Recent Deaths 7/6/17
Edward “Big Ed” Lingler Sr., 63, of Franklin, died July 4, 2017. Ethel V. Gregonis, 93, of Grove City, formerly of Barkeyville, died July 5,…
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Cherrytree Twp. theft
Madison Twp. criminal attempt
Pet of the day 7/5/17
Jagger is a male kitten who loves to play and get attention. He has age appropriate shots and tested negative for fiv & leukemia. Jagger can…
Stone Fruit Almond Upside-Down Cake
Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (45 active) Servings: 8 to 10 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons…
Dragons of the pond
Buzzing around the neighbor’s pond are literally dozens of kinds of dragonflies and damselflies. These amazing insects can be difficult to identify especially from photographs….
Work to start Thursday on I-80 in Venango Co.
From staff reports Work on a portion of Interstate 80 in Venango County is scheduled to begin this week, according to PennDOT. The two-year-long project…
Tiny Tot entries being accepted
From staff reports Entries are being accepted for Youth Alternatives’ Oil Heritage Tiny Tot contest. The contest for Oil Heritage Prince and Princess is for…
Body found in NY may be slain PA woman
ERIE (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police and a prosecutor will attend the autopsy of a woman’s body found along the New York shoreline of Lake…
Pirates break losing streak with victory against Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The visitor’s bullpen in Citizens Bank Park is elevated, giving Juan Nicasio a bird’s-eye view of the mess he walked into Tuesday…
Joey Chestnut wins 10th title, gobbles a record 72 hot dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gulped, chomped and powered his way to a 10th title on Tuesday, continuing his record-setting reign as the…
Recent Deaths 7/5/17
Margaret Cox Beck Wells, 100, of Oil City, died July 1, 2017. Bonnie J. Black, 84, of 505 Penn St., Sligo, died July 3, 2017. Dorothy J….
Pet of the day 7/3/17
Name: Dorito Breed: Boxer/ Terrier, American Pit Bull Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00…
Edinboro man killed in Conneaut plane crash
LINESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a 70-year-old man died of trauma injuries and burns when his small plane crashed a short distance from…
Cavatappi with roasted cherry tomatoes and pesto
Serves 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 5 sprigs fresh thyme about ½ cup olive oil, divided Salt…
Remembering those who have fallen; Mental health care for vets
The month of July has important dates. Here are just a few: July 4, Independence Day; July 27, Korean War Armistice Day (1953); July 29,…
Jerome Wincek to perform Wednesday in Oil City
The Oil City Arts Council will present musician Jerome Wincek in a Pipeline Alley Concert from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The venue is located…
Police: 2 men badly beaten
From staff and news reports A Cochranton man was taken into custody after an armed robbery Saturday morning in Perry Township, Lawrence County. Tyler Michael…
Diocese says VC headmaster undergoing evaluation
From staff reports The Diocese of Erie says the Rev. T. Shane Mathew, headmaster at Venango Catholic High School, is undergoing an evaluation following his…
UN chief: US may meet Paris climate goals despite exit
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the United States may meet the Paris climate agreement’s targets despite pulling out of the deal….
Belt leads Giants over Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants’ recent run of success hasn’t surprised Brandon Belt. Belt also wasn’t surprised when he helped continue that success…
Menounos reveals brain tumor battle, quits E! News
NEW YORK (AP) — Maria Menounos says she has been diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and has announced her resignation from E! News. Menounos tells…
Recent Deaths 7/3/17
Fay Ann Himes Billock, 61, of Brockport, died June 30, 2017. Raymond L. McElhattan Sr., 94, of Punxsutawney, died July 1, 2017. Richard L. Vogan, 83,…
Next Tionesta lighthouse tour is Aug. 12
The Tionesta Lions Club has announced an expanded Sherman Memorial Lighthouse tour schedule for this year. Five tours are planned for the summer and fall…
Woman faces 748 theft counts
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City woman is facing 748 counts of identify theft-related charges for allegedly stealing nearly $40,000 while working as…
Junior Silver Cornet Band shines even when it rains
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer Despite heavy rain and muddy conditions Thursday night, members of the Junior Silver Cornet Band performed selections during the Franklin…
All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy Hamilton
The Associated Press A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: CALLING ALL STARS Major League Baseball announces starters and backups for the…
Rapper arrested day after shooting at Little Rock nightclub
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Rapper Finese 2Tymes was arrested in Alabama early Sunday, a day after a shooting at one of his concerts in…
Missing person
Cranberry Twp. burglary
Clintonville Borough accident
Pet of the day 6/30/17
Name: Marley Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Color: Cream/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Marley can be…
All fur coat and no knickers
This week’s adoptable animals are literally all fur coat and no knickers. However, they don’t fit the figurative meaning of the idiom. According to thefreedictionary.com,…
St. Joseph Church plans 78th annual 4th of July event
From staff reports St. Joseph’s 78th annual 4th of July celebration will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, on the…
Soft pretzels
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 55 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) Dough 2 cups bread flour 11/2 teaspoons instant yeast 3/4 cup warm…
State grants permits for marijuana dispensaries
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today granted 27 dispensary permits for medical marijuana dispensaries. Those with permits will now have six months in…
Events planned around Fourth of July
Area communities have planned activities and fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday. Fourth of July festivities in Franklin Various sales are scheduled to take…
UK man jailed after hitting Muslim teen with bacon
LONDON (AP) — A British man has been jailed after hitting a Muslim teen with a slab of bacon after hurling insults at her and…
Bucs take sting out of Rays
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jameson Taillon scattered seven hits over 6 1/3 innings, Gregory Polanco and John Jaso hit solo home runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Jay Z raps about relationship with Beyonce on ‘4:44’
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z has opened up about his rocky relationship with wife Beyonce on “4:44,” his first album in four years. On…
Recent Deaths 6/30/17
Rita A. Wurster, 98, of Oil City, died Thursday, June 29, 2017. Frank Denton “Mick” Borland, 78, of Rockland Township, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June…
Findley Twp. theft
Clarion Fire
Pet of the day 6/29/17
Bailey is an 8 year old male Shih Tzu that was brought to the rescue center when his elderly owner was having health issues. Bailey…
Berry clafoutis
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves 8 Berry Clafoutis: 1 pint blueberries 1 pound strawberries, halved, or quartered if large 1 tablespoon Chambord,…
Dos and don’ts of fireworks
As the mercury rises, the parties and festivities that have come to signify summer excite revelers far and wide. Summer has become the season of…
Trump trashes media, cheers wins at $10 million fundraiser
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican donors paid $35,000 apiece to hear familiar a message from President Donald Trump: The media, particularly CNN, keep trying to take…
Osuna, Bell lead Pirates past Rays
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jose Osuna doubled twice and drove in two runs and rookie Josh Bell hit his 15th homer of the season as the…
Pop superstar Adele hints ’25’ tour is her last
LONDON (AP) — Pop superstar Adele has hinted that her current tour for Grammy-winning album “25” will be her last. The 29-year-old included a signed,…
Recent Deaths 6/29/17
Theodore “Ted” Edward Denny Jr., 61, of Franklin, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy…