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Finding balance with extracurricular activities
Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students. Extracurricular activities teach students important life lessons, provide them opportunities to socialize…
Pet of the day 9/14/17
Name: Willow Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Willow can be found at Venango…
Fall apple crumble with rosemary and chia seeds
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Filling: 3 large or 4 medium baking apples, (mostly) peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, about 5 cups 1/4…
Rouseville man accused of DUI in fatal crash waives hearing
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Rouseville man accused of committing homicide by vehicle while DUI waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County Central…
Eagle found in Oil Creek State Park dies
By ANNA APPLEGATE Staff writer An eagle that was found this past weekend in Oil Creek State Park died Wednesday morning while receiving treatment for…
School shooting: A gun jams, and a student tries to help
ROCKFORD, Wash. (AP) — Armed with a pistol and rifle, classmates say the shooter’s face “was passive” in the hallway of a high school in…
Thames homers, Anderson solid as Brewers beat Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Center fielder Brett Phillips made the highlight reel and blooper reel on the same night, not bad for a Milwaukee Brewers rookie…
Selena Gomez undergoes kidney transplant
The Associated Press Selena Gomez says she has received a kidney transplant due to her struggle with lupus. Gomez writes in an Instagram post confirmed by her…
Recent Deaths 9/14/17
Gregory John Schneider, 65, formerly of 707 Gay St., Oil City, died Sept. 13, 2017. Embert H. DeLong, 76, of Oil City, died Sept. 12,…
Pet of the day 9/13/17
Onyx is a female black kitten. Up to date on age appropriate shots and spayed. Onyx can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Beer-steamed cheese and mushroom beef sliders
Start to finish: 50 minutes Makes 12 sliders 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 ounces mushrooms (white, cremini or…
Franklin man accused of assault in domestic dispute
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute Tuesday at a residence on…
Barrow-Civic Theatre offers arts education workshops
From staff reports The Barrow-Civic Theatre offers a variety of on-stage productions and community events throughout the year, and will now expand its offerings through…
Post-Irma Florida: Scenes of wreckage mix with signs of hope
LOWER MATECUMBE KEY, Fla. (AP) — Parts of Florida inched back toward normalcy on Wednesday with workers restoring power, clearing roads and replenishing gas supplies,…
Brewers beat Cole, Pirates 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Big hits and solid pitching can keep the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoff hunt. Manager Craig Counsell got both of them against…
Stars turn out to push for donations for hurricane relief
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of stars turned out to sing, tell stories and plead for support for hurricane victims on Tuesday, in a one-hour…
Recent Deaths 9/13/17
Keith Allen Matthews, 52, of Distant, died Sept. 11, 2017. Jay Leon Minich, 90, of Mayport, died Sept. 11, 2017. Barbara S. Hogue, 80, of…
Oakland Twp. simple assault
Sugarcreek Borough drug possession
A little wear and tear
As the summer days wane, some of the butterflies appear a little worse for the wear with faded colors and tattered wings. But they continue…
Pet of the day 9/12/17
Name: Arin Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Needs to be the only…
Mexican-style chicken wings
Start to finish: 1 hour (20 active) Servings: 4 to 6 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo…
Police: Polk woman fired shots at boyfriend
From staff reports A Polk woman is facing charges after allegedly attempting to shoot her boyfriend inside their Wiegel Lane residence in Victory Township Saturday….
Route 8 shopping center sold; Mexican restaurant coming
By WILL STEVENS Staff writer A Route 8 shopping center in Sugarcreek Borough has a new owner and a new business coming in. The plaza…
Access restored to residents of Upper Florida Keys
MIAMI (AP) — Residents were allowed to return Tuesday to some islands in the hurricane-hit Florida Keys as officials pieced together the scope of Irma’s…
Brault, four relievers toss 3 hitter in Pirates 7-0 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After dominating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field over three days, the Milwaukee Brewers were rendered almost lifeless by Pittsburgh rookie Steven…
Players test out first WNBA video game
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Sugar Rodgers always wanted to play as herself in an NBA video game, but had to settle for putting “Rodgers” on…
Recent Deaths 9/12/17
Nellie Pauline Mechling Cogley, 99, died Sept. 10, 2017. Nancy Nelson, 75, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Polk Center, died Sept. 3, 2017. For complete obituaries,…
Scrubgrass Twp. harassment
Victory Twp. attempted homicide
Pet of the day 9/11/17
Bubbles is an adorable female kitten. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. She gets along with other cats/kittens. Bubbles can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Mayumi no Roru Cabegi (Mayumi’s Cabbage Rolls)
Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as an appetizer 1 head green cabbage, outer layer of leaves discarded 5 green onions, including tender…
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sept. 15 is POW/MIA Recognition Day. In the United States, it is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of…
Now a tropical storm, Irma hits Florida with wind, flooding
TAMPA, Florida (AP) — A weakened but still dangerous Irma pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds that created hazards for rescuers and…
OC police chief warns of phone scam
From staff reports Oil City Police Chief Bob Wenner would like to warn citizens of an ongoing phone scam. Chief Wenner said people are receiving…
Students shine in annual Music in Oil Country
Keystone High School marching band member Talia Jones helps guide Tarah Lauffer of the Keystone dance team during their performance at the annual Music in…
US commemorates 9/11; thousands expected at ground zero
NEW YORK (AP) — While the U.S. contends with the destruction caused by two ferocious hurricanes in three weeks, Americans also are marking the anniversary…
Steelers star RB has quiet opener after holdout
CLEVELAND (AP) — Le’Veon Bell ended his contract holdout and came back last week. He was mostly missing from the Steelers’ opener. Bell looked rusty…
‘It’ floats away with record-breaking weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘It’ is a hit. The Stephen King adaptation from New Line and Warner Bros. shattered records over the weekend earning $117.2…
Recent Deaths 9/11/17
Edith Shuffstall, 87, of Conneaut Lake, died Sept. 9, 2017. Lorna McCleary Wood, 83, of Clarion, died Sept. 9, 2017. Michael S. Herrera, 58, of Oil City,…
DukeFest will be a doggone good time
The DukeFest team has been working like dogs to prepare for its sixth annual and, sadly, its final benefit dog walk event Saturday. Saturday’s event,…
Pet of the day 9/8/17
Name: Boots Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Boots can be found…
Spicy braised radicchio and red cabbage
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (45 minutes largely hands off time) Serves 12 to 16 2 medium heads radicchio 1 head red cabbage…
Mexico hit by one of biggest quakes ever, 15 killed
MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico has hit off its southern Pacific coast, killing at least 15…
3 arrested in connection with OC chase
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Oil City police arrested three people Thursday in connection with a stolen vehicle chase last month on the North Side….
16 vying for Cranberry Festival royalty
From staff reports Sixteen area youths will be vying for the 2017 Cranberry Festival king and queen titles. The candidates participating in the contest, all…
Equifax breach exposes 143 million to ID theft
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Credit monitoring company Equifax has been hit by a high-tech heist that exposed the Social Security numbers and other sensitive information…
Pittsburgh native Happ leads Cubs to 8-2 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ grew up in Pittsburgh’s suburbs and had a big night in his hometown Thursday. Happ had three hits, including two…
Disney streaming service to get ‘Star Wars,’ Marvel
NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars” and the Marvel comic-book movies will join Disney’s upcoming streaming service , potentially giving it broader appeal beyond families with young…