Recent Deaths 5/15/19
Charles Orrie Urey, 75, of Cranberry, died May 13, 2019. William W. Bailey, 72, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Oil City, died May 11, 2019….
May 2019
Pet of the day 5/14/19
Nyssa is a 8 week old female puppy surrendered to the rescue with her Mother and six siblings. Mother is an American Bulldog mix and…
Pork Chops with Butter Bean Salad
Serves 4 1 slice sandwich bread, torn into pieces 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 scallions, sliced Kosher salt and black pepper 4 boneless pork chops…
Canal Twp. residents arraigned in animal-cruelty case
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The two Canal Township residents who were keeping more than 50 dogs in squalid conditions in a single-wide trailer were…
Relay for Life seeks donated toys for carnival
From staff reports The Venango Relay for Life, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Oil City High…
North Korea demands return of cargo ship seized by US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday called the U.S. seizure of a North Korean cargo ship involved in banned coal exports a…
Escobar, Walker go deep, Diamondbacks roll past Pirates 9-3
PHOENIX (AP) — After a three-game losing streak in which the Arizona Diamondbacks came up empty too often with opportunities to drive in more runs,…
Hard-hit Pennsylvania to sue drugmaker over opioid epidemic
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The attorney general of Pennsylvania says he’s filing a lawsuit accusing a pharmaceutical giant of fueling the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Josh…
Cannes Film festival set to open with zombie comedy
CANNES, France (AP) — The 72nd Cannes Film Festival is set to open Tuesday with the premiere of Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy “The Dead Don’t…
Recent Deaths 5/14/19
Albert A. Rearigh, 92, of Oil City, died May 12, 2019. Carolyn Ann Bills, 72, of Rouseville, died May 12, 2019. Jennifer Lee Warner, 51,…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI
Found property
House Advances Bills on Suicide Prevention, Economic Opportunity
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advanced 18 bills to the full House of Representatives. In addition to Blue Water Navy, the bills…
Pet of the day 5/13/19
Name: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hazel can be found at Venango County Humane…
Grilled Portobello Burger
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 50 minutes 4 portobello mushroom caps (4 to 5 inches in diameter), gills removed 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3…
Organizer wants 75 to 100 competitors at tractor pull
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The benefit truck and tractor pull for the Michael and Amy Graham family will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday,…
Memorial Day services set in Pleasantville
From staff reports Memorial Day observances will be held Monday, May 27, in Pleasantville. A parade will step off at 11:45 a.m. from the school…
Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were targeted in “sabotage operations” off the coast of the…
Bell has 5 RBIs, Pirates take 3rd straight from Cards, 10-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Bell put on a show for his mom on Mother’s Day. With his mother Myrtle in the stands at Busch…
NBC bets on comedy next year, ‘This Is Us” for years to come
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC didn’t invoke its “must-see TV” 20th-century marketing slogan in announcing a renewed emphasis on sitcoms next season, but it could…
Recent Deaths 5/13/19
Carole E. Boyles, 82, of Franklin, died May 11, 2019. Rose Marie “Bonnie” Hughes, 76, of Summerville, formerly of Corsica, died May 11, 2019. Carol…
Franklin council hears from concerned pedestrians
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin residents turned out in force at Monday’s city council meeting to discuss pedestrian safety. “This is not a very…
Fire safety program coming to Oil City next month
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A new program designed to enhance fire safety in Oil City will be rolled out June 1. “It’s a…
More ‘heartbeat’ abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest
The Associated Press If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion…
Lyles overcomes high pitch count, Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Lyles had to change his plan on the fly. Lyles overcame a 30-pitch first inning to combine with four relievers…
Alongside Cannes mainstays, fresh faces try to stand out
The Associated Press Mati Diop only realized long after her Dakar-set “Atlantics” had been selected to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival that she had…
Welding students earn certification
From staff reports Thirteen students received certificates in the evening welding technology program at Venango Technology Center on Tuesday. The students are Samuel Wright, Lukas…
Business workshop planned in Franklin
From staff reports Susan Hileman, the Northwest Industrial Resource Center strategic business advisor, will lead a workshop from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18,…
Cranberry class raises money for playground
Julionna Prenatt and her classmates in Angela Carothers’ first-grade class at Cranberry Elementary School recently held an art sale in their school to raise money…
‘Run, Hide, Fight’ mindset making way into US schools
BALTIMORE (AP) — The actions of students who died tackling gunmen at two U.S. campuses a week apart have been hailed as heroic. At a…
Frazier, Williams lead Pirates to 2-1 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Trevor Williams didn’t have his prettiest outing, but he’ll take it. Adam Frazier opened the game with a homer, Starling Marte…
3 production companies boycott Georgia after abortion ban
ATLANTA (AP) — Executives from three production companies say they won’t film in Georgia because of the state’s “heartbeat” abortion ban. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports they include…
Recent Deaths 5/11/19
Monica Marie McSwain, 12, of Hawthorn, died May 6, 2019. William R. “Bill” Fink, 87, of Strattanville, died May 9, 2019. Richard J. Wood, 82,…
PA plans day of kind acts to honor Mister Rogers
HARRISBURG (AP) — Residents of Fred Rogers’ home state of Pennsylvania will be encouraged to exhibit acts of kindness in honor of the beloved PBS…
OC police to take part in seatbelt enforcement
From staff reports Oil City police are participating in a national Click-It or Ticket seat belt enforcement initiative starting Monday and continuing through June 2….
Pet of the day 5/10/19
Vino is a 8 week old male puppy surrendered to the rescue with his Mother and six siblings. Mother is an American Bulldog mix and…
A Lemony Summer Treat
(Family Features) Lemon is one of many popular tastes of summer. Enjoy a citrus burst with every bite of these Glazed Lemon Cookies. Find more…
Woman accused of sexual assault against 14-year-old boy
From staff reports State police in Corry said a Titusville woman has been charged with statutory sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy that occurred at…
Court hearings underway for property code violators
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township’s efforts to clean up abandoned and inoperable vehicles, stored on private properties and visible from a roadway,…
OC sets E-waste recycling program
From staff reports Oil City will hold its annual E-waste recycling program Friday, May 17. The event, open to the public, will be held from…
US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing vows retaliation
BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike on Chinese goods took effect Friday and Beijing said it would retaliate, escalating a battle over…
Ozuna, Fowler lead Cardinals in 17-4 rout of Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dexter Fowler came up with a novel idea to help the Cardinals break out of their hitting slump. The St. Louis…
For Rebel Wilson, it was a fight to keep ‘The Hustle’ PG-13
NEW YORK (AP) — Rebel Wilson had to fight to make sure she and Anne Hathaway could make the same kind of risque jokes their…
Recent Deaths 5/10/19
Robert W. Wygant, 87, of Oil City, died May 8, 2019. John Joseph Park, 87, of Brookville, died May 8, 2019. For complete obituaries,…
Pinegrove Twp. DUI
Jackson Twp. accident
Pet of the day 5/9/19
Ringo is a young male. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Ringo can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes salting time) Chimichurri Sauce: 1/4 cup hot water 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1…
Pleasantville home badly damaged by fire; no one injured
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A soldering iron could be to blame for a fire that gutted the interior of a Pleasantville residence Wednesday, according…
Drake Well offers free admission to military personnel
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park joins with museums nationwide as a member of the Blue Star Museums Program, which provides free admission…