Middle school team describes winning video for board
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members heard from the Oil City Middle School News team during Monday’s board meeting. The team’s…
June 2020
US virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
BEIJING (AP) — New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they…
Tomlin: Steelers will support players if they opt to kneel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wants his players to feel comfortable speaking out about social justice in any way they see fit,…
‘World’s Toughest Race’ in Fiji to debut Aug. 14 on Amazon
LONDON (AP) — Bear Grylls said he was brought to tears by the determination of competitors on “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji” as they raced…
Recent Deaths 6/24/20
Margaret Sherman (Havens) Durrua Johnson, 103, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died June 5, 2020. David Edward “Smitty” Smith, of Tionesta, died June 21, 2020. Donald L….
Sizzling Shrimp Fajita Stir-Fry
(Family Features) A distinctive and unexpected ingredient like rice vinegar is an easy way to bring faraway flavors to your favorite summer dishes. This pantry…
Pet of the Day 6/23/20
Amory is a young cat who had a litter of kittens right before a snowstorm. She decided that they were done nursing and is ready…
OC man charged after drugs found in vehicle
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for having various illegal drugs in his vehicle Saturday in Oil City. Oil City police…
OC OKs budget, hires elementary principal
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members on Monday unanimously approved the district’s budget for the 2020-2021 school year and hired an…
Infections exceed 82,000, as new reported deaths slow
HARRISBURG (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania now exceed 82,000, while new reports of coronavirus-related deaths have slowed significantly in the past couple days,…
Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened to close friend Bubba Wallace over the weekend. And what happened afterward….
Joel Schumacher, director of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the…
Recent Deaths 6/23/20
Jesse R. Copenhaver, 86, of Shippenville, died June 21, 2020. Jude “Judd” Lukasiak, 71, of Georgia, died June 20, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
VFW Participates in SVAC Roundtable on Toxic Exposure
Last Wednesday, VFW National Legislative Service Deputy Director Matthew Doyle participated in a round-table hosted by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The purpose of the…
Grilled Greek Kebabs
(Family Features) Make summer grilling easy and delicious by cooking your side dish and main dish together so you can spend more time outdoors and…
Pet of the Day 6/22/20
Ninja is a very sweet boy that has the hearts of all of us who work with him. He has a condition called “cerebellar ataxia,”…
Harassment
Golf course gets patriotic look
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer River Ridge Golf Course has received some patriotic new paint jobs. Patrick Hughes spent most of last week spray painting…
WHO reports largest single-day increase in virus cases
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new…
NASCAR: Noose found in Bubba Wallace garage at Alabama race
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver…
Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
NEW YORK (AP) — Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music…
Recent Deaths 6/22/20
Jesse R. Copenhaver died June 21, 2020. David R. Gravatt, 55, of Warren, Ohio, died June 20, 2020. Philip G. Hedrick, 60, of Helen Furnace,…
Bank takes over OC Days Inn
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A Texas bank is the new owner of the Days Inn hotel in Oil City as a result of…
Applefest in limbo, but 2020 plans move forward
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer As many events are canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and crowd restrictions, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce and…
Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco park to the writer of…
Haley wins at Talladega for first Xfinity Series victory
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Justin Haley took the lead on the final lap — with help from Kaulig Racing teammate Ross Chastain — and held…
Cobain’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar sells for sky-high $6 million
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Grunge became gold Saturday as the guitar Kurt Cobain played on Nirvana’s 1993 “MTV Unplugged” performance months before his death…
Fireworks collection in OC
Oil City firefighter Scott Attenborough collects a donation at the corner of Petroleum and First streets Friday for the Jolly July 3rd fireworks display over…
State seeks $301 million grant for virus response
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday applied for a $301 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to…
Wolf loosens restrictions in last of counties except Lebanon
HARRISBURG (AP) — Heavily populated regions of Pennsylvania that were among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic will move next week into the “green”…
Odd ball: Runners start on 2nd base, tie games, re-entry?
NEW YORK (AP) — Extra innings that start with runners on second base, games ending in ties and re-entry are among the possibilities for a…
Hollywood evolves during pandemic with drive-in premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Franco says the drive-in premiere for his directorial debut was “perfect” but admittedly “a little weird.” The 35-year-old actor found…
Recent Deaths 6/20/20
Thomas “Tom” E. Manross, 67, of Franklin, died June 18, 2020. Ellen A. Martin, 81, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Franklin, died June 13,…
Child endangerment
Pet of the Day 6/19/20
Although he is an older gent, Manny is a gentle giant. Here is what his current foster has to say: He loves exploring, being pet,…
Spinach and Frisee Salad with Raspberry Pickled Onions
(Family Features) From breakfasts to salads, desserts and beyond, fruit is unique in its ability to add both flavor and nutrition to family-favorite dishes. As…
Franklin is focus of crime novel
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin is the focus of a new crime-thriller novel “Ace of Diamonds” that was released last month. Jim Bushee, of…
Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain – and now national action
The Associated Press In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had…
Steelers’ Heyward: team will be united if it opts to protest
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is well-versed in the sometimes messy optics associated with taking a stand against social injustice. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end…
‘Into the Wild’ bus removed from Alaska backcountry
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was…
Recent Deaths 6/19/20
Susan Christine Barger, 78, of Rimersburg, died June 17, 2020. Doris R. Hays, 95, of Clarion, died June 18, 2020. Michael E. Hoover, 63, of…
Pet of the Day 6/18/20
Jazelle is new to PAWS after being found abandoned and starving at a rural camp with 2 other adults and 8 kittens. She recently had…
Easy Egg Casserole
(Family Features) Brunch with family and friends can be a treat any time of the year, but spring’s fresh, seasonal ingredients and warmer days practically…
Stolen trailer
2 held for court in OC home invasion incident
From staff reports Two men facing charges in connection with a home invasion and shooting in April at a Cornplanter Avenue residence in Oil City…
Valley Grove’s meals program helped keep kids’ bellies full
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School District served more than 50,000 meals to the local community over about a two-month period after COVID-19…
High court to decide lawsuit seeking end to disaster order
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court on Wednesday granted the Democratic governor’s request and took over a lawsuit by legislative Republicans that could end his…
Review: ‘Babyteeth’ is a sick teen in love flick with a bite
The Associated Press “Babyteeth” is guaranteed to get under your skin. This refreshingly original Australian indie about a terminally ill teen who falls in love…
Recent Deaths 6/18/20
Donald F. “Red” Snyder, 71, of Lucinda, died June 16, 2020. Terry Lee Wentling died June 16, 2020. Bonnie Green, 56, of Franklin, died June…
Chocolate Caramel Pie
(Culinary.net) When it comes to dessert, it’s hard to beat chocolate as the main ingredient for dishes of all kinds. Add a twist to your…