New OC flags have been unveiled
New Oil City flags have been manufactured under the auspices of the Oil City Main Street program. Main Street director Kathy Bailey is pictured here…
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OC street sweeping planned next week
Here is the Oil City street sweeping schedule for next week: Monday – Euclid, Englewood and Pennsylvania avenues, Grant Street Tuesday – Liberty, Imperial, Walnut,…
US moves 100 coffins to inter-Korean border for war remains
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. military said it moved 100 wooden coffins to the inter-Korean border on Saturday to prepare for North Korea’s…
Marte’s single in 13th lifts Diamondbacks over Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was a strange sight after a big hit. Ketel Marte’s two-out single in the 13th inning led the Arizona Diamondbacks to…
Give up after scandals? Television history shows otherwise
NEW YORK (AP) — Say this about TV creators in 2018 — they don’t give up easily. Three current shows — “Roseanne,” ”Transparent” and “House…
‘The Golden Rule is alive and well in Elk County’
Summer’s Splendor
Photos by Hannah Niederriter Glistening Waters Among the Vibrant Hues Travelling has always been a large portion of summer. Niagara Falls is a picture perfect spot…
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Franklin man arraigned on drug charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing a felony drug charge and several related misdemeanor charges. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin city police…
Valley Grove board responds to teachers’ $56,000 figure
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Valley Grove School Board president Melanie Anderson has fired back in the ongoing public war of words between the school…
Rival Koreas agree to August reunions of war-split families
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Korea agreed Friday to hold temporary reunions of families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War as they…
Marte, Avila power Diamondbacks over Pirates 9-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t waste any time breaking this game open. Ketel Marte and Alex Avila each hit two-run homers and the…
ABC orders ‘Roseanne’ spinoff for fall minus Roseanne Barr
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC, which canceled its “Roseanne” revival over its star’s racist tweet, said Thursday it will air a Conner family sitcom minus…
Recent Deaths 6/22/18
Mary Lou Amsler Milford, 88, of Knox, died June 20, 2018. George B. McMasters, 92, of Franklin, died June 20, 2018. For complete obituaries,…
2 killed after vehicles go into creek
BUTLER (AP) – Authorities say a crash in Butler County involving a van and a pickup truck sent both vehicles down an embankment and into…
Vendors sought for Seneca community sale
From staff reports Vendors are being sought for a Seneca community sale that will benefit the Cranberry Area Food Pantry. The sale is scheduled for…
Hundreds protest following fatal police shooting of teen
EAST PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old Pennsylvania boy killed just seconds…
Pirates and Brewers rained out; Braun has therapy on thumb
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers sent struggling star outfielder Ryan Braun to Los Angeles on Wednesday for treatment on his achy right thumb. Braun…
Instagram unveils new video service in challenge to YouTube
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook’s Instagram service is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube when they’re…