Longtime Seneca auto business has closed
From staff reports Thomas Auto Sales on Route 257 in Seneca has closed. “I opened it 31 years ago and have been in the same…
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Pet of the day 7/19/17
Southpaw is a super sweet neutered male. His front paws were injured but we don’t know what caused it. He is missing some claws now…
“Creamy” tomato soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 12 roma tomatoes, washed 1 large carrot, peeled (or 2 medium carrots) 1/2-1 cup vegetable or chicken broth…
Police: Paving worker killed when hit by co-worker’s truck
BUTLER (AP) — State police and federal workplace safety officials are investigating after a Pennsylvania paving worker was reportedly run over by a co-worker and…
OC man accused of assaulting woman
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony charge following a domestic dispute Saturday at a residence on Walnut Street….
9 girls vying for Heritage Festival queen
From staff reports Nine local students are candidates for the 2017 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. today at…
Iran’s president says his country will ‘stand up to’ the US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said on Wednesday that his country will stand up to the United States and reciprocate for any new sanctions…
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte’s return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte could feel the jitters as he darted out of the dugout and onto the field in a major league game…
2 Harry Potter books set to be published in October
LONDON (AP) — Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the…
Recent Deaths 7/19/17
William “Bill” Valdesalice, 74, of Franklin, died July 15, 2017. Francis “Frank” Donahue, 67, of Portage, Indiana, died July 10, 2017. Ginger Marie Moon, 75, of Cranberry,…
Rockdale Road bridge plans to be displayed
From staff reports The public will be able to view plans for bridge replacement project on Rockdale Road in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, beginning Monday,…
Pet of the day 7/18/17
Name: Red Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Price: $75.00 Red can be…
A change of scenery
A recent visit to Heart’s Content in the Allegheny National Forest near Tidioute resulted in seeing some flora not usually seen in this blogger’s neck…
Gazpacho soup with sauteed scallops
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 8 hours 20 minutes (Active time: 20 minutes) 4 pounds plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 medium green bell peppers, cored…
Warrant issued for suspect in bank holdup
From staff reports A warrant has been issued for the man suspected of holding up the Citizens Bank office inside the Giant Eagle at the…
Popular 1968 OC film will be available at Heritage Festival
From staff reports The popular 1968 Oil City film has been re-issued and will be available for purchase during the Oil Heritage Festival. “We know…
Funeral service set for state trooper killed in crash
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper killed when his marked cruiser collided with a garbage truck last week will be laid to rest…
Polanco goes 4 for 4, Pirates top Brewers 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own admission, it used to take Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco a day — sometimes more — to get over…
Box office top 20: The Apes unseat Spider-Man
NEW YORK (AP) — “War for the Planet of the Apes” overtook “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at the box office. But it failed to live up to…
Recent Deaths 7/18/17
Bruce Alan McFall, 81, of Oil City, died July 15, 2017. Betty Murray Troutman, 81, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Shippenville, died July 9, 2017. Rachel…
Pet of the day 7/17/17
Name: Constance Breed: Siamese & Domestics Short Hair Gender: Female Age: 3 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Constance can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cheese sandwich souffle
Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 4 Butter for buttering the baking pan 8 slices homemade-style white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed…
VFW National Convention
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will be holding their National Convention on July 22-26 in New Orleans. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday morning starting…
Citizens Bank robbed in Butler County
From staff reports A Citizens Bank located in the Giant Eagle at the Clearview Mall on North Main Street in Butler County was robbed on…
Bike ‘n Brew draws crowd
Matt Beightol gets ready to sample a Peach Shandy from Mario Castelluccio of Blue Canoe in Titusville Saturday during the second annual Bike ‘n Brew…
S. Korea offers talks on tension, family reunions with North
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Monday offered talks with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume reunions of…
Frazier’s 9th-inning single gives Pirates 4-3 win over Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates closed their series against the St. Louis Cardinals the same way they began it: with a walkoff win. Adam Frazier’s…
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who…
Recent Deaths 7/17/17
Joseph L. Sayers, 82, of Hawthorn, died July 14, 2017. Ruth E. Warner, 80, of Rockland, died July 16, 2017. Helen Joan Ward Marki, 851,…
Sandy Twp. accident
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Finding homes and funds
Area animal rescue groups are putting the fun in fundraiser as they plan outreach events and try to raise some money and find animals homes….
Pet of the day 7/14/17
Name: Vada Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Vada can be found…
Bacon and Tomato Scramble
Makes 4 to 6 servings 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes 6 strips good-quality lean smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2…
Oil Heritage Festival starts Thursday
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer The 39th annual Oil Heritage Festival will kick off Thursday and last until Sunday, July 23. Although the festival itself…
Eels from overturned truck slime cars on Oregon highway
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (AP) — A truck hauling eels overturned on an Oregon highway, turning the coastal road into a slimy mess. Oregon State Police…
State System board approves 3.5 percent tuition increase
From staff reports The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has approved a 3.5 percent increase in tuition for the 2017-18…
Support group will use art to address violence
From staff reports The PPC Violence Free Network of Family Service and Children’s Aid Society is starting a community support group for survivors of domestic…
AP source: Man killed 4 after feeling cheated in drug deals
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A drug dealer has confessed to killing four young Pennsylvania men after he felt cheated or threatened during three drug transactions…
Beyonce introduces newborn twins Sir Carter and Rumi
The Associated Press Beyonce has finally debuted her twins a month after they were born. The singer posted a picture of herself holding the babies on…
Recent Deaths 7/14/17
Carol Ann Brown Kilgore, 66, of Franklin, died July 11, 2017. Donna K. Rodgers, 60, of Franklin, died July 11, 2017. Kathleen B. Fox, 95,…
Horses for Healing camp set July 26
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County has teamed up with the Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association for its annual…
Cranberry Twp. accident
6 ways to make more time for family
Time is at a premium for today’s families. Many households are dual-income, and children may engage in one or more extracurricular activities after school. The…
Pet of the day 7/13/17
Name: Cheese Puff Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheese Puff can be found…
Pasta with sauteed kale and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs Kosher salt and…
Police investigating golf course incidents
From staff reports Franklin state police are searching for information on incidents that caused thousands of dollars of damages to two local golf courses on…
Northwest Commission honors former co-worker with huge clothing drive
From staff reports Staff members with the Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission in Oil City wanted to do something to honor co-worker Barb Yard,…
Human remains found in search for missing men, 1 victim ID’d
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Investigators found the body of one of four missing young men along with other human remains buried on a Pennsylvania…
Crosby ‘didn’t hear’ concussion controversy during playoffs
COLE HARBOR, Nova Scotia (AP) — Sidney Crosby said Wednesday he did not pay attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after…
‘This is Us,’ ‘The Crown’ vie for Emmy nods; no ‘Thrones’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With “Game of Thrones” off the Emmy battlefield this time around, the likely beneficiaries will be streaming dramas and, in a…