Here’s today’s fair schedule
From staff reports Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 to 11 a.m. – Judging of 4-H clothing and textile…
CEO: Layoffs expected in Wounded Warrior Project overhaul
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Layoffs are expected at the Wounded Warrior Project amid a restructuring that follows scrutiny over its spending, according to the charity’s…
Reds run past Buccos
PITTSBURGH (AP) – From the get-go, Billy Hamilton could not be contained Sunday. The major league steals leader swiped four bases, got three hits and…
‘Suicide Squad’ sets August opening record with $135.1M
NEW YORK (AP) – The supervillain romp “Suicide Squad” shrugged off scathing reviews to open with an estimated $135.1 million in North American ticket sales,…
Recent Deaths 8/8/16
Norman H. “Hoot” Kiser, 89, of Shippenville, died Aug. 6, 2016. Tommie Lee (Walker) (Briscoe) Minor, age 83, of Brookville, died Aug. 2, 2016. Mrs. Rose Marie…
Black Lillies to perform
FOXBURG — The Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will present the Black Lillies in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at RiverStone Farm, 352 Foxview Road, Foxburg. Issac…
Bat survey seeks signs of life
HOP BOTTOM (AP) – Biologist Richard Fritsky drives at 20 miles per hour down a dark country road. He’s listening. With a $965 microphone, sophisticated…
Vehicle Collides with Mailboxes
Harley Quinn becomes divisive breakout of ‘Suicide Squad’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the breakout star of “Suicide Squad” before the movie was even finished. Audiences were captivated by this…
Erie County DUI
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…
Nova goes 7 innings to win Pirates’ debut, 5-3 over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ivan Nova used aggression to quash any nervousness about making his first start with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nova pitched seven innings in…
Here’s opening weekend schedule at Venango fair
The Venango County Fair begins today, and here is the schedule of events today and Sunday: Today Pick up entry tags and numbers at the…
Cemetery Theft
Oil City man charged with indecent assault, corruption
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Numerous charges have been filed against an Oil City man who reportedly admitted having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl….
Taste of Franklin is Sunday
Tents went up Friday in Fountain Park for Sunday’s annual Taste of Franklin. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and…
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling. With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting…
Railing collapses at rap concert; at least 10 hurt
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) Authorities say at least 10 people have been hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz…
Possession of Marijuana
Rodriguez’s home run in 9th gives Pirates 3-2 win over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Rodriguez stepped to the plate looking to be aggressive. That approach paid off as he homered to open the bottom of…
Recent Deaths 8/6/16
Ardis Ruth Campbell Evins “Ardy,” 62, of Rancho Viejo, Texas, formerly of Oil City, died June 29, 2016. Marlin David Stark, 80, of Lexington, North…
Tri-County to join in IHAD celebration
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center is getting ready to join the International Homeless Animals Day celebration. The Center’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to…
Burglary-Theft-Forgery
Man charged with assault for incident at store
Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Oil City police have filed assault charges against a man who reportedly brandished a firearm at the North Side Country Fair…
Cooling off
Gunner, a Dalmatian pup, pulls his owner Collin Stone, of Sugarcreek, to the bank under the railroad bridge off Sugarcreek Drive Thursday. Gunner likes to…
Newfoundland death triggers air bag probes in U.S., Canada
DETROIT (AP) – Auto safety regulators in two countries are investigating another deadly air bag problem that could affect up to 8 million vehicles. Investigators…
Pirates’ struggles continue
ATLANTA (AP) – Adonis Garcia scored from second on an improbable stolen base attempt in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping…
Sutherland’s next act; ‘black-ish’ aims for everyone
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from Thursday’s sessions of the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming…
Recent Deaths 8/5/16
Richard “Dick” M. Webb, 84, of Shippenville, died Aug. 3, 2016. Louie Duke DeLoe, 44, of Clarion, died Aug. 1, 2016. Sigismund F. Andres, 98, of…
Critters in crisis
Clarion PAWS helps a three-legged kitty get back on its feet, Tri-County has several animals that have required veterinary care and Precious Paws is caring for…
Simplify vacations and savor the fun
Vacations are a great opportunity for families or individuals to recharge. But especially active vacationers often return from their trips in need of rest, as…
Cochranton grad dies after falling from abandoned plant
From staff reports A Cochranton High School graduate died Tuesday after he fell from the roof of an abandoned munitions plant in Crawford County. Crawford…
Pet of the day 8/4/16
Name: Captain America Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Captain American can be…
Cornplanter Twp. theft
Scrubgrass Twp. DUI
Man facing assault charges for injuring 3 people
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing felony assault charges for causing serious injuries to three people during a confrontation in…
Vendors and Crafters Day
Vendor Ellie Telesz (back right) shows her handmade braclets to customers looking for gifts Saturday at the seventh annual Vendors and Crafters Day at Scotch…
Scammers, companies capitalizing on Zika fears
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Worried you might catch the Zika virus? Scammers and bug spray companies are counting on it. Marketers know this is the…
Braves double-up Bucs, 8-4
ATLANTA (AP) – Ender Inciarte broke a tie with an RBI single in the fifth inning and the offensively challenged Atlanta Braves had 15 hits…
Leto puts his own spin on The Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In portraying The Joker, a man who lives in a world without rules, Jared Leto had only one very specific rule…
Recent Deaths 8/4/16
Christie Donaldson, 23, formerly of Harrisville, died Aug. 1, 2016. Elaine G. Standley, 88, of Oil City, died Aug. 3, 2016. Mark Edward Boring, 58, of Franklin,…
Stewart makes surprise visit to Tri-City Raceway Park
From staff reports A surprise guest made an appearance Sunday night as Tri-City Raceway Park hosted the finale of the inaugural running of the Arctic…
Chicago: In the Eyes of a Tourist
I never thought that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad, let alone travel to the third largest city in the United States and…
Pet of the day 8/3/16
Name: Firecracker Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brindle/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Firecracker can be found…
Maker’s Camp will focus on STEM to fight ‘summer slide’
NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff Writer Oil City Library will fight the “summer slide” with a week-long Maker’s Camp starting Monday. The summer slide is the tendency…
Mineral Twp. hit and run crash
Emlenton harassment
Vehicle fire in Cranberry
Seneca Volunteer Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire in a yard near Cranberry on Route 322 Tuesday afternoon. The truck was reported…
Silver Cornet Band to mark 160th anniversary
From staff reports The Silver Cornet Band of Franklin will present its 160th anniversary concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Bandstand Park in Franklin. The…