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Budget, aesthetics a balancing act at Armory

The next time there’s a moment or two to spare for quiet contemplation, pause in the vicinity of the City of Meadville’s picturesque Diamond Park. Let your...

Former rockers Drywater enjoying glow from album's rebirth

It’s funny how perceptions can differ from one person to the next; how what sparkles in one set of eyes can appear tarnished in another.

Edinboro site eyed for retirement homes

About two years after halting expansion plans into the Conneaut Lake area, Meadville-based Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community now is looking to expand north into Erie...

Langley voted in as Meadville City Council's new member

“Pleased” is the word that best describes Bob Langley’s response to the news that he had been selected to fill Meadville City Council’s vacant...

French Creek conservation group to benefit from environmentalist's talk

When one of the world’s best known environmentalists, the author and activist Bill McKibben, speaks next week at Allegheny College, his audience will likely be...

Vernon Police chief suspects 'human interaction' in Sunday fire

An investigation is continuing into a weekend fire that destroyed a historic structure in Vernon Township, and Vernon police are urging anyone with information to give them a call.

Walker hired to fill Meadville's newest administrative position

The City of Meadville’s soon-to-be-newest administrator is a familiar name in the area and familiar with the city.

Edinboro protest planned against proposed state budget cuts

If you’re a student or faculty member at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, don’t be surprised if Trevor Belz, a sophomore from Saegertown, shares some...

Local legislators: Corbett budget off to a good start

Elected officials representing Crawford County in Pennsylvania’s Senate and House of Representatives are gearing up for what looks like a lengthy budget process. ...

Crawford Central's Heller says new budget plan hobbles school districts

Area educators haven’t had a lot of time to mull over the implications of the budget proposal presented Tuesday to a joint meeting of Pennsylvania’s Senate...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

District Judge Chisholm nears record for ‘longest serving’

Magisterial District Judge William Chisholm is in line to set a new record by becoming Crawford County’s longest-serving magistrate.

Traveling breast cancer exhibit to make local stop

The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition is bringing its traveling photo exhibit, “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania,” to Crawford...

Judge Chisholm’s memories run deep

Looking back over his 26 years as a district magisterial judge, Judge William Chisholm has many memories of special events — even some humorous ones.

Fire guts historic Vernon Township building

“Another landmark gone,” Sandy Porter of the Crawford County Historical Society said as he looked across the street at the large red-brick building gutted...

No snow? Road crews have plenty to keep them busy

Patching potholes, clearing ditches and readying equipment for spring projects: Those are a few of the ways area crews have been keeping busy in recent days as Mother...

News analysis: Romney proves he's tough and adaptable

Mitt Romney’s resounding win in the Florida GOP primary last week is a warning shot to any Democrats who think the former Massachusetts governor will be a soft...

Winter Fun Days: The snow, or show, must go on!

Matt Lidey didn’t get to do the kind of riding he was hoping for Saturday, but he still kept pretty mobile.

Completion of $6.8M expansion marks C&J's 50th year

With its 50th year in business under way — and business continuing to boom — a local high-tech tooling and plastic parts manufacturer appears at the ready...

Cochranton Carl says winter will be done soon

So here’s the deal. Some groundhogs — animals christened Marmota monax by the Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1758 and also known colloquially as...

City council hears what applicants have to offer

Seven applicants for the vacant seat on Meadville City Council interviewed with council members during an extended public session. Council members have 30 days to select a...

Second interviews set for two council hopefuls

Nine applications were received, seven applicants were interviewed and two have been asked to return for a second round of talks as the search for Meadville City...

Next stop Carnegie Hall for Maplewood singer

Michael Miller stands alone on the stage of Ford Chapel on the campus of Allegheny College. He draws in a breath, opens his mouth and, with no visible effort, fills the entire...

Scholarships helping women get back in the classroom

“As long back as I can remember, there’s been this little voice inside me that says, ‘You can do more,’ ” Vanessa Shaffer recalled....

Plan unveiled that could save more than $20 million

A citizens’ advisory committee recommends Crawford County split almost all of its courthouse functions among two sites — the former Talon Inc. Plant No. 5...

