Recent Deaths 6/5/18
Luzetta Stranford Malene, 102, formerly of Grove City, died Feb. 28, 2018. Melvina “Mike” Dubiel, 86, of Oil City, died May 9, 2018. For…
Pet of the day 6/4/18
Manny is a male orange kitten. He is playful and purrs like mad. He is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines and neutered….
Tuscan spinach and ricotta dumplings
Start to finish: 1 1/4 hours Servings: 4 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces baby spinach 1 cup whole milk ricotta 1 large…
Some History Invasion of Normandy known as D-Day
The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history when they assaulted Normandy, located on the northern coast of France,…
Valley Grove students, staff raise funds for charities
The Valley Grove staff presented donations of $1,247 to Jamie’s Kids, The Roy Sanner Memorial Fund, and The Rocky Grove Booster Club. Each Friday, staff donated…
Pen pals meet up again at school
Pictured, from left, Kallie Mong, Ayla Ross, Ashlyn Shuffstall and Brianna Hornbeck enjoy a pizza party as part of a pen pal meet up between…
Heavy rain causes some problems on area roads
From staff reports According to Venango County 911, flooding was reported throughout the region following a downpour between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday. According to…
Guatemala volcanic eruption sends lava into homes, kills 25
EL RODEO, Guatemala (AP) — A fiery volcanic eruption in south-central Guatemala sent lava flowing into rural communities, killing at least 25 as rescuers struggled…
Wacha loses no-hit bid in 9th, Cardinals beat Pirates 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Wacha came close, again. The St. Louis righty lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning for the second time…
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ falls 65% in second weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is losing momentum quickly at the box office, even with a relatively quiet weekend free of…
Recent Deaths 6/4/18
Kenneth A. Kudlac, 71, of Rocky Grove, died June 2, 2018. Claude L. Kirkwood, 94, of Warren, died June 1, 2018. Robert J. Buchanan, 66,…
Lions Club offers tours of rare lighthouse
The Tionesta Lions Club has announced an expanded Sherman Memorial Lighthouse tour schedule for 2018. Six tours are planned during the summer and fall seasons….
Improvements set for West End Marina
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A popular Oil City venue for bike trail users and river enthusiasts is due for enhancements with an…
Remaining wreckage of Flight 93 to be buried at memorial
The remaining wreckage of United Flight 93 will be returned this year to the Pennsylvania memorial marking where it crashed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks,…
Wong’s 9th-inning homer lifts Cardinals over Pirates 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong has a flair for the dramatic. Wong led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a home run…
Tool theft
Dog license, rabies checks set in Venango, Crawford counties
From staff reports State dog wardens will conduct dog license and rabies vaccination checks in Venango and Crawford counties this month. Pennsylvania law requires all…
‘Adrift’ is a woman vs nature tale for the MeToo era
Woman vs. nature. It certainly has a ring to it, especially when woman wins. But there are too few such stories in our popular culture,…
DNA from tissue led to Golden State Killer arrest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DNA from a tissue left in a trash can led authorities in April to arrest a former police officer suspected of…
Taillon shuts down Cards to lift struggling Pirates, 4-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Just like his teammates, Jameson Taillon had been struggling after a strong start to the season. The promising young Pirates right-hander…
Recent Deaths 6/2/18
Hollie W. Masquelier, 51, of Cooperstown, died Thursday, May 31, 2018. Twila Wollaston, 81, of Shippenville, died Thursday, May 31, 2018. Joseph Samuel McLaine, 100,…
Emlenton Borough accident
Richland Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/1/18
Name: Ziggy Breed: Boxer/ Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Fawn Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ziggy can be found at Venango County…
Honey glazed roasted peaches
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 firm, ripe peaches, peeled, halved, and pitted…
State House candidate charged with DUI
From staff reports An Oil City man who is a candidate for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is facing DUI and other…
Official: Teen accused of murder had multiple personalities
NEW STANTON, Pa. (AP) — A psychologist says a Pennsylvania teenager accused of killing his mother and younger brother suffers from a multiple personality disorder…
Munoz’s 3-run HR caps 5-run 9th, Cardinals beat Pirates 10-8
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yairo Munoz was just looking for a fly ball to the outfield. Instead, he connected for the biggest homer of his…
The Weeknd, Jason Mraz, Fantasia set for Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd, Jason Mraz, Fantasia and Tony winner Brandon Victor Dixon will appear at the 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction…
Recent Deaths 6/1/18
Ann B. Abdalla, 87, died May 18, 2018. Betty June Persing, 91, of Christmas, Florida, formerly of Franklin, died May 29, 2018. Leonard W. “Toots”…
Entertain summer guests with a DIY taco station
(MS) – Tired of eating the same old staples of burgers and hot dogs at barbecues? Try this easy-to-make, do-it-yourself taco station that lets you…
Pet of the day 5/31/18
Name: Princess Leia Breed: Persian Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Seal Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Princess Leia can be found at…
Grilled corn on the cob
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes If your corn isn’t as sweet as you’d like, stir 1/2 cup of sugar into…
Woman accused of recording conversation about son waives
From staff reports A Reno woman accused of discreetly recording a conversation regarding her son, who is wanted by Franklin state police on assault charges,…
Negotiators review terms of Cranberry labor contract
From staff reports Negotiating teams for the Cranberry Education Association and the Cranberry school board met Wednesday night to review the terms of a tentative…
Stop signs placed at OC intersection
From staff reports Stop signs have been placed at the intersection of Elm and Duncomb streets in Oil City. The existing traffic signals will no…
Ailing Thai beach made famous by Hollywood closes to tourism
MAYA BAY, Thailand (AP) — Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” has been exhausted…
Musgrove beats Cubs on mound, angers them on bases
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Musgrove’s fine work on the mound was overshadowed by his aggressiveness on the bases. Musgrove pitched seven strong innings and his…
Silly old bear: Exhibition explores world of Winnie-the-Pooh
ATLANTA (AP) — A new exhibition in Atlanta celebrates Winnie-the-Pooh, wandering through his magical world and giving visitors a peek behind the scenes at the…
Recent Deaths 5/31/18
Frank T. Ellis, 67, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died May 27, 2018. Daniel T. “Danny” Kulling II, 35, of Oil City, died…
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…
Float plans important for safe paddling
Hey, I’m all for it. Getting away from it all, that is. There are few things as wonderful as being alone or mostly alone in…
Pet of the day 5/30/18
Rho is an adult, male, Rhodesian Ridgeback mix that came to Tri-County Rescue when a local sanctuary closed. Rho is a stunning and smart boy….
Chili con queso
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 to 2 hours 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 4 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced…
Oil City man facing drug, firearm charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and an illegal firearm Sunday during…
Nominations sought for awards
From staff reports The Council on Greenways and Trails is accepting nominations of individuals, groups, companies or organizations of Venango, Clarion and Crawford counties for…
$56,000 raised so far for St. Patrick effort
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Nearly $56,000 has been raised in an effort to save St. Patrick School in Franklin from closing at the end…
Soggy Alberto triggers mudslides, threatens dam failure
MARION, N.C. (AP) — Mudslides triggered by the soggy remnants of Alberto forced evacuations below a dam early Wednesday and closed a highway in western…
Rizzo shakes off boos to spark rally, Cubs top Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Rizzo has no intention of easing up at home plate, even after Major League Baseball said he should have been called…