Cub Scouts retire 35 faded flags
The Webelos den of Cub Scout Pack 97 and the Batson family retired 35 faded and worn American flags Saturday at the Batson home in…
China raises tariffs on $60B of US goods in technology fight
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday announced a tariff hike on $60 billion of U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump’s latest duty increase…
Rookie Stallings caps Pirates’ 7-6 comeback win over Royals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings has 19 hits in parts of three major league seasons, and the rookie third-string catcher has made a some of…
Emmys: An epic proposal, but winners lacking in diversity
The Associated Press “The Proposal.” It was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock, but now will forever be the informal title of the 2018 Emmys…
Recent Deaths 9/18/18
Wayne G. Kasbee, 82, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 16, 2018. Donna Vianne Shaffer, 91, of Seneca, died Sept. 16, 2018. Linda L. Trikur, 80,…
Catholic dioceses sued over disclosure of abuse allegations
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Parents of children in the Roman Catholic Church and survivors of sexual abuse by clergy are suing Pennsylvania’s eight dioceses and their…
Bloom Twp. accident
Oil City simple assault
Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Coming to Meadville
The Veterans Moving Wall is coming to Diamond Park in Meadville on Wednesday, Sept. 19. There will be an escort ride to bring the Moving…
Witness: Circus camel that hurt 7 spooked by thrown shovel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A startled camel started bucking during a circus when a child apparently threw a shovel at its feet, injuring six children and…
Pet of the day 9/17/18
Name: Kobi Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Kobi can be found at…
Potato latkes
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, and shredded 1/2 cup grated onion Salt and pepper 2 large eggs,…
Titusville woman dies in 2-vehicle crash
From staff reports A Titusville woman died after a crash on Old Route 77 in Spring Creek Township, Warren County, at 3 a.m. Sunday. Warren…
Forest 4-H program holds Round-Up
From staff reports The Forest County 4-H program held its annual Round-Up Sept. 8, at the Forest County 4-H Center. The 4-H members participated in…
Florence flooding spreads as storm heads northeast
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — With Wilmington cut off from the rest of North Carolina by still-rising floodwaters from Florence, officials plan to airlift food and…
Brewers can’t complete rally in 9th, lose to Pirates 3-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers manager Craig Counsell says every day is going to be difficult during the final two weeks of the regular season, and…
Duchess of Sussex supports Grenfell fire charity cookbook
LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Sussex is giving her backing to a cookbook from a community kitchen set up in the aftermath of London’s…
Recent Deaths 9/17/18
Linda L. Trikur, 80, of Franklin, died Sept. 15, 2018. Robert Francis Boehm, 82, of Schnecksville, died Sept. 12, 2018. Dr. David W. “Doc” Humphrey,…
Rise Above
In this photo taken on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, a Kyrgyz boy holds a golden eagle for an eagle hunt during the Third Nomad Games,…
Collectibles store has opened in OC
A new business specializing in collectibles has opened in downtown Oil City. Collect 76, located at 110 Center St., is owned and operated by Anthony…