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Pet of the day 2/28/18
Bootsie is a neutered male. He has a neurological disorder of unknown cause. This makes him walk very wobbly and sometimes fall over. Our vet…
Shepherd’s pie
Serves 6 45 minutes start to finish 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved (abut 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt to taste 1 1/2…
Oil City middle school robotics students earn first-place trophy
Though it may be uncommon to hear kids excitedly discuss city infrastructure and economics, to the Oil City Area Middle School robotics team, it’s part…
Ethiopian Jews threaten mass hunger strike over Israel move
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Representatives for thousands of Ethiopian Jews announced Wednesday they will stage a mass hunger strike if Israel eliminates funding to…
Hall continues torrid pace as Devils nip Pens, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Taylor Hall equaled the Devils’ franchise record with points in 15 straight games, Stefan Noesen scored the only goal of the third…
Halle Berry, Quincy Jones, more honor Cheryl Boone Isaacs
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Quincy Jones, Halle Berry, Kobe Bryant and Common were among the stars paying tribute to former film academy president Cheryl…
Recent Deaths 2/28/18
Merle L. Gahring III, 58, of Oil City, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 27, 2018. Robert “Bob” Peters, 85 of Olympia, Washington, formerly of Oil…
Rockland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/27/18
Name: Yogi Breed: Rottweiler Mix Age: 6 years Gender: male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yogi can be found at Venango…
Prespring palette
Before the rain stopped and the skies cleared, the prespring color palette was looking pretty drab. Skies were gray and the ground was varying shades…
Shredded Sweet Potatoes with Dates and Pistachios
Start to finish: 30 minutes (20 active) Servings: 6 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and…
Clintonville Borough runaway
Franklin team takes second at robotics tourney
Franklin Junior/Senior High School’s VEX robotics team brought home a second-place finish at the third annual VEX Robotics competition held Friday at North Allegheny High…
Trump says lawmakers need to buck NRA every once in a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared he’s willing to take on the National Rifle Association over gun legislation, but Republicans who control Congress aren’t…
Happy to come aboard
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Corey Dickerson didn’t initially believe the news. Tampa Bay Rays general manager Erik Neander called Dickerson late on the night of…
Dean’s iconic ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ jacket up for auction
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — James Dean’s cherry-red jacket from “Rebel Without a Cause” is expected to bring up to $600,000 when it goes…
Recent Deaths 2/27/18
Cora E. “Corky” McCall, 82, of Franklin, passed away at 7:14 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Robert L. “Muzzy” “Pappy” Raypush, 80, of Clarion, formerly…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Oil City possession
Pet of the day 2/26/18
Spook is an 8 year old neutered male. A little shy but is very friendly once he gets to know you a little better. He…
Jamaican Punch
Serves about 16 to 20 6 limes (3 juiced, 3 sliced) 1/2 bottle ginger wine 1 bottle wine rum or vodka Sugar, to taste 3…
The Veterans Corner
The month of March has many important dates. Here are just a few: March 3, Navy Reserve birthday (103 years), established in 1915. March 5,…
AP Review: Trump’s red tape cuts slice into safety rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — On a clear, dry June evening in 2015, cars and trucks rolled slowly in a herky-jerky backup ahead of an Interstate 75…
Bucs banking on Moran
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Colin Moran was considered one of the best players in college baseball in 2013 while starring at North Carolina. “We loved him…
Weinstein Co. expected to file bankruptcy after talks fail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weinstein Co.’s board of directors says the company is expected to file for bankruptcy protection after last-ditch talks to sell…
Recent Deaths 2/26/18
Lenore C. Lutz, 87, of 1303 Riverside Dr., in Oil City, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Robert L. “Muzzy” “Pappy” Raypush, 80, of Clarion,…
Sugarcreek police lieutenant to attend response training
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council voted unanimously at Wednesday’s meeting to allow police Lt. Ryan Ashbaugh to attend Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter,…
Adoptables and events
Area animal shelters and rescues have some fine candidates for adoption and a program on lead poisoning and eagles has been scheduled in Rimersburg. He’s…
Pet of the day 2/23/18
Diamond is a 7 month old German Shepherd/Aussie mix who was surrendered because a child in the home was allergic to Diamond. Diamond knows “sit,”…
Pork or Lamb Vindaloo
Serves 3 to 4 11/2 tablespoons grainy mustard (Pommery Moutarde de Meaux) 11/2 teaspoons ground cumin 11/2 teaspoons grounder turmeric 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne…
Wenner, school leaders respond to lockdown rumors
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Recent rumors of Oil City High School going into lockdown because of a threat were based on social media gossip…
‘The Radio Show’ is set for March 2-3
From staff reports Community Playhouse’s annual Honky Tonk production is sure to help folks remember those pre-television days when radio provided hours of family entertainment…
Florida school shooting: ‘abject breakdown at all levels’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida high school where a former student shot and killed 17 people with an assault-type rifle is reopening for…
Rays deal Dickerson to Pirates for Hudson and minor leaguer
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay traded All-Star designated hitter Corey Dickerson to Pittsburgh on Thursday in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor…
Blige, Day, Lafourcade, Common among Oscars performers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The original singers of the year’s five Oscar-nominated songs will reprise their performances live on the Oscar stage. Academy Awards producers…
Recent Deaths 2/23/18
David C. Hawk, 73, of Cranberry, died Feb. 5, 2018. William Braden Parker Sr., 58, died Feb. 18, 2018. Eleanor M. Hitchcock, 96, formerly of…
Oil City drug violation
Routinely update cosmetic collections
Cosmetics are not only designed to help individuals improve their appearance, but they also can be used to treat various ailments and conditions. Millions of…
Pet of the day 2/22/18
Belle is a beautiful little girl, who loves to play and be cuddled. She is current on vaccines and tested negative for FIV and leukemia….
Quinoa-stuffed tomatoes
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including inactive cooking time 8 medium sized tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced (about…
OC school district issued robocall to quell lockdown rumors
From staff reports A robocall was initiated Wednesday by Oil City High School principal Scott Stahl to dispel rumors of a lockdown in response to…
Grove board hears from teachers during meeting
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The Valley Grove Education Association once again came out in force Tuesday to petition the Valley Grove School Board to…
Students across US walk out of class to protest gun violence
The Associated Press In a wave of demonstrations reaching from Arizona to Maine, students at dozens of U.S. high schools walked out of class Wednesday…
Universal launches plans for third ‘Jurassic World’ film
NEW YORK (AP) — Four months before “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” hits theaters, Universal Pictures has announced plans Wednesday for a third installment in the…
Recent Deaths 2/22/18
Lelia Marie Males, 92, of New Bethlehem, died Feb. 21, 2018. Mary L. Potter, 86, of Irwin Township, died Feb. 20, 2018. Dr. Paul Y. Kim, 85,…
Jefferson Twp. theft
Kmart theft
Area 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 suggested donation…