Capitol rioter who breached Senate faces 1st felony sentence
CHICAGO (AP) — A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag is scheduled to become the first Jan. 6…
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Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an…
‘Space Jam’ dunks on ‘Black Widow’ to take box office No. 1
The Associated Press “Black Widow” ceded its No. 1 spot to an unlikely foe in its second week in theaters: The Tune Squad. LeBron James,…
Recent Deaths 7/19/21
Larry Paul Truitt, 70, of Lamartine, died July 15, 2021. Ray E. Whitling, 94, of Knox, died July 18, 2021. William N. “Clutch” Carbaugh, 71,…
Man facing charges in connection with OD death of woman
From staff reports A Petrolia man is facing charges in connection with the overdose death of an Emlenton woman in March. Emlenton police said in…
‘A great addition’: Recycling center holds open house
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A number of local officials, county employees and a representative from the Department of Environmental Protection attended Friday’s open house…
California fire prompts evacuations; Oregon blaze balloons
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rapidly growing wildfire south of Lake Tahoe jumped a highway, prompting more evacuation orders and the cancellation of an extreme…
Stallings slam in 9th off Díaz rallies Pirates past Mets 9-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a fly ball down the left field line and stood in the batter’s box. He was watching and hoping….
Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died….
Festival book sale moved to library; hours corrected
From staff reports A book sale hosted by Friends of the Oil City Library will be held at the library during the Oil Heritage Festival….
Police will focus on Move Over violations
From staff reports Troop E of the Pennsylvania State Police, which includes Franklin state police, has joined state police from five other states in focusing…
Biden grappling with ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks after celebrating America’s near “independence” from the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is confronting the worrying reality of rising cases and…
Pirates top Mets 4-1 after shoving match; Lindor injured
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Lindor left injured moments before Marcus Stroman and his New York Mets teammates got into a heated shoving match with Pittsburgh…
Why the Anthony Bourdain voice cloning creeps people out
The Associated Press The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has…
Recent Deaths 7/17/21
Alma Mae Carson, 91, of Erie, formerly of Oil City, died July 10, 2021. Louise M. Blymiller McNany, 76, of Emlenton, died July 15, 2021….
Pet of the Day 7/16/21
Tia recently came to us because her owner could no longer care for her. She is a gentle soul although she will tear apart stuffed…
Sopapilla Bars
(Culinary.net) Finding a unique dessert to impress others can be a tall task. Cakes, brownies and cookies are classics but can be boring and repetitive….
Rain Gardens – the Plants
This plant list provides a good starting point to help you become familiar with some native plants that are good for rain gardens. Most of…
Rain Gardens – the Basics
Rain gardens are a simple and resourceful way to use the stormwater from your gutters productively as a garden. In its most simple design, a…
Congressman Gets Glipse of Partnerships, Progress, Plans
Local redevelopment was a bit more exciting than usual recently with a visit from US Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson! Congressman Thompson, who is a top…
Oil Heritage events start today
From staff reports Oil City’s annual Oil Heritage Festival, which is set for July 22-25, is chock full of activities. This year’s celebration will mark…
Services on hold at Salvation Army dental center
From staff reports The Salvation Army’s Oil City Dental Center is temporarily without a dentist on staff and has put a pause on services for…
Recovery effort at collapsed building could end soon
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Efforts to recover human remains from the debris of a South Florida condo building are nearing an end. Miami-Dade police identified…
State’s overdose deaths rose in 2020, US agency says
HARRISBURG (AP) — Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic, according to new federal estimates. The U.S….
Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling the video streaming service is poised to expand into another…
Recent Deaths 7/16/21
Hazel Slaughenhoupt, 70, of Bruin, died July 11, 2021. Larry “Tarzan” Ramsey died July 9, 2021. Mary Lee Eichholtz, 65, of Franklin, died July 8,…
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
(Culinary.net) Almost every get-together – whether it’s family, friends, or neighbors – always has one dish that’s the star of the show time after time….
Pet of the Day 7/15/21
Tallulah is a sweetheart who has a little bit of a diva side to her. She is very friendly and loves attention, and she will…
Apple Cake
(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…
Pet of the Day 7/14/21
Eli is a happy young boy with lots (and lots and lots) of energy! He is very sweet and smart. He was one of our…
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
(StatePoint) If you’re among the millions of fans of the hit show “Bridgerton,” or of the novels that inspired it, you know that society’s finest…
Pet of the Day 7/13/21
Noelle is the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet. She loves attention and loves cuddles, but she can also be pretty playful in the right mood….
Power Packed Popcorn Cookies
(Family Features) Bring your family together for a tasty dessert that’s packed with whole grains, a nutrient many Americans are missing from their diets. According…
Pet of the Day 7/12/21
Sapphire recently came to us as a stray. She can be a bit of a wild woman but she is super friendly and just needs…
Contempt of court, damages sought against Spencer
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Cranberry Township is acting on litigation against junkyard owner Randy Spencer to “force compliance” and have him remove vehicles from…
Chamber leader: Lack of employees is ‘a crisis’
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Hiring and retainment of employees have been critical challenges in most industries, both locally and statewide, according to Susan Williams,…
Heat wave blankets US West as fires rage in several states
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters struggled to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave blanketed the West, prompting an…
Alonso’s homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday…
Unopened Legend of Zelda game from 1987 sells for $870,000
DALLAS (AP) — An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000. Heritage Auctions…
Several OC streets are part of paving project
From staff reports A paving project involving a number of streets in Oil City is currently out to bid. The work will include paving Orange…
Children’s bike rodeo set July 24 in OC
From staff reports A free children’s bicycle rodeo will be held Saturday, July 24, in Oil City to teach children ages 5 to 12 about…
Surging California wildfire prompts Nevada evacuations
BECKWOURTH, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California wildfire exploding through bone-dry timber prompted Nevada authorities to evacuate a border-area community as flames leapt on ridgetops…
End of term in sight, Wolf sets sights on school funding
HARRISBURG (AP) — With just a year and a half left in office, Gov. Tom Wolf’s primary focus will be convincing the Republican-controlled Legislature to…
Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth…
Pittsburgh museum returns lion attack display to public view
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh museum has returned to public view a 19th-century diorama that shows lions attacking a camel and its human rider, about…
Recent Deaths 7/10/21
Jeffery V. Knight, 63, of Oil City, died July 8, 2021. James H. Merwin, 83, of New Bethlehem, died July 7, 2021. Betty Mae Ochalek-Flinchbaugh,…
Pet of the Day 7/9/21
Meet Mochi! Mochi is a sweet boy who loves attention and affection. He can be quite the cuddler when he wants to be, but he…
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sprouts
(Culinary.net) They might not be the fanciest of foods, but when you eat a filling, protein-packed sandwich, you are usually left satisfied and full of…
‘FuchsFest’ to Highlight ‘Power of Little Changes’
Redevelopment, at its core, is all about change – finding new ways of doing things or utilizing spaces to better serve local needs. Sometimes this…
County leaders keep looking at uses for COVID relief funds
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has received the first half of the $9.8 million the county was allocated through the American Rescue Plan….