Man displays gun, run off by knife-wielding victim
By BRETT R. WHITLING Staff Writer In an alleged attempt to burglary, a 26-year-old Oil City male suspect brought a gun to a knife fight…
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Knox man convicted of rape, other charges
From staff reports A Knox man was convicted Monday of five charges, including rape, following a one-day trial in Clarion County. Thomas Edward Servey, 57,…
Ear-tagged deer probe results in charges
From staff reports HARRISBURG – The investigation into the origin of two ear-tagged deer euthanized recently in Elk County has resulted in a conviction, the…
Farm owner faces animal cruelty charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Two horses relocated from a setting near Corsica that was alleged to have been abusive fared no better…
O.C. police seeking help in search for chase suspects
From staff reports Oil City police have issued arrest warrants for four people in connection with a stolen vehicle chase at about noon Monday on…
Wildlife center: 3rd bald eagle dies of lead poisoning
SAEGERTOWN (AP) — A Pennsylvania wildlife center says a 30-year-old bald eagle that was being treated for lead poisoning has died less than two weeks…
Six hurt in I-80 crash in Clarion County
Six people were injured in a crash at about 2:30 a.m. Friday on Interstate 80 in Clarion County at mile marker 66.6. Police said a…
Cops: Mom burned son, put him on leash, locked him in cage
ST. MARYS, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania mother is accused of burning her 3-year-old with chemicals, putting him on a leash and keeping him in…
Experts take opioid warnings to southern Venango County
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Officials familiar with the crippling opioid epidemic in the region took their message to the Wesley Grange in Harrisville on…
Wolf: Standardized test changes to lessen test-taking time
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is announcing changes to Pennsylvania’s standardized school tests that he says will lower the amount of time students spend…
Emlenton man hurt in Route 322 crash
From staff reports An Emlenton man was injured in a motorcycle accident at about 4:25 p.m. Wednesday on Route 322 in Cranberry Township. Corry state…
Semi rolls over, closes I-80 East for 2 hours
Eastbound lanes on Interstate 80 in Venango County were closed for about two hours Wednesday afternoon after this tractor-trailer rolled over near the 34-mile marker….
Man indicted in sex exploitation case
From staff reports A former Grand Valley resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal laws relating…
Police officer’s last call
Officers from all of Clarion County’s local police departments, CUP public safety, the state police and the Clarion fire department escorted former Clarion Borough Police…
Police: Officer fatally shoots armed man
From staff reports State police in Erie said a man armed with an AK-47 was fatally shot by a Warren police officer on Friday night….
Weather knocks out power to nearly 1,300
From staff reports Strong winds and a heavy downpour caused widespread power outages for approximately 1,300 Central Electric Cooperative members early Friday evening. The majority…
Emlenton woman waives hearing in stolen-vehicle case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Emlenton woman accused of almost wrecking a vehicle stolen from Florida with three juvenile passengers inside waived her preliminary…
Man accused of shooting girlfriend to stand trial
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man charged with shooting his girlfriend because he thought she was cheating on him will stand trial. Police…
Truck driver killed on I-80 identified
From staff reports Clarion County Coroner Terry Shaffer identified the truck driver who died in a collision when his tractor trailer hit the back of…
Fire marshal investigating Clarion Co. blaze
From staff reports The origin of a fire that broke out inside a woodshop Saturday afternoon at 904 Gowdy Road in Washington Township, Clarion County,…