I-80 Crash
1 killed; 2 others presumed dead in NY tugboat crash
NEW YORK (AP) — As an all-out search for two tugboat crew members stretched into hours following a deadly crash on the Hudson River, New…
Leader of Eagles of Death Metal apologizes for comments
Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes has apologized for suggesting that security guards at a Paris concert venue were complicit in the assault by…
Penguins star Malkin out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to make their push for a playoff spot without star center Evgeni Malkin. General manager Jim Rutherford…
Shootout, standoff continues as of 9 p.m.
The standoff and shootout at Cook Forest continued into the night Saturday. As of 9 p.m., Pennsylvania state police had McBeth’s Cabin surrounded and the…
State Police, DCNR report armed man barricaded in Cook Forest
From staff reports State police have blocked off all roads in Cook Forest State Park because a man has barricaded himself inside a building. Clarion…
Crawford County Crash
Stolen Chainsaws
Route 77 DUI
Wireless Zone opens in Seneca
A new wireless provider has opened in Seneca. The Wireless Zone is located in the plaza next to Tractor Supply on Route 322. The store…
Local animal groups post hawk warnings
From staff reports Some local animal rescue organizations are warning of increased hawk activity in the area. Both the Venango County Humane Society and Tri-County…
Theft at Walmart
Stolen Propane Tank
Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keith Emerson, founder and keyboardist of the progressive-rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died. He was 71. Emerson’s longtime partner,…
Recent Deaths 3/12/16
Thomas T. Kozek, 56, of Beaver, died March 9, 2016. Mrs. Lois G. Jackson, 91, of Titusville, died Friday, March 11, 2016. Julie A. Ganoe,…
Teddy bear’s inspiration off ‘threatened’ list
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Louisiana black bear, the animal behind the “teddy’s bear” inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt, has rebounded enough to pull it…
Franklin’s Geer falls short in pursuit of second state title
HERSHEY – A new state champion will be crowned in the 182-pound class at the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships as Franklin senior Dakota Geer…
Johnny Football has been tossed aside
CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Johnny Manziel, the scrambling, Heisman Trophy-winning college star who hasn’t come close to matching his hype in the NFL, was released Friday…
Slashed tires
Center Twp. harassment
False ID
Limestone Twp. DUI
Main Street harassment
Warrant service
Theft at Walmart
‘Zootopia’ is complex but fun and refreshing
The devoted pursuit of one’s dream can lead to a better world in “Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a heartwarming family film bursting with…
Ashton Kutcher, Twitter founder fund Iowa, Nebraska schools
Associated Press | OMAHA, Iowa (AP) — A Hollywood actor and an Internet entrepreneur have donated money to Iowa and Nebraska classrooms in an education…
OC students participate in Jump Rope For Heart program
From staff reports Oil City elementary school students (from left) Jake Anthony, Aubrey Deemer and Sierra Duncan raised the most funds in the Jensin Potts…
Ford makes police car doors that stop armor-piercing bullets
DETROIT (AP) – It’s a first for police cars: Doors that can protect against armor-piercing bullets. Ford will soon be offering the doors on its…
Steelers bring in tight end Green
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ladarius Green saw the yellow sea of Terrible Towels waving last fall when the Pittsburgh Steelers visited San Diego and the Chargers…
Recent Deaths 3/11/16
Edward E. Douglas, 80, of Oil City died at 5:32 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 Marlene Ann Schattauer, 61, of Seneca, died at her residence…
Daylight savings time is coming! Should it stay?
In this Aug. 17, 2015, file photo, a lobsterman motors through a channel between islands as he leaves Cape Porpoise Harbor at sunrise in Kennebunkport,…
Upcoming Rockettes show retooled, with the ladies starring
NEW YORK (AP) — The high-kicking Rockettes are poised to dance up a storm this summer at Radio City Music Hall in a reimagined show…
Water truck accident
Single car accident on I-80
Electronic power controls stolen from vehicle
Pike Road accident
Vehicle strikes ditch and trees
Damaged cameras and windows
Think Spring with these local events
Just because the temperatures are heating up, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate in the name of arctic animals! The Polar Bear Float at Cook…
Fire investigation
Criminal mischief at apartment
OC police seek info on hit-run incident
From staff reports An unknown motorist damaged city and YMCA property in a hit-run incident early Wednesday at the corner of Petroleum and West First…
PennDOT, local municipalities gearing up for pothole season
By JON HAAG Staff writer PennDOT and local municipalities are gearing up for spring and summer roadway maintenance, including pothole repairs. PennDOT had 25 trucks…
Video shows Google self-driving car hit bus
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Newly released video shows the moment a Google self-driving car learned the hard way not to tussle with a public bus….
Shaw leads Red Sox past Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Travis Shaw kept making a solid impression for the Boston Red Sox, homering and driving in three runs Wednesday during a…
Dos Equis says ‘adios’ to ‘Most Interesting Man’ pitchman
NEW YORK (AP) — Dos Equis is dumping the gray-haired spokesman known as the “Most Interesting Man in the World” for another actor. The Mexican…
Recent Deaths 3/10/16
Janet M. Banister, 78, of Grove City, died March 7, 2016. Louise L. Snyder, 85, of Brookville and formerly of Distant, died March 8, 2016. For…