Oil City firefighter Lt. Eric McFadden and many other firefighters were out Friday collecting money for the annual Jolly July 3 fireworks display in Oil City. The firefighters usually collect somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000. The amount collected helps determine what the Oil City Arts Council is able to afford for a display each year. (By Richard Sayer)
OC firefighters collect for fireworks
Review: ‘Challengers’ is stylish, synthy tennis drama
The Associated Press “Challengers” is a bit of a tease. That’s what makes it fun. There is plenty of skin, sweat, close-ups of muscly thighs and…
Recent Deaths 4/24/24
James Albert Hartle, 85, of Marble, died April 22, 2024. Joseph H. Drozdo, 84, of Seneca, died April 22, 2024. Benny Bagnato, 71, of Sugarcreek,…
Serving Families in Need
By JACIE REAGLE Student contributor Cranberry High School received astounding results from the 2nd annual volleyball benefit tournament held on April 17th. The students raised…
Pet of the Day 4/23/24
Meet Abby, the gorgeous 2-year-old medium-haired kitty! Abby came to us as a stray, so we don’t know her history. What we do know is…
Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas
(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the…
OC named Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation
From staff reports Oil City was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest…
Drake Well to hold Arbor Day tree planting event
From staff reports New trees will be planted Friday at Drake Well Museum and Park to celebrate Arbor Day. The trees will be formally dedicated…
Cruz breaks slump with 3 hits, Jones cruises as Pirates beat Brewers 4-2 to end 6-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz broke out of a slump with three hits, rookie Jared Jones allowed one run in six innings and the Pittsburgh…
Pennsylvania’s primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in battleground US Senate race
HARRISBURG (AP) — Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primaries will cement the lineup for a high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David…
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Ozzy Osbourne have been inducted into the…
Recent Deaths 4/23/24
Edwin M. “Ed” Lohr, 93, of Centerville, died April 21, 2024. Daniel James Ochs, Sr., 62, of Lucinda, died April 20, 2024. Julie Ann (Bower)…
Pet of the Day 4/22/24
Meet Oscar, super soft, super sweet and super ready to find a home of his own! Oscar is a nice young boy, aged at around…
Creamy Tomato Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Tortellini
(Family Features) Warming weather brings with it plenty of opportunities to celebrate from holidays and birthdays to sunny afternoons offering an excuse to spend time…
Gearing up for Texas
By LILYAN CARTER Student contributor “This truly is ‘the world cup’ of robotics,” said Dan O’Brien, 8th grade robotics teacher and after-school robotics coach at…
Veteran Wins Supreme Court Case on VA Education Benefits
The Supreme Court sided with James Rudisill in the case Rudisill v. McDonough by a 7-2 ruling. This decision could impact up to 1.7 million…
Crawford works 6 solid innings, Red Sox deal struggling Pirates 5th straight loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kutter Crawford allowed one run in six strong innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday….
Artist exhibit planned Sunday at Transit Arts Gallery
From staff reports The Transit Art Gallery & Gifts in Oil City’s National Transit Building will host a spring artists exhibit, Art of the Garden,…
Benefit dinner set for Clintonville boy
From staff reports A donation only benefit dinner will be held for Luka McDonald, an 11-year-old boy from Clintonville who is a heart-transplant patient, from…
The House is on the brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S….
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump…
Brayan Bello allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Red Sox breeze past Pirates 8-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brayan Bello allowed one hit in six innings, Rob Refsnyder hit his first home run of the season and the Boston Red…
Recent Deaths 4/20/24
Virginia Pearl Clevenger, 86, of Cochranton, died April 17, 2024. Robert Alan Lauer, 63, of Titusville, died April 17, 2024. Lynnda K. Shaffer, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 4/19/24
Meet the fantastic Fancy! Fancy is a lovely 3-year-old girl looking for her new family! She is outgoing, social and oh so sweet! Fancy likes…
Easy as 1-2-3 Potato Salad
(Family Features) From everyday weeknight dinners to picnics in the park, warmer weather and longer days mean families want to spend more time together and…
Sugarcreek bridge dedicated to local veteran
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer As the newly named Staff Sgt. Richard James Mulholland Memorial Bridge was being dedicated, the flow of emotion and sentiment…
Students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil
DENVER (AP) — The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday in a vigil on the…
Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An apparent Israeli drone attack on a major air base early near the central city of Isfahan activated Iranian…
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
The Associated Press The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job…
Review: A heist movie that gleefully collides with a monster movie in ‘Abigail’
The Associated Press If you always thought your garden-variety heist movies could do with a bit more blood-sucking vampire, have we got a flick for…
Recent Deaths 4/19/24
Inez Tucker, 85, of Warren, died April 14, 2024. Stephen George Santus, of Clarion, died April 17, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Pet of the Day 4/18/24
Shrimp, Broccoli and Potato Skewers with Lemon and Thyme
Venango Museum to hold events for kids
Pitt-Titusville nurse pinning scheduled
Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
Biden vows to shield US steel industry by blocking Japanese merger, seeking new Chinese tariffs
Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins, Sorokin stops Crosby’s penalty shot
