New Year holiday closings
Several businesses and offices will have adjusted hours or services due to the New Year holiday. Here is a rundown: Municipal offices The Venango and…
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Motive sought in California law firm shooting with 2 dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are trying to learn what motivated a man to walk into a law firm where he worked and shoot two…
Ringo Starr, Bee Gee Barry Gibb tapped as British knights
LONDON (AP) — A Beatle and a Bee Gee are among the celebrated citizens who have been selected for knighthood and other awards given in…
Hurricanes beat Penguins 2-1 for 4th straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A coaches’ challenge wiped away the Carolina Hurricanes’ first go-ahead goal. There was no doubting the second one. Sebastian Aho’s goal…
Recent Deaths 12/30/17
Minnie Avonell Bonacker, 94, of Franklin, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. Charles W. Bolton, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Greensburg, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Laurence…
New FICDA director makes Franklin her business
By JIM MEYER – Staff Writer The new year means a new job for Deb Eckelberger, as she will take on the role of developmental…
Airport lands a deal
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Local vintage aircraft enthusiasts who travel to airports around the country to get a look at historic planes will…
Grinch accused of stealing Christmas in Cranberry
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Engaging in his own war on Christmas, a Whoville resident was arrested in Cranberry on Thursday. The classic cartoon…
‘Jumanji’ sequel serves up stars, good hearted fun
More than two decades after Robin Williams conquered that pesky board game, “Jumanji” has been resurrected with more and glossier stars (Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart…
Typhoon ravages south Philippines with 120 dead, 160 missing
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP) — One of the deadliest storms to hit the Philippines this year blew out of the country’s south Sunday after leaving more…
Ducks throttle sloppy Penguins 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Gibson grew up in Pittsburgh. He downplayed his annual homecoming Saturday night, but his teammates with the Anaheim Ducks understood this…
Salvation Army enduring subpar giving season so far
By JIM MEYER – Staff Writer With holiday sales in full swing, shoppers have probably noticed the familiar sound of ringing bells heralding the Salvation…
Archaeologists discover 2 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery of two small ancient tombs in the southern city Luxor dating back some 3,500 years…
Search for missing man continues
From staff reports Oil City police are continuing their search for a man who went missing last week from his Plummer Street home. John Stegall,…
Snow exits South, marches toward Northeast
ATLANTA (AP) — A pre-winter storm that roared through the Deep South and coated half of North Carolina and portions of Virginia in snow pushed…
Early praise for ‘The Last Jedi’ after elaborate premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There were cheers, gasps, droid photo opportunities, casino games and more than a few standing ovations at the jam-packed world premiere…
Bozak scores twice, Maple Leafs bury Pens early in 4-3 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A strong start helped the Toronto Maple Leafs knock off the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Tyler Bozak scored two goals, and…
Venango Museum’s Christmas display underway
The Venango Museum is hosting its annual Christmas display. Trees have been set up by the Friends of the Oil City Library, State Rep. Lee…
Possible escape at Sharon Community Corrections Center
Franklin police issue scam warning
Franklin police are warning area residents of an attempted scam being conducted through the mail. Police said the scam is falsely representing itself as a…
Final preparations underway for ‘The Last Jedi’ premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Star Wars is taking over a site near downtown Los Angeles in anticipation of the premiere of the franchise’s latest film….
Trainers rushed to save terrified horses as flames closed in
BONSALL, Calif. (AP) — A routine day at an elite training center for racehorses transformed into terror and chaos in minutes, with hundreds of thoroughbreds…
Steelers’ Williams adjusts with close friend Shazier injured
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It wasn’t so much a conscious decision Vince Williams made to wear teammate Ryan Shazier’s jersey during Steelers practice this week. And…
Recent Deaths 12/9/17
Robin K. Keener, 60, of Franklin, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Orpha Lois Stewart, 90, formerly of Sligo, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Silverhill,…
Opossum breaks into liquor store and gets drunk as a skunk
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An opossum that apparently drank bourbon after breaking into a Florida liquor store sobered up at a wildlife rescue…
UPMC Northwest ‘an easy sell’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Staff writer As the Oil Valley struggles to ramp up its economy, swell its workforce and entice new employers to…
6.0 earthquake strikes off coast of Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of Ecuador in the same area where a deadly tremor left hundreds…
‘The Shape of Water’ is a monster movie that’s beautiful, pure of heart
Guillermo del Toro’s creature feature “The Shape of Water,” a grotesquely gorgeous fairy tale, just might be the most epically romantic monster movie ever. Del…
Crosby, Malkin help Penguins sink slumping Sabres, 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The two-time defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins are starting to build momentum after an uneven start to the season. That hasn’t been the…
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…
Christmas train show starts Nov. 24 at the Cranberry Mall
The Clarion Model Railroad Club’s Christmas Train Show will kick off Friday, Nov. 24, at the Cranberry Mall. Special hours are listed for the Nov….
Tesla wants to electrify big trucks, adding to its ambitions
DETROIT (AP) — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify…
Strangulation/DUI
Get ready for new way to park and pay
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A massive update to Franklin’s parking meters will go into effect by no later than the first week of…
David Cassidy in hospital with organ failure
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — “Partridge Family” star David Cassidy has been hospitalized in Florida with multiple organ failure. Publicist JoAnn Geffen tells The Associated…
Anisimov’s third-period goal leads Blackhawks past Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was an adventurous night for Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford. Crawford briefly left the game in the second period after a…
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
NEW YORK (AP) — Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died. He was 64. AC/DC…
First Night committee finalizing plans for event’s 20th year
As the 20th anniversary of First Night Oil City rapidly approaches, the event planning committee is finalizing plans for a truly gala anniversary event for…
Franklin man accused of operating meth lab, assault
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges related to operating a methamphetamine lab and domestic assault. A criminal complaint filed…
Woman must pay Katy Perry for interfering with convent sale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has found that a businesswoman must pay $5 million to singer Katy Perry and the archdiocese of Los Angeles,…
Police officer killed in Pennsylvania, gunman at large
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — An intense search is underway in western Pennsylvania for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a police officer. The…
Truex fastest among championship contenders at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. was the fastest of the four NASCAR Cup Series championship contenders in qualifying and will start second Sunday…
Recent Deaths 11/18/17
Monica E. Uplinger, 80, of Warner Robins, Georgia, formerly of the Marienville area, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Vernon C. Cratty, 95, of Polk, died Thursday,…