August 2019
Fisheries survey: Allegheny River prime for big smallmouth bass
So you want to catch some fish, huh? Well, here’s a tip. Start by casting your line where the fish are. Pretty sage stuff there,…
Pet of the day 8/7/19
Name: Ghost Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No Ghost can be found at Venango County Humane…
Cranberry Students Compete In Nationals Shooting Competition
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor On July 13 and 14, members of the local junior rifle team were able to participate in a national shooting…
5 Tips for a Tasty Tailgate
(Family Features) Casual and diehard sports fans alike can all agree one of the best parts of game day is the tailgate. Whether you’re heading…
Details released on Titusville woman’s capture
From staff reports Warren state police have released details about the July 25 capture of a Titusville woman who had been on the run. Sarah…
Venango Chamber takes Be Here campaign to highway billboards
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A promotional campaign called “Be Here” and aimed at convincing people to”live, work and play here” in Oil City…
Pipeline Alley concerts moving to evenings
From staff reports The Pipeline Alley concert series in Oil City will take place in the evening instead of the afternoon starting next week. Beginning…
Bipartisan ‘red flag’ gun laws plan has support in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite frequent mass shootings, Congress has proved to be unable to pass substantial gun violence legislation, largely because of resistance from Republicans….
Brewers rest Yelich, beat Pirates 4-3 to win 2nd straight
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal stepped into the spotlight for the Milwaukee Brewers on a day of rest for Christian Yelich. Grandal had two doubles…
Toni Morrison was a ‘literary mother’ to countless writers
NEW YORK (AP) — When author Angela Flournoy was asked to dress as her favorite literary character for a magazine shoot four years ago, she…
Recent Deaths 8/7/19
Doris M. Budzinski, 92, formerly of Hydetown, died Aug. 5, 2019. Memory Ardelle (McLane) Miller, 94, died Aug. 5, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the day 8/6/19
This cute, spunky little guy came to the rescue as a stray about a week ago and sadly has not been claimed. We are guessing…
Oven-Roasted Salmon with Relish
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 35 minutes Salmon: 4 (4- to 6 ounce) skin-on wild-caught salmon fillets, 1 inch thick 1 teaspoon cold-pressed extra-virgin olive…
Man facing charges after incident with police at OC home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for threatening to stab occupants of a home and then pushing, striking and…
Vision Bowl provides big boost for Blind Association
From staff reports The Venango County Association for the Blind held its annual Vision Bowl awareness fundraiser last week at Seneca Lanes, and the event…
Youth Connection in need of mentors
From staff reports Youth Connection is seeking mentors to support local youths, ages 6 to 18, in need of positive influence. The program makes matches…
China vows to counter US deployment of midrange arms in Asia
BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday that it “will not stand idly by” and will take countermeasures if the U.S. deploys intermediate-range missiles in the…
Yelich homers twice, Brewers beat Pirates 9-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Yelich keeps pushing to new heights. Yelich hit two home runs and took over the major league lead with 39, powering…
Reports: Plane carrying Pink’s crew crash lands
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Danish media are reporting that a small aircraft carrying the management team for the American singer Pink crash landed and burst into…
Recent Deaths 8/6/19
Memory A. Miller, 94, of Seneca, died Aug. 5, 2019. Lois Mae Lindsey (Beers), 80, of Franklin, died Aug. 3, 2019. Marguerite Lilla Rice, 95,…
Behind the Scenes of Entering the Oil Heritage Art Show
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER – Student Contributor Investing countless hours of time into a single piece of art isn’t something everyone can relate to. Each stroke…
Fight to End Widow’s Tax in Jeopardy
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA) includes several VFW-supported provisions. One such provision would eliminate the Widow’s Tax, which is a…
Pet of the day 8/5/19
Kahlo is a pretty little girl with big ears to grow in to. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and will…
Summer Tomato Gratin
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces crusty baguette, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (4 cups)…
Patriotism this summer at OC pool
Jacob Kuney, right, and all the lifeguards and staff at the Oil City municipal swimming pool have been opening the pool this summer by standing…
OC couple plan car wash for woman battling cancer
From staff reports An Oil City couple who own a business in the city’s East End are holding a charity car wash Sunday to help…
Sporadic outages at 8chan after a pair of mass shootings
NEW YORK (AP) — An online message board with a history of use by violent extremists suffered sporadic outages Monday after its cybersecurity provider cut…
Mets’ Canó strains hamstring in 13-2 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Just when Robinson Canó is starting to hit, the New York Mets star appears headed back to the injured list. Canó limped…
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ is No. 1 but trails pace of ‘Fast & Furious’
NEW YORK (AP) — The first spinoff of the 18-year-old “Fast & Furious” franchise, “Hobbs & Shaw,” sped away with $180.8 million in its worldwide…
Recent Deaths 8/5/19
Helen Louise Rightor, 90, of Oil City, died Aug. 4, 2019. Lois Mae Lindsey (Beers), 80, of Franklin, died Aug. 3, 2019. Marguerite Lilla Rice,…
Flood damage could lead to tax breaks
By LUKA KRNETA Staff writer A little-known state law could result in big savings to Venango County residents who experienced “catastrophic” property loss as a…
PLCB approves Franklin noise ordinance
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A noise ordinance that will give downtown Franklin businesses a little leeway when hosting music events was approved this week…
9 killed in Ohio in second US mass shooting within 24 hours
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, killing nine…
Ramos bails out Stroman, Mets rally by Pirates 7-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Stroman already feels like he’s been a member of the New York Mets “forever.” Maybe, but the All-Star pitcher is still…
Streaming music may make cases like Katy Perry’s more common
LOS ANGELES (AP) — To show that Katy Perry and the team that wrote her 2013 hit “Dark Horse” may have heard his song and…
Pinegrove Twp. DUI
Woman expands her Franklin clothing business to Oil City
A local resident has expanded her clothing and accessory business in Franklin to include an Oil City store. Shannon Curtis opened S Threads Boutique last…
Venango County Fair starts today
The Venango County Fair starts today, and animals and their handlers will be settling into their stalls, pens and campers. The fair will feature daily…
US exempts aviation, space exports from new Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is exempting aviation safety and space exploration technology from new sanctions it has levied against Russia in connection with…
Buccos power past Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Starling Marte’s three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open a tight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped the New York Mets’…
Kevin Spacey reads poem about dejected boxer at Rome museum
MILAN (AP) — Actor Kevin Spacey has read a poem about a worn-out and lonely boxer during an appearance at a Rome museum weeks after…
Rockland Twp. accident
Possession with intent to deliver
Pet of the day 8/2/19
Name: Ruby Breed: Boxer Mix Gender: Female Size: Large Color: White/ Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ruby can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Grilled Southern Shrimp Burgers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes Chef’s Note: Be sure to use raw, not cooked, shrimp here. Dry the shrimp thoroughly before…
Majority of region sees decrease in jobless rates
June statistics from the state Department of Labor & Industry show almost all of the region’s counties with a drop in their respective unemployment rates…
Scientists link Europe heat wave to man-made global warming
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The heat wave that smashed temperature records in Western Europe last month was made more intense by man-made climate change, according to…
MLB delivers final punch
NEW YORK (AP) – Pittsburgh pitcher Keone Kela has been suspended for 10 games, wild-swinging Cincinnati reliever Amir Garrett for eight and Yasiel Puig for…
Ed Sheeran sets all-time highest-grossing tour record
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour is one for the record books. Pollstar confirms the 28-year-old British singer’s tour will set the all-time…