Recent Deaths 6/11/18
James E. Merryman, 81 of Venus, died June 9, 2018. C. Dean McMaster, 76, of Leeper, died June 9, 2018. Eunice M. Haynes, 83, of…
Area farmers markets
Area farmers markets are offering fresh produce, plants and a variety of other products. Here’s a list of where you can find the markets: Oil…
Officials say Kulling case will take months
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer As Oil City police await a full autopsy report, the investigation continues into the death of an Oil City…
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire emits another hot sediment flow
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire released a flow of burning sediment and rock Saturday, causing authorities to order new preventative evacuations almost…
The hype is justified for horror hit ‘Hereditary’
In Ari Aster’s intensely nightmarish feature-film debut “Hereditary,” when Annie (Toni Collette), an artist and mother of two teenagers, sneaks out to a grief-support group…
Lester, bullpen combine on 1-hitter, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester sees the Chicago Cubs delivering enough big hits and sparkling plays in the field. More than anything, he sees his…
Artists may register for Oil Heritage Festival shows
Oil City Arts Council is accepting applications for the 2018 Oil Heritage Festival Art and Photography Show. The early bird registration deadline is Saturday, June…
Still no leads on man missing for months
From staff reports Oil City police have turned up no leads in their search for a man who went missing in November from his Plummer…
2 arrested after high-speed chase from Franklin to Meadville
From staff reports Franklin police arrested a Franklin man and a Venus woman on several drug-related and DUI charges after a high-speed pursuit early Friday…
Fred Rogers doc a beautiful day in the neighborhood
So accustomed are we to the downfall and disgrace of men that a marvelous sense of its absence propels the rich and glowing documentary “Won’t…
Bryant gets 3 hits in leadoff spot as Cubs beat Pirates 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant could feel his heart pumping for his first at-bat because this trip to the plate was like no other for…
Recent Deaths 6/9/18
Gary H. Kearney, 76, of Oil City, died Thursday, June 7, 2018. Ruth Ann Wolbert, 74, of Leeper, died Friday, June 8, 2018. Gretchen A….
Prosecutor: Bourdain hanged himself with bathrobe belt
PARIS (AP) — The prosecutor of Colmar in France’s Alsace region says that writer and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain hanged himself in the bathroom of…
Pet of the day 6/8/18
Liam is a male kitten. He is playful and purrs like crazy. He is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines and neutered. Liam…
Teriyaki pork tenderloin
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 to 2 hours on low Slow cooker size: 4 to 7 quarts 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup sugar…
2 injured in Pittsburgh Road crash
Both drivers were injured in this two-vehicle crash at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday on Pittsburgh Road in Franklin. The male driver of a white Ford…
Franklin pool opens Sunday
Savanna Carr (left) and Alexa Brown work on scraping paint Thursday morning at the Miller-Sibley pool in Franklin. They were preparing to repaint the bathhouse,…
Scientists: No way to know when Hawaii eruption will end
HONOLULU (AP) — Lava from the Kilauea volcano that flowed into Kapoho Bay has created nearly a mile of new land and officials with the…
Pederson homers twice, Dodgers hold off Pirates 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers keep losing pitchers and winning games. The latest trick by their workaholic bullpen may have been their most…
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61
PARIS (AP) — American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in France while working on his…
Recent Deaths 6/8/18
Edward R. “Ed” Say, 72, of Shippenville, died June 5, 2018. Richard George “Dick” Updegraff, 63, of Oil City, died June 5, 2018. Richard Earnest…
Brady Twp. accident
Stolen ATV
Hobbies for different personality types
Hobbies can provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Finding the right hobby requires the consideration of a host of…
Pet of the day 6/7/18
Sam is an approximately 6 year old , male Lab mix that was returned to the rescue when his owner could no longer physically care…
Barbecued tempeh skewers with grilled romaine lettuce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 3/4 cups barbecue sauce 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound tempeh 1 pound cremini mushrooms 2…
OC man accused of attempted restaurant drug deal waives
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of having methamphetamine and an illegal firearm last month during an attempted drug deal at the Oil…
End-of-school hoops for OC students
A number of Oil City High School students began planning a 2-on-2 driveway basketball tournament in the 200 block of Oak Road in Oil City…
As aid dries up, Gaza families pushed deeper into poverty
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Samia Hassan used to have enough money to feed her two dozen children and grandchildren. Now she spends much…
Pirates break out of funk, topple Dodgers 11-9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had a sense of deja vu while watching his team take and then threaten to blow three…
Underwood makes history again, Shelton wins top CMT Award
The Associated Press Carrie Underwood continued to make history as the most decorated act at the CMT Music Awards with 18 wins, while Blake Shelton…
Recent Deaths 6/7/18
David McCoy, 74, of Franklin, died June 6, 2018. Roger E. Weaver, 68, of Marienville, died June 5, 2018. Jason Richard Wolfgang, 33, of Marienville,…
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…
Pet of the day 6/6/18
Name: Alaric Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alaric can be found at Venango…
Super Cobb Salad
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 8 ounces organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt…
2 facing charges in Cranberry Twp. assault
From staff reports Two Meadville men are facing charges in an aggravated assault incident that occurred about 12:20 a.m. Tuesday in Cranberry Township. Franklin state…
Penncrest School District names superintendent
From staff reports The Penncrest School District in Crawford County, which also serves Plum Township in Venango County, on Monday hired Timothy Glasspool as its…
New evacuations near Guatemala volcano set off panic
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala (AP) — Frightened people living near the Volcano of Fire fled with their children and few possessions when fresh flows of super-heated debris…
Pederson homers, surging Dodgers top listless Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The stadium was different. So was the atmosphere, the stakes and even the uniform Joe Musgrove was wearing. The results when Joc…
Review: By-the-numbers ‘Ocean’s 8’ covers familiar territory
The Associated Press Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s Eleven” remake is a hard movie to live up to. Its starry charm was backed by a breezy and…
Recent Deaths 6/6/18
Lewis A. Witherup, 94, of Parker, died June 5, 2018. Mary L. Consla, 76, of Franklin, died June 4, 2018. Bird LeRoy Sommerville, of Clarion,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Winslow Twp. theft
Pet of the day 6/5/18
Name: Gotti Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gotti can be found at Venango County Humane…
Party cake pops
Makes: 36 cake pops Start to finish: 4 hours 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar 1 1/2…
Franklin survey to address aggressive driving
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Continued discussions of aggressive driving in certain neighborhoods pushed Franklin City Council on Monday night to approve a survey to…
Street sweeping set in OC
From staff reports The Oil City street sweeping schedule for the week is as follows: – Today – West Second, Filson, Mineral, Darr, Abbott, Hickory,…
Court orders records unsealed in Penn State officials’ case
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court on Monday ordered the release of documents sealed in the criminal case against former Penn State administrators over…
Trump calls off Eagles visit over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit to the White…
Miss America eliminates swimsuits, won’t judge on looks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition, saying it will no longer judge contestants on their appearance. The…