2 face insurance fraud charges
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer Two people are facing fraud charges after allegedly providing false information about a vehicle accident in order to claim…
October 2017
Wildfires now up to 100 miles wide as death toll reaches 40
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — They fled in fear nearly a week ago. Now they’re ready to go back. While wildfires are still burning powerfully in…
Motion Picture Academy expels movie mogul Harvey Weinstein
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a move virtually unprecedented, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was…
Crosby scores twice, leads Penguins past Panthers 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was hoping for a pass on the ice from Kris Letang. Instead, the defenseman lifted a saucer pass…
Gallery to feature works of plein air pastel artist
FOXBURG — Art lovers will be able to view the plein air pastels of Pittsburgh artist Diane Grguras until Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Red…
Sugarcreek Council will get first look at budget
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members will get their first look at the borough’s proposed 2018 budget during Wednesday’s council meeting….
Facebook takes on food delivery, challenges Uber and others
NEW YORK (AP) — Several online services already offer food delivery, but that doesn’t mean Facebook won’t jump on board anyway. The social-media giant says…
‘Happy Death Day’ is a smart take on horror genre
“Happy Death Day,” the story of a woman who’s caught in an endless loop of her own death, follows in the footsteps of “Get Out”…
Stenhouse trying to give Ford a season sweep at plate races
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was all over the scoreboard at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His Roush-Fenway Racing team worked all day to salvage…
Recent Deaths 10/14/17
Merle E. Vogus, 96, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Laverne J. Lewis, 68, of Shippenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. DuWayne E. Miller, 85, of Clarion, died Thursday,…
It’s time to scare up some love
Heavenly Strays has planned a kitty bowl adoption event and other rescues have planned Halloween themed events and fundraisers. The Purr-fect event Heavenly Strays will…
Pet of the day 10/13/17
Mario is a 2 year old male Chihuahua that was surrendered to the rescue center. Mario is new to the rescue so for more information…
Cheddar and cayenne cheese straws
Servings: 20 servings (3 per serving) Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes (Active: 15 minutes) 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar…
Fundraiser for the Hasson Heights Elementary School Playground with the Harlem Wizards
The Hasson Heights Playground Committee proudly presents the Harlem Wizards vs. Hasson Hornets. The Oil City teachers, staff and community members are teaming up to…
Financial aid night set Oct. 19 at OCHS
The Oil City High School guidance department has scheduled a financial aid night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Marian Hargrave, a regional representative for…
Trump to issue stop-payment order on health care subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a brash move likely to roil insurance markets, President Donald Trump will “immediately” halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health…
Lightning strike Pens
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Steven Stamkos scored his first goal since having right knee surgery last November and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh…
Linkin Park releases ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with late Bennington
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linkin Park has released the episode of “Carpool Karaoke” the band filmed in July, six days before lead singer Chester Bennington…
Recent Deaths 10/13/17
Sally Preston, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Barbara J. Wiegel, 86, of Franklin, passed away at her residence at 5:52 a.m….
Rockland Twp. accident
Preserve carved pumpkins in various ways
Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to…
Pet of the day 10/12/17
Name: Scooter Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00
Ten-minute tortilla soup
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 corn tortillas (about 5-inch diameter), cut into quarters 1/2 cup prepared mild…
State AG sues Trump over birth control rules; Planned Parenthood official angry
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Wednesday sued President Trump and the Trump Administration for issuing new rules that Shapiro says allow virtually any company…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
House set to pass $36.5B for hurricane, wildfire relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is on track to backing President Donald Trump’s request for billions more in disaster aid, $16 billion to pay flood…
Penguins nip Capitals, 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) – Patric Hornqvist scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in his season debut to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington…
Rare photos by early NASA astronauts being auctioned off
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts auction house is selling vintage photographs taken by American astronauts. Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers says “The Beauty of Space” is…
Recent Deaths 10/12/17
Ruth E. Coffey, 89, of Franklin, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. Peggy Jo Orr, 73, formerly of Mayport, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Rev. Scott…
Senior center sets 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…
Boy Scouts to let girls in some programs
NEW YORK (AP) — Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next…
Italian sausage frittata
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 to 8 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups…
General Authority hears options for improvements at pump stations
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Franklin General Authority members received options Tuesday for needed improvements to several city water pump stations. City engineer Al Wodzianski…
A cigarette, a car backfire: Small sparks can make big fires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A carelessly discarded cigarette, a downed power line, a car’s backfire or a chainsaw’s pull. Just about anything could have started…
Roethlisberger: I’m still one of the best in the world
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On second thought, Ben Roethlisberger believes he still has “it.” In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is pretty sure he’s never lost…
Clooney, Affleck join celebs in Weinstein reaction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reaction to the accusations of decades of sexual harassment by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein: — “People get away with things they…
Recent Deaths 10/11/17
Sue Ellen DeSanto, 77, of Leeper, died Oct. 10, 2017. Kathleen Sarah Perrin, 81, of Franklin, died Oct. 9, 2017. Russell F. Byars, 54, of Franklin, died…
Irwin Twp. accident
Perry Twp. DUI
Wapiti worries
An afternoon trip to Benezette had this blogger worried that the trip would be a bust. Arriving in the early afternoon, it seemed that the elk…
Pet of the day 10/10/17
Emmylou is a female tabby kitten, with white feet and some orange patches. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and…
Red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup
Start to finish: 4 1/2 hours Serves 12 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large fennel bulb, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2…
Franklin stone skipping champion Byars dies
Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars, a Franklin man known the world around for his stone skipping records, died Saturday at UPMC Northwest at the age of…
Latest mural dedication is Saturday
From staff reports The newest downtown mural to coordinated by the Oil City Main Street Program will be unveiled Saturday on Oil City’s South Side….
Deadly California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — An onslaught of wildfires across a wide swath of Northern California broke out almost simultaneously then grew exponentially, swallowing up…
Bell wants Steelers to stick to ground game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell isn’t worried about Ben Roethlisberger. The Pittsburgh Steelers game plan is another matter. The Pro Bowl running back wasn’t offered…
Stormtroopers on Soldier Field introduce ‘Last Jedi’ trailer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” debuted in dramatic fashion during “Monday Night Football” halftime. Fireworks flashed and Stormtroopers…
Recent Deaths 10/10/17
Russell F. Byars, 54, of Franklin, died Oct. 7, 2017. John J. Hutz, 93, of Franklin, died Oct. 7, 2017. Twila Mae Montgomery Hoffman, 94, of…
Wind-whipped wildfires sweep into California wine country
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — More than a dozen wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, destroying at least 1,500 homes and…