Trump defends attack on Syria; demands ‘end the slaughter’
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump cast the United States assault on a Syrian air base as vital to deter future use of…
April 2017
Penguins top Devils, clinch playoff home-ice for first-round
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched home-ice advantage for their first-round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and it was the role…
MTV dumps gender-specific categories for Movie & TV Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — MTV has scrapped gender specific categories for its upcoming Movie & TV Awards. In place of the Best Actress and Best…
Recent Deaths 4/7/17
Connie R. Lepley, 66, of Oil City, died April 5, 2017. Larry Winger, 65, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, died March 29, 2017. Martha Jean Kline, 65, of…
All lives matter
Today, I was in Franklin photographing an assignment in front of the courthouse. It was raining and I was getting soaked. I don’t notice this…
PEEPshow creations are sweet
The fifth annual Titusville PEEPshow will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Titusville YWCA. The show will feature many marshmallow…
Good and evil in Spain
In this April 1, 2017 picture (above), a man wears the traditional ‘Tora’ outfit used during the carnival while posing for a picture during a…
Machete cuts off man’s hand in fight, but it gets reattached
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man whose hand was cut off by a machete during a fight has had it reattached, and authorities say…
Don Rickles, king of insult comedy, dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Don Rickles has died at age 90. Paul Shefrin, his longtime publicist and friend, said Rickles died Thursday of kidney…
Coloring book with Hitler image pulled from Dutch stores
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A chain of Dutch stores has apologized after inadvertently selling children’s coloring books featuring an image of Adolf Hitler. The…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Plum Twp. accident
Post-winter garden prep
Lawns and gardens can bear the brunt of winter weather and are often in need of tender loving care by the time spring arrives. Preparing…
Pet of the day 4/6/17
Biscuit is a 15 year old Dachshund who ended up at our shelter when the person he had lived with for his entire life passed…
Girl found living with monkeys in Indian forest
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Indian police are reviewing reports of missing children to try to identify a girl who was found living in a forest…
White bean and garlic soup
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small chopped onion, about 1 cup 1 stalk celery, chopped, about 1/3 cup…
Sexual assault charges withdrawn against Cooperstown man
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The main charges against a Cooperstown man in a sexual assault case were withdrawn Wednesday in Venango County Central Court….
Community Garden project
Noah Turk and other students from Venango Technology Center have built and placed a small box garden prototype along Front Street in Oil City across…
US will take action on Syrian chemical attacks if UN doesn’t
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley warned Wednesday that the Trump administration will take action against chemical attacks in Syria that bear “all…
Leon’s blast lifts Red Sox past Bucs
BOSTON (AP) – Sandy Leon hit a three-run homer in the 12th inning – his third hit of the game – and Chris Sale pitched…
Pepsi pulls widely mocked ad featuring Kendall Jenner
NEW YORK (AP) — Pepsi on Wednesday pulled an ad after it was widely mocked and criticized for appearing to trivialize protests for social justice…
Recent Deaths 4/6/17
Lloyd Sievers Wolf, of Pacific Palisades, California, died March 16, 2017. Connie Lepley, 66, of Oil City, died April 5, 2017. Douglas B. “Doug” Ostergard,…
I was bearly working this assignment
“Are you coming in now? There is a bear stuck in a tree on Bissell and Cooper in Oil City.” I received this text at…
Donors pledge Syria billions as UN meets on chemical attack
BRUSSELS (AP) — International donors pledged billions of dollars in aid for war-ravaged Syria as the U.N. Security Council convened Wednesday for emergency talks over…
Clarion student charged in two domestic incidents
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer A Clarion University student is facing multiple charges in connection with two domestic dispute incidents. Two criminals complaint filed through…
Little Free Library will be placed outside Wesley Grange
From staff reports A Little Free Library will soon be placed outside the Wesley Grange building at 601 Old Route 8 in Harrisville, and it…
6 arrested for terrorism in wake of Russia bombing
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — As the residents of Russia’s second-largest city try to regain their nerve in the wake of a fatal subway bombing,…
Penguins power past slumping Blue Jackets 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins downplayed the idea they tried to send a message during a decisive 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Colbert reaches another late-night milestone
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert hit another milestone in his stunning late-night turnaround against Jimmy Fallon of NBC’s “Tonight” show. Colbert won in the…
Recent Deaths 4/5/17
Lewis C. “Lew” Fink, 88, of Oil City, died April 3, 2017. Earl R. “Jim” Martz, 80, of New Bethlehem, died April 3, 2017. Mildred…
Every 98 seconds
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), someone is sexually assaulted on average every 98 seconds. And every eight minutes the victim…
Sandycreek Twp. burglary
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Jackson Twp. theft
Trout season kicks off April 15
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has been busy stocking area waterways in anticipation of the first day of trout season. Statewide,…
Pet of the day 4/4/17
Name: Dani Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Dani can…
Best buds
The warming temperatures have brought out some of spring’s “best buds” over the past week. Lilacs have started putting forth leaves and the…
Burrata and prosciutto pizza
Start to finish: 25 minutes Serves 2 1 tablespoon cornmeal 9 ounces pizza dough, at room temperature Olive oil as needed 8 ounces burrata 4…
Meadville man faces charge of indecent assault
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Meadville man is facing assault charges after he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a juvenile female last week. A…
Camp Singing Hills closing ceremony
Girl Scout Troop 26242 members (from left) Paige Roess, Rilee Donahey, Kara Riley, Breann Clark, Alaina Franklin, Lauren Caralla and Audrey Frazier form the gates…
Officials: Russia subway blast was suicide attack
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — A suicide bomber was behind a blast on the St. Petersburg subway that killed 14 people, Russian investigators said Tuesday,…
Red Sox rough up Pirates in opener
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox bid farewell to a legend at the end of last season. This season opened with a big day for…
‘Their Finest’ stylishly blends wit, romance in WWII
The Associated Press “Their Finest ” is a movie about making a movie, specifically a glossy propaganda film meant to bolster morale in Britain in…
Recent Deaths 4/4/17
Kenneth M. Woods, 84, of Franklin, died April 2, 2017. Nancy Emogene Oss, 76, of Widnoon, died April 2, 2017. Ethel W. Ford, 99, formerly of Pearl,…
Clearfield Borough fire investigation
Pet of the day 4/3/17
Name: Clyde Age: 1 year Color: Chestnut Weight: 30-35 lbs To meet Clyde contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org.
Grilled Chicken Ciabatta with Romesco and Baby Greens
Serves 4 2 loaves ciabatta or 4 ciabattini (ciabatta rolls), sliced in half lengthwise Olive oil, for brushing Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly…
Honoring families of those who served
Many important dates in the month of April Gold Star Wives Day – April 5, 2017, is a day that is dedicated to widows/widowers whose…
Russia subway blast kills 10, injures 50
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — A bomb blast tore through a subway train in Russia’s second-largest city Monday, killing 10 people and injuring about 40…
Vice President to speak at college’s May commencement
GROVE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is to be the commencement speaker May 20 at Grove City College. The Grove City Collegian newspaper…