Suspect arrested in police officer shooting
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a rookie police officer in western Pennsylvania was taken into custody Tuesday, the state…
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Oil City board divided on some spending issues
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City School Board members were divided on several issues at their meeting Monday as some members raised concerns about…
Titusville man bags big bear on opening day
From staff reports A Titusville man has taken one of the largest bears harvested during the season’s opening day. A male estimated at 700 pounds…
Trump administration announces sanctions against N. Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to announce Tuesday new sanctions on North Korea, after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the…
Steelers hope outburst vs. Titans sign of things to come
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After 9 1/2 games of an offense that was supposed to light up scoreboards instead operate in frustrating fits and starts, Ben…
Crash report turns out to be scene for Billy Crystal film
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A report of a car crashing into a pizza and ice cream shop on Long Island turned out to be…
Recent Deaths 11/21/17
Audrey McMunn, 81, of Limestone, died Nov. 20, 2017. Robert Houston Cooley, 90, of Anaheim, California, died Oct. 20, 2017. Harvey H. Ganoe, 89, of…
Senate passes veterans legislation
Last week, the Senate passed two pieces of House legislation supported by the VFW – H.R. 3949, the VALOR Act, and H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017….
Pet of the day 11/20/17
Name: Jax Breed: Collie, Rough/ Beagle Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Jax can…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Crystallized Ginger Crust
Servings: 16 pieces Start to finish: 8 1/2 hours minimum, best to make the day before (Active time: 20 minutes) Chef’s Note: I do not…
Weekend rain, wind lead to flooding, uprooted trees
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Several incidents of flooding and downed trees occurred throughout the region this past weekend as a result of heavy rain…
Close friends Earnhardt, Truex celebrate
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. chugged another beer, left his crew guys on pit road after a nearly hour-long post-race party and bolted for the…
Musicians unite at AMAs in wake of tumultuous year
The Associated Press The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in…
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the summer of 1969, a scruffy ex-convict with a magnetic hold on young women sent some of his disciples into…
Recent Deaths 11/20/17
Wilbur E. “Bud” Collins, 94, of Rocky Grove, died Nov. 18, 2017. Clara J. Slater, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 16, 2017. Doris L….
Outlook promising for black bear season
It’s not exactly a good news, bad news kind of thing with Pennsylvania black bears. It’s more of a good news, challenging news story. The…
Pet of the day 11/17/17
Name: Gabby Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Gabby can…
Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake
Serves 10 Crust 11/2 cups pecans 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Filling 2 6-ounce packages ripe blackberries 2 tablespoons packed…
Coats of many colors
This week All About Animals is highlighting adoptable animals with curious coats and or spontaneous spots. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the…
Light-Up Night is Saturday
From staff reports Franklin will illuminate the winter darkness and kick off the holiday season as it celebrates Light-Up Night this Saturday. The celebration starts…
Sandycreek spelling bee held
Sandycreek Elementary School held a spelling bee Wednesday. Winners were (from left) Gavin Eakin, sixth grade; Ella Marbich, fifth grade; Alex Johnston, fourth grade; and…
Steelers make statement in rout of Titans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The end is creeping up on Ben Roethlisberger. There have been times this season when the 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback looks every…
Rare Superman comic to be auctioned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A well-preserved issue of the 1938 comic book to feature Superman is heading to the auction block. Profiles in History announced Friday…
Charles Manson alive as reports swirl of ill health
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly 50 years Charles Manson has been the living personification of evil, a demonic presence captured in scores of photos,…
Recent Deaths 11/17/17
Jeremiah Sheatz, 33, of Nineveh, died Nov. 15, 2017. Edward H. Schenck III, 75, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Nov. 12, 2017. Thomas Frank O’Brien, 69, of Yucca…
Veterans honored
Reno United Methodist Church honored its veterans during a Nov. 12 service. Pictured are Bob Carter (from left), Mike Gutmiller, Bogan Goughler, Al Rearick, Bob McClintock, Jerry…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Oil City DUI
Paint Twp. recovered stolen vehicle
Easy ‘green’ Thanksgiving ideas
Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks and share special moments with family and friends. While the original Thanksgiving might have taken place during a…
Pet of the day 11/16/17
Kriste is an approximately 5 year old, female Collie/Husky mix that was surrendered to the rescue when the owners reported they were losing their home….
Senior center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Butterscotchy oatmeal cookies
Start to finish: 40 minutes, not including optional refrigeration time Makes 16 to 18 cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1…
Shippenville man arrested in armed robbery
By BRETT R. WHITLING CLARION NEWS Writer A 23-year-old Shippenville man allegedly robbed Kaival Food Mart on Main Street in Clarion Borough of cigarettes…
Drivers sought for OC Area Meals on Wheels
From staff reports The Venango County Senior Volunteer Program, in partnership with the Oil City Area Meals on Wheels, is looking for volunteers age 55…
Russia warns US media of possible foreign agent status
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Justice Ministry said Thursday it has warned several U.S. government-funded news outlets that they could be designated as foreign agents under…
Da Vinci’s Christ painting sells for record $450M
NEW YORK (AP) — A painting of Christ by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record $450 million (380 million euros) at…
Recent Deaths 11/16/17
Frances (Frannie) Bruno Rodgers, 90, of Oil City, died Nov. 15, 2017. Richard L. Reed, 85, of Tidioute, died Nov. 14, 2017. Doris Kline Work Nelson,…
Pet of the day 11/15/17
Name: Butch Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Butch can…
Avocado and goat cheese toast with persimmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted 1/4 cup soft herbed goat cheese (or herb and garlic cream…
Franklin native named director of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – Franklin native Madeline L. Gent has been named the executive director of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. The choice was made after a…
Northern California gunman kills 4, wounds 10 in rampage
RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — The gunman behind a rampage in Northern California was out on bail for a charge of stabbing a neighbor,…
Penguins cut down Sabres in overtime
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby ended a long goal drought and assisted on Conor Sheary’s game-winner 16 seconds into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat…
Julia Roberts says ‘Wonder’ shows radical power of kindness
LONDON (AP) — “Wonder” could have been designed as an antidote to the headlines. It’s a thoroughly positive movie about the importance of kindness. Based…
Recent Deaths 11/15/17
Lela May Powers, 88, of Dill City, Oklahoma, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Erma J. Pacior, 85, of Fort Collins, Colorado,…
Walmart theft
Oakland Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. accident
OC co-principal updates board on PSSA scores
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City High School co-principal Lynda Weller told school board members Monday the district’s scores on the Pennsylvania School System…
The coming cold
Red squirrels and other critters were busy preparing for the coming cold. The hemlock tree was full this weekend of birds and squirrels working to…