100th Day celebration
West Forest Elementary kindergarten, first and second grade students celebrated the 100th day of school. Some of the students dressed up as if they were…
Pumpkin chia breakfast pudding
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup hazelnut or other unsweetened nut milk 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup maple syrup 1…
OC man accused of assaulting grandfather
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic incident Friday morning. Oil City police said…
2016 bear harvest ranks fifth all-time
From staff reports HARRISBURG – This is the golden age of bear hunting. Since the Pennsylvania Game Commission began keeping records of statewide bear harvests…
Twitter takes more steps to clamp down abuse, hate
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is broadening its campaign to clamp down on hate speech and abuse. The company said Tuesday that it has begun…
Five years ago, Crosby wondered if concussion effects would ever fade
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five years ago, Sidney Crosby spent a winter working out in solitude wondering when the pain in his neck would ease and…
Willie Nelson postpones 3 shows because of illness
BAKERSFIELD, California (AP) — Willie Nelson has postponed three California shows because of illness. Publicist Elaine Schock tells The Associated Press that Nelson will have…
Recent Deaths 2/7/17
Mark J. Mortimer, 58, of Knox, died Feb. 6, 2017. Patricia A. Saylor, 76, of Sligo, died Feb. 4, 2017. Elmer Lloyd McCall, 97, of Tionesta, died Feb….
Phone scam warning; New app announced
Phone Scams Over the last couple of weeks, there have been reports of phone scams. You get a phone call and they ask if this…
Wayne Twp. accident
Sandy Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 2/6/17
Name: Icey Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Icey can…
Superintendent resigns after water woes close school
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania school superintendent has resigned after water problems forced an elementary school to close and relocate pupils to a…
Amped-up beef stroganoff
Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini, rinsed 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8…
Travelers arrive in US to hugs, tears after ban is lifted
BOSTON (AP) — Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. on…
Venango Relay for Life planned June 2, 3
From staff reports This year’s Venango County Relay For Life will be held from 4 p.m. June 2 to 4 p.m. June 3 at the…
2 states say allowing travel ban would ‘unleash chaos again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers…
Patriots reign in mighty Super Bowl rally
HOUSTON (AP) — Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots have long been reluctant to rank their victories. They’ve refused…
Lady Gaga follows up Super Bowl show with tour announcement
HOUSTON (AP) — Fresh off a high-wire, crowd-pleasing halftime performance at the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga has announced plans for a world tour kicking off…
Recent Deaths 2/6/17
Elmer Lloyd McCall, 97, of Tionesta, died Feb. 4, 2017. Nancy A. Kennemuth, 58, of Oil City, died Feb.5, 2017. Gary L. Wenner, 72, of…
Program on Joy Mining Machinery slated Feb. 18
Franklin Preservation will host the program titled “The History of Joy Mining Machinery” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at DeBence Antique Music World. Retired…
Taylor Swift’s pre-Super Bowl show might be her only in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s pre-Super Bowl concert broke some news: She announced it may be her only concert of this year; she performed…
OC family business ending long run
By Natasha Brenneman Staff writer Corrin Electric Supply Co., the oldest family-owned business in Oil City, will close its doors for good later this month….
Oil City DUI
DUI Crash
Oceanic whitetip shark warrants ‘threatened’ listing
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — U.S. officials say the oceanic whitetip shark’s status in the wild warrants listing as a threatened species under the Endangered Species…
Crosby, Fleury lead Penguins to 4-1 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After going four consecutive games without a goal, Sidney Crosby came up big against the St. Louis Blues. Crosby scored twice…
Ice sculptor carves out a niche in Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Chain saws and a vast assortment of handheld power tools litter Bill Sandusky’s Erie Ice Works studio. Inside the 4,500-square-foot facility…
Portion of Duncomb Street reopened
From staff reports One lane of Duncomb Street between Seneca and Elm streets in Oil City is reopened, PennDOT annouced Friday. Traffic may travel onto…
Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Caden Highfield, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon Memorial “Heart of Gold”…
Victory Township Crash
Louvre museums reopens as Egypt identifies machete attacker
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre in Paris reopened to the public Saturday morning, less than 24-hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot…
Bruno Mars slays at pre-Super Bowl concert in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The Super Bowl halftime show is on Sunday. Someone maybe ought to tell Bruno Mars that. The pop singer was in grade…
Kessel’s OT winner lifts Penguins by Blue Jackets 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Kessel wasn’t even aware he was playing in the 800th game of his career until the Pittsburgh Penguins forward glanced up…
Recent Deaths 2/4/17
Peter Hamilton Nachtwey, 90, of Clarion, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Barbara A. Masterson, 88, of Franklin, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Peter N. Dickson, 75,…
Love is blind
A Jack Russell terrier could use a new outlook on life. Rusty Mutts Senior Dog Sanctuary and Rescue steps up to help the seniors. Clarion…
Rouseville Borough accident
Rockland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/3/17
Krypto is a 9 year old, male Beagle mix that was recently surrendered to the rescue. For more information on Krypto please contact Tri-County Animal…
Police testing drug-laced lollipops from Erie school
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Police say they’re having a lab test drug-laced lollipops that were handed out by a student at a Pennsylvania charter school,…
Game day s’mores
Servings: 20 (1 s’more per serving) Start to finish: 5 minutes 1/2 (14.4oz.) box graham crackers Nutella Raspberry jelly, or favorite jelly of your choice,…
Man accused of making threats toward school
From staff reports A Clarion County teenager is facing charges after he allegedly made a threat against a local high school Wednesday evening. A criminal…
Franklin team finishes first at regional STEM event
From staff reports Five Franklin High School gifted students took first place Wednesday in the regional level of the Governor’s PA STEM Competition at the…
Man shot, wounded after attacking soldiers outside Louvre
PARIS (AP) — A knife-wielding man shouting “Allahu akbar” attacked French soldiers on patrol near the Louvre Museum Friday in what officials described as a…
Loaded division suits Pens
The Associated Press For once, the hype about a loaded division is true, and it’s the one the Penguins call home You hear it every…
‘Deadpool’ star Ryan Reynolds being honored at Harvard
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Ryan Reynolds’ superpowers are about to be rewarded by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The “Deadpool” star will be honored Friday…
Recent Deaths 2/3/17
Marlin D. Morrow, 79, of Petrolia, Parker Township, died Jan. 31, 2017. Phyllis Marie Brocious, 68, of Puyallup, Washington, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Jan. 20,…
Fishing for knowledge
West Forest students in Mr. Hale’s 4th grade and Mr. Vincent’s 10th grade science classes visited Tionesta Fish Hatchery on Jan. 27, 2017. The students…
Snow day
The Forest Area physical education strives to teach students about lifetime wellness. Snowshoeing provides the same aerobic and cardiovascular workout as many activities completed in warmer…