Rally to save Polk Center is Monday
From staff reports A rally to save Polk Center and prevent its closure will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in front of the Venango…
August 2019
Library helping raise money for Central Avenue monument
From staff reports The Oil City Library is sponsoring a fund drive to help raise money for repairs to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in…
Dorian becomes a Category 4 monster powering toward Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday, becoming an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm but leaving forecasters uncertain whether it…
Melkey Cabrera hits 3-run HR, Pirates beat Rockies 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Melky Cabrera didn’t get an especially good pitch to hit. He still managed to connect. Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Dario…
Valerie Harper, TV’s sassy, lovable Rhoda, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Valerie Harper, who scored guffaws, stole hearts and busted TV taboos as the brash, self-deprecating Rhoda Morgenstern on back-to-back hit sitcoms…
Recent Deaths 8/31/19
Lyman “Jack” Cassedy, 93, formerly of Kennerdell, died Aug. 30, 2019. John W. Kratzer, 91, died Aug. 30, 2019. Margaret J. Hovis, 92, of Oil…
Pet of the day 8/30/19
Harmony is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
Governor steps in to help woman keep ‘PB4WEGO’ vanity plate
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s governor has stepped in to help a woman keep a 15-year-old vanity license plate showing a common phrase parents…
Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Breakfast
(Family Features) Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals…
Person of interest in homicide case back in Crawford County
From staff reports The person of interest in a Crawford County double-homicide case is back in Crawford County. Jack Turner, 21, of Cochranton, had been…
Robotics challenge to kick off this week
From staff reports The 10th annual Grove City College BEST Robotics will begin Saturday as students from area middle and high schools begin work on…
Florida preps for an ‘absolute monster’: Hurricane Dorian
MIAMI (AP) — Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land next week, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as they prepared for…
Newman homers twice, Pirates beat Rockies 11-8
DENVER (AP) — Kevin Newman was quick to get the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense rolling. Newman, the new leadoff batter, had two homers among his four…
Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has returned to work, saying he’s “on the mend” following treatment for pancreatic cancer. The game show posted…
Recent Deaths 8/30/19
Marcia D. Miller, 71, of Oil City, died Aug. 27, 2019. Mary Alice Chadman, 67, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 29, 2019. Robert Gene Bopp, 65,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Oil City drug possession
Pet of the day 8/29/19
Name: Caitlyn Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Caitlyn can be found at…
Add Mushrooms to Your Snacking Menu
(Family Features) Mix up your snacking habits with a more nutritious option to serve ahead of a meal or on its own. These Roasted Portobello…
And So It Begins…
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor “The most important person in this room for your success is you!” Ritt Smith, Cranberry High School’s principal, made a…
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College hires 4 faculty members
From staff reports The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has hired its four core faculty members. The disciplines hired for are English and communications, natural sciences,…
Hurricane on track for Florida after strike in Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Dorian posed an increasing menace to Florida Thursday as it pushed over open waters after doing limited damage…
Realmuto powers Phillies to 12-3 rout of Pirates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins did more with less. The slumping slugger doubled, tripled and drove in a run as the Philadelphia Phillies got 17…
Actor McConaughey named professor at University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will join the University of Texas as a professor who this fall will teach in the university’s…
Recent Deaths 8/29/19
Marcia D. Miller, 71, of Oil City, died Aug. 27, 2019. Matthew Mays, 63, of Dempseytown, formerly of Knox, died Aug. 26, 2019. Alexander “Alex”…
Fall Vegetable Planting
Many gardeners stand over their plot proudly this time of the year, basking in the glory of what they accomplished with a spring planting. They…
Rockland Twp. accident
Rockland Twp. harassment
Easier Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Last week, President Trump directed the Department of Education to find easier ways to wipe out the federal student loan debt of 100 percent permanently…
Pet of the 8/28/19
Anthem is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
Baileys Marbled Cheesecake
(Serves 8) Crust 85 grams butter 125 grams crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa Filling 13/4 cups granulated…
OC man who had been missing found dead
From staff reports An Oil City man who had been reported missing in November 2017 was found dead Monday. John Stegall, 64, was reported missing…
Hearing scheduled on Cranberry, Rockland precincts
From staff reports A public hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday in the Venango County Courthouse to consider changing some voting precincts. A legal…
Night work starting on Eighth Street bridge
From staff reports Nighttime roadwork is scheduled for the Eighth Street bridge in Franklin starting today. Crews will be working on the bridge from 6…
OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12B
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Purdue Pharma and the thousands of state and local governments suing the maker of OxyContin over the nation’s deadly opioid crisis…
Hoskins muffs easy catch in 9th, Phils fall to Pirates 5-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins botched an easy catch that cost the Phillies a game and gave their fed-up fans a reason to really boo…
Fall Movie Preview: Hollywood goes all-in on original films
NEW YORK (AP) — When 20th Century Fox greenlit James Mangold’s “Ford v. Ferrari” — an original movie with a nearly $100 million budget —…
Recent Deaths 8/28/19
Beverly Ann Morton, 70, of Franklin, died Aug. 23, 2019. Mary C. Morris, 91, died Aug. 23, 2019. Hazel A. Phillips Samuelson, 96, of Clarion,…
Mercer Road accident
Pet of the day 8/27/19
Name: Ruby Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ruby can be found at…
A Quick School Night Meal
(Culinary.net) Dinner ideas for busy school nights can be such a chore. Don’t fret, this recipe for Cheeseburger Turnovers is easy enough the kids can…
Thompson in OC for briefing
Ex-diplomats urge Trump to pressure Poland on rule of law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Dozens of former Polish ambassadors are telling President Donald Trump that Poland’s democracy is at risk and urging him to pressure…
Phils rally to beat Bucs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Sean Rodriguez lined a home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory…
At MTV VMAs, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Latin pop and Missy Elliott dominate, as diversity rules
Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish and Missy Elliott were the big winners at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, which aired from the…
Recent Deaths 8/27/19
Richard “Rick” Ray Smith of Vowinckel, age 53, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. Hazel A. Samuelson, 96, of Clarion, passed…
Walmart theft
Pet of the day 8/26/19
Megan was found wandering loose as a stray and sadly has gone unclaimed. She appears to be a young adult Jack Russell mix, perhaps with…
A Flavorful Family Meal
(Family Features) If your family struggles to make meal time happen, try creating kid-friendly recipes that bring everyone together at the table. For example, these…