House sends Trump $4.6B border bill, yielding to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to send President Donald Trump a bipartisan, Senate-drafted, $4.6 billion measure to care for migrant refugees detained…
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Bell homers again as Pirates cruise past Astros 10-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Rap music spilled out of the doors of the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse and muffled but joyful chants could be heard above the…
Review: ‘Midsommar’ is a disturbing, enthralling trip
The Associated Press “Midsommar ” is a waking nightmare and I mean that in the best possible way. For over two hours you will be…
Recent Deaths 6/28/19
Renee Denise Rottman, 48, of Petrolia, died June 24, 2019. Dennis F. Hartle, 77, of Titusville, died June 26, 2019. Audrey M. Myers, 82, of…
A Fireman’s Fair Parade of Fun
Despite the shortage of onlookers, the Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair Parade began near Wiley Avenue on Wednesday, June 26. The line of fire trucks, ambulances,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Oakland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/27/19
Thunder is a young, sweet, sweet boy! He is neutered, current on vaccines, negative for FIV and leukemia. Thunder can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Rocky Road Cookie Pizza
(Family Features) Pizza and dessert are two things nearly any crowd can agree on. Combining classic rocky road ingredients – chocolate, marshmallows and peanuts –…
Woman waives hearing on charges related to meth lab
From staff reports A Franklin woman accused of manufacturing methamphetamine in a bedroom at her grandmother’s house waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…
Food pantry to be held in Emlenton
From staff reports Chapel on the Hill in Emlenton will host the Second Harvest mobile food pantry from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July…
Trade, climate change, Iran focus as G-20 leaders meet
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Trade and geopolitical tensions, and the looming threat of climate change, are on the agenda as the presidents of the United…
State Senate votes to allow hunting on 3 Sundays
HARRISBURG (AP) — A proposal to end Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting has the approval of the state Senate. Senators voted 36 to 14 on…
Bell, Dickerson lead Pirates to 14-2 rout of Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to give rookie Dario Agrazal a little early run support against Houston in his second career start….
Review: ‘Yesterday’ takes great idea, adds too much sugar
The Associated Press Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) is a soulful if brooding young man, with a very pleasant singing voice. But when we meet him,…
Recent Deaths 6/27/19
Melvin C. Sandrock, 95, of Marienville, died June 25, 2019. Eva Kathleen Rogers, 84, of Marienville, formerly of Lucedale, Mississippi, died June 24, 2019. Kenneth…
Wildlife watching from the water a real treat
There’s no official name, so far as I know, for the portal that took us into another world. But it hides behind a tricky entrance….
Pet of the day 6/26/19
Name: Fuzzy Breed: Terrier Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Fuzzy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Spicy Brown Rice Edamame Burgers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 25 minutes 1 cup short-grain brown rice 1 cup baby spinach 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame beans, thawed…
Strattanville man to stand trial in child-rape case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Charges against a Strattanville man accused of raping a young girl were bound over to court after his brief hearing…
Venango Blind Association Vision Bowl planned Aug. 1
From staff reports The annual Vision Bowl fundraiser to benefit the Venango County Association for the Blind will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at Seneca…
Work planned on West First Street
From staff reports Lane restrictions will be in place Monday on West First Street in Oil City as repairs are made to the roadway. Work…
Mueller to testify publicly before House committees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to…
Gurriel, Cole help Astros to 5-1 win over Pirates
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Gerrit Cole tried not to think too much about what it would be like to face his former team leading up…
Review: In latest ‘Annabelle,’ a babysitting gig goes awry
The Associated Press What a spell for sentient toys. A week after the child-crafted plaything Forky found life in “Toy Story 4” and Chucky was…
Recent Deaths 6/26/19
Dorothy A. Wolbert, 93, of Oil City, died June 25, 2019. Diane M. Ochs, 67, of Lucinda, died June 24, 2019. Cindy S. Shepanski-Dietrich, 40,…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pet of the day 6/25/19
Edison is a sweet and playful male kitten. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. Edison can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Smoked Haddock on a Nest of Potatoes
Serves 2 1/2 pound potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled 2 pinches paprika Oil water spray (see below) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pieces smoked…
Police continue search for missing Seneca man
From staff reports State police in Franklin are searching for a Seneca man who has been missing for nearly two years. Police describe William J….
Website provides genealogical, historical info about Titusville
From staff reports Started almost three years ago as a partnership between the Benson Memorial Library, Drake Well Museum, Titusville High School Alumni Association and…
Government moves migrant kids after AP exposes bad treatment
The Associated Press The U.S. government has removed most of the children from a remote Border Patrol station in Texas following reports that more than…
Authorities: Man built bomb to warn about alien threat
MYERSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man who allegedly placed a homemade bomb in a parking lot behind a Pennsylvania hotel told them he…
‘Jeopardy!’ champ out of debut World Series of Poker event
LAS VEGAS (AP) — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday,…
Recent Deaths 6/25/19
Chad Trinch, 40, of Erie, formerly of Franklin, died June 24, 2019. Gerald L. “Gerry” Garris, 77, of Franklin, died June 23, 2019. James L….
Summer Solstice
By Hannah Niederriter Cardinal Vitality Fresh fruit, ripe for the season, is a summer essential for most individuals. Raspberries are certainly not excluded. Essentially Essential…
Festivals and Fellowship
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor On Saturday, June 22, around two hundred people gathered to witness the 8th annual Strawberry Festival at Living Word Church…
National League of POW/MIA Families Turns 50
The VFW attended the National League of POW/MIA Families’ 50th annual meeting last week in Arlington, Va. The League originated on the West Coast in…
Pet of the day 6/24/19
Rosco is a 2.5 year old male, Beagle mix surrendered to the rescue when he apparently became aggressive with his food and toys with the…
Grilled Lamb Kofte with Yogurt Sauce
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 45 minutes 1/2 cup pine nuts 4 garlic cloves, peeled 11/2 teaspoons smoked hot paprika 1 teaspoon salt…
Reno boy, 11, hurt in accident
From staff reports A Reno boy is in intensive care after family members said the bicycle he was riding collided with a vehicle at the…
‘Sky Weekend’ lights up Knox evening
An unusual sight lit up the night sky in Knox on Saturday night when two hot air balloons performed a “moon glow” at Wolfs Camping…
Pompeo in Saudi Arabia, Iran threatens more US drone attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks Monday with the Saudi king and crown prince after days of…
Newman’s walk caps off Pittsburgh rally
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman isn’t afraid of the big moment. Newman drew a game-winning walk in the 11th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Toy Story 4’ opens big but below expectations
NEW YORK (AP) — “Toy Story 4” brought the box office to life with a $118 million opening weekend after a three-week slump of underperforming…
Recent Deaths 6/24/19
John A. Stefanosky, 83, of Clarion, died June 22, 2019. Hazel I. Keister, 91, of Rimersburg, died June 22, 2019. Betty J. Hancox, 100, died…
Images, messages from OC will be headed to moon
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City is going to the moon, thanks to a $79.5 million NASA grant recently awarded to Astrobotic of Pittsburgh….
Zoning decisions up next in effort for recycling location
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Venango County appears to have settled on a new site for a county-wide recycling center, but some zoning hurdles will…
Device to trap plastic waste in Pacific Ocean relaunches
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A floating device designed to catch plastic waste has been redeployed in second attempt to clean up a huge island of…
Frazier’s go-ahead hit in 8th sends Pirates over Padres 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer and Adam Frazier ended their struggles to keep the Pirates winning. Frazier hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth…