Gut remains perfect in super-G; Vonn struggles in 9th
Defending overall World Cup champion Lara Gut extended her perfect run in super-G this season with a comfortable win Sunday while Lindsey Vonn struggled to…
January 2017
4 dead mourned in Mississippi storm as living begin recovery
PETAL, Miss. (AP) — Cynthia Holland has to repair her liquor store. William Carey University has to find a place to hold classes. Michelle Kirk…
Sixth annual Winterfest will be held Jan. 28
From staff reports The Venango Fatherhood Initiative and Two Mile Run County Park will host the sixth annual Family Winterfest on Saturday, Jan. 28, at…
Aqua Pennsylvania buys Emlenton wastewater system
From staff reports EMLENTON- Aqua Pennsylvania announced Friday it has purchased the wastewater assets of the Emlenton Area Municipal Authority. The authority serves about 450…
‘The Founder’ explores the man who, sort of, made McDonald’s
The official McDonald’s Corp. company history refers to a 1954 visit to San Bernadino, Calif., by then-salesman Ray Kroc, who was stunned by the speedy,…
Oil City DUI
Rt. 322 DUI
Women descend on DC a day after anarchists create chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after self-described anarchists created chaos, thousands of women are descending upon Washington for what is expected to be a more…
El Chapo’s new home: a jail that held mobsters, terrorists
NEW YORK (AP) — In the heart of bustling lower Manhattan sits one of the country’s most secure federal lockups — and the new home…
Big 2nd period helps Penguins beat Hurricanes 7-1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have been beatable away from home this season. Good thing for them this felt nothing like a road…
Recent Deaths 1/21/17
Spencer R. Foust, 25, of Hooker, Butler County, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Denise Ann Pickens, 59, of Lamartine, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Verna L Whitmer,…
Smashed windows, chaotic confrontation near inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police deployed pepper spray and made numerous arrests in a chaotic confrontation blocks from Donald Trump’s inauguration Friday as protesters registered their…
Cranberry Twp. burglary
Trump takes charge: Sworn in as nation’s 45th president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pledging to empower America’s “forgotten men and women,” Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday,…
Troy Twp. burglary
Oil City sets kindergarten registration
From staff reports Registration for kindergarten classes in the Oil city Area School District for next fall will be held Wednesday, March 29 through Friday,…
Pet of the day 1/20/17
Name: Pongo Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Pongo can be found…
Crab Bisque
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes, including 1 hour inactive cooking time Servings: About 6 servings, 1 cup each Stock: shells from 2 pounds…
Time and patience
The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca and Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Seneca have a couple of pups that will require some time and…
Chamber plans launch party for Be Here program
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is starting its Be Here initiative with a launch party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Vo Tech students place at district skills competition
From staff reports Fourteen Venango Technology Center students brought back medals last week from the District 10 Skills USA Competition in New Castle. The center…
Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” to appear in US courtroom
NEW YORK (AP) — Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, one of the world’s most notorious drug kingpins, is finally headed for a court date the United…
Venus focused on tennis, not age, in record 73rd Grand Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One could never accuse Venus Williams of being sensitive about her age. Not the way she keeps making self-deprecating jokes about…
‘Dance Moms’ star’s 2-day sentencing hearing set to begin
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge will decide if “Dance Moms” reality TV star Abby Lee Miller should be sentenced to prison or probation for…
Recent Deaths 1/20/17
Emma Jean Anderson, 80, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 18, 2017. Rita Faye Johns Reynolds Heald, 85, died Jan. 19, 2017. Mary Hedglin, 64, of Sandy…
Irwin Twp. accident
Jackson Twp. criminal mischief
How to manage time more effectively
Hectic schedules can make managing time seem like a riddle wrapped inside an enigma. Many people feel there are not enough hours in the day….
Pet of the day 1/19/17
Patches is a super affectionate young adult Tortie cat. She is current on vaccines and spayed. For more information on Patches contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Cheesy beer dip with hot pretzels
Start to finish: 15 minutes Serves 12 2 (13-ounce) boxes of frozen hot soft pretzels, 12 pretzels in all 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons…
OC man charged in connection with overdose
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a December heroin overdose. In a press release…
Custaloga Town hit hard by flooding; bridge washed away
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Heavy rain the last few weeks has led to major flooding at the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation near Carlton. “It…
NASA study in Hawaii paving way for human travel to Mars
HONOLULU (AP) — A group of NASA-funded researchers are poised to enter an isolated geodesic dome on a remote Hawaii volcano to study human behavior…
Pens outwork Canadiens for 4-1 win
MONTREAL (TNS) – It often wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t perfect. However, because the NHL doesn’t award style points, the Penguins figure to be…
Ellen DeGeneres takes home 3 People’s Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres set a record at the People’s Choice Awards , becoming the winningest entertainer in the show’s history. DeGeneres picked…
Recent Deaths 1/19/17
Mark A. Ehrhart, 54, of Shippenville, died Jan. 17, 2017. Barbara A. Salsgiver, 59, of Clarion, died Jan. 18, 2017. Jean E. Churchill, 89, of Grove City,…
Fun performances aren’t enough to save ‘Split’
“Split ” is a movie in which James McAvoy plays a man with 23 personalities. Some of them are kind. Some are strange. Some are…
World’s primates facing extinction crisis, new report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gorillas, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are in danger of becoming extinct, and scientists say it’s our fault that our closest living…
Oil City woman serving abroad
SASEBO, Japan — Quartermaster Seaman Rhalina Cubitt of Oil City takes bearing readings aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay during a Mid-Cycle…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Venango Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/18/17
Name: Casey Breed: Shih Tzu Gender: Male Size: Small Age: 12 years House-trained: Yes Casey can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Asian Bok Choy
Serves 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger…
3 Cranberry students earn Service, Effort and Initiative Awards
Three Cranberry High School students were honored with Service, Effort and Initiative Awards at the Lions’ Club meeting on Monday. Lion Larry Walker is shown…
46 ‘severely injured’ people remain at Nigeria bombing scene
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At least 46 “severely injured” people remain in a refugee camp that Nigeria’s military says it mistakenly bombed and they need…
Report: Oregon players hospitalized after intense workouts
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — One of three Oregon football players that were hospitalized following a series of intense workouts have been released from PeaceHealth Sacred…
Polanski to preside over French cinema awards ceremony
PARIS (AP) — Filmmaker Roman Polanski will preside over this year’s Cesars Awards ceremony, the French equivalent of the Oscars. The Academy of Arts and…
Recent Deaths 1/18/17
F. Ernest “Ernie” or “Papa” Pardee, 86, of Oceano, California, died Nov. 28, 2016. Barbara Jean Johnson, 66, of Clarion, died Jan. 16, 2017. Theodore J….
It’s Betty White’s 95th birthday
The Associated Press Betty White says the best thing about being 95 is that she’s still employed. The actress is celebrating her birthday Tuesday. She…