Franklin residents will face sewage, water rate increases
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin residents will start the new year by paying more for their water and sewage bills. Franklin General Authority members…
T-shirt sale set Saturday to help nonprofits
From staff reports The Oil City Heritage Society will hold a one-day T-shirt sale to benefit local nonprofit organizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded
MILAN (AP) — The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea…
Kakko scores 2, lifts Rangers past Penguins 3-2 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — Kaapo Kakko likes the way his game is improving. The 18-year-old Finnish rookie scored his second goal of the night 2:36…
Review: Elizabeth Banks takes a shot at ‘Charlie’s Angels’
The Associated Press If you’re watching a big studio film featuring a female ensemble, there is a 50% chance that there is going to be…
Recent Deaths 11/13/19
Donna Lynn McClaine Finefrock died Nov. 11, 2019 Karrie Lee (Lindsey) Laemmer, 54, died Nov. 11, 2019. Howard J. Nuhfer, 80, of Hermitage, died Nov….
A Savory Small Plate
Provide a tasty snack to tide appetites with this Caprese Avocado Toast. Featuring Filippo Berio Classic Balsamic Glaze as one of the key ingredients, this…
Pet of the Day 11-12-19
Topaz, an Alaskan Malamute/Siberian Husky mix, is a 2 year old female. She has a black and white coat and clear blue eyes. Topaz is…
Police investigating robbery near Grove City Outlet Mall
From staff reports Mercer state police are searching for a man who robbed a group of women at gunpoint in the alley between the Grove…
Conservation Hall honors significant contributors
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame, established in 2011 by the Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League…
Report: Election vendors are ‘prime targets,’ need oversight
ATLANTA (AP) — The private companies that make voting equipment and build and maintain voter registration databases lack any meaningful federal oversight despite the crucial…
Mighty Minkah: Safety Fitzpatrick leads Steelers’ turnaround
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball left Jared Goff’s hands and fluttered to the ground. And for a split second, everyone around Minkah Fitzpatrick eased up…
Beyond Netflix: Disney Plus joins the streaming fray
The Associated Press Disney is throwing its hat into streaming Tuesday with the debut of its Disney Plus service. It is hoping the $7-a-month service,…
Recent Deaths 11/12/19
Donna L. McClaine Finefrock, of Knox, died Nov. 11, 2019. Jean M. Nobs, 88, of Clarion, formerly of Murraysville, died Nov. 11, 2019. John A….
Cheesy, Comforting Chicken
(Culinary.net) A quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green…
Pet of the Day 11-11-19
Holly, a Domestic Long Hair, is an 8 month old spayed female. She has a soft, black and white coat, green eyes, and a pink…
VFW Attends Presidential Signing of The National POW/MIA Flag Act
On Thursday, VFW Washington Office Executive Director B.J. Lawrence stood in solidarity with the Veteran Service Organization community as U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed…
Spelling bee champions
Victory Elementary School Principal Tom Holoman stands with the champions of the school’s spelling bee, which was held Thursday. They are fourth-grade winner Madyson Christy,…
Turkey starts returning IS fighters, deports US national
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday deported a U.S. citizen who fought for the Islamic State group as the government began a new push…
Steelers defense leads way in 17-12 win over Rams
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball fluttered into the air and hung there for a split second. When it came back down to earth, it landed…
War epic ‘Midway’ bests ‘Doctor Sleep’ at the box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite a fresh injection of four big movies into the marketplace including a Stephen King adaptation, a World War II epic,…
Recent Deaths 11/11/19
Kay E. Mansfield, 80, of Oil City, died Nov. 8, 2019. E. Elaine Jacoby, 79, of Franklin, died Nov. 8, 2019. Betty L. Haylett, 64,…
No tax hike in Oil City budget
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City Council offered a little tease about the 2020 city budget at a brief meeting Thursday. While city…
Work nearly finished
Repairs on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oil City’s Central Avenue plaza are nearly finished and will be done in time for Veterans Day…
Iran’s president: New oil field found with over 50B barrels
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has discovered a new oil field in the country’s south with over 50 billion barrels of crude, its president said…
Penguins rally, edge Blackhawks 3-2 in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Penguins keep losing high-profile players and keep winning games. It’s not ideal, but they’ll take it — for now at least….
