Russia warns US media of possible foreign agent status
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Justice Ministry said Thursday it has warned several U.S. government-funded news outlets that they could be designated as foreign agents under…
Da Vinci’s Christ painting sells for record $450M
NEW YORK (AP) — A painting of Christ by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record $450 million (380 million euros) at…
Recent Deaths 11/16/17
Frances (Frannie) Bruno Rodgers, 90, of Oil City, died Nov. 15, 2017. Richard L. Reed, 85, of Tidioute, died Nov. 14, 2017. Doris Kline Work Nelson,…
Pet of the day 11/15/17
Name: Butch Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Butch can…
Avocado and goat cheese toast with persimmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted 1/4 cup soft herbed goat cheese (or herb and garlic cream…
Franklin native named director of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – Franklin native Madeline L. Gent has been named the executive director of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. The choice was made after a…
Northern California gunman kills 4, wounds 10 in rampage
RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — The gunman behind a rampage in Northern California was out on bail for a charge of stabbing a neighbor,…
Penguins cut down Sabres in overtime
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby ended a long goal drought and assisted on Conor Sheary’s game-winner 16 seconds into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat…
Julia Roberts says ‘Wonder’ shows radical power of kindness
LONDON (AP) — “Wonder” could have been designed as an antidote to the headlines. It’s a thoroughly positive movie about the importance of kindness. Based…
Recent Deaths 11/15/17
Lela May Powers, 88, of Dill City, Oklahoma, formerly of Rimersburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Erma J. Pacior, 85, of Fort Collins, Colorado,…
Walmart theft
Oakland Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. accident
OC co-principal updates board on PSSA scores
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City High School co-principal Lynda Weller told school board members Monday the district’s scores on the Pennsylvania School System…
The coming cold
Red squirrels and other critters were busy preparing for the coming cold. The hemlock tree was full this weekend of birds and squirrels working to…
Pet of the day 11/14/17
Name: Spike Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire. Retriever Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Partially Adoption Price: $75.00 Spike…
Blackened Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 medium banana peppers,…
St. Joseph Students Participate in Red Ribbon Week
Students at St. Joseph School recently participated in Red Ribbon Week, a drug-free awareness program. Students were visited by Trooper Jason Siegel from the Franklin…
Cranberry won’t hike taxes above 3.3 percent index
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry School Board members approved a resolution Monday night that the district will not raise taxes above the state-set…
Volunteer drivers needed to help transport veterans
From staff reports Erie VA Medical Center’s DAV Volunteer Transportation Network is looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, reliable and enjoy working with veterans to…
Rescuers search debris after Iran-Iraq quake kills over 530
SARPOL-E-ZAHAB, Iran (AP) — Rescuers on Tuesday used backhoes and heavy equipment to dig through the debris of buildings toppled by a powerful earthquake on…
‘Hannity’ fans smash Keurig brewers over pulled ads
NEW YORK (AP) — Supporters of conservative host Sean Hannity’s Fox News Channel show are responding to a decision by Keurig to stop advertising on…
Recent Deaths 11/14/17
Georgia Jean DiDominic, 82, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 13, 2017. Edward C. Zillifro, 86, of Slippery Rock, formerly of Oil City, died Nov….
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Beaver Twp. accident
Honoring the Brave
1,500 red, white and blue stars with names of veterans from the Sandycreek community hang on the doors of Sandycreek Elementary School. Students were asked to…
Army Seeks Vets Who Participated in Chemical, Biological Agent Testing
A recent class action lawsuit victory requires the U.S. Army to provide medical care to veterans who served as volunteers during research involving chemical and…
Pet of the day 11/13/17
Anya is a sweet little girl that came in as a stray. She is a beautiful Tortoiseshell. She tested negative for fiv and leukemia, and…
Seven fishes sauce
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper…
Hundreds march against sexual harassment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Armed with signs, catchy phrases and a motivation to take #MeToo beyond the internet and into real life, a few hundred…
Tomlin looks to clean up things after Steelers beat Colts
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Tomlin liked what he saw. The Pittsburgh Steelers were gritty and gruff Sunday. They dug down, fought back and rallied for…
‘Thor’ tops ‘Daddy’s Home 2,’ ‘Orient Express’ at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The God of Thunder isn’t ready to relinquish his box office throne yet. Studios estimated Sunday that “Thor: Ragnarok” added $56.6…
Recent Deaths 11/13/17
Steven S. Glass, 48, of Venus, died Nov. 11, 2017. Helen Ray McMahon, 87, of Leominster, Massachusetts, died Nov. 9, 2017. Suszann Rosemarie Wurster, 49,…
‘A Christmas Story — The Musical’ at Oil City High School Nov. 17-18
Eli Moser (left), who plays Ralphie Parker; Tyler Hare, who portrays Jean Shepard, and Truman Littler, who plays The Old man, rehearse a scene from…
Veterans Day 2018 target date for Franklin WWI monuments
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer The formal dedication of Venango County’s World War I monuments in Franklin may be a full year away,…
OC Council wants stiffer penalties for unruly houses
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer An Oil City resident who keeps a location ripe for “idleness, gaming, drinking … or misbehavior” is due…
Disneyland shuts cooling towers after Legionnaires’ cases
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland has shut down two cooling towers after people who visited the Southern California theme park came down with Legionnaires’ disease….
Texas church members gather for 1st time since attack
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Hundreds of people will gather in the tiny town of Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday to worship with surviving members…
Filip Forsberg lifts Predators past Penguins 5-4 in SO
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In a city that appreciates an impressive debut performance, new Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris produced quite a first game Saturday…
12 Cranberry students take part in U.N. conference
From staff reports Twelve students represented Cranberry at the Pennsylvania High School United Nations Conference and were named the Outstanding Small Delegation last weekend at…
Venus man killed in Clarion County crash
From staff reports A Venus man was killed in a one-vehicle crash that occurred late Wednesday night along Route 208 in Elk Township, Clarion County….
Smashing Pumpkins’ Corgan reboots Nat’l Wrestling Alliance
Billy Corgan has a plan to resurrect an old favorite, a project tinged with nostalgia, yet firmly with an eye on sparking a new generation…
Community to honor church attack victims on Veterans Day
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Veterans Day has special meaning this year in the small South Texas community where a church massacre occurred last weekend….
Power play thrives, Holtby hits milestone as Caps beat Pens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Braden Holtby joined the legendary Ken Dryden in the record books and has the Washington Capitals’ suddenly potent power play to thank…
Recent Deaths 11/11/17
Cody Alan Manners, 27, of Titusville, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Henry “Mac” McFadden, 92, of Oil City, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Roy R. Ferringer,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Staying PAWSitive
A Clarion PAWS Facebook post details the rescue’s plight. The Venango County Humane Society welcomes a new executive director. Clarion PUPS, Precious Paws Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 11/10/17
Dirk is a 6 month old, male, German Shepard/Lab mix. Dirk was surrendered to the rescue when owners reported he was too high energy and…
Creamed kale made with Parmesan cheese
Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 ½ pounds kale 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…