Surgeon General calls youth vaping a public health threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation’s youth. In a report being released Thursday,…
Steelers showing more balance
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Technically, the calls were different. In the Pittsburgh Steelers huddle, however, the translation was the same: Get the ball to Le’Veon Bell…
Lady Gaga discusses PTSD struggle
The Associated Press Lady Gaga is opening up further on her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder in an open letter. The 30-year-old singer revealed her…
Recent Deaths 12/8/16
Naomi P. Summerville, 82, of Sligo, died Dec. 6, 2016. David Hill, 57, of Green, Ohio, died Dec. 1, 2016. Shin Hill, 69, of Green, Ohio,…
Oil City hit and run accident
Brookville Borough accident
Pet of the day 12/7/16
Name: Dolly Breed: Labrador Retriever, Beagle mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Age: 1-3 years Size: Approximately 35 lbs. Color: Golden House-trained: Yes Dolly can be…
Grape Tomato and Blue Cheese Tart
Serves 6 Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into…
2 men accused of buying meth-related materials
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two Franklin men have been charged after police said they consistently bought materials commonly used in the production of methamphetemine….
Tri-county area had strong presence at Pearl Harbor
From staff reports Today marks the 75-year anniversary of the surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, and that day of “infamy” turned the…
Clark’s Donuts has new partnership in Oil City
From staff reports Clark’s Donuts has a presence once again in Oil City. With the departure of the two Thorne’s Market locations last month, Clark’s…
Study: ‘Obamacare’ repeal-only would make 30M uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new study says the Republican plan to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care law risks making nearly 30 million people uninsured….
Steelers’ Cockrell coming up big
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mike Tomlin is not a big picture guy. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach, as he likes to say, prefers not to “paint with…
Time names Trump Person of the Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time magazine on Wednesday named President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year. “It’s a great honor. It means a lot,” Trump…
Recent Deaths 12/7/16
Maebelle Mott Poindexter, 88, of Franklin, died Dec. 5, 2016. Winifred T. Sweeney (nee Carll), 90, of Parma Heights, Ohio, died Dec. 5, 2016. Sharon E….
2017 Grammy Awards: A list of the nominees in top categories
Associated Press | A list of nominees in the top categories at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, announced Tuesday by The Recording Academy. — Album…
Steelers’ defense instrumental in turnaround
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Lawrence Timmons leapt into the air to snag an Eli Manning pass and Pittsburgh Steelers teammate James Harrison felt like he was…
Titusville burglary
Jiffy Mart attempted theft
Pet of the day 12/6/16
Name: Bourbon Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No Bourbon can be found at Venango County…
This week’s bright spot
Through gray mornings and darker days, a male cardinal provided a bright spot this past weekend. There were actually two, but only one stuck around…
Huîtres Gratinées (Oysters in Cheese Sauce)
Serves 4 16 fine oysters 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white dry vermouth 11/4 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons dry…
Man accused of pointing gun during dispute
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony count of aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at another man…
McFadden re-elected OC school board president
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer The people sitting in the top two spots on the Oil City School Board will remain the same heading into next…
Standing ovation for Obama at his last Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON (AP) – The longest, loudest standing ovation of the Kennedy Center Honors gala wasn’t reserved for Al Pacino, Mavis Staples or the Eagles. Instead,…
Senators can’t shake off ‘Rust’
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Bryan Rust had his first career hat trick, Sidney Crosby added his NHL-leading 17th goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins raced by the…
Lady Gaga calls PTSD struggle one of her ‘deepest secrets’
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga has revealed that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from her rape at the age of 19. The…
Recent Deaths 12/6/16
Myrtle Steele, 90, of Strattanville, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. Sharon E. Mylarski, 75, of 205 Park Ave., Oil City, died Monday afternoon, Dec….
Mistrial declared in black motorist’s shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina judge has declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in the murder trial of a white police…
Pine Twp. theft
Plum Twp. fraud
Pet of the day 12/5/16
Name: Missy Breed: Labrador Age: 6 years Sex: Female Color: Black Size: Medium Missy can be found at Tri- County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032 contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Dark Chocolate Rosemary Biscotti
Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes Servings: 16 biscotti 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1…
North Dakota pipeline protesters vow to stay despite victory
CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — Protesters celebrated a major victory in their push to reroute the Dakota Access oil pipeline away from a tribal water…
Investigators search for clues in fatal fire, friends mourn
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — As investigators searched for signs of a crime in the fire that killed at least 36 in an Oakland warehouse during…
Giants cut down to size
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the New York Giants’ winning streak with a familiar formula. Ben Roethlisberger passed for 289 yards and two…
Disney teases 28 minutes of ‘Star Wars’ spinoff ‘Rogue One’
MARIN, Calif. (AP) – The secretive “Star Wars” spinoff movie “Rogue One” just got a little more tangible. Disney and Lucasfilm unveiled 28 minutes of…
Recent Deaths 12/5/16
Ernest M. “Ernie” Switzer Jr., 72, of Rimersburg, died Nov. 27, 2016. Danielle “Dani” Lynn Smith, 22, of Oil City, died Dec. 3, 2016. Robert…
Site of deadly Oakland warehouse fire an artist space, maze
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The converted warehouse known as the “Ghost Ship” where a deadly fire ripped through a late-night dance party was an artist…
Santa’s Workshop slated Dec. 10
The Hasson Heights Community Church will holds its annual Santa’s Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The event began five years…
Tenants being sought for Thorne’s buildings
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer The Oil Region Alliance is actively helping in the search for new businesses to occupy the buildings left vacant by…
Public Drunkenness
Country artist Granger Smith breaks ribs after stage fall
SAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Country music artist Granger Smith was able to continue performing after falling from a stage in New Jersey, but was later…
Keys, lightbulbs tied to Thomas Edison sell at auction
DALLAS (AP) — Keys to the New Jersey lab where Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and some of the lightbulbs that he perfected sold for…
Kessel helps Penguins rally past Red Wings 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A two-goal deficit was no big deal for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Phil Kessel and company responded with one big finish. Kessel scored…
Historical society to host toy show
The Venango County Historical Society will hold a Christmas toy show at its headquarters, the Egbert-Mullins- Koos House, 307 S. Park St., Franklin. The show…
Castro’s death celebrations collide with Art Basel Miami
WYNWOOD, Fla. (AP) — “Fidel, may you rot in hell.” That was the stark message on a mural outside a popular thrift store in Miami’s…
Attempted Burglary
Escaped inmate captured
An Oil City man who failed to return to the Venango County jail Monday after going out for a job interview is now in custody….
‘Superfly’ Snuka in hospice, has 6 months to live
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Former pro wrestling star Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka is in hospice care in Florida and has six months to live, his lawyer…