Victory Heights Hill crash
From staff reports Franklin state police released details Tuesday about a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Victory Heights Hill in Cranberry Township that sent two…
Hutchinson speaks to OC second graders
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson of Oil City spoke Monday to second graders at Hasson Heights Elementary School. After finishing a unit on government and in…
US shutting down Dakota Access oil pipeline protest camp
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to close a Dakota Access pipeline protest camp that’s been around for more than six…
Milo Yiannopoulos apologizes for remarks, quits Breitbart
NEW YORK (AP) — Polarizing right-wing writer Milo Yiannopoulos was by turns apologetic for comments he made about sexual relationships between boys and men and…
Penguins handle Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes…
Recent Deaths 2/22/17
Diane A. Neville, 83, of Scranton, died Feb. 15, 2017. Donald Alexander Kilgore, 85, of Killeen, Texas, died Feb, 13, 2017. Nicholas C. Kolbrick, 77,…
Storms hit N. California with gusts up to 199 mph, flooding
MODESTO, Calif. (TNS) — Northern California was battered by another atmospheric river that produced record rainfall and wind gusts that reached 199 mph. The dramatic…
Cherrytree Twp. assault
Farmington Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 2/21/17
Name: Banana Breed: Beagle mix Age: 7 years Gender: female Size: Small Color: Brown/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Banana can be found at Venango…
Springing forward?
Recent warm weather has some spring flowers peeking out and has raised the hopes of some that spring is just around the corner. Over the…
Better meatballs
Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes active) Servings: 6 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 pound…
Victory Heights crash
One person was injured in this crash Monday afternoon on Victory Heights Hill in Cranberry Township. A dispatcher with Venango County 911 said the accident…
Seneca family named March for Babies ambassador family
From staff reports A Seneca family has been named the ambassador family for this year’s Oil Region March for Babies. Jessica and Chris McKiernan and…
UNICEF, French president urge protection for children of war
PARIS (AP) — Child soldiers, underage sex slaves, orphaned adolescent refugees — France’s president and UNICEF are urging the international community to do more to…
Nutting: Pirates had ‘step back’ in ’16, but talent is there
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates missed the playoffs last season for the first time in four years, but that won’t cause chairman Bob…
Cobain’s daughter thanks late dad on date of 50th birthday
The Associated Press Kurt Cobain’s daughter has paid tribute to the late Nirvana frontman on what would have been his 50th birthday. Frances Bean Cobain…
Recent Deaths 2/21/17
William D. McElravy, 87, of Clarion, died Feb. 18, 2017. Fern C. Blair, 91, of Shippenville, died Feb. 19, 2017. John B. Alexander, 54, of…
Officials: Pittsburgh bald eagles apparently have new egg
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s pair of bald eagles apparently have a new egg a week after their nest was lost when the tree was toppled…
Liberty Street criminal mischief
Barkeyville Borough DUI
Pet of the day 2/20/17
Roxanne is a very sweet young girl, probably about 6-7 months old. She is very affectionate and loves to play. She is current on vaccines…
Coast Guard marks 75 years
On Feb. 19, the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve celebrated its 75th anniversary. The members of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve has a strength of 8,100….
Fish and Chips
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 2 pounds of skinless and boneless cod or hake fish Oil, as needed for frying Tempura Batter (recipe…
Hit-run crash reported in Cornplanter
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating a hit-run crash Saturday night on Route 8 in Cornplanter Township. Police said the vehicle left a…
Flood fears renewed as California braces for storm
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Some Northern California residents are preparing for another powerful Pacific storm by patrolling levees for signs of danger, reviewing evacuation plans…
Tatar, Vanek lead Red Wings past Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Admittedly not where they want to be in the standings, the Detroit Red Wings still have plenty of fight left. That much…
‘Lego Batman’ stays No. 1, conquers ‘The Great Wall’
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Great Wall” was a hit in China. In North America, it was a dud. The most expensive film ever made…
Recent Deaths 2/20/17
Jeffrey S. Irwin, 51, of Cranberry, died Feb. 18, 2017. Gene Homan Schlosser, 82, died Feb. 17, 2017. Casimira C. “Kay” Skrobat, 95, of Oil City, died…
Lisa Marie Presley says she’s broke after ex asks for money
NEW YORK (AP) — Lisa Marie Presley describes herself as deeply in debt and just out of a treatment facility in court papers that accuse…
Mercer Burglary
Rain postpones start of exhibition Clash at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The first official NASCAR event of Speedweeks was postponed by rain at Daytona International Speedway. The rain began during driver…
SpaceX trying again to launch rocket from historic moon pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is taking another shot at launching a rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad. As dawn broke Sunday over Florida’s…
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival will be held Feb. 24-26
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and Oil City Arts are teaming up to host what will be Oil City’s 10th annual Oil Country…
Angelina Jolie in Cambodia for premiere of her new film
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — Angelina Jolie said Saturday that she hopes her new film about Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge will help educate the…
Drug Possession
Sugarcreek Truss Bridge open to traffic
From staff reports The Sugarcreek Truss Bridge over Sugar Creek opened to traffic Friday. Final paving work, including resurfacing the bridge approaches, will be done…
SpaceX go for launching rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is all set to launch a rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad. As the sun rose Saturday over Kennedy…
Bowyer out to revive NASCAR career as Stewart’s replacement
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Clint Bowyer hasn’t won a race since 2012, hasn’t made the playoffs in three years and is coming off an…
Recent Deaths 2/18/17
David R. Reynolds, 68, of Kennerdell, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Irene L. Schiffer, 88, of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Ramanda D. Milford,…
No hardened heart
In September of this year, I will have worked for 20 years as a small community photojournalist in Northwest Pennsylvania. I began at the Meadville Tribune…
Lancaster Twp. DUI
Bloom Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/17/17
Name: Charger Breed: Terrier/ Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charger can be found at Venango County…
Bad news, good news
Jackman, the blind Jack Russell, receives disappointing news. Tri-County Animal Rescue is reminding folks to spay and neuter their pets. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is…
Roasted sweet potatoes and carrots
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1 medium red-flesh sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1½ inch chunks (about 2 cups total) 2 medium…
Blaze destroys home in Pinegrove Township
From staff reports A Pinegrove Township home was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The residence was located on Old State Road near its intersection with…
PennDOT, state police remind drivers of safety laws
From staff reports HARRISBURG – PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards and State Police Commissioner Tyree Blocker on Thursday urged drivers to review and obey driver…
As investigation swirls, body of N. Korean unclaimed
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Days after his apparent assassination, Kim Jong Nam’s body remained under guard in a Malaysian morgue Friday, with no one…
Crosby gets 1,000th point, then leads Pens by Jets in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was, in many ways, Sidney Crosby’s remarkable career distilled to its essence. Game on the line. A wide-open net. A race…