OC sets orientation, open house sessions
Oil City Area School District will hold orientation and open house sessions for new students to the middle and high schools on Thursday, Aug. 23….
US defense secretary pitches closer US-Brazil ties
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is making a pitch to Brazil for building a closer defense partnership with the United…
Boswell, Steelers working on long-term deal
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – He accounted for more points – combined – than Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown last season. He won’t get an eight-figure salary,…
To fend off Netflix, movie theaters try 3-screen immersion
LONDON (AP) — Sit at the back of the movie theater, and it’s possible to see the appeal of ScreenX, the latest attempt to drag…
Recent Deaths 8/14/18
William H. Cook Jr., 96, of Eau Claire, a highly decorated World War II veteran, passed away Sunday morning Aug. 12, 2018. Patricia A. Gurnee,…
DUI crash
Limestone Twp. accident
4-H Fair Fun
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student Contributor Every year in the August heat, residents of Franklin and the surrounding communities gather to experience the pleasure of the…
Apply Now for 2019 VFW/SVA Legislative Fellowship
The application process for the 2019 class of VFW-SVA legislative fellows is now open. Ten VFW members who attend schools with an approved Student Veterans…
Pet of the day 8/13/18
Taps is an 8 week old, female Rottweiler/Mastiff puppy surrendered to the rescue with her 4 siblings. For more information contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Cherry cobbler
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 45 minutes Filling: 6 cups jarred sour cherries in light syrup, drained with 2 cups syrup reserved 1/2 cup (3…
PennDOT maintenance projects
From staff reports Here is a rundown of PennDOT maintenance projects this week: Venango County Shoulder cutting and ditching – Route 428 in Oil City,…
Toxins turning up in dozens of public water systems
HORSHAM, Pa. (AP) — Lauren Woeher wonders if her 16-month-old daughter has been harmed by tap water contaminated with toxic industrial compounds used in products…
Rodriguez sparkles again, Giants beat Pirates 4-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A year ago, Dereck Rodriguez was down in Double-A ball, a converted outfielder hoping to take a new path as a…
His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond?
LONDON (AP) — British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering…
Recent Deaths 8/13/18
Pearl M. (Callender) Best, 95, of Chicora, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Aug. 10, 2018. Richard Hedegore, 85, of Franklin, formerly of Oil City, died…
Review: ‘Spy who dumped me’ a frenzied action-comedy
By JUSTIN CHANG Los Angeles Times (TNS) The ungainly Hollywood hybrid commonly referred to as the “action-comedy” has often struck me as one of the…
Plans for recycling center move forward
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer A recycling center for Venango County may be on the horizon as the county has launched a feasibility study funded…
Titusville officer ready for annual wrestling gig
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Aaron Madden is a Titusville police officer and family man who enjoys a quiet life at his Centerville home. But…
NASA spacecraft rockets toward sun for closest look yet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft zoomed toward the sun Sunday on an unprecedented quest to get closer to our star than anything…