Fight to End Widow’s Tax in Jeopardy
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA) includes several VFW-supported provisions. One such provision would eliminate the Widow’s Tax, which is a…
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Pet of the day 8/5/19
Kahlo is a pretty little girl with big ears to grow in to. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and will…
Summer Tomato Gratin
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces crusty baguette, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (4 cups)…
Patriotism this summer at OC pool
Jacob Kuney, right, and all the lifeguards and staff at the Oil City municipal swimming pool have been opening the pool this summer by standing…
OC couple plan car wash for woman battling cancer
From staff reports An Oil City couple who own a business in the city’s East End are holding a charity car wash Sunday to help…
Sporadic outages at 8chan after a pair of mass shootings
NEW YORK (AP) — An online message board with a history of use by violent extremists suffered sporadic outages Monday after its cybersecurity provider cut…
Mets’ Canó strains hamstring in 13-2 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Just when Robinson Canó is starting to hit, the New York Mets star appears headed back to the injured list. Canó limped…
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ is No. 1 but trails pace of ‘Fast & Furious’
NEW YORK (AP) — The first spinoff of the 18-year-old “Fast & Furious” franchise, “Hobbs & Shaw,” sped away with $180.8 million in its worldwide…
Recent Deaths 8/5/19
Helen Louise Rightor, 90, of Oil City, died Aug. 4, 2019. Lois Mae Lindsey (Beers), 80, of Franklin, died Aug. 3, 2019. Marguerite Lilla Rice,…
Flood damage could lead to tax breaks
By LUKA KRNETA Staff writer A little-known state law could result in big savings to Venango County residents who experienced “catastrophic” property loss as a…
PLCB approves Franklin noise ordinance
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A noise ordinance that will give downtown Franklin businesses a little leeway when hosting music events was approved this week…
9 killed in Ohio in second US mass shooting within 24 hours
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A gunman wearing body armor and carrying extra magazines opened fire in a popular nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, killing nine…
Ramos bails out Stroman, Mets rally by Pirates 7-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Stroman already feels like he’s been a member of the New York Mets “forever.” Maybe, but the All-Star pitcher is still…
Streaming music may make cases like Katy Perry’s more common
LOS ANGELES (AP) — To show that Katy Perry and the team that wrote her 2013 hit “Dark Horse” may have heard his song and…
Pinegrove Twp. DUI
Woman expands her Franklin clothing business to Oil City
A local resident has expanded her clothing and accessory business in Franklin to include an Oil City store. Shannon Curtis opened S Threads Boutique last…
Venango County Fair starts today
The Venango County Fair starts today, and animals and their handlers will be settling into their stalls, pens and campers. The fair will feature daily…
US exempts aviation, space exports from new Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is exempting aviation safety and space exploration technology from new sanctions it has levied against Russia in connection with…
Buccos power past Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Starling Marte’s three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open a tight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped the New York Mets’…
Kevin Spacey reads poem about dejected boxer at Rome museum
MILAN (AP) — Actor Kevin Spacey has read a poem about a worn-out and lonely boxer during an appearance at a Rome museum weeks after…
Rockland Twp. accident
Possession with intent to deliver
Pet of the day 8/2/19
Name: Ruby Breed: Boxer Mix Gender: Female Size: Large Color: White/ Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ruby can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Grilled Southern Shrimp Burgers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes Chef’s Note: Be sure to use raw, not cooked, shrimp here. Dry the shrimp thoroughly before…
Majority of region sees decrease in jobless rates
June statistics from the state Department of Labor & Industry show almost all of the region’s counties with a drop in their respective unemployment rates…
Scientists link Europe heat wave to man-made global warming
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The heat wave that smashed temperature records in Western Europe last month was made more intense by man-made climate change, according to…
MLB delivers final punch
NEW YORK (AP) – Pittsburgh pitcher Keone Kela has been suspended for 10 games, wild-swinging Cincinnati reliever Amir Garrett for eight and Yasiel Puig for…
Ed Sheeran sets all-time highest-grossing tour record
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour is one for the record books. Pollstar confirms the 28-year-old British singer’s tour will set the all-time…
Recent Deaths 8/2/19
Clarence E. “Gene” Solinger Jr., 93, of Titusville, passed away Thursday morning Aug. 1, 2019, at his home. Mary Jane Ritchie, 76, of Warren, died…
The Journey
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor The last day of school came, and although there was nothing to get ready for school, I woke up…
Pet of the day 8/1/19
Name: Hamish Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hamish can be found at Venango…
Chickpea Salad
Makes 4 servings 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 dill pickle, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup finely…
Extensive rebuild starting at Franklin McDonald’s
The Franklin McDonald’s at 13th and Otter streets will become a hub of construction activity as workers will demolish and rebuild the store in what…
APNewsBreak: Gun safety groups to host presidential forum
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two prominent gun safety organizations said Thursday that they will host a forum for Democratic presidential candidates in Las Vegas on…
Pirates deal Dickerson to cross-state rival Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for a player to be named and $250,000 in…
Golden Globes group gives $3.8 million in grants
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is not much of a fan of President Donald Trump when he hosted the Hollywood Foreign…
Recent Deaths 8/1/19
Russell C. Barr, 77, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Shirley A. Rodibaugh, 86, of Cranberry, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30,…
Public intoxication
Oil City assault
Sexual offenses against a minor
Cherrytree Twp. harassment
Camping essentials to make every trip memorable for the right reasons
Like the old gray mare, my memory ain’t what she used to be. Oh, I packed the sleeping bags on our last camping trip. The…
Pet of the day 7/31/19
Name: Bullet Breed: Retriever, Lab/Terrier, American Staffordshire Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullet can be found at…
Mississippi Mud Cake
(Family Features) Delight the chocolate lovers in your family with this easy recipe for a Southern classic like Mississippi Mud Cake. Find more sweet recipes…
Heritage Festival art show winners announced
Here is a list of winners from the Oil Heritage Festival art show: Best in show Hannah Niederriter – Amidst the Artistry of Autumn People’s…
California festival killer’s motive still a mystery
GILROY, Calif. (AP) — The 19-year-old gunman who opened fire at a Northern California food festival was “kind of a loner” and much of his…
Washington to assume bigger role in second season with Steelers
LATROBE (AP) – James Washington needed a hard reset. His rookie year with the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t go as planned. And he knew it. So…
Cardi B postpones Indianapolis concert due to threat
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rapper Cardi B postponed an Indianapolis concert following what police described as an unverified threat to the Grammy-winning artist. A post on her…
Recent Deaths 7/31/19
Juan D. Gonzales, 69, of Oil City, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. Charles R. Lineman, 88, of Cranberry, died Monday, July 29, 2019 For…