OC to sell industrial park tracts
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer In a bid to “get out of the landlord business” and put some industrial sites back on the tax…
July 2019
Discovery leads to story about how Vietnam era soldier died
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Oil City resident Steven Klinger was cleaning out the basement of a home in Oil City that he was remodeling…
Gulf Coast keeps guard up as Barry continues drenching
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Weakened but still potent, Barry inundated the Gulf Coast as it continued its slow advance Sunday morning, bringing fresh fears of…
Lester homers, drives in 3, pitches Cubs past Pirates 10-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester showed he still has got it all going on in his 14th major league season. Lester homered, tied a career…
No lights, big city: Power outage KOs Broadway, Times Square
NEW YORK (AP) — A power outage crippled the tourist-filled heart of Manhattan just as Saturday night Broadway shows were set to go on, sending…
Two injured in crash
Stolen picnic table
OC man accused of selling drugs to informant
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges that accuse him of communicating with and supplying a confidential informant with marijuana. A criminal…
Reports: Facebook faces $5B FTC fine, largest ever in tech
The Associated Press At $5 billion, the fine the FTC is about to levy on Facebook is by far the largest it’s given to a…
Cubs edge Pirates 4-3 on Heyward’s hit, Bryant’s baserunning
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Heyward and Kris Bryant rescued the Chicago Cubs with a clutch swing and some nifty baserunning. Heyward hit a tiebreaking RBI…
Barbie goes glam rock to honor David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbie has been many things over the years. Now, she’s dressed as Ziggy Stardust. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of…
Recent Deaths 7/13/19
Rheva C. Chapman, 91, of DuBois, died June 7, 2019. Stanley Fedorek, 101, of Oil City, formerly of Cambridge Springs, died July 12, 2019. Dolores…
Polk man recovering from rabid bobcat attack
From staff and wire reports A Polk man is recovering after he was attacked by a rabid bobcat that was hiding under his home’s front…
Bike rodeo planned in Oil City
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and Venango County Sheriff’s Department will hold a free children’s bicycle rodeo…
Tropical Storm Barry threatens a long, slow drenching
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Building toward hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Barry began hitting Louisiana with wind and rain Friday as it closed in for what…
‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Veep’ make final grabs for Emmy glory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When a long-running, much-admired television series ends, Emmy voters can bring the show and its stars back for a final bow…
Recent Deaths 7/12/19
Pamela S. Burns, 66, of Cook Forest/Leeper, died July 9, 2019. Joan L. Pifer, 79, of Oil City, died July 10, 2019. Rhea M. Barber,…
The Last Weekend: Part Two
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor Alarms set for 5:30 a.m. met their mark and went off as planned, but for us it seemed way…
Oil City vandalism
Drug arrest
Pet of the day 7/11/19
Name: Trooper Breed: Mixed breed Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trooper can be found at Venango…
Break Away from Traditional Barbecue Fare
(Family Features) Burgers and brats have earned a spot in the backyard barbecue hall of fame, no doubt, but if you’re looking for a different…
Woman accused of stealing from man, 84, waives hearing
From staff reports A former care home nurse accused of stealing more than $26,500 from an elderly man waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…
Volunteers from area headed back to Iowa
From staff reports Area farmers and other volunteers are heading back to Iowa to help with cleanup following the devastating flooding that began in early…
PennDOT updates plans for bridge project
From staff reports PennDOT has updated its plans to rehabilitate a bridge that carries Miller Farm Road over Oil Creek in Cherrytree and Oil Creek…
Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The British navy said it prevented three Iranian paramilitary vessels from impeding the passage of a British oil tanker…
Penguins center Matt Cullen retires after 21 seasons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins center Matt Cullen has retired after a 21-season career that included three Stanley Cup titles. The 42 year-old won a Cup…
US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated its Women’s World Cup victory on both coasts Wednesday, honored with a ticker tape…
Recent Deaths 7/11/19
Olive Joan Staron, 96, of Oil City, died July 9, 2019. Marcia E. Sottiaux, 78, of Oil City, formerly of Seneca, died July 9, 2019….
Rockland Twp. accident
Bill which would expand Sunday hunting, faces obstacles yet
The battle is not yet over. Pennsylvania state senators recently approved, by a 36-14 vote, an amended Senate Bill 147, which calls for allowing hunting…
Pet of the day 7/10/19
Thistle is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Thistle can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 blood oranges 1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin 1/4 cup pitted brine-cured…
Woman charged in animal neglect case
From staff reports A second person is facing charges in connection with an animal neglect investigation in Franklin. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin police…
Petroleum Street bridge work starts
Crews were busy Tuesday working on the deck of the closed Petroleum Street bridge in Oil City. The span is expected to be closed again…
Cranberry students to attend STEM forum
Abigail McCain and Sarah Milford, both students at Cranberry Elementary School, will attend Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum titled “Pathways to STEM” next week at…
Iran warns Britain of ‘repercussions’ over ship seizure
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that Britain will face “repercussions” over the seizure of an Iranian supertanker last week that authorities in…
AT&T pulls ‘Friends’ from Netflix for its streaming service
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T is pulling “Friends” from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service. With new services launching, popular shows are…
Recent Deaths 7/10/19
Clyde Anthony Krizon, 71, of Pfafftown, North Carolina, died June 24, 2019. Krystalyn Kay Cochran, 57, of Polk Center, died July 6, 2019. Marilyn Elaine…
Stolen Vehicle
Giant Eagle theft
Pet of the day 7/9/19
Ram is a 2 year old , male, Corgi mix surrendered to the rescue due to him marking in the home. Owners report he lived…
A Sweet Superfruit for Summer Meals
(Family Features) From backyard barbecues and family picnics to a bright addition to seasonal recipes, sweet cherries not only provide a boost of flavor but…
Franklin man accused in animal cruelty case
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges as the result of an animal neglect investigation, according to Franklin police. A criminal complaint filed…
Commission gets funding to expand broadband connectivity
From staff reports The Northwest Commission, a member of the Local Development District Association of Pennsylvania, received funding through support of the state legislature and…
Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws
CHICAGO (AP) — New research suggests legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may have slightly reduced teens’ odds of using pot. One…
Review: In ‘Stuber,’ a buddy comedy runs on fumes
The Associated Press If you’re going to see one comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani as an Uber driver, please make it the 2017 film he co-scripted,…
Recent Deaths 7/9/19
Conrad Paul “Connie” Spence, 72, of Seneca, died July 8, 2019. Ellen Cametti Golonski, of Pittsburgh (Wexford), Oil City, and Naples, Florida, died July 7,…
Rockland Twp. accident