Tree on power lines cause outages in Venango Co.
From staff reports According to a Venango County 911 dispatcher, a tree fell on some power lines around 9 p.m. Sunday on Deep Hollow Road….
Maria grows to a Cat 2, nears already battered Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Maria strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Monday and pushed toward the Leeward Islands in the eastern…
Steelers defense turning heads, Vikings struggle without QB
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree was so locked in to his assignment, that he had no clue the Minnesota Vikings started Case…
Politics, diverse winners, new voices top key Emmy moments
NEW YORK (AP) — It was, not surprisingly, a night for politics, with everyone from host Stephen Colbert to Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Alec…
Recent Deaths 9/18/17
Daniel C. Barger, 84, of Emlenton, died Sept. 15, 2017. Dorothy Helen McGinley, 87, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 16, 2017. John E. Conner Jr., 43,…
Oil City landlords will be responsible for utilities
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Landlords with rental properties in Oil City have a new job – signing up for city water, sewage, garbage…
Protesters smash windows in 2nd violent night near St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protests turned violent for a second night near St. Louis following the acquittal of a white former police officer in the…
Romano pitches Reds to 2-1 victory over Nova, Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Sal Romano had complete-game stuff. He settled for the best start of his rookie season. Romano pitched a career-high eight shutout innings,…
Beer flowing in Munich: Thousands head to Oktoberfest
MUNICH (AP) — The beer is flowing again at Munich’s fabled Oktoberfest. Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg Saturday with two…
Fraud by telephone
Plum Twp. trespass
UPMC Northwest assault
Equifax agrees to halt fees on credit freeze requests
From staff reports Credit reporting agency Equifax has agreed to stop charging fees to consumers attempting to freeze their credit, according to the state Attorney…
Oil City woman admits to falsifying child abuse reports
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City woman pleaded guilty to falsifying child abuse reports to law enforcement in Venango County Central Court on…
Pleasantville church will mark milestone anniversary
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A historic church recently resurrected in Pleasantville will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday. Built in 1842 in Forest County,…
St. Louis braces for more protests over cop’s acquittal
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of people protesting the acquittal of a white former St. Louis police officer in the fatal shooting of black man…
Cozart leads surge with 2 homers, Reds beat Bucs 4-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Solo home runs don’t bug Chad Kuhl. Four in one game is a problem. Cincinnati scored all of its runs on solo…
Jay-Z dedicates song to Kaepernick at NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z performed his first headlining concert in three years in his hometown of New York City on Friday, a show that…
Recent Deaths 9/16/17
Larry E. Shumaker, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Sept. 15, 2017. Jeff Burke, 51, of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Emlenton, died Sept. 8, 2017. Kasey…
Clintonville crash
The Long and the Short of it
Precious Paws Animal Rescue has Stubs looking for a home. Clarion PAWS has some “purrfect” pals for those looking for felines. Tri-County Animal Rescue Center,…
Pet of the day 9/15/17
Name: Bobbin Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Bobbin can be…
Classic Pimento Cheese
Servings: 20 Start to finish: 10 minutes 8-ounce block of extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese 8-ounce block of extra-sharp white cheddar cheese 4-ounce jar of Dromedary…
Cranberry Festival is Saturday
From staff reports A full schedule of events is planned for the 16th annual Cranberry Festival. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to…
Improvised bomb injures 22 on London subway train
LONDON (AP) — A homemade bomb exploded on a packed London subway train during rush hour on Friday, leaving 22 people injured, police and health…
Vikings, Steelers looking for legitimacy, 2-0 start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The memories of last season’s scorching start and inglorious fade remain fresh for the Minnesota Vikings. There’s nothing they can do about…
Video game players get varsity treatment at more US colleges
BOSTON (AP) — In some ways, they’re like typical college athletes. They’re on varsity teams. They train for hours between classes. Some get hefty scholarships….
Recent Deaths 9/15/17
Stephen O. “Steve” Stitt, 78, of Rimersburg, died Sept.14, 2017. George Edward Girt, 60, of Clarion, died Sept. 13, 2017. Kay A. Hile, 77, of…
‘Oil City’s Buried Past’
Venango County Geneaology Club recently lead a historic tour of Grove Hill Cemetery. Billed as “Oil City’s Buried Past,” two tours of the cemetery drew…
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…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
President Twp. accident
Finding balance with extracurricular activities
Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students. Extracurricular activities teach students important life lessons, provide them opportunities to socialize…
Pet of the day 9/14/17
Name: Willow Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Willow can be found at Venango…
Fall apple crumble with rosemary and chia seeds
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Filling: 3 large or 4 medium baking apples, (mostly) peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, about 5 cups 1/4…
Rouseville man accused of DUI in fatal crash waives hearing
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Rouseville man accused of committing homicide by vehicle while DUI waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County Central…
Eagle found in Oil Creek State Park dies
By ANNA APPLEGATE Staff writer An eagle that was found this past weekend in Oil Creek State Park died Wednesday morning while receiving treatment for…
School shooting: A gun jams, and a student tries to help
ROCKFORD, Wash. (AP) — Armed with a pistol and rifle, classmates say the shooter’s face “was passive” in the hallway of a high school in…
Thames homers, Anderson solid as Brewers beat Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Center fielder Brett Phillips made the highlight reel and blooper reel on the same night, not bad for a Milwaukee Brewers rookie…
Selena Gomez undergoes kidney transplant
The Associated Press Selena Gomez says she has received a kidney transplant due to her struggle with lupus. Gomez writes in an Instagram post confirmed by her…
Recent Deaths 9/14/17
Gregory John Schneider, 65, formerly of 707 Gay St., Oil City, died Sept. 13, 2017. Embert H. DeLong, 76, of Oil City, died Sept. 12,…
Pathologist suspected of drunken driving toted human organs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities in central Indiana say a pathologist arrested on suspicion of drunken driving had human organs and tissues in his pickup truck…
Pet of the day 9/13/17
Onyx is a female black kitten. Up to date on age appropriate shots and spayed. Onyx can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Beer-steamed cheese and mushroom beef sliders
Start to finish: 50 minutes Makes 12 sliders 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 ounces mushrooms (white, cremini or…
Franklin man accused of assault in domestic dispute
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute Tuesday at a residence on…
Barrow-Civic Theatre offers arts education workshops
From staff reports The Barrow-Civic Theatre offers a variety of on-stage productions and community events throughout the year, and will now expand its offerings through…
Post-Irma Florida: Scenes of wreckage mix with signs of hope
LOWER MATECUMBE KEY, Fla. (AP) — Parts of Florida inched back toward normalcy on Wednesday with workers restoring power, clearing roads and replenishing gas supplies,…
Brewers beat Cole, Pirates 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Big hits and solid pitching can keep the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoff hunt. Manager Craig Counsell got both of them against…
Stars turn out to push for donations for hurricane relief
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of stars turned out to sing, tell stories and plead for support for hurricane victims on Tuesday, in a one-hour…
Recent Deaths 9/13/17
Keith Allen Matthews, 52, of Distant, died Sept. 11, 2017. Jay Leon Minich, 90, of Mayport, died Sept. 11, 2017. Barbara S. Hogue, 80, of…