Notre Dame fire shows the power of monuments to the French
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Monuments are the emotional backbone of France. That accounts for the despair over a blaze that killed no one, yet seared…
Playoff lives in jeopardy
NEW YORK (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning carved out their own slice of NHL history during a dominant regular season in which they tied…
The iconic Muppets may be coming to a street near you
NEW YORK (AP) — Big Bird, Elmo and stars of “Sesame Street” are leaving their quiet neighborhood and embarking on a road trip. The nonprofit…
Recent Deaths 4/16/19
Jacob M. Hoffman, 22, of Main Street, Sugar Grove, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. Douglas “Doug” L. Kelly, 55, passed away Saturday, April 13,…
Legislation to Establish New Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions Introduced
Recent National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine reports have found an association between exposure to Agent Orange and bladder cancer, hypertension, and Parkinson’s-like symptoms….
Pet of the day 4/15/19
Name: Helen Breed: Coonhound, Bluetick mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Helen can be found at…
Shredded Beef Tacos
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours 1 1/2 cups beer 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into 1/2 inch pieces (1…
1 killed, 1 injured in ATV crash in Mercer County
From staff reports An ATV crash Saturday in Perry Township, Mercer County, left one man dead and another with suspected serious injuries, Mercer state police…
Severe weather causes power outages in area
From staff reports Power lines and trees came down as strong winds that were accompanied by heavy rain, thunder, lightning and hail tore through the…
Strong storms in US South kill at least 8 and injure dozens
The Associated Press Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least eight people, injured dozens…
Martin hits RBI double in 9th, Pirates stop Nationals 4-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with the based loaded, two outs and one of baseball’s hottest hitters at the plate in the bottom of the ninth…
‘Shazam!’ bests newcomers with $25.1M second weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A rush of newcomers couldn’t shake “Shazam!” from the top spot, as the superhero comedy led the box office for the…
Recent Deaths 4/15/19
Jean Griffin, 95, formerly of Franklin, died April 14, 2019. Barbara Jean Melat, 89, of Cranberry, died April 12, 2019. Jane Wilson, 80, of Franklin,…
OC council hears about several recreation matters
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Recreation, a broad topic ranging from city playgrounds to how public city parks can be used, was at the…
Volunteer groups gearing up for OC community clean-up
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A city-wide initiative designed to “clean up the city and build community spirit” will be held Wednesday in Oil…
Madagascar measles epidemic kills more than 1,200 people
AMBALAVAO, Madagascar (AP) — Babies wail as a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic…
Eaton, Kendrick homer in 8th, Nats rally past Pirates 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howie Kendrick is quickly making up for lost time. Limited to only five games last season because of a torn Achilles and…
Diana? Alice? Elizabeth? Britons bet on new royal baby name
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, may be keeping plans about their impending baby under wraps, but that hasn’t stopped…
Museum Day today gives history lovers free look at 3 county locales
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Residents of the Oil Region come face to face with aspects of history every day, whether it is a school…
Strawberry Delight opens today; repairs after crash finished
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An ice cream stand that has been a fixture at the intersection of routes 62 and 157 for decades…
Franklin sets street sweeping next week
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift: business district; First…
Kim open to another summit with Trump, with conditions
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set…
Moran hits pinch-hit, 3-run homer as Pirates top Nats 6-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Moran has less than a full season’s worth of at-bats in the majors, and just maybe the 26-year-old is becoming one…
How not to break the bank on streaming services
NEW YORK (AP) — With more TV streaming services than ever before, from newcomers like Disney Plus to stalwarts like Netflix, consumers may feel the…
Recent Deaths 4/13/19
William L. Lawson, 63, of Brookville, died April 11, 2019. Tina L. Deeter, 58, of Oil City, died April 6, 2019. Morris John “Mick” Nelson,…
Police investigate burglaries
Oil City disturbance
Fatal fire
Pet of the day 4/12/19
Name: Cali Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cali can be found at Venango…
Fulfill Your Family’s Nutrition Mission
(Family Features) Eating healthy as a family starts with a plan involving nutritious ingredients, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate them is through…
Titusville man arrested for baseball bat attack
From staff reports A Titusville man is facing aggravated assault and other charges for allegedly attacking a man with a baseball bat this week. Titusville…
Building uptick noted in Cranberry, including remodeling at Walmart
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township saw a substantial uptick in construction projects in March with 11 building permits listing an estimated construction…
Ohio governor signs ban on abortion after 1st heartbeat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill imposing one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the nation was signed into law in Ohio on Thursday,…
Quintana strikes out 11 in 7 innings, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs were in need of a strong outing by a starter, and Jose Quintana delivered. The left-hander struck out 11 in…
‘Star Wars’ fans hope to get ‘Episode IX’ details at event
The Associated Press The Skywalker saga may be coming to an end this December as the latest Star Wars trilogy finishes, but eight months out…
Recent Deaths 4/12/19
Patricia L. Smith, 84, of Franklin, died April 9, 2019. Helen J. Raybuck, 93, formerly of Turniphole, Licking Township, and St. Petersburg, died April 10,…
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Oil City theft
DUI
Simple assault
Pet of the day 4/11/19
Name: Layla Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Layla can be found at…
Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 55 minutes 6 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut 1/4 inch thick on bias (1 cup) 2 scallions, sliced thin…
Leeper man gets state prison time for assaults on girl
From staff reports A Leeper man was sentenced Wednesday to serve a minimum of 15 years in state prison for repeated sexual assaults of a…
Lots going on this year at Two Mile Run County Park
From staff reports Two Mile Run County Park is in for a busy 2019 season. “There are a lot of events at the park this…
WikiLeaks’ Assange is arrested at Ecuador embassy in London
LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was forcibly bundled out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and into a waiting British police van on…
Lyles sharp, Cervelli and Marte homer, Pirates beat Cubs 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Lyles had everything, including a retooled curveball, clicking on a cold, windy night at Wrigley Field. Lyles struck out 10 in…
‘Hannah Montana’ costumes, props going up for auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Costumes, props and tour items from the Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” TV series are going up for auction. The teen sitcom…
Recent Deaths 4/11/19
Edgar Haskell Collins, Sr., 82, of Tionesta, died April 9, 2019. Robert S. Haylett, of Cochranton, died April 9, 2019. Darrell L. Baughman, 69, of…
Sandycreek Twp. criminal mischief