Forest ATV trails to open
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will open all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trails at 8 a.m. on Friday,…
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Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public
NEW YORK (AP) — A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the…
Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The settling-in process appears to be just about over for Chris Bassitt. The Toronto pitcher dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates over seven strong…
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition…
Recent Deaths 5/6/23
William R. “Bill” Himes, 82, of Rimersburg, died May 4, 2023. Mary Ann Nelles Reynolds died April 25, 2023. Ira E. Truitt, 89, of Fairmount…
Adapting to Change
Last week we explored what it takes for a community to be adaptive and resilient. This week, I want to look at how one centuries-old…
Chipotle Chicken Flatbreads
(Family Features) When dining outdoors with family, friends and neighbors, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy like…
Pet of the Day 5/5/23
Roscoe is an approximately 9-month-old terrier mix, who was surrendered to us when his owners could no longer care for him. Roscoe has a heart…
Oil City police issue reminder about ball fields
From staff reports Recent damage to the Little League ball field in Hasson Heights has prompted Oil City police to issue a reminder that ball…
3 area juniors receive Rotary Youth Leadership Award
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Three students who are finishing their junior year in high school attended the Oil City Rotary Club meeting on Thursday…
Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to…
Eflin goes 7 masterful innings, Rays sweep Pirates
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven scoreless innings, Randy Arozarena hit one of three Rays homers and Tampa Bay beat the Pittsburgh…
In ‘No Hard Feelings,’ a comedy made for Jennifer Lawrence
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television…
Recent Deaths 5/5/23
Diane Winters, 71, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of the Rocky Grove and Franklin area, died April 21, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Pet of the Day 5/4/23
Cedar was abandoned in a cardboard box with his brothers Cypress and Spruce. He has spent the last several weeks in foster, and is now…
Yellowfin Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Dates
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but…
Man ‘behaving strangely’ near marina held on drug charges
From staff reports A transient Oil City man was held for court Wednesday in Venango County Central Court on drug-related charges that were filed after…
Titusville Historical Society sets Martha Herpst exhibit
From staff reports A grand opening for the Titusville Historical Society’s newest exhibition, The Art of Martha Herpst, will be held from 4 to 7…
Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder
ATLANTA (AP) — The suspect in a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one woman dead and four others wounded has been charged with one…
US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious…
McClanahan improves to 6-0 as Rays beat Pirates 8-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became baseball’s first six-game winner and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Wednesday night….
This May the Fourth, Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the…
Recent Deaths 5/4/23
Mary M. Baker, 90, of Lucinda, died May 2, 2023. Paul A. Barger, 50, of Franklin, died April 30, 2023. Wallace L. (Butch) Yashinski, 83,…
Pet of the Day 5/3/23
Meet Sunday, the friendly and adventurous tuxedo kitten! Sunday was born here at the shelter, with his brother Breakfast, in February of this year. Sunday…
Tuna Aioli Dip with Balsamic Drizzle
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but…
Family of 5 displaced by Oil City fire
From staff reports A mother and her four children were displaced from their 201 Spruce St. home in Oil City after it caught fire at…
Venango Youth Choir to present concert Monday
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will present a free concert titled “All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir” at 6 p.m….
US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed on new immigration policies meant to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways…
Ramirez, Rays beat Pirates 4-1 in matchup of top two teams
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramírez homered and drove in two runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on…
Judge: Synagogue massacre suspect can face death penalty
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The man charged in the deadliest attack on Jewish people in U.S. history has lost another bid to get the death penalty…
Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation
LONDON (AP) — The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest military procession in 70 years. The Gold State Coach is…
Recent Deaths 5/3/23
Dennis E. McCauley, 70, of Oil City, died April 30, 2023. Ernest Dale Miller, 90, of Shippenville, died May 1, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 5/2/23
Meet Jackson, the beautiful and energetic husky! Jackson is a gorgeous 3-year-old husky who came to us because his owners no longer had the time…
Sweetpotato Power Salad
(Family Features) Bright, beautiful spring days often call for fresh, delicious meals that give you energy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the…
VFW Letter to Speaker McCarthy Urging Veteran Protection
The House passed a budget resolution to reduce the amount of federal spending for the next fiscal year (FY). The resolution sets overall spending at…
Man facing trespass, resisting arrest charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A transient Oil City man is facing charges for hiding in the attic of a condemned home in Oil City…
Several events planned this month at Oil Creek
From staff reports Oil Creek State Park has several upcoming activities. Here’s a look at what the park is offering: Wildflower Walk A Wildflower Walk…
Treasury’s Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Monday that the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1, if…
State Senate votes to ban safe injection sites
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle…
Hollywood writers, slamming ‘gig economy,’ to go on strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Television and movie writers declared late Monday they will launch a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 5/2/23
Dennis E. McCauley, 70, of Oil City, died April 30, 2023. Genevieve Mae “Genny” Hitchcock, 86, of Strattanville, died April 29, 2023. Arthur “Art” P….
Pet of the Day 5/1/23
Rio came to us as a stray so we have no history for him. The vet estimated his age to be about 5 years. Rio…
Sweetpotato Summer Rolls
(Family Features) Summer adventures can often take people just about anywhere, from down the street at the neighborhood pool to across the country on a…
Grove City resident dies in crash
From staff reports Mercer state police reported that a Grove City man died in a crash Friday in Mill Creek Township. Police said Donald L….
First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday, making it the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, and promptly sold all…
Gray throws 6 strong innings, Nationals beat Pirates 7-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Josiah Gray pitched six strong innings, Joey Meneses had four hits and the Washington Nationals finally cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2…
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1B, is No. 1 for 4 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s still Mario Time at the box office. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” led ticket sales for the fourth straight weekend in…
Recent Deaths 5/1/23
James A. “Rabbit” Bish, 83, of New Bethlehem, died April 29, 2023. Shawn Eric Vincent, 60, of Leeper, died April 29, 2023. Thomas E. “Tom”…
Nuisance meeting related to Adamovsky building discussed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday discussed holding a public nuisance meeting about the IOOF building on Seneca Street, which…
OC Council discusses possibly taking over armory property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members discussed at their meeting Thursday the National Guard armory property in Hasson Heights that the city…