Pirates rally for 4 runs in 9th to beat beleaguered Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — After bringing in Felipe Vazquez with his team trailing by two in the eighth inning, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was asked…
Queen Elizabeth II ‘under the weather,’ cancels appearance
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is feeling poorly and has cancelled a planned appearance. The palace said in a statement that…
Recent Deaths 6/28/18
Ronald R. “Ron” Norcross, 84, of Grove City, died June 27, 2018. Cindy Renee Manning, 50, of Franklin, died June 24, 2018. For complete…
Pet of the day 6/27/18
Name: Dolly Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: White/Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Dolly can be found at Venango…
Pesto flatbread with artichokes, olives and arugula
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus their oil 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives…
New Pennsylvania hunting map a wealth of information
It doesn’t guarantee that you’ll find a whitetail, turkey, ruffed grouse or any other kind of wildlife. But it gets you in the game. That’s…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Oil City man charged for traveling to areas in nude
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly traveled in the nude to several public and private areas in Oil…
Cranberry honors retirees, OKs raise for Vonada
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Personnel issues ranging from retiring teachers to a superintendent’s pay hike dominated much of the agenda at the Cranberry…
Officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen
EAST PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager has been charged with criminal homicide. The charge against East Pittsburgh…
Flores, Mets beat Bucs 4-3 in 10 innings to stop skid
NEW YORK (AP) — Desperate to win after an emotional day at Citi Field, the New York Mets sent just the right man to the…
Robert De Niro to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway are among the newest group of celebrities who will be honored by a…
Recent Deaths 6/27/18
Diane M. Eisenman Moyer, 54, of Erie, died June 24, 2018. Ross J. Schons, 53, of Templeton, died June 26, 2018. Linda Maxine Altman Groom,…
Clintonville Borough theft by deception
Pet of the day 6/26/18
Destiny is a lively 4-5 year old Terrier mix, who enjoys outings, particularly those involving car rides and meeting new people. She is accepting of…
Flank steak tacos with charred corn salsa
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1…
Construction slated to begin on Rockland Cranberry Road Bridge
From staff reports Construction on the Rockland Cranberry Road Bridge spanning East Sandy Creek in Cranberry and Rockland townships is scheduled to begin next month…
Retaining wall work underway
From staff reports Work to rebuild more than 500 feet of the Route 62/Route 8 (Allegheny Boulevard) retaining wall in Sugarcreek Borough began Monday. The…
Protesters halt traffic over fatal police shooting of teen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dozens of protesters are shutting down traffic in downtown Pittsburgh during morning rush in a continuing call for justice over the fatal…
Bell, Polanco homer as Pirates beat Mets 6-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Looking to shake his squad out of its slump, Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle juggled the top of his lineup. Didn’t hurt…
Knight fever: Bee Gees star becomes Sir Barry Gibb
LONDON (AP) — Bee Gee Barry Gibb has received a knighthood at Buckingham Palace, and says he hopes his late brothers Robin and Maurice are…
Recent Deaths 6/26/18
William Huefner, 97, of Clarion, died June 24, 2018. Audrey Montgomery died June 24, 2018. Joshua A. Goodman, 32, of Oil City, died June 24, 2018….
Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a…
Pet of the Day 6/25/18
Animal ID 33811866 Species Cat Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix Age 5 years 8 months 1 day Gender Male Size Small Color Cream Spayed/Neutered Declawed No…
Korean War Anniversary – 68 Years Ago
The Korean War started June 25, 1950, and lasted until July 27, 1953. It began when North Korea, supported by the Soviet Union and China,…
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Titusville man injured in Hydetown shooting
From staff reports Corry state police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a Hydetown residence early Saturday morning and left a Titusville man in…
GOP leaders eye new bill on family separations at border
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans leaders are considering separate legislation that would address family separations at the border, a GOP lawmaker said Monday, after struggling…
Buchholz cruises before injury, Diamondbacks top Bucs 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Everything was going Clay Buchholz’s way. Then, a swing-and-miss led to an injury that turned what could have been a gem into…
Anita Baker, H.E.R., Meek Mill shine at BET Awards
The Associated Press The 2018 BET Awards barely handed out any trophies with big stars like Cardi B, Drake and Kendrick Lamar absent, but the…
Recent Deaths 6/25/18
Grace Salvo Kukla, 100, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City and Clarion, died June 21, 2018. Ralph E. Cotton, 83, of Franklin, died June 23,…
Military banner program putting shine on Emlenton
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A military banner program that started in Castle Shannon has spread to Emlenton and neighboring communities to honor hometown…
Dispensaries look to county
By JIM MEYER Medical marijuana may soon be available in Venango County. Since state legislation to allow legal access to medical marijuana was passed in…
25 injured in building explosion in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Twenty-five people were injured, four of them severely, when an explosion destroyed an apartment building in the western German city of Wuppertal,…
Han Solo’s Blaster from ‘Return of the Jedi’ tops auction
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Han Solo’s Blaster from the “Return of the Jedi” has sold for $550,000 at a Las Vegas auction. Julien’s Auctions says…
Greinke pitches Diamondbacks past Pirates 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo had quite the dilemma when the game was stopped by rain for the second time in the middle…
New OC flags have been unveiled
New Oil City flags have been manufactured under the auspices of the Oil City Main Street program. Main Street director Kathy Bailey is pictured here…
OC street sweeping planned next week
Here is the Oil City street sweeping schedule for next week: Monday – Euclid, Englewood and Pennsylvania avenues, Grant Street Tuesday – Liberty, Imperial, Walnut,…
US moves 100 coffins to inter-Korean border for war remains
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. military said it moved 100 wooden coffins to the inter-Korean border on Saturday to prepare for North Korea’s…
Marte’s single in 13th lifts Diamondbacks over Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was a strange sight after a big hit. Ketel Marte’s two-out single in the 13th inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to…
Give up after scandals? Television history shows otherwise
NEW YORK (AP) — Say this about TV creators in 2018 — they don’t give up easily. Three current shows — “Roseanne,” ”Transparent” and “House…
‘The Golden Rule is alive and well in Elk County’
Summer’s Splendor
Photos by Hannah Niederriter Glistening Waters Among the Vibrant Hues Travelling has always been a large portion of summer. Niagara Falls is a picture perfect spot…
Drug possession
Pleasantville crash
Franklin man arraigned on drug charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing a felony drug charge and several related misdemeanor charges. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin city police…
Valley Grove board responds to teachers’ $56,000 figure
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Valley Grove School Board president Melanie Anderson has fired back in the ongoing public war of words between the school…
Rival Koreas agree to August reunions of war-split families
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Korea agreed Friday to hold temporary reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War as they…
Marte, Avila power Diamondbacks over Pirates 9-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t waste any time breaking this game open. Ketel Marte and Alex Avila each hit two-run homers and the…