February 2017
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…