Penguins continue mastery of Blue Jackets in 3-0 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan isn’t looking for an explanation. The Pittsburgh Penguins coach isn’t sure there is one that can adequately describe why his…
March 2019
Actor drops ‘Carlton Dance’ suit against video game maker
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Alfonso Ribeiro has dropped a lawsuit against the makers of the video game “Fortnite” over…
Recent Deaths 3/8/19
Adah M. Wood, 101, of Franklin, died March 7, 2019. John H. Burke, 85, of Venus, died March 6, 2019. Edward J. Lynam, 83, of…
Single Digit Steelhead
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor It all started out how it usually does, a quick glance from Jacob in English class that ended with…
Clinton Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/7/19
Raya is a young spayed female. She is current on vaccines and negative for Fiv and leukemia. Raya is friendly and pretty. She can be…
Rosemary Focaccia
Servings: 12-16 (Makes two 9-inch round loaves) Start to finish: 4 1/2 hours plus 6 hours fermenting time Sponge: 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose…
Sugarcreek Council OKs 417 tank work
From staff reports A water tank in Sugarcreek Borough will receive some much needed love this year. Borough council members voted at their meeting Wednesday…
Venango bridge rehab projects resume April 1
From staff reports A two-year project to preserve and rehabilitate three bridges over Interstate 80 in Clinton and Scrubgrass townships in Venango County will resume…
US plans end to wolf protections; critics say it’s premature
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials plan to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, re-igniting the legal battle over a…
Pirates’ Kang having a strong spring despite long layoff
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates admittedly took a leap of faith when they re-signed Jung Ho Kang to a $3 million, one-year contract…
R. Kelly goes back to jail, takes risks with TV interview
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly’s day began with a nationally televised broadcast in which he whispered, cried and ranted while pleading with viewers to believe…
Recent Deaths 3/7/19
Joyce E. Neidich, 78, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City, died March 6, 2019. James “Jim” Andrew Schill, 76, of Lucinda, died March 6, 2019….
Cranberry Students Inducted into NTHS
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student Contributor On the evening of Feb. 26, 2019, several Cranberry students that attend the Venango Technology Center (also known as Vo-Tech)…
Police: Thief steals Remy Martin liquor bottle worth $4,000
SEEKONK, Mass. (AP) — Police are searching for a thief with expensive taste in Massachusetts. Chris Gasbarro’s Fine Wine and Spirits in Seekonk says someone…
Debating how best to combat chronic wasting disease in PA
It’s always been a matter of when not if, given the events of the last few years. It’s when. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is…
Pet of the day 3/6/19
Crosby is a young male mixed breed initially found as a stray several weeks ago. The kind people that found him kept him in their…
Pork Ragu
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 3 hours 2 (2 1/4-to-2 1/2 pound) racks baby back ribs, trimmed and each rack cut into quarters 2 teaspoons…
Second person arraigned in Franklin kidnapping case
From staff reports A second person has been arraigned on nearly a dozen conspiracy charges, including kidnapping and unlawful restraint, in connection with a January…
CLA students raise $3,270 for ‘Ultrasound Program’
From staff reports Ninth- and 10th-graders at Christian Life Academy decided to raise money for a program that would benefit people outside their school, and…
North Korea said to be rebuilding structures at rocket site
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament…
Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Panthers 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The night began with a tribute to Matt Cullen’s longevity. It ended with another sparkling play that highlighted Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Jake…
Clash of ‘Jeopardy!’ titans ends with $1 million runaway win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first-ever “Jeopardy!” team championship came down to a clash of the titans, Ken Jennings vs. Brad Rutter. With $1 million…
Recent Deaths 3/6/19
Donna M. Crawford, 81, of Mercer, formerly of Delaware Township, died March 5, 2019. Charles M. Kratzer, 85, of Cooperstown, died Feb. 27, 2019. Douglas…
Irwin Twp. accident
Cornplanter Twp. theft
Driving under the influence
Pet of the day 3/5/19
Name: Adelaide Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adelaide can be found at Venango…
Indian-Style Vegetable Curry
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons…
Shots fired during dispute; New Bethlehem man charged
From staff reports A New Bethlehem man was arrested after gunshots were fired during a domestic dispute Sunday night on Shrub Road in Porter Township….
Grove students to sing anthems at Otters game
From staff reports Valley Grove School District students from the sixth grade and junior high choirs will sing both the Canadian and U.S. national anthems…
Fetterman will be at OCHS Sunday on listening tour
From staff reports Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will bring what is billed as a statewide listening tour on the subject of legalizing recreational marijuana…
Cocaine, meth on rise in Pennsylvania’s early warning areas
HARRISBURG (AP) — Methamphetamine and cocaine use are on the rise in Pennsylvania while prescription drug and heroin deaths are leveling off in some areas,…
Dressed up, ready for fun: New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The streets of New Orleans will be filled Tuesday with excited kids catching beads from atop ladders, revelers in fancy costumes…
Recent Deaths 3/5/19
Carson James Dunmire, 4 months old, died March 3, 2019. Donald C. Irwin, Sr., 88, of Sandy Lake, died Feb. 27, 2019. Ivan Thomas Heath,…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Publicist: Luke Perry has died at 52 after suffering stroke
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died Monday after suffering a…
Pet of the day 3/4/19
Name: Scrappy Breed: Beagle Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No Scrappy can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Peanut Blossom Cookies
Servings: Makes 48 cookies Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/3 cups (6 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon baking…
VFW 28th District Schedules Meeting
The VFW Pennsylvania 28th District will be having their quarterly district meeting March 10. It will be held at Hickory VFW Post 6166. The post…
1 injured roll-over crash
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department said one person was transported to the hospital after their vehicle rolled over at 7:30 p.m. Sunday on Second…
Searches resume after tornado kills 23 in Alabama
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) — Rescuers began tearing through the rubble of mobile homes and houses Monday in search of survivors of a powerful tornado that…
‘Madea’ over-performs at box office; ‘Green Book’ surges
LOS ANGELES — Tyler Perry’s final Madea release was not enough to unseat Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy-ender at the box office over…
Recent Deaths 3/4/19
William “Bill” Russel Wade, 80, of Emlenton, died March 1, 2019. Kevin Jay Fenstermaker, 51, of Venus, died March 2, 2019. Arlene F. (Zachrel) Ostrowski,…
OC appoints interim chief
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City has a new police chief to succeed Bob Wenner as the city’s top law enforcement agent. David…
Advance Auto coming to former East End Thorne’s
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A two-year effort to find tenants for a pair of sprawling supermarket buildings in Oil City has paid off…
US, South Korea end spring military drills to back diplomacy
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea and the U.S. are eliminating their massive springtime military drills and replacing them with smaller exercises in what…
Guentzel, Crosby power Penguins past Canadiens 5-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins started quickly — and then just kept going against the Montreal Canadiens. Crosby had a goal…
Spielberg to propose Oscar rules that could disqualify streaming films
The Associated Press After “Roma’s” three Oscar wins last Sunday, director Steven Spielberg is taking aim at streaming films for future Academy Awards. Spielberg will…