Film probes history of Native Americans in the US military
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Before Chuck Boers joined the U.S. Army, the Lipan Apache member was given his family’s eagle feathers. The feathers had been…
Cranberry High School Honors Area Veterans
By BROOKE WHITLING and NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributors Cranberry Area High School hosted its annual Veterans Day assembly Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in honor of…
Snowfall leads to many crashes in Venango County
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A surprise early-season snowfall dumped about three inches of snow in parts of the region Friday morning and left motorists…
Veterans say Second Harvest’s new food program is ‘fantastic’
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Venango County veterans are praising a new program from Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA that provides them and…
US officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a…
Bale and Damon go into overdrive for ‘Ford v Ferrari’
NEW YORK (AP) — France’s legendary Le Mans race, the central contest depicted in James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari,” runs more than 3,000 miles over…
Recent Deaths 11/9/19
Harold F. Potts, 80, of Meadville, died Nov. 7, 2019. Ione R. Schrecengost Lauer, 92, formerly of Lucinda, died Nov. 8, 2019. Gladys M. Alt,…
A Fun, Fruity, Refrigerated Treat
Save time on family desserts with make-ahead recipes like these Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes. By using kid-friendly treats that add nutrition to appealing flavor, you…
Pet of the Day 11-08-19
Jasmyn, a Domestic Long Hair, is a 3 year old spayed female. She’s a black, grey, and white tabby with slanted green eyes and a…
Felony Charges from Motor Vehicle Accident
Group takes part in oil plugging operation
From Staff Reports Members of the Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps took part in an oil well plugging operation at Oil Creek State Park. Rob…
Iran 5.9 magnitude earthquake kills at least 5, injures 300
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northwestern Iran early Friday, killing at least five people and injuring over 300 others, officials said….
Penguins rally to end Islanders’ 10-game winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Islanders 4-3 on…
Screenwriters honored with film academy’s Nicholl award
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Five emerging screenwriters gained the film academy’s stamp of admission into Hollywood with help from an ensemble of actors that…
Recent Deaths 11-08-19
Raymond Richard “Rick” Zuendel, 63, of Tionesta, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Robert J. Murley, 76, of Oil City, died Nov. 7, 2019. Jerome “Keith”…
Pet of the Day 11-07-19
Arlo, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 10 week old neutered male. He’s a tuxedo cat with pale green eyes and long white whiskers. Arlo…
Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves
A Time-Saving Family Meal (Family Features) Leading a busy lifestyle doesn’t always leave time for spending hours in the kitchen, and these Mystic Mini Turkey…
2 hurt in Rocky Grove crash; police say driver had meth
From Staff Reports Two people were seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Rocky Grove in which police say the driver was found…
Details outlined for OC Veterans Day program
From Staff Reports James M. Henderson Post 32 of the American Legion in Oil City will conduct its annual Veterans Day program Monday at the…
China sentences 9 in fentanyl trafficking case after US tip
XINGTAI, China (AP) — A Chinese court sentenced nine fentanyl traffickers on Thursday in a case that is the culmination of a rare collaboration between…
Review: ‘Last Christmas’ isn’t the rom-com cliche it appears
The Associated Press Paul Feig’s “Last Christmas” looks every bit like your standard holiday romantic-comedy, but it has some surprises under its gauzy wrapping. Kate…
Recent Deaths 11-07-19
Lloyd H. “Sonny” Sampsell Jr., 84, of Titusville, died Nov. 5, 2019. Bonnie Gay Collier, 79, of Clarion, died Nov. 2, 2019 Lester “Dean” Hoffman,…
A Hot and Spicy Favorite
(Family Features) As the weather cools, spicy recipes can warm things up by satisfying your taste buds. For example, award-winning chef Elise Wiggins brings the…