MGM opening Massachusetts casino with a flourish
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts’ first resort casino with expansive gambling and entertainment options is opening Friday with a Las Vegas-style flourish. A procession through…
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Recent Deaths 8/24/18
Thomas J. Adams, 67, of Mayport, died at his home Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. Patricia Ann “Pat” Vaughan, 82, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, Aug….
Suspicious person
Oil City criminal mischief
Budget-friendly local activities
Nights out in a big city can make for a welcome change of pace from time to time. Such nights can stretch budgets, making it…
Pet of the day 8/23/18
Nermal is super friendly and loving. This handsome guy came to us when the person who fed him when he came around every night noticed…
Chicken satay with spicy peanut dipping sauce
Servings: 10-15 Start to finish: 1 hour Skewers: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch thick strips 1/4 cup soy…
Senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a…
OC man wanted by police apprehended in President Township
From staff reports An Oil City man wanted by police in connection with a domestic dispute over the weekend was apprehended around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday…
Milling, paving work coming up in Franklin
From staff reports Milling and paving in Franklin will be done Friday, Saturday and Monday by IA Construction. Work will start in the 1200 block…
Big Island feels the effects of approaching hurricane
HONOLULU (AP) — As emergency shelters opened, rain began to pour and cellphone alerts went out, the approaching hurricane started to feel real for Hawaii…
Acuna hits HR, Braves edge Bucs 2-1 for 3-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jonny Venters thought he had given up a tying home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. “It…
CBS’ ‘The Big Bang Theory’ to end in 2019 after 12 seasons
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS says the upcoming 12th season of “The Big Bang Theory” will be the last. It’s the most popular comedy on…
Recent Deaths 8/23/18
James J. Burkett Jr., 82, of Rocky Grove, died Aug. 20, 2018. Charles M. “Chuck” Rhoades, 76, of Venus, died Aug. 22, 2018. Linda Lee…
Leashed tracking dogs coming to Pennsylvania
The most serious whitetail hunters spend a lot of time in the woods each autumn, looking for deer. Andy Bensing does the same. In his…
Pet of the day 8/22/18
Name: Buddy Breed: Terrier, Jack Russel mix Age: 12 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found…
Green beans with tarragon dressing
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 pound green…
Fatherhood Initiative sets meeting for new program
The Venango Fatherhood Initiative will hold the first meeting of the 24/7 Dad: Fatherhood Program from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the…
Hawaii residents brace themselves as hurricane strengthens
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat…
Buccos stymied again
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Dansby Swanson had two homers and four RBIs, Kevin Gausman breezed through eight innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Top Gun’ sequel filming on Norfolk-based carrier, Navy says
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Navy says a sequel to the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun” is filming this week aboard a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier….
Oil City accident
Theft of a motor vehicle
Pet of the day 8/21/18
Name: Darrow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Darrow can be found at…
Woman uses Tinder to prank dozens of men into dating contest
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman used Tinder to prank more than 100 men into showing up for a date that turned out to be…
Grilled sausage with onions
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 large onions, sliced thin 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
Trial set for man charged in rape of 12-year-old girl
By BRETT R. WHITLING The Clarion News writer A 27-year-old Annville, Lebanon County, man accused in the 2013 rape of a 12-year-old girl in Washington…
School security officers remain in discussion stage in Franklin
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer As the upcoming school year approaches, Franklin Area School Board members continued to discuss at their Monday meeting the logistics…
Microsoft uncovers more Russian attacks ahead of midterms
The Associated Press Microsoft has uncovered new hacking attempts by Russia targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections. The company said Tuesday that…
20-year-old Wilson pitches Braves past Pirates 1-0 in debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryse Wilson was pitching for his high school team in Hillsborough, North Carolina, barely two years ago. Now, he’s 1-0 in the…
Review: MTV VMAs was shocking, for the wrong reasons
NEW YORK (AP) — With most of music industry’s top acts absent — from Beyonce to Bruno Mars — the MTV Video Music Awards lacked…
Recent Deaths 8/21/18
Doris E. (Whitten) Van Wormer, 85, of Cranberry, died Aug. 20, 2018. Laverne C. Laing, 91, of Franklin, died Aug. 18, 2018. Ruth Anne Alcorn…
Family Fishing Day held at Two Mile Run
From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s Family Fishing Day was held Saturday, Aug. 18 at Two Mile Run County Park. More than 70 people attended….
Persian Gulf Bonus Program Ending Soon
Time is running out for Pennsylvania service members that have served in the Persian Gulf War to apply for cash benefits. Anyone who served in…
Pet of the day 8/20/18
Randall was surrendered to the rescue by his owner who only had Randall for a couple months. Randall is reportedly a 2 year old Collie/Boxer…
Vegetable and orzo tian
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 ounces Parmesan cheese 2 shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 cup orzo 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon…
Driver leads police on high-speed chase
From staff reports A high-speed chase through Franklin resulted in the arrest of an Oil City man on Sunday. Franklin police said they saw Clay…
First-day-of-school celebration is a chance to ‘come and kibbitz’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer School bells will be ringing soon, but one group of local residents with a long history in the education…
Wildfire moves closer to Glacier National Park’s scenic road
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A wildfire in Montana’s Glacier National Park is forcing more evacuations and has burned within a half-mile of the scenic Going-to-the-Sun…
Cubs to face Pirates in 2019 Little League Classic
WILLIAMSPORT (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in next year’s Little League Classic. The game will be held at Bowman Field…
Backstreet Boys fans treated for injuries after storm
THACKERVILLE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start…
Recent Deaths 8/20/18
Delores Early Smith, 75, of Sligo, formerly of Foxburg, died Aug. 17, 2018. Edward Devere Rhodes, 82, died Aug. 17, 2018. Daryol G. Proper, 69,…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, center, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, embraces supporters after claiming victory during her election night party…
Review: Spike Lee returns to form with ‘BlacKkKlansman’
By Rafer Guzmán Newsday (TNS) Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” tells the story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), who becomes the first black police officer on…
In ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ a delightful new fairy tale
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer There are two glittering parades running in tandem through Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” a glitzy and delightful…
Healthy Watermelon Sorbet
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups fresh, seedless watermelon chunks (about half a watermelon) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4-1/2 cup water, room temperature 1/4 cup raw honey (optional)…
Pet of the Day 8/17/18
Animal ID 38021507 Species Cat Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age 9 years 5 months 8 days Gender Male Size Medium Color Green Spayed/Neutered Declawed No…
Bridges to close for festival
From staff reports Veteran’s Memorial Bridge in Oil City will be closed to vehicles beginning at 1 p.m. today through the evening for BridgeFest. Seneca Street will…
Police: Man in possession of firearm pursues patrol unit
From staff reports An Erie man is facing charges after he allegedly pursued and almost hit a police vehicle around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant…
Night kayak event will ‘Shine a Light on Suicide’
From staff reports Venango County Suicide Prevention Task Force will hold its first night kayak event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Two Mile…