Local leaders ecstatic about ethane cracker plant in Beaver Co.
By DREW FRYE Staff writer A new petrochemical plant in western Pennsylvania has the potential to create up to 6,000 construction jobs and 600 permanent…
Meeting outlining efforts to reopen Lyric Theatre set today
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Details about the continued work being done to refurbish the historic Lyric Theatre will be outlined at the Colonel Drake…
Coast Guard Academy sets record for female enrollment
The Associated Press Forty years after military service academies opened their doors to women, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy marked the milestone at a ceremony…
Dodgers avoid sweep by Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A.J. Ellis hit a tiebreaking, two-out infield single that capped a four-run fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat…
Suge Knight sues Chris Brown over club shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Former rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight sued Chris Brown and the owners of a popular nightclub on Monday after he…
Recent Deaths 6/28/16
Ninna E. Rouse, 76, of Grove City, formerly of Franklin, died June 25, 2016. William E. Bell, 84, of Shippenville, died June 27, 2016. Joseph “Joe” Raymond Burgert, 71,…
Cranberry Twp. motorcycle crash
‘Dance Moms’ star Abby Lee Miller pleads in bankruptcy case
PITTSBURGH (AP) — “Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller pleaded guilty Monday to bankruptcy fraud and failing to report thousands of dollars in Australian currency…
Pens deal Bennett to Devils
BUFFALO, N.Y. (TNS) – The Penguins made a surprise trade at the NHL draft Saturday, sending oft-injured right winger Beau Bennett to New Jersey for…
Pet of the day 6/27/16
Name: Mei Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mei can be found at…
Cranberry Twp. Theft
Clarion Twp. accident
Two OC artists awarded grant through Pa. Partners in Arts
From staff reports Two Oil City artists have been awarded a grant through the Pennsylvania Partners in Arts to produce an alfombra project at the…
Camp Cadet program concludes with graduation ceremony
From staff reports The Troop E Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program concluded Friday at Allegheny College in Meadville. During closing graduation ceremonies two outstanding…
Elusive deal could push work on state budget past deadline
HARRISBURG (AP) – The start of Pennsylvania state government’s 2016-17 fiscal year is just four days away and key budget legislation remains under negotiation behind…
Pirates hang on to defeat Dodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Chad Kuhl ended Clayton Kershaw’s nine-game winning streak in his major league debut, and David Freese hit a three-run double that sent…
Minnesota judge to hold 2nd hearing in Prince estate case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A hearing will be held in suburban Minneapolis regarding the procedures for determining who stands to inherit part of Prince’s estate. Prince…
Recent Deaths 6/27/16
Ronald L. Nelson of Chicago, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday, June 25th. Karen L. Hartzell, 64, of Fryburg, passed away Saturday, June 25,…
Obama OKs federal aid for West Virginia; at least 24 dead
CLENDENIN, W.Va. (AP) — Offering his condolences, President Barack Obama approved federal aid for the West Virginia communities devastated by floods that have killed at…
Community comes together for park pavilion
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A handful of Oil City businesses and community members have come together to make the construction of a pavilion at…
Bat found in Oil City tests positive for rabies
From staff reports A bat found in an Oil City home has tested positive for rabies, according to a report released Friday from the Pennsylvania…
Indianapolis Colts owner buys Prince’s Yellow Cloud guitar
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has purchased the Yellow Cloud electric guitar that Prince used in numerous concerts until the…
Maeda hurt by McCutchen’s HRs as Dodgers lose 6-1 to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenta Maeda would have had a pretty good night if he didn’t have to face Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen homered twice, Jeff Locke…
Harassment
Mercer County Crash
23 dead in West Virginia floods; search and rescue continues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Heavy rains that pummeled West Virginia left at least 23 people dead, and authorities said Saturday that an unknown number of…
Mercer County Crash
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Oil City firefighters raise funds for Jolly July 3rd fireworks
Oil City firefighters were out on the downtown streets Friday raising money for the city’s annual Jolly July 3rd fireworks display. Charlie Hoobler is pictured…
New Hampshire woman drops defamation suit against Bill Cosby
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A 72-year-old New Hampshire woman who says Bill Cosby raped her in 1965 has withdrawn her civil defamation lawsuit against the…
Criminal Mischief
OC police investigating gunshots
From staff reports The Oil City police department is investigating reports of multiple gunshots early Friday morning. Police said the reported gunshots came sometime after…
Joyce helps Pirates snap Dodgers’ 6-game win streak, 8-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For a change, the Pittsburgh Pirates got to celebrate Friday night. Matt Joyce homered and doubled among his three hits and Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 6/25/16
Ann Kurtz Janney, 82, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Gregory Allen Town, 43, of Brockway, died Thursday, June 23, 2016. Jarrod D. Raybuck, 45, of…
Police: Pair arrested in cookout ambush that killed 6
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Two men ambushed a backyard cookout near Pittsburgh, killing a pregnant woman, her 8-month-old fetus and four other adults, because they wanted…
Fox Twp. accident
New-look Rocky Grove festival starts today
By JON HAAGStaff writer The 83rd annual Rocky Grove Fireman’s Festival begins today. The event has been scaled back this year due to a lack…
Malkin avoids elbow surgery
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – The Penguins announced center Evgeni Malkin will not need surgery for his injured left elbow. Malkin, who initially suffered the unspecified injury…
Pet of the day 6/24/16
Name: Josie Breed: Terrier, Jack Russell mix Age: 9 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White and Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Josie can be…
‘Finding Dory’ – Underwater adventure continues with hilarity, heart
By Timothy Hogg Self-discovery paves the way to life’s greatest journeys in Disney Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” a heart-felt animated comedy by director Andrew Stanton. A…
Cornplanter Twp. criminal mischief
Cranberry DUI
Damage done: Rescued dog mourned
All About Animals shares some sad news about a starved dog. Precious Paws helps an injured kitten. More animals need homes and several rescue groups…
OC woman held for manslaughter, drug charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer An Oil City woman arrested in late April after being found to be in possession of heroin and marijuana was held…
Franklin serves up Taste of Talent
By BETH PFOHLStaff writer This coming Wednesday Bandstand Park in Franklin will be filled with spectators waiting to catch the first glimpse of this year’s…
Can Google Glass help autistic children read faces?
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Like many autistic children, Julian Brown has trouble reading emotions in people’s faces, one of the biggest challenges for people…
Bucs’ June swoon continues
PITTSBURGH (AP) – With or without Andrew McCutchen in the lineup, the Pittsburgh Pirates are at a loss this month. Manager Clint Hurdle gave his…
Once again, Seth Meyers goes hard after Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) – Late-night comic Seth Meyers says he’s personally affronted by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and glad he has a platform that allows…
Recent Deaths 6/24/16
Darla G. Wade, 64, of Reno, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Richard Leroy Howe, 87, died Sunday, June 19, 2016. Raegan McNeish Phenicie, 42, of…
Wolf signs bill settling fight over drilling regulations
HARRISBURG (AP) — Legislation signed by Gov. Tom Wolf is killing tougher regulations over Pennsylvania’s traditional shallow oil and gas drilling industry approved in April…