Waves crash over the lighthouse Wednesday at the west entrance to Cleveland harbor on Lake Erie. Forty knot winds brought 7-10 foot waves on the lake and caused scattered power outages. More...
As temperatures turn colder, area churches are pitching in to help those in need weather the winter.
Several congregations will hand out free winter clothing and household items throughout the month.
Among those holding giveaways is Emmanuel Christian Church in Stoneboro. More...
Forest commissioners say his job is vital to a county-wide project.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer
A Tionesta resident charged last month by the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office with using his county job to leak confidential information about a drug case remains on the Forest County payroll because his job is vital to completing a county wide project, according to the county commissioners. More...
Venango municipalities and school districts are happy with the way things are now.
By SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer
Venango County municipalities and school districts seem happy with the earned income tax collection system the way it is.
“We’re happy doing what we’re doing right now,” Oil City business manager Susan Fisher said Wednesday. More...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Convicted sex offender James Nichols said he was trying to better himself by going to church. But the police who arrested him explained: The church is offlimits because it has a daycare center. More...
An Oil City Halloween attraction will reopen today in the vacant Brody’s building at Elm and Center streets.
The Creepyville Morgue, a haunted house enterprise, was shut down by Oil City firefighters when the operators opened the attraction before complying with fire safety regulations. More...
A 20-year-old Parker woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday on Route 478 in Clarion County.
State police said Amanda Thompson was traveling south on Route 478 in Richland Township when she served her car to avoid a deer in the roadway.
Thompson lost control of her Toyota Camry, which left the road and struck a utility pole, police said. More...
Agents arrest dozens
for theft scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in breaking up a crime ring in the U.S. and Egypt in which an elaborate “phishing” scam bilked bank customers out of at least $1 million. More...
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This marked my second year attending Franklin’s Applefest. My girlfriend Lindsay is from Franklin, and we made the trip together from Columbus, Ohio. More...
NEW BETHLEHEM — Shawn Neiswonger had 15 kills, five blocks and three points Wednesday night as Redbank Valley remained undefeated by downing visiting Franklin, 25-14, 25-10, 25-9 in non-conference volleyball action.
Volleyball, golf More...
Ilya Bryzgalov makes 24 saves as Phoenix shuts out the Penguins, 3-0.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Petr Prucha was knocked off his skates in front of the net but still pushed the puck into the net while sitting on a Penguins player’s back in the second period, and the Phoenix Coyotes took advantage of nine power plays to beat Pittsburgh 3-0 on Wednesday night. More...
RALEIGH, N.C. (MCT) — Pre-birth exposure to a chemical widely used in plastics appears to be linked to more aggressive behavior in little girls, according to research published Tuesday by a scientist at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. More...
Student art show opens Saturday at Transit Annex
