It’s Star Wars Day: May the 4th be with you
The Associated Press It’s not a national holiday, yet it might be an intergalactic one. May the Fourth, as in “May the Fourth Be With…
Bishop to announce VC decision tonight
From staff reports Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of the Erie Catholic Diocese will announce his final decision regarding the future of Venango Catholic High School…
Not many cicadas expected here this spring
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Experts are predicting a minimal presence of cicadas in the tri-county area this spring. After completing a 17-year lifecycle underground,…
Researchers say they’re closing in on Captain Cook’s ship
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Researchers believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in…
Rookie goaltender Murray stealing the show for Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray isn’t in the mood to think about what it all means, this ride that he’s on. The NHL’s best team…
Apollo Theater adding Prince to Walk of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince is being inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame. Theater officials announced Wednesday that the late musician will join…
Recent Deaths 5/4/16
Edward Patrick Lynch Jr., 73, of Meadville, died May 2, 2016. Paul Paich, 88, of Kennerdell, died May 2, 2016. Stephen A. Gabler Jr., 78, of Lucinda,…
Radiohead releases ‘Burn The Witch’ ahead of world tour
The Associated Press Radiohead has put out a new song ahead of a world tour that opens later this month. The alternative rock band put…
Pens Letang suspended 1 game for interference
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang for one game for an illegal hit on Washington’s Marcus Johansson. Letang…
Cubs rough up Cole in series’ opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jason Hammel raised his record to 4-0 and Anthony Rizzo hit two doubles as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2…
Pet of the day 5/3/16
Name: Charlie Brown Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charlie Brown can be found…
Man jailed in fatal shooting in family dispute
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges he fatally shot another young man during what police are calling a…
OC man arrested for pointing gun at 2 others
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing multiple charges for pointing a gun at two people early Saturday morning. A criminal complaint filed…
Being green
The bright hue of spring green is coloring the landscape. Crazy Critters Reader submitted nature and pet photos are welcome…
West Sunbury accident
Cranberry Walmart theft
School bus struck from behind in Oil City
From staff reports OIL CITY – Four people, including three students, were taken to the hospital Monday following an accident involving a school bus in…
Bike rodeo held in Oil City
Venango County sheriffs deputy Dan Lauer adjusts a helmet for bike rodeo participant Camerin Shotts, 7, grandson of Todd Shotts of Seneca. Safe Kids-Clarion/Venango provided…
Advocates: High court signals it won’t stop $15 minimum wage
SEATTLE (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in for the first time Monday on a $15-an-hour minimum wage, signaling it does not plan to…
Pens hang on for 3-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Patric Hornqvist and Tom Kuhnhackl scored a minute apart in the first period, Matt Murray stopped 47 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
North Dakota man plows Prince’s symbol in farm field
EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A retiree in a tiny community in North Dakota has paid tribute to Prince in perhaps the most unique way a…
Recent Deaths 5/3/16
Christopher Robert Mohney, 46, of Worthington, formerly of Castle Shannon, died April 30, 2016. Cindy L. Harrison Luden, 64, of Marienville, formerly of Harborcreek, died Sunday, May…
Capitals’ Orpik thinks 3-game suspension is fair
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brooks Orpik was trying to be physical. Yet the instant the Washington Capitals defenseman made contact with Pittsburgh defenseman Olli Maatta’s head…
Cruise ship from Miami makes historic trip to Cuba
HAVANA (TNS) — As passengers cheered, Carnival Corp.’s Fathom Adonia arrived at Havana harbor on Monday morning, officially re-establishing the U.S. cruise business in…
Union City DUI
PA to add 70 mph speed limit to nearly 800 miles
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Motorists will get to go faster, up to 70 mph, on nearly 1,000 miles of Pennsylvania highway once transportation crews complete…
Pet of the day 5/2/16
Name: Dollie Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 3 years and 3 months Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Black and brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption…
Questionable hits turning up heat between Penguins, Capitals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The number of hits the Washington Capitals have tried to level on the Pittsburgh Penguins through two contentious games in the Eastern…
Choose the right pet for your home, family
Precious Paws Animal Rescue group of Franklin has offered these tips to help readers choose the right pet. Is your family considering adopting a pet?…
Center Twp. fatal crash
Green Twp. fire
Vehicle strikes tree in Green Twp.
Police seek info on theft at Oil City YMCA
From staff reports Oil City police are investing a theft that occurred between 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oil City YMCA. Police said…
Two generations plant $50,000 gift for new YMCA
From staff reports CLARION – Two generations of Clarion County families have teamed up to provide the latest $50,000 capital gift to the Clarion County…
AC Valley Prom Court
The Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School prom will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Members of the prom court include: (front, from left) Jill Caldwell,…
Feds investigating cause of explosion; pipelines drained
GREENSBURG (AP) – Natural gas pipelines were being drained Saturday as authorities try to determine the cause of an explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed…
Pens zap Caps to even series
WASHINGTON (AP) – Already down a game in their second-round playoff series, Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly were down a man, too, on…
Dixie Chicks adding 9 more dates to US tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Dixie Chicks are adding more concerts to their U.S. tour that starts this summer. The band announced on Monday that…
Recent Deaths 5/2/16
Genevieve S. Weaver, 101, of Franklin, died April 29, 2016. Marian I. Krumich, 90, of Seneca, died April 29, 2016. Ralph C. Bowen Sr., 80, of…
‘Jungle Book’ rules box office again; ‘Civil War’ looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney’s “The Jungle Book” trounced a handful of underperforming new releases to rule the box office for a third consecutive week,…
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CSX train derails in Washington, DC; possible hazardous leak
WASHINGTON (AP) — A CSX freight train derailed in Washington, D.C., on Sunday morning, sending several cars off the tracks and spilling hazardous material from…
Elephants to perform for final time at Ringling Bros. circus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Elephants will perform for the last time at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Sunday, as the show…
Franklin DUI
Limestone Twp. DUI
Down a man after Orpik hit, Pens top Caps 2-1; series 1-all
WASHINGTON (AP) — Already down a game in their second-round playoff series, Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly were down a man, too, on…
Oil City receives Tree City designation again during Arbor Day events
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by being recognized as a Tree City USA community for the 19th consecutive year….
Findley Twp. DUI