16-year-old from Minnesota ID’d as victim of John Wayne Gacy
CHICAGO (AP) — After running away from his Minnesota home in 1976, 16-year-old Jimmy Haakenson called his mother, told her he was in Chicago, then…
Pine Creek Twp. accident
Retail Theft
Longtime Seneca auto business has closed
From staff reports Thomas Auto Sales on Route 257 in Seneca has closed. “I opened it 31 years ago and have been in the same…
Pet of the day 7/19/17
Southpaw is a super sweet neutered male. His front paws were injured but we don’t know what caused it. He is missing some claws now…
“Creamy” tomato soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 12 roma tomatoes, washed 1 large carrot, peeled (or 2 medium carrots) 1/2-1 cup vegetable or chicken broth…
Police: Paving worker killed when hit by co-worker’s truck
BUTLER (AP) — State police and federal workplace safety officials are investigating after a Pennsylvania paving worker was reportedly run over by a co-worker and…
OC man accused of assaulting woman
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony charge following a domestic dispute Saturday at a residence on Walnut Street….
9 girls vying for Heritage Festival queen
From staff reports Nine local students are candidates for the 2017 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. today at…
Iran’s president says his country will ‘stand up to’ the US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said on Wednesday that his country will stand up to the United States and reciprocate for any new sanctions…
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte’s return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte could feel the jitters as he darted out of the dugout and onto the field in a major league game…
2 Harry Potter books set to be published in October
LONDON (AP) — Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the…
Recent Deaths 7/19/17
William “Bill” Valdesalice, 74, of Franklin, died July 15, 2017. Francis “Frank” Donahue, 67, of Portage, Indiana, died July 10, 2017. Ginger Marie Moon, 75, of Cranberry,…
Rockdale Road bridge plans to be displayed
From staff reports The public will be able to view plans for bridge replacement project on Rockdale Road in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, beginning Monday,…
Pet of the day 7/18/17
Name: Red Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Price: $75.00 Red can be…
A change of scenery
A recent visit to Heart’s Content in the Allegheny National Forest near Tidioute resulted in seeing some flora not usually seen in this blogger’s neck…
Gazpacho soup with sauteed scallops
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 8 hours 20 minutes (Active time: 20 minutes) 4 pounds plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 medium green bell peppers, cored…
Warrant issued for suspect in bank holdup
From staff reports A warrant has been issued for the man suspected of holding up the Citizens Bank office inside the Giant Eagle at the…
Popular 1968 OC film will be available at Heritage Festival
From staff reports The popular 1968 Oil City film has been re-issued and will be available for purchase during the Oil Heritage Festival. “We know…
Funeral service set for state trooper killed in crash
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper killed when his marked cruiser collided with a garbage truck last week will be laid to rest…
Polanco goes 4 for 4, Pirates top Brewers 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own admission, it used to take Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco a day — sometimes more — to get over…
Box office top 20: The Apes unseat Spider-Man
NEW YORK (AP) — “War for the Planet of the Apes” overtook “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at the box office. But it failed to live up to…
Recent Deaths 7/18/17
Bruce Alan McFall, 81, of Oil City, died July 15, 2017. Betty Murray Troutman, 81, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Shippenville, died July 9, 2017. Rachel…
Pet of the day 7/17/17
Name: Constance Breed: Siamese & Domestics Short Hair Gender: Female Age: 3 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Constance can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cheese sandwich souffle
Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 4 Butter for buttering the baking pan 8 slices homemade-style white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed…
VFW National Convention
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will be holding their National Convention on July 22-26 in New Orleans. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday morning starting…
Citizens Bank robbed in Butler County
From staff reports A Citizens Bank located in the Giant Eagle at the Clearview Mall on North Main Street in Butler County was robbed on…
Bike ‘n Brew draws crowd
Matt Beightol gets ready to sample a Peach Shandy from Mario Castelluccio of Blue Canoe in Titusville Saturday during the second annual Bike ‘n Brew…
S. Korea offers talks on tension, family reunions with North
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Monday offered talks with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume reunions of…
Frazier’s 9th-inning single gives Pirates 4-3 win over Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates closed their series against the St. Louis Cardinals the same way they began it: with a walkoff win. Adam Frazier’s…
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who…
Recent Deaths 7/17/17
Joseph L. Sayers, 82, of Hawthorn, died July 14, 2017. Ruth E. Warner, 80, of Rockland, died July 16, 2017. Helen Joan Ward Marki, 851,…
Statler Brothers tribute
“The River City Boys: Songs of the Statler Brothers” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Tickets…
Honolulu fire: Victim remembered as talented and caring
HONOLULU (AP) — As smoke filled his 26th-floor apartment in Honolulu, a Hawaiian Airlines manager made one final telephone call to his brother, the brother…
Missing Teen from Oil City
Task force briefed on heroin step-down drug
By Sally Bell – Staff Writer A tropical plant that can be bought online is being utilized by drug addicts as a step down agent…
Disney Parks name Star Wars lands Galaxy’s Edge
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney Parks isn’t letting Han Solo or Luke Skywalker save the day at their new Star Wars-themed lands. “When you step…
Lynn shuts down Pirates as Cardinals cruise 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance Lynn grew up hitting from both sides of the plate, a notion the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher abandoned when he reached…
French Creek Heritage Event
COCHRANTON — The French Creek Heritage Event will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, at the Cochranton fairgrounds. Parking is available at the Cochranton…
Growing sinkhole swallows 2 houses, 1 boat in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A sinkhole that started out the size of a small swimming pool and continued to grow in Florida swallowed a boat, destroyed…
Arrest prior to requisition
Drug Possession
Police seek information on hit-and-run
Franklin state police are searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that occurred at 8 p.m. Friday along Allegheny Avenue in Cranberry Township. Police…
‘The Walking Dead’ stuntman dies after on-set fall
ATLANTA (AP) — A stuntman for “The Walking Dead” has died after falling on the Georgia set of the hit television show. It’s the first…
Honolulu high-rise fire that left 3 dead like ‘horror movie’
HONOLULU (AP) — Karen Hastings was in her 31st floor Honolulu apartment when she smelled smoke. She ran out to her balcony, looked down, and…
Bell’s 3-run HR in 9th gives Pirates 5-2 win over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With the winning run on second base as he stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the ninth, Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 7/15/17
Carol Leigh Morrison, 79, of Oil City, died Friday, July 14, 2017. Sarah B. Gerwick, 86, of Franklin, died Friday, July 14, 2017. Margaret “Joan” Clutter,…
Sandy Twp. accident
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Finding homes and funds
Area animal rescue groups are putting the fun in fundraiser as they plan outreach events and try to raise some money and find animals homes….
Pet of the day 7/14/17
Name: Vada Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Vada can be found…