‘Willy Wonka’ opens Sept. 29 at Barrow-Civic
From staff reports Audience members are in for a sweet treat as Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s production of “Willy Wonka” opens Friday, Sept. 29, at…
Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Pats
BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez had a severe case of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, researchers said on…
Kid at play: Steelers WR Smith-Schuster making a splash
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL’s youngest player rides his bike to work, runs to the local ice cream place in SpongeBob Squarepants slippers and will…
Lady Gaga on being famous: ‘Not all it’s cracked up to be’
The Associated Press Lady Gaga has written an emotional message to fans to mark of the release of her new Netflix documentary. In a note posted…
Recent Deaths 9/22/17
Steven J. Allen, 60, of Oil City, died Sept. 21, 2017. Robert Howard Griffen, MD, 91, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Destin, Florida, and Franklin,…
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How college kids can save when dining out
Dining halls may be the eatery of choice for college students, but that does not mean students don’t enjoy dining out. Tight budgets may make…
Pet of the day 9/21/17
Name: Dove Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Dove can…
Cream of carrot soup
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour (at least 30 minutes hands off) 4 slices bacon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds carrots, peeled and…
2 waive hearings in OC chase case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Two people accused of eluding Oil City police during a chase last month through the North Side in a stolen…
Rouseville getting about $350,000 for water line work
From staff reports Rouseville Borough will receive nearly $350,000 to replace water lines in the borough. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a loan…
Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power…
Frazier’s walk-off homer lifts Pirates by Brewers 6-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Milwaukee closer Corey Knebel shook off catcher Jett Bandy with two outs in the ninth, confident he could get an inside fastball…
Shania Twain finds new voice after illness
NEW YORK (AP) — After becoming a global icon and one of the world’s best-selling singers of all-time, Shania Twain had to utter the scariest…
Recent Deaths 9/21/17
Nathan Hundertmark, 21, of Clintonville, died Sept. 18, 2017. Treva Victoria Morrison, 86, of Oil City, died Sept. 20, 2017. Timothy Layne Garis, 46, of Riverside,…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 9/20/17
Name: Jaeger Breed: Shepherd/ Boxer Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Jaeger can be found at Venango…
Quick skillet chicken with leeks
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes Filling: 6 small chicken breast cutlets, about 2 pounds 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced leek…
Bike ride honors legacy of fallen Army captain
From staff reports Team Foster, a non-profit organization founded to honor the legacy of Venango County native and Army captain Erick Foster, completed its marquee…