Pet of the day 7/11/19
Name: Trooper Breed: Mixed breed Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trooper can be found at Venango…
Break Away from Traditional Barbecue Fare
(Family Features) Burgers and brats have earned a spot in the backyard barbecue hall of fame, no doubt, but if you’re looking for a different…
Woman accused of stealing from man, 84, waives hearing
From staff reports A former care home nurse accused of stealing more than $26,500 from an elderly man waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…
Volunteers from area headed back to Iowa
From staff reports Area farmers and other volunteers are heading back to Iowa to help with cleanup following the devastating flooding that began in early…
PennDOT updates plans for bridge project
From staff reports PennDOT has updated its plans to rehabilitate a bridge that carries Miller Farm Road over Oil Creek in Cherrytree and Oil Creek…
Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The British navy said it prevented three Iranian paramilitary vessels from impeding the passage of a British oil tanker…
Penguins center Matt Cullen retires after 21 seasons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins center Matt Cullen has retired after a 21-season career that included three Stanley Cup titles. The 42 year-old won a Cup…
US women’s soccer team honored at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated its Women’s World Cup victory on both coasts Wednesday, honored with a ticker tape…
Recent Deaths 7/11/19
Olive Joan Staron, 96, of Oil City, died July 9, 2019. Marcia E. Sottiaux, 78, of Oil City, formerly of Seneca, died July 9, 2019….
Rockland Twp. accident
Bill which would expand Sunday hunting, faces obstacles yet
The battle is not yet over. Pennsylvania state senators recently approved, by a 36-14 vote, an amended Senate Bill 147, which calls for allowing hunting…
Pet of the day 7/10/19
Thistle is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Thistle can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 blood oranges 1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin 1/4 cup pitted brine-cured…
Woman charged in animal neglect case
From staff reports A second person is facing charges in connection with an animal neglect investigation in Franklin. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin police…
Petroleum Street bridge work starts
Crews were busy Tuesday working on the deck of the closed Petroleum Street bridge in Oil City. The span is expected to be closed again…
Cranberry students to attend STEM forum
Abigail McCain and Sarah Milford, both students at Cranberry Elementary School, will attend Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum titled “Pathways to STEM” next week at…
Iran warns Britain of ‘repercussions’ over ship seizure
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that Britain will face “repercussions” over the seizure of an Iranian supertanker last week that authorities in…
AT&T pulls ‘Friends’ from Netflix for its streaming service
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T is pulling “Friends” from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service. With new services launching, popular shows are…
Recent Deaths 7/10/19
Clyde Anthony Krizon, 71, of Pfafftown, North Carolina, died June 24, 2019. Krystalyn Kay Cochran, 57, of Polk Center, died July 6, 2019. Marilyn Elaine…
Stolen Vehicle
Giant Eagle theft
Pet of the day 7/9/19
Ram is a 2 year old , male, Corgi mix surrendered to the rescue due to him marking in the home. Owners report he lived…
A Sweet Superfruit for Summer Meals
(Family Features) From backyard barbecues and family picnics to a bright addition to seasonal recipes, sweet cherries not only provide a boost of flavor but…
Franklin man accused in animal cruelty case
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges as the result of an animal neglect investigation, according to Franklin police. A criminal complaint filed…
Commission gets funding to expand broadband connectivity
From staff reports The Northwest Commission, a member of the Local Development District Association of Pennsylvania, received funding through support of the state legislature and…
Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws
CHICAGO (AP) — New research suggests legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may have slightly reduced teens’ odds of using pot. One…
Review: In ‘Stuber,’ a buddy comedy runs on fumes
The Associated Press If you’re going to see one comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani as an Uber driver, please make it the 2017 film he co-scripted,…
Recent Deaths 7/9/19
Conrad Paul “Connie” Spence, 72, of Seneca, died July 8, 2019. Ellen Cametti Golonski, of Pittsburgh (Wexford), Oil City, and Naples, Florida, died July 7,…
Rockland Twp. accident
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Reno accident
Where Did the Time Go
It is that time of year again to send in for those Pennsylvania Doe Season applications. Starting today, they could be sent in. Some veterans…
Pet of the day 7/8/19
Name: Angel Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Angel can be found at Venango…
Flaky Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
Serves 4 All-purpose flour, for the work surface 1/2 sheet frozen puff pastry (one-quarter of a 17.3-ounce package) thawed 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes,…
Man dies as result of crash injuries
From staff reports Franklin state police confirmed that a Franklin man suffered fatal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident early Friday in…
Students earn award
Hasson Heights Elementary School awarded fourth graders David Whitmer and Madelyn Garland the Good Citizenship Award. They received a certificate from state Sen. Scott Hutchinson….
Reports: Iran enriching uranium to 4.5%, breaking deal limit
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran began enriching uranium Monday to 4.5%, breaking the limit set by its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, semi-official news…
Reynolds slugs Pirates past Yelich-less Brewers 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds wasn’t even in the conversation for playing time when the Pirates began their 2019 season. As the first half closes,…
‘Spider-Man’ soars with $185.1M over six-day holiday weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — It pays to have one of the biggest lead-ins ever. “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” the first Marvel movie after “Avengers: Endgame,”…
Recent Deaths 7/8/19
Margaret Elizabeth Chadman, 97, formerly of Lamartine and Knox, died July 6, 2019. Thomas Leroy Gorham, 72, of Oil City, formerly of Knox, died July…
Franklin woman facing robbery, other charges
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer An 18-year-old Franklin woman is facing charges that include robbery and strangulation following a physical altercation this week with a…
Sugarcreek police capture rape suspect in Pittsburgh
From staff reports A man wanted on rape and sexual assault charges in Sugarcreek Borough was apprehended early Thursday morning in Pittsburgh. Sugarcreek Borough police…
Months of aftershocks could follow big California earthquake
RIDGECREST, Calif. (AP) — Officials in Southern California expressed relief Saturday that damage and injuries weren’t worse after the largest earthquake the region has seen…
Newman, Marte have 3 RBIs each, Pirates top Brewers 12-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman had a big night at the plate for the Pirates. So did Colin Moran. Starling Marte, too. They all helped…
Lithuanian couple crowned ‘wife carrying’ world champions
SONKAJARVI, Finland (AP) — A Lithuanian man and his wife have won the world ‘wife carrying’ title, leaping over timber and wading through waist-high water…
Deer causes crash
Woman charged after knives, paraphernalia found
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing several charges after her family turned over knives and drug paraphernalia that police say…
Union Street railroad crossing work will start Monday
From staff reports Work will start Monday to install a new railroad crossing at Union Street in Oil City. The crossing area will be closed…
Southern California jolted by biggest quake in 20 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The largest Southern California quake in nearly 20 years jolted an area stretching from Sacramento to Las Vegas to Mexico as…