School leaders not in favor of property tax elimination
By SALLY BELL and SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writers Cranberry School Board members passed a resolution Monday night opposing legislation that would eliminate school property taxes….
Union Twp. accident
Union Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 3/1/17
Name: Jackman Breed: Terrier, Jack Russell Mix Age: 10 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jackman can be found…
Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Herb Sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes. Servings: 4 For the sauce: 1/2 cup finely chopped mint 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,…
No one injured in Franklin fire
From staff reports No one was injured in a house fire late Monday afternoon in the 300 block of Elk Street in Franklin. A passerby…
Franklin Civil Air Patrol honors mom, son
At least 2 dead after tornadoes touch down in central US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tornadoes touched down in the upper Midwest and northern Arkansas, killing at least two people, as a spring-like storm system…
Stars come back in third to nip Pens
DALLAS (AP) – Antoine Roussel capped Dallas’ three-goal third period and the Stars rallied for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night….
Bright like a diamond: Harvard honors Rihanna’s philanthropy
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna finally “made it to Harvard” to be honored as the university’s 2017 Humanitarian of the Year. She…
Recent Deaths 3/1/17
William R. Shawgo Jr., 70, of Seneca, died Feb. 27, 2017. Lawrence James Kluck, 80, of Seneca, died Feb. 28, 2017. Olive M. Burford, 86,…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Cranberry Mall bad checks
Pet of the day 2/28/17
Binx is an approximately 5 year old, spayed, and declawed, female. She came in as a stray. Her long fur was very dirty and matted…
Caller waits hit 2 hours at jobless centers, official says
HARRISBURG (AP) — A top state official says callers often waited more than two hours for service in January when they dialed Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation…
Ups and downs
The region’s weather could be described as unsettled at best. Temperatures climb and fall. Precipitation comes as rain and snow and sometimes even with a…
Coffee Crisp
Yields 12 bites 6 egg yolks 8 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee powder 11/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat…
2 arrested on drug charges after search of OC home
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two people are facing felony drug charges following a search of a residence Friday on Oil City’s South Side. A…
Venango waste collection event planned March 25
From staff reports A Venango County household hazardous waste and electronics collection event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25,…
Jewish centers cope with bomb threats; graves vandalized
The Associated Press Jewish centers and schools across the nation coped with another wave of bomb threats Monday as officials in Philadelphia made plans to…
Steelers slap franchise player tag on Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers want to make running back Le’Veon Bell a part of the organization “for life.” The team took an expected…
‘Biggest Loser’ host Bob Harper ‘better’ after heart attack
NEW YORK (AP) — “Biggest Loser” host Bob Harper says he’s “feeling better” and “taking it easy” two weeks after suffering a heart attack. Harper…
Recent Deaths 2/28/17
Anna Mae “Tootie” (Miller) Wagner, 90, of Brookville, died Feb. 23, 2017. Ross W. Crist, 94, of Gibsonia, formerly Oil City, died Feb. 21, 2017. Joseph…
Box Office Top 20: ‘Get Out’ nets $33.4 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, “Get Out,” did even better in its first weekend in theaters than initially projected. The micro…
SpaceX says it will fly 2 people to moon next year
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX said Monday it will fly two people to the moon next year, a feat not attempted since NASA’s Apollo…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Theft by deception
Duncomb Street in Oil City closed for parking ramp demolition
From staff reports All lanes of Duncomb Street between Seneca Street and Elm Street in Oil City are closed, according to PennDOT. The street…
Pet of the day 2/27/17
Spot is a sweet 6 month old male Lab mix that is new to the rescue center. For more information on Spot please contact Tri-County…
Summit set for women vets; Days to mark in March
There are many important days in the Month of March. Here are a few: March 3, 2017 – Navy Reserve’s 102nd birthday. The Navy Reserve…
Turkey, Vegetable & Oat Mini-Meatloaves with Marinara Sauce
Serves 6 Expeller-pressed canola oil spray 1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (about 21/2 cups) 1 small yellow onion, cut into eighths 4 cloves…
Petroleum Program Series will begin Thursday at Drake Well
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will kick off this year’s Petroleum Program Series on Thursday….
Pediatricians warn against pot use: Not your dad’s marijuana
CHICAGO (AP) — An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot…
Party Time! Outlaw, Smoke, Gronk turn Daytona 500 into bash
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Outlaw, Smoke and Gronk turned the Daytona 500 into party central. The good times were just getting started in…
‘Moonlight’ wins best picture at botched Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar winner, take two. Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” — not, as it turned out, “La La Land” — won best picture at…
Recent Deaths 2/27/17
Helen “Honey” D. Gibson, 101, formerly of Cooperstown, died Feb. 25, 2017. Michael D. “Fuzz” Lockhart, 57, of Oil City, died Feb. 24, 2017. Robert William…
‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as “Apollo 13” and “Titanic” while also…
Scrabble tournament planned March 18 at Franklin Library
The Friends of the Franklin Public Library believe that Debra Hildegard Dolson may have played Scrabble too. Members of the group will host the annual…
Shauna case in TV spotlight
Marissa Dechant Staff writer The return of a television cold case series has brought back painful memories that 25 years later are still extant in…
DWI suspected in crash that hurt 28 at New Orleans parade
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man who allegedly plowed into a crowd enjoying the Krewe of Endymion parade on Saturday in the Mid-City section of…
DUI
Stolen ATV
‘Moonlight’ sweeps Spirit Awards; Affleck wins best actor
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Sunday might be dominated by “La La Land,” but Saturday belonged to “Moonlight.” Barry Jenkins’ luminous coming-of-age tale swept Saturday’s…
Crosby scores 34th, Penguins top Flyers 4-2 at Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pomp. The circumstance. The spectacle. Sidney Crosby’s used to all of it. So the message the Pittsburgh Penguins captain and the…
United Way of Venango County receives donation
The United Way of Venango County received a $6,300 donation from Farmers National Bank of Emlenton. The donation was in support of the United Way’s…
Medical school brings a virtual touch to anatomy studies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dr. Neil Haycocks twists and turns the 3-D image to review the head and neck CT scan from a variety of…
Act 64
Oil City residents face drug charges
Two Oil City residents are facing drug charges following a search of their home last week. According to a criminal complaint filed with district judge…
Jack White launches vinyl record plant in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit-raised rocker Jack White is building on a vision to blend music and manufacturing in a part of his hometown that long…
Flyers, Penguins hoping for a dash of winter at Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mother Nature appears ready to make a kick save on spring ahead of the Stadium Series game between the Philadelphia Flyers and…