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…
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