Cochranton Carl now on Facebook and ready to forecast

As the annual Groundhog Day gets near, one local weather-watching critter is starting to cause a stir on Facebook.

DA: Argument shows accused killer's ill will

A verbal argument related to a drug store robbery is what Crawford County District Attorney Francis Schultz alleges led a Linesville man to murder a Linesville-area couple almost...

Accident closes Route 322 in western Crawford County

Route 322 is closed from West State Road/Turnersville Road in West Shenango Township to Water Street in Jamestown Borough, Mercer County, due to an accident that downed utility...

Blow to legislative redistricting plan leaves questions

Since the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has invalidated a plan to redraw state House and Senate district lines, Melanie Mushrush has a big question that doesn’t have...

Travelogue writer recalls memorable stop in Crawford County

You know how you want to feel that your town is a special place, but there’s always this nagging feeling that comes with that thought? You’re never quite...

ACTIVE FOR LIFE: Swimming vs. winter blues

Well, just look outside … winter has arrived. And those who are not “snow birds” will typically hunker down during the cold weather months. For older...

SUNDAY ISSUE: School lunches to have more veggies, grains

The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings — including the always popular pizza — will come with less...

Oliver homicide verdict: Not guilty

A Conneautville-area woman won’t go to jail for the shotgun slaying of her husband at their home more than 15 months ago.

Grand Leprechaun contest gearing up a wee bit early

Faith and begorrah, the annual competition to wear the coveted hat of the Grand Leprechaun in Meadville’s annual Jack Curtin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and...

VA eyes move, expansion of local services

Health services offered to Crawford County’s military veterans — especially those seeking help dealing with issues like depression and post-traumatic stress...

Oliver jury deliberations continue

Jury deliberations are to resume this morning in Crawford County Court of Common Pleas in the homicide trial of Patricia Oliver.

Accused wrong-way driver waives right to hearing

Edward Herrick, the Meadville man accused of causing the Oct. 29, 2011, head-on crash near Meadville’s Smock Bridge that claimed the life of Hartstown resident...

Oliver homicide trial headed to jury today

Did Patricia Oliver murder her husband at their Conneautville-area home with a shotgun blast on Oct. 5, 2010, or was the shooting done in self-defense?

Divided Crawford Central board to foot bill for new West End stage curtain

When an elementary school’s stage is used for a variety of purposes, including instrumental and vocal music, to mention just two, who’s responsible for...

Coughing? Sneezing? How to know if you're too sick to work

You know this feeling -- you're getting sick. Do you tough it out and head to work? Or stay home and spare your co-workers from your germs?

Locals witness increase in young pro-lifers

Meadville resident Ed Burkett has personally witnessed the large increase in numbers attending America’s annual anti-abortion March for Life. And Monday’s...

Board's no-tax-hike budget Ok'd ... for now

Hang on. This is complicated. Crawford Central School Board passed an extremely preliminary budget during its monthly meeting Monday night that calls for a zero-mill increase in...

Alleged confession of Oliver homicide expected

The alleged videotaped confession of a Conneautville area woman accused in the shotgun slaying of her husband 15 months ago is expected to be played today in Crawford County Court...

Crawford Central elementary configurations explained

As the crow flies, three Crawford Central School District elementary schools — First District, Second District and East End — are located within half a mile...

Former Meadville resident achieves quite a feat with his feet

That fact that Francis Albaugh has qualified for more than 400 U.S. Masters All-American running competitions doesn’t stand out all by itself. A runner could...

Two more oil and gas meetings this week

The Northwest Pennsylvania Landowner Group LLC has scheduled two public meetings in the region for landowners to discuss oil and gas exploration and development in the region, as...

SUNDAY ISSUE: Thousands already spent on Mead Avenue Bridge

The Mead Avenue Bridge is costing hundreds of thousands of dollars even before construction has started on the multimillion-dollar project — leaving both the...

Tribune carrier rescues woman from storm

David Bartholomew said at first glance, he thought the figure sitting by the road may have been a mannequin — put there by some kids playing a joke, maybe.