Pet of the day 8/7/17
Name: LuLu Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes LuLu can be found at Venango…
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….
N. Korea vows harsh retaliation against new UN sanctions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea vowed Monday to bolster its nuclear arsenal and launch “thousands-fold” revenge against the United States in response to…
Rodriguez’s HR in 12th lifts Pirates past Padres, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Rodriguez’s improbable weekend had a Hollywood ending. Rodriquez homered in the 12th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 win…
Linkin Park fans remember Bennington at L.A. tribute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hundreds of Linkin Park fans have gathered in downtown Los Angeles to pay tribute to late singer Chester Bennington after his…
Horsethief Days
KNOX — Horsethief Days begin Saturday, Aug. 12, in Knox. Events on Saturday, Aug. 12, include a softball tournament and a dinner. Events on Sunday,…
In ‘The Dark Tower,’ franchise visions fall flat
Ah, August. It’s that time of year when you can head to your local multiplex to see Matthew McConaughey as an interplanetary David Copperfield who’s…
US calls off search for 3 Marines off Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. military officials called off a search and rescue operation on Sunday for three U.S. Marines who were missing after their Osprey…
Lamet shines, Myers homers as Padres top Pirates 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The way Dinelson Lamet tinkers with his slider — throwing it hard and soft, inside and outside, high and low — Pittsburgh…
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…
River Road work to begin Monday
From staff reports A resurfacing project on River Road in Barnett Township, Forest County, is expected to begin Monday, according to PennDOT. The project is…
Experts: Lack of remorse could bite ‘Pharma Bro’
NEW YORK (AP) — Less than an hour after a U.S. jury convicted Martin Shkreli of securities fraud, the so-called “Pharma Bro” was back at…
Taylor Swift, ex-radio host head to court over groping claim
DENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift and her support team didn’t call police after she said she had been groped by a Denver radio host during…
Polanco’s home run helps Pirates to 10-6 win over Padres
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco put himself into an exclusive club and the Pirates into the lead. Polanco hit a go-ahead, three-run homer into the…
Pet of the day 8/4/17
Name: Spock Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spock can be found at Venango…
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…
Trucks and more at the Venango County Fair
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer Fair-goers will once again be able to enjoy weeklong entertainment as the Venango County Fair returns for its 60th year…
AP source: Mueller turns to DC grand jury in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in Washington as part of an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump…
Kuhl’s strong outing leads Pirates past Reds 6-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl went more than two months between victories earlier this season as his ERA soared and his confidence threatened to plummet….
How does Jack die? Answer coming in ‘This Is Us’ season 2
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting…