Wesley Grange will host drug abuse program
From staff reports Wesley Grange No. 1675 will host a program about drug abuse at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16. The program will be presented…
Amazon holds job fair for US warehouses
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Amazon is holding a giant job fair Wednesday and plans to make thousands of job offers on the spot at…
Hamilton, Winker power Reds past Pirates 9-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati Reds rookie Jesse Winker arrived at PNC Park less than an hour before the first pitch on Tuesday night, fresh off…
Lawsuit: Investigator claims Fox News made up quotes
NEW YORK (AP) — A new lawsuit lays out an explosive tale of Trump allies, the White House and Fox News Channel conspiring to push…
Recent Deaths 8/2/17
Paislee Lynn Bowser, of Rimersburg, died July 30, 2017. Brian J. Harmon, 61, of Oil City, died July 31, 2017. Donna J. Stright, 85, of…
Rockland Twp. burglary
Sandy Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 8/1/17
Name: Nickers Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown No children under 12. Nickers…
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a moth
What may look like a tiny hummingbird feeding on residents’ flowers may in fact be a moth. These moths are commonly called hummingbird, sphinx or…
Warm Black Bean Salsa
Makes about 3 cups 2 cups cooked black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed (see tip 1 below) 1 cup diced tomatoes (see tip 2 below)…
Man charged after child, 2, found in middle of road
From staff reports A Polk man is facing charges after his 2-year-old child was found unsupervised in the middle of Route 62. A criminal complaint…
OC firefighters Coats for Kids drive underway
From staff reports The annual Coats For Kids drive sponsored by Oil City firefighters is underway. Oil City Firefighters Local 700 is now collecting tax…
Tropical Depression Emily moving out over the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Depression Emily is moving out over the Atlantic early Tuesday, a day after slogging across the Florida peninsula, where it brought…
Pirates hold onto McCutchen, send reliever Watson to Dodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team stuck on the fringe of the playoff race — not quite in it and not quite out of it —…
Stevie Wonder, Green Day to play Global Citizen Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder, Green Day, The Killers, The Lumineers and The Chainsmokers will perform at this year’s Global Citizen Festival, an annual…
Recent Deaths 8/1/17
Nick James Trombetta, 63, of Shippenville, died July 31, 2017. James C. Elliott, 67, of Lucinda, died July 30, 2017. Patricia Jean (Allison) Shofestall, 88,…
Irwin Twp. accident
Cherrytree Twp. theft
VFW new leadership; Choice Program funding
Important dates in August The Month of August has many important days. Here are just a few: Aug. 4 is the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday. National…
Pet of the day 7/31/17
Ferris is an 8 week old male kitten. He has medium/long length hair that is a beautiful buff color. He is current on vaccines and…
Eggplant Caponata
Makes 10 servings (about 6 cups) Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) 1 eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut…
I don’t know …
Three words I can say with all certainty and mean … I don’t know! This applies to many, many things life throws at us. I…
Camper fire in Franklin
An RV broke out in flames in the Franklin Rite Aid parking lot around 8:45 a.m. today, according to a Venango County 911 dispatcher. Franklin…
Child Development Centers accepting early enrollments
From staff reports Child Development Centers is accepting enrollments for all four early childhood learning programs that it offers at its Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry…
Russia urges US to fix ties as it cuts US diplomatic staff
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia urged the United States Monday to show “political will” to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy…
McCutchen’s 3 homers carry Cole, Bucs to 7-1 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andrew McCutchen paused a bit as he rounded first base after hitting his third home run Sunday, wanting to make sure…
‘Dunkirk’ conquers ‘Emoji,’ ‘Atomic Blonde’ at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Emoji Movie” survived negative reviews but couldn’t conquer “Dunkirk,” which had enough fight left to conquer the box office for…
Recent Deaths 7/31/17
William E. “Eddie” Hollobaugh III, 71, of Mayport, died July 29, 2017. Patricia F. Bowen, 92, of Franklin, died July 30, 2017. Robert L. Bodenhorn, 69,…
Longtime A-C Valley teacher named St. Stephen principal
From staff reports A new principal has been appointed at St. Stephen Elementary School in Oil City. Michael D. O’Brien, who has worked at Allegheny-Clarion…
US bombers fly over S. Korea after North’s 2nd ICBM test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North…
Lamet sharp for Padres, who beat Pirates 4-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dinelson Lamet needed 27 pitches to get through the first inning. He settled down quite nicely from there. Lamet pitched two-hit…
20,000 fans flee huge fire at music festival in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A huge fire at a music festival in Spain forced the evacuation of over 20,000 concertgoers and incinerated the event’s stage…
Venango Toymakers seek groups to distribute items
From staff reports The Venango Toymakers are seeking organizations or groups to help distribute its homemade wooden and sewn toys. The toys are designed for…
Assault, kidnap suspect leads police on multicounty chase
Franklin state police assisted in a high-speed chase involving a kidnapping Thursday night that spanned from New Castle into Erie County. New Castle police said…
Mercer DUI
In ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Theron heats up the Cold War
People don’t usually move very fast in Cold War thrillers. Mostly, the only time anyone runs is right before they get shot in the back….
Erie family remembers their mother’s murder 50 years ago
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — For 50 of his 67 years, Bob Rickrode has watched people frown and then “figure it out” when they hear his…
Wood, 3 relievers combine on 3-hitter in Padres’ win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Travis Wood settled in quickly with the San Diego Padres. Acquired Monday in a six-player trade with Kansas City, Wood picked…
Recent Deaths 7/29/17
Albert H. Dunkle, 76, of Cranberry, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Lucette I. Seigworth, 71, of Reno, died Thursday, July 27, 2017. For complete obituaries,…
Barkeyville Borough theft
French Creek Twp. theft
Share their stories
Share their stories and share their photos so that they can find homes an share their love. ‘Every animal has a home out there’ Precious…
Pet of the day 7/28/17
Name: Emma Breed: Hound/ Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emma can be found at Venango…
Titusville Senior Center 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…
Senior center schedules announced
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County announces senior center schedules. Cranberry Place: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 31 – Aug 4 Call (814)…
Deviled burgers
Start to finish: 25 minutes Makes 6 large burgers or 8 medium burgers 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20) 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons finely…
Trial set for man charged with attempted homicide
From staff reports An Oil City man facing attempted criminal homicide charges in connection with a 2016 stabbing is scheduled to go to trial next…
Baxter visits OC students
Oil City student Connor Miller pets Baxter the dog from the Venango County Sheriff’s Department. Venango County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Williams and Baxter visited students…
Russia orders cut in US diplomats in reaction to sanctions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia and said it was closing down…
Bell holding out as Steelers start camp
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers trickled into training camp on Thursday in pickup trucks and Porsches, Rolls Royces and Rubicons. And in the…