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…
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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…
Recent Deaths 9/8/17
Daniel L. Cheers, 74, of Cochranton, died Sept. 6, 2017. Bernice P. McCoy, 88, of Knox, died Sept. 7, 2017. Dr. George Fredric Wollaston, 83,…
Titusville 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…
Strategies to keep weight off once it’s gone
Losing weight requires hard work and determination. Oftentimes, men and women hoping to lose weight must commit to healthier lifestyles than the ones they’ve grown…
Pet of the day 9/7/17
Name: Crunchy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Crunchy can…
Cub Scout Pack 37 to hold sign-up event
From staff reports Cub Scout Pack 37 of Franklin will hold a sign-up event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Sandycreek fire hall….
Lightened Italian meatballs
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups) 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped, about 3/4 cup 1…
Franklin conducting income surveys in some neighborhoods
From staff reports The City of Franklin will be conducting income surveys in some neighborhoods in conjunction with its 2017 Community Development Block Grant application….
Hurricane Irma toll hits 10, increasing threat for Florida
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Fearsome Hurricane Irma cut a path of devastation across the northern Caribbean, leaving at least 10 dead and thousands…
Cubs top Pirates despite Cole’s gem
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a tough night for hitters in both lineups, Alex Avila didn’t need to hit the ball hard to get the Cubs…
New George Michael single aired 8 months after star’s death
LONDON (AP) — A new single by George Michael has been released, eight months after the music star’s death. “Fantasy,” first recorded in the late…
Recent Deaths 9/7/17
Betty Jo (Culbertson) Reith, 88, of Conneaut, Ohio, formerly of Rimersburg, died Aug. 5, 2017. Loretta Jane Huff Buckley, 82, of Braselton, Georgia, died Sept. 5,…
Irwin Twp. theft
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Canal Twp. theft
Pet of the day 9/6/17
Name: Brownie Breed: Mixed breed Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Brownie can be found at Venango…
Police ‘terrified’ by red ‘It’ balloons tied to sewer grates
LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Police officers in a small Pennsylvania town are evidently afraid of a certain homicidal clown. The Lititz police department on Tuesday…
Lentils with Spinach
Serves 4 3/4 cup yellow lentils (toor dal), washed 3 large handfuls spinach, chopped 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 3 dried…
Couple waive endangerment hearings
From staff reports A Rimersburg couple waived preliminary hearings Tuesday on child endangerment charges in connection with a case in which police allegedly found their…
Cranberry Class of 1967 seeks donations for Harvey victim
From staff reports Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1967 are collecting donations for a classmate who was a victim of Hurricane Harvey….
Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — Hurricane Irma roared into the Caribbean with record-setting force early Wednesday, shaking people in their homes on the islands of…
Pirates rally by Cubs 4-3 for 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clint Hurdle agreed to a four-year contract extension on Tuesday afternoon, confident the next wave of Pittsburgh Pirates could help steer the…
Review: A few good scares can’t hold ‘It’ together
The Associated Press Here’s the good news: Pennywise is as creepy as ever in the new “It .” Thanks to a bigger budget and some improved…
Recent Deaths 9/6/17
Cleman A. Monrean, 71, of Fairmount City, died Aug. 31, 2017. Patricia Joann (Gregory) Conner, 59, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Oil City, died Aug….
Further afield
The search for butterflies this past holiday weekend took this blogger into the neighbor’s field full of wildflowers. After this weekend’s dreary start, Labor Day…
Pet of the day 9/5/17
Betsy is a very small little girl, appearing younger than she actually is. She tested negative for fiv & leukemia, is current on vaccines and…
Not fried egg rolls
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes For the dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar…