Pet of the day 11/27/17
Daisy’s owner was recently admitted to a nursing home. This confused 8 year old doesn’t understand why she finds herself in the shelter. She is…
2017
Lightened Shepherd’s Pie
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 60 minutes Topping 1 pound (16 ounces) frozen small cauliflower florets, about 5 or 6 cups 1 1/4 cup chicken…
Baby found dead, mother taken into custody
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Police say a 23-year-old woman has been charged after her newborn was found dead in a bag under a home’s porch…
Indonesia volcano forces mass evacuation
KARANGASEM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities ordered 100,000 people to flee Monday from an erupting volcano on Bali that forced the island’s international airport to…
Steelers edge resilient Packers 31-28
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger used the phrase “Hall of Famer.” So did Ramon Foster. Antonio Brown is flattered by the lengths his Pittsburgh Steeler…
American actress Meghan Markle to be a new kind of royal
LONDON (AP) — She is an entertainment figure in her own right, and an outspoken woman comfortable talking about her background and her passions. American…
Recent Deaths 11/27/17
Loree Davis, 76, of Franklin, died Nov. 25, 2017. Juanita A. Perry, 82, of Seneca, died Nov. 24, 2017. Harmon William Myers, 98, of Clarion, died Nov….
Buck season optimism
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer “Opening day” packs promise for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania hunters as they await the first day of rifle deer…
Renovations allow Seneca shop to assist more people in need
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Renovations this year to the Cranberry Area Community Closet are allowing the store’s organizers to provide for more people in…
Funeral held for US border agent whose death not explained
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Family, friends and law enforcement officers converged on an adobe Catholic church in El Paso, Texas, Saturday to mourn a…
Crosby, Kessel carry Penguins past Lightning, 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel came through for the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby and Kessel each scored twice and the Penguins beat…
2 Chainz offers ‘Trap Wonderland’
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has recreated the front of his “Pink Trap House” for a holiday “Trap Wonderland.” News media report it’s…
Theft of motor vehicle
Criminal mischief
Christmas Past starts Thursday
Oil City’s Christmas Past events starts Thursday and continues until Sunday, Dec. 3. It is presented by the City of Oil City’s Community Development Department…
PennDOT crews ready for winter
From staff reports Even though Friday felt like spring and forecasts look pretty good for at least the next seven to 10 days, PennDOT’s northwestern…
Rt. 257 Crash
Retailers work to attract shoppers to stores on Black Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers worked hard to attract shoppers to stores on Black Friday, offering in-person deals meant to counter the ease of shopping…
Oldman gives us a human Churchill in ‘Darkest Hour’
Words matter. That’s one of the key messages of “Darkest Hour,” in which Gary Oldman embodies — fiercely and memorably — the legendary Winston Churchill, who rallied…
Pastrnak goal in 3rd lifts Bruins to 4-3 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — After letting a pair of two-goal leads slip away in the second period, the Boston Bruins got the break they needed early…
Recent Deaths 11/25/17
Kenton E. McElhattan, 95, of Pittsburgh, originally from Knox, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Connie Jean Hart Sporer, 74, formerly of Oil City and Rocky…
Mark your calendars
As the holiday season is in full swing, a few area rescues have events planned. Christmas Extravaganza is this weekend Clarion PUPs will hold its…
Burglary
Disorderly Conduct
Theft by Deception
Leaf collection to continue
From staff reports Oil City Oil City crews will collect leaves next week on the following streets: Tuesday – Seely, Harriott (Bissell to Hone), Smithman,…
Militants assault worshippers in Sinai, killing at least 235
UPDATE: Egyptian state news agency MENA is reporting that the death toll from an attack on a mosque in the volatile northern Sinai Peninsula has…
Steelers DE Cam Heyward in midst of breakout season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is not aware of the history he is chasing. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end doesn’t particularly care either. Heyward’s two…
Found after Burning Man festival: shoes, cameras, dentures
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Lindsay Weiss once lost her cellphone and got it back, so she and a friend knew what they had to do…
Recent Deaths 11/24/17
Dolores M. Rider, 90, of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2017. John N. Barthen, 65, of Franklin, died Nov. 20, 2017. For complete obituaries, please…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 11/22/17
Name: Bandit Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Grey/ blue black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bandit can be…
Apricot almond coffee cake
Start to finish: 1 hour 10 minutes (40 active) Servings: 12 8 1/2 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon…
Franklin man facing charges in domestic dispute
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges after he allegedly handcuffed and injured his girlfriend Saturday morning at their Prospect Avenue…
Supervisors say Route 322 won’t be rezoned
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A request to rezone a stretch of Route 322 in Cranberry Township has been nixed due to a lack…
US Navy plane with 11 aboard crashes into Pacific; 8 rescued
TOKYO (AP) — Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S. Navy plane crashed into the western Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the…
Pens’ Malkin out at least 1 game with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss at least one game with an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced the injury on…
Disney star Jordan Fisher wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher has been crowned the winner of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside partner Lindsay Arnold. Fisher beat…
Recent Deaths 11/22/17
Calvin R. Urey, 88, of Titusville, died Nov. 21, 2017. Debra J. Prichard, 46, of Cooperstown, died Nov. 20, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up…
Franklin DUI
Springfield Twp. theft
Vets organization gives back
From staff reports The Neil Sneeringer and Fallen Friends’ Memorial, Inc., a non-profit organization, has raised $5,400 through fundraising efforts this year. The group was…
On ice
Recent cold snaps left a skift of ice on the neighbor’s pond. A cold front over the weekend dumped nearly an inch of snow on…
Pet of the day 11/21/17
Cinnamon is a sweet neutered male. He is current on vaccines. He is young (under a year). Cinnamon can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Lemon curd
Makes about 2 cups, or about 16 servings Start to finish: 3 hours (30 minutes hands-on time; includes 2 hours 30 minutes of chilling time)…
Suspect arrested in police officer shooting
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a rookie police officer in western Pennsylvania was taken into custody Tuesday, the state…
Oil City board divided on some spending issues
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City School Board members were divided on several issues at their meeting Monday as some members raised concerns about…
Titusville man bags big bear on opening day
From staff reports A Titusville man has taken one of the largest bears harvested during the season’s opening day. A male estimated at 700 pounds…
Trump administration announces sanctions against N. Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to announce Tuesday new sanctions on North Korea, after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the…
Steelers hope outburst vs. Titans sign of things to come
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After 9 1/2 games of an offense that was supposed to light up scoreboards instead operate in frustrating fits and starts, Ben…