In the mix
A variety of weather was experienced last week in the region. From frost to fog, the weather pattern was active. Earlier in the week, snow…
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Robotics tournament set Friday at Franklin High School
From staff reports A robotics tournament will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium of the Franklin Area Junior/Senior High…
Eagles fan who slammed into pole in subway says he’s OK
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia Eagles fan whose attempt to rally subway passengers for a playoff game ended with him running into a concrete pole…
Pet of the day 1/23/18
Leo is a very loving male kitten. He likes to play and receive your attention. He is current on vaccines, negative for leukemia and fiv….
Salmon with a tarragon vinaigrette
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes For the Salmon: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 (6-ounce) fillets of salmon, 1-inch thick,…
O.C. man facing charges after domestic dispute
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend and shoved his daughter at their Hoffman…
Pinewood Derby winners announced
Bear Scout Paul Adams Jr. (left) was the winner of the Cub Scout Pack 37 Pinewood Derby held Sunday at the Sandycreek Township fire hall….
Official: Americans killed, injured in attack on Kabul hotel
WASHINGTON (AP) — A State Department official says multiple American citizens were killed and injured in the Taliban’s weekend attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in…
AP source: Browns hiring fired Steelers coordinator Haley
CLEVELAND (AP) — Hue Jackson is finally handing off his Browns offense. Cleveland’s coach, who has handled game-planning and play-calling duties while going 1-31 over…
Del Toro’s ‘Shape of Water’ lands a leading 13 Oscar nods
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s lavish monster romance “The Shape of Water” has landed a leading 13 nominations and Greta Gerwig became just…
Recent Deaths 1/23/18
Ruth Hope “Sis” Silvis, 65, of Marienville, died Jan. 22, 2018. Avalon Adahlia Walters, of Meadville, died Jan. 19, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick…
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Dozens dressed as T. rex descend on public square
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His name means “king of the tyrant lizards,” but sometimes Tyrannosaurus rex just wants to party. Make that many T. rexes….
45th Anniversary of the Signing of Paris Peace Accord
Signed on Jan. 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accord was intended to finally end the Vietnam War, which had cost the lives of thousands of…
Pet of the day 1/22/18
Name: Moses Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Cream Moses is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. He can be…
Burgundy beef stew
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 75 minutes 1 hanger steak brisket or boneless short ribs, 1 1(backslash)2-2 pounds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher…
Titusville police now carrying naloxone
From staff reports The Titusville Police Department started to carry naloxone in its vehicles Wednesday to assist medical personnel with early intervention and medical treatment…
Philippine volcano explodes, villagers flee back to shelters
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ most active volcano ejected a huge column of lava fragments, ash and smoke in a thunderous explosion Monday, sending…
Patriots and Eagles will square off in Super Bowl 52
The Associated Press Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl in search of a sixth title. They’ll face…
‘Hobbit’ director Peter Jackson making WWI documentary
LONDON (AP) — “The Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson is transforming grainy black-and-white footage of World War I into 3-D color for a…
Recent Deaths 1/22/18
Anna M. Hamilton, 50, died Jan. 18, 2018. Shirley J. Patterson, 78, of Conneration, died Jan. 20, 2018. Eleanor J. Tarr, 88, of Sandy Lake, died…
Have patience
Area animal rescues and shelters have a few adoption candidates that may require a little time, training and patience. Time and treatment Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 1/19/18
Esmerelda was brought in as a stray. She is very loving and playful. She has been vetted and got her vaccines, and tested negative for…
Mashed Potatoes made easy in the slow cooker
Makes about 10-12 servings Ingredients 3 pounds redskin potatoes, scrubbed (leave skin on) 1/4 cup butter 4 cloves crushed garlic, peeled 1/2 cup sour cream…
Novel written by area native available at Oil City Library
A historical fiction novel written by an Oil City native is now available at the Oil City Library. “Anna,” written by Catherine Gierlach Kennedy, is…
Thorny global issues abound a year into Trump presidency
With a sharp departure from years and sometimes decades of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has made a seismic global impact during his first…
Steelers name Fichtner new OC
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Steelers didn’t look very far for offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s replacement, promoting longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to the position on…
AP PHOTOS: Horses leap through fire in old Spanish festival
SAN BARTOLOME DE PINARES, Spain (AP) — Horses burst through the soaring flames of night-time bonfires in a dramatic annual festival in this small Spanish…
Recent Deaths 1/19/18
Carol A. Cook, 81, of Seneca, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. June Joyce Lake, 89, of Florida, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017….
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Safety measures for winter drivers
Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the cold temperatures or find that life must…
Pet of the day 1/18/18
Name: Gracie Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female Size: Small House- trained: Yes Prefers a home without children. Gracie is up to date on vaccinations,…
French-style beef stew with vegetables
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 24 hours, including inactive marinating and chilling time 2 1/2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into 2-3-inch pieces 3 medium…
Man held on lesser charges for New Year’s altercation
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man accused of aiming a firearm at another man during an altercation in the early morning hours…
Sugarcreek will have presence at hearing on Route 8 corridor
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members on Wednesday discussed the news that a public hearing will be held Feb. 8 regarding the…
Official: Pennsylvania officers hurt serving warrant
HARRISBURG (AP) — An official says multiple Pennsylvania police officers have been injured while serving an early morning warrant in Harrisburg. Dauphin County District Attorney…
Ducks score 4 in second period, hold off Pens 5-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Though the Anaheim Ducks found themselves trailing at the end of the first period despite controlling play, head coach Randy Carlyle…
Stars from Vegas festival to perform Grammy tribute
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three performers at last year’s Route 91 Harvest Festival where a gunman opened fire on fans will perform a tribute at…
Recent Deaths 1/18/18
Elizabeth “Bettie” Brodhead Seifreit, of Frisco, Texas, died Dec. 22, 2017. John Stanley Siembida Jr., 90, of Rodeo, California, formerly of Oil City and Fairview,…
Area senior centers set schedules
Titusville Senior Center The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 1/17/18
Clawdia is a sweet long haired beauty. She was surrendered to the rescue after her owner died and the daughter felt she didn’t have enough…
Steak fajitas
Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 red onions, halved and sliced 2 red bell peppers, stemmed,…
Kennerdell man accused of shooting at, beating man
From staff reports A Kennerdell man is facing charges after he allegedly shot at and beat another man with a handgun Saturday night outside a…
Lions Club honors Cranberry students
From staff reports Cranberry students Dodge Peterson, Ashlynn Collins and Ellabay Perry were honored with the Lion’s Club’s Service, Effort and Initiative awards Monday during…
South sees snow, ice and record-breaking cold
ATLANTA (AP) — The South awoke on Wednesday to a two-part Arctic mess. First came a thin blanket of snow and ice, and then came…
Tomlin not ready to endorse Haley’s return in 2018
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Todd Haley’s contract as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers is up. And coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t sound as if he’s…
Review: Hemsworth leads solid wartime film in ’12 Strong’
The Associated Press In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small U.S. Special Forces unit led an offensive against the Taliban…
Recent Deaths 1/17/18
Dennis Fox, 68, of Elon, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 15, 2018. Judith Mae Brown Billingsley, 74, of Utica, died Jan. 14, 2018….
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