Local scouts visit Gettysburg
Under the direction of leader Terry Miller, North Sandy Boy Scout Troop 412, of Utica, traveled to Gettysburg on April 20-22. They hiked around the battlefields…
Police seek 2 Titusville residents
From staff reports Titusville police are looking for two Titusville residents who have active warrants out for their arrest. According to authorities, Rachel Kinney and…
Fire severely damages OC residence
From staff reports A house fire early Saturday afternoon in Oil City resulted in major structure damage and one person needing treatment at UPMC Northwest….
Waffle House suspect remains on the run, may be armed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A half-naked man suspected in the slayings of four people at a Waffle House remained on the run Monday, and authorities…
Crosby, Penguins keep 3rd straight championship in sight
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby tormented the Flyers just as he has from the start of his NHL career. Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin were…
Royal baby: It’s a boy for Kate on England’s national day
LONDON (AP) — For Kate, the wait is over. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday to a healthy baby boy — a third child…
Recent Deaths 4/23/18
Terry L. McIntyre Sr., 54, of Rimersburg, died April 18, 2018. Ruth M. Walker-Daniels, of Oil City, died April 21, 2018. Robert E. Lee, 64, of…
Special needs kindergarten numbers on rise in county
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer School districts across Venango County are already experiencing an uptick in registered kindergarten students for the 2018-19 year who will…
NASCAR qualifier to feature work of ex-Cochranton man
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An upcoming NASCAR qualifier has a former Cochranton man and Derrick Publishing employee revved up, but not just because he…
Syracuse fraternity permanently expelled over racist video
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse University announced Saturday that it has permanently expelled a fraternity over an offensive video that fraternity members say was intended as…
Hoskins goes deep, Nola goes 7 solid, Phils beat Pirates 6-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins let two fastballs down the middle go for strikes and somehow saw another one. He crushed it. Hoskins hit a…
Verne Troyer, Mini-Me from ‘Austin Powers’ films, has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Verne Troyer, who played Dr. Evil’s small, silent sidekick “Mini-Me” in the “Austin Powers” movie franchise, has died. He was 49….
Bluegrass Festival at Venango County Fairgrounds
A bluegrass festival will be held Friday through Sunday, May 25-27, at the Venango County Fairgrounds, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin. The fairgrounds are located between…
Detroit man charged after OC police find heroin in vehicle
From staff reports A Detroit man is facing charges after Oil City police allegedly found him in possession of heroin during the execution of a…
Americans told to toss romaine lettuce over E. coli fears
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday told consumers to throw away any store-bought romaine lettuce they have in their kitchens and warned restaurants…
Netflix’s ‘Kodachrome’ reminds that Ed Harris can make standard roles transcendent
Ed Harris. The accomplished actor did not inspire “Kodachrome,” and he’s not the only thing in it, but when you’re looking for reasons to watch,…
Couturier scores late, Flyers edge Penguins to force Game 6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Couturier did what he could to deal with the pain in his left leg, then hopped over the boards and let…
Recent Deaths 4/21/18
Norma Jean Highfield, 82, of Reno, died Thursday, April 19, 2018. Janet Teetor Loring, 87, of Oil City, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Lynn Marie Carson-Vanderwerff,…
Pet of the day 4/20/18
Name: Grannite Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Grannite can be found at…
Slow-cooker Mexican turkey chili
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, lean 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (or 1…
Award winners are honored by Venango County Human Services
Venango County Human Services held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday at the Rocky Grove fire hall. This year’s award winners are: — Children and Families…
AP-NORC Poll: Americans expect Russia tension will get worse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans largely fear the country’s relationship with Russia and China will get worse in the coming year, and despite signs of diplomatic…
Arrieta, Phils stump Bucs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jake Arrieta flashed the All-Star form that made Philadelphia covet the free-agent ace, striking out 10 and tossing one-hit ball over seven…
Ariana Grande releases new song, first since 2017 bombing
NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande has released her first song since a 2017 terrorist attack during her concert in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old…
Recent Deaths 4/20/18
Janet T. Loring, 87, of Oil City passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018. Dr. Kenneth G. Vayda, 91, of Water Run Landing, formerly of Knox,…
Cub Scouts clean up
On Wednesday, April 18, local Cub Scouts and parent volunteers from Pack 111 in Seneca picked up trash along Salina Road in Cranberry Township as…
5 effective ways to alleviate stress
Stress affects everyone at some point in their lives and does not discriminate based on gender, nationality, ethnicity, economic status, or age. The American Institute…
Day of service, no walkout at Columbine on 19th anniversary
DENVER (AP) — A planned national high school walkout for gun control on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting Friday won’t include student protests…
Pet of the day 4/19/18
Nigel is a large, young, male, English Bulldog/ Lab mix. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Instant Dijon chicken
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1 teaspoon fresh,…
Franklin man facing strangulation, assault charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after he allegedly choked a woman while she was holding on to her infant child early…
Pitching in to clean up Oil City
Jason Knox, of Dempseytown, volunteers with his friends from The Pointe to clean up along Seneca Street Wednesday during the Oil City Main Street Program’s…
Southwest Airlines pilot lauded as hero for handling crisis
BOERNE, Texas (AP) — The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out…
Crosby leads Penguins past Flyers for 3-1 lead in playoffs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby passed Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh’s record book and pushed the Philadelphia Flyers to the brink of elimination. Flyers fans booed the goal…
Tribeