3 facing drug charges after traffic stop
From staff reports Three people are facing multiple drug-related charges after a vehicle they were traveling in was stopped for a traffic violation July 12…
July 2017
Dollar General groundbreaking in Sandycreek
A groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday at the corner of Pittsburgh and Thompson roads in Sandycreek Township for a new Dollar General Store expected to…
Quake jolts Greek, Turkish resorts, kills 2, hurts 500
KOS, Greece (AP) — A powerful overnight earthquake shook holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey, injuring nearly 500 people and leaving two tourists dead on…
Pirates pull back to .500 after sweeping Brewers
PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier had not yet walked off against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday when Pirates general manager Neal Huntington addressed the implications the…
Late ‘Batman’ actor Adam West honored at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — There are typically a lot of Batmen at Comic-Con, but only one was the subject of a star-filled tribute. Filmmaker Kevin…
Recent Deaths 7/21/17
Burdette “Bud” F. Gray, 101, of Warren, died July 16, 2017. Robert H. Dennis, 80, of Franklin, died July 19, 2017. Clayton J. Black, 54, of…
Cranberry criminal mischief
Cranberry theft
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) — O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making…
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of…
How to choose the right cosmetic products
The global cosmetic and beauty industry continues to evolve and thrive. Each day, new formulations for skin, hair, nails, and more arrive on store shelves,…
Golf event to pay tribute to late pastor
From staff reports A golf event remembering the late Dr. David Hampson, who pastored Galloway United Methodist Church in Franklin for 15 years, is set…
Titusville Senior Center 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…
Police seek info on Oil City runaway
From staff reports Breianna Aloha Hartzell, 14, of Oil City, was last seen with jeans and black T-shirt with a panda on the front and…
Pet of the day 7/20/17
Name: Bullwinkle Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullwinkle can be found at Venango…
Crusty pork tenderloin
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 pork tenderloins (10 to 12 ounces each) Olive oil Crusty Barbecue Rub: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar…
748 charges against caretaker are withdrawn
From staff reports Charges filed against an Oil City woman accused of stealing nearly $40,000 while working as a caretaker were withdrawn Wednesday in Venango…
Cranberry Aldi store open again
From staff reports The Cranberry Aldi store was bustling Wednesday after it reopened following a month-long reconstruction project. Sylvia Oddo, district manager of the Cranberry…
Sen. McCain diagnosed with brain tumor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, Vietnam prisoner of war and political maverick in Congress for more than three decades,…
Pirates rookie Moroff beats Central-leading Brewers in 10th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Moroff was an unlikely candidate to come through in extra innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates. None of his six career hits…
Moon dust heading to auction after galactic court battle
NEW YORK (AP) — A bag containing traces of moon dust is heading to auction — surrounded by some fallout from a galactic court battle….
Recent Deaths 7/20/17
Tristan D. Hopkins, 5, of Emlenton, died July 18, 2017. Mary E. Alabaugh, 83, of Franklin, died July 18, 2017. Burdette “Bus” F. Gary, 101, of Warren,…
16-year-old from Minnesota ID’d as victim of John Wayne Gacy
CHICAGO (AP) — After running away from his Minnesota home in 1976, 16-year-old Jimmy Haakenson called his mother, told her he was in Chicago, then…
Pine Creek Twp. accident
Retail Theft
Longtime Seneca auto business has closed
From staff reports Thomas Auto Sales on Route 257 in Seneca has closed. “I opened it 31 years ago and have been in the same…
Pet of the day 7/19/17
Southpaw is a super sweet neutered male. His front paws were injured but we don’t know what caused it. He is missing some claws now…
“Creamy” tomato soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 12 roma tomatoes, washed 1 large carrot, peeled (or 2 medium carrots) 1/2-1 cup vegetable or chicken broth…
Police: Paving worker killed when hit by co-worker’s truck
BUTLER (AP) — State police and federal workplace safety officials are investigating after a Pennsylvania paving worker was reportedly run over by a co-worker and…
OC man accused of assaulting woman
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony charge following a domestic dispute Saturday at a residence on Walnut Street….
9 girls vying for Heritage Festival queen
From staff reports Nine local students are candidates for the 2017 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. today at…
Iran’s president says his country will ‘stand up to’ the US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said on Wednesday that his country will stand up to the United States and reciprocate for any new sanctions…
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte’s return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte could feel the jitters as he darted out of the dugout and onto the field in a major league game…
2 Harry Potter books set to be published in October
LONDON (AP) — Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the…
Recent Deaths 7/19/17
William “Bill” Valdesalice, 74, of Franklin, died July 15, 2017. Francis “Frank” Donahue, 67, of Portage, Indiana, died July 10, 2017. Ginger Marie Moon, 75, of Cranberry,…
Rockdale Road bridge plans to be displayed
From staff reports The public will be able to view plans for bridge replacement project on Rockdale Road in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, beginning Monday,…
Pet of the day 7/18/17
Name: Red Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Price: $75.00 Red can be…
A change of scenery
A recent visit to Heart’s Content in the Allegheny National Forest near Tidioute resulted in seeing some flora not usually seen in this blogger’s neck…
Gazpacho soup with sauteed scallops
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 8 hours 20 minutes (Active time: 20 minutes) 4 pounds plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 medium green bell peppers, cored…
Warrant issued for suspect in bank holdup
From staff reports A warrant has been issued for the man suspected of holding up the Citizens Bank office inside the Giant Eagle at the…
Popular 1968 OC film will be available at Heritage Festival
From staff reports The popular 1968 Oil City film has been re-issued and will be available for purchase during the Oil Heritage Festival. “We know…
Funeral service set for state trooper killed in crash
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper killed when his marked cruiser collided with a garbage truck last week will be laid to rest…
Polanco goes 4 for 4, Pirates top Brewers 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own admission, it used to take Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco a day — sometimes more — to get over…
Box office top 20: The Apes unseat Spider-Man
NEW YORK (AP) — “War for the Planet of the Apes” overtook “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at the box office. But it failed to live up to…
Recent Deaths 7/18/17
Bruce Alan McFall, 81, of Oil City, died July 15, 2017. Betty Murray Troutman, 81, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Shippenville, died July 9, 2017. Rachel…
Pet of the day 7/17/17
Name: Constance Breed: Siamese & Domestics Short Hair Gender: Female Age: 3 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Constance can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cheese sandwich souffle
Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 4 Butter for buttering the baking pan 8 slices homemade-style white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed…
VFW National Convention
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will be holding their National Convention on July 22-26 in New Orleans. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday morning starting…
Citizens Bank robbed in Butler County
From staff reports A Citizens Bank located in the Giant Eagle at the Clearview Mall on North Main Street in Butler County was robbed on…
Bike ‘n Brew draws crowd
Matt Beightol gets ready to sample a Peach Shandy from Mario Castelluccio of Blue Canoe in Titusville Saturday during the second annual Bike ‘n Brew…