college. And it wasn’t necessarily just because he stands…
Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers headline 2016 Lollapalooza
CHICAGO (AP) — Radiohead, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and LCD Soundsystem are among the acts that will play in Chicago for the 25th anniversary…
Recent Deaths 3/23/16
Judith W. Meehan, 67, of Oil City, died March 19, 2016. Violet M. Brown, 61, of Franklin, died March 21, 2016. Mary E. Calvin, 86,…
Death toll rises to 34 in Brussels attacks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on the explosions Tuesday at Brussels airport and a subway station (all times local): 11:30 p.m. A Belgian security official…
UPDATE: At least 31 dead in Brussels bombings
BRUSSELS (AP) — Bombs exploded Tuesday at the Brussels airport and in the city’s subway, killing at least 31 people and wounding dozens, as a…
Transcript: Son of slain man confessed before hanging self
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A recently unsealed court transcript shows a Pennsylvania man found hanged in his jail cell last week had confessed killing his…
Brady Twp. burglary
Forest County accident
Vehicle strikes tree in Hickory Twp.
Sandy Twp. collision
Vehicle strikes utility pole in Clarion County
Yohe Road accident
Controversial former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies at 46
The Associated Press MONTREAL — Rob Ford, the controversial former mayor of Toronto who made international headlines with his admission that he smoked crack cocaine while…
Princess Tea Party held
The Oil City YWCA held its Princess Tea Party on Saturday. Seventy little princesses participated in the event which included lunch and activities such as…
Pirates split pair of spring games
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Juan Nicasio kept up his shutout streak, striking out eight in five innings as the split-squad Pittsburgh Pirates beat the…
Titusville Walmart theft
Shippenville criminal mischief
Rome Twp. damaged boat
Paint Twp. accident
Oakland Twp. slashed tires
Kwik Fill theft
Elk Twp. damaged vehicles
Columbus Twp. stolen rifle
Clay Twp. recklessly endangering another person
Clarion Walmart theft
Clarion Twp. DUI
Explosions rock Brussels airport, subway; 26 reported dead
BRUSSELS (AP) — Explosions, at least one likely caused by a suicide bomber, rocked the Brussels airport and subway system Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of…
Franklin man arrested for attack during an apparent drug deal
By E. CURTIS HANNA Staff writer A Franklin man has been charged with robbing and beating up another man in an attempted drug deal. Franklin…
St. Patrick students presenting Passion Play today
Students in first through third grades at St. Patrick School in Franklin are presenting the Passion Play at 10 a.m. today at the school. Pictured…
FBI: Might be a way to unlock San Bernardino attacker’s iPhone
LOS ANGELES (AP) – In a stunning disclosure, federal authorities said Monday that they may have found a way to unlock an iPhone used by…
Glut of ACC teams in Sweet 16 is great, but so are underdogs
The Associated Press The NCAA Tournament has reached the Sweet 16, and many of the usual suspects made it. There also are a few surprise…
Hulk Hogan-Gawker jury awards $25M in punitive damages
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Moments after a Florida jury hit Gawker Media and its founder with $25 million in punitive damages for publishing a…
Recent Deaths 3/22/16
Robert “Bob” Denton Sopher, 87, of Sharon, formerly of Oil City, died March 20, 2016. Violet Brown, 61, of Franklin, died March 21, 2016. Christine M….
Emojimania: Fans and brands crying tears of joy
NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to emojis, the future is very, very … Face with Tears of Joy. If you don’t know what…
Summit Twp. burglary
Slippery Rock Twp. DUI
Muddy Creek Twp. accident
Carbon Center Road DUI
Area student gets internship with Erie artist
From staff reports Deirdre Keane, a student enrolled in Lighthouse Island Academy in Tionesta has recently been invited to serve as a student intern with…
Gold medals for leadership
Fifteen students represented Forest Area School District at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference from March 16 – 18. Students presented projects and returned home with six gold…
Breakfast to benefit Cochranton fair
From staff reports The 2016 Cochranton Community Fair is scheduled for Aug. 1-6 in Cochranton. This year’s theme is “We Have Good Things Growing.” To prepare…
Looking for a happy ending, tail wags and all
For such a dark past, this pit bull mix is sure to have a brighter future, thanks in part to many helpful people along the…
Toby Twp. criminal mischief
Theft at Cranberry Walmart
Scrubgrass Twp. DUI
Polk DUI
Grove City Outlets theft
French Creek Twp. theft
Findley Twp. drug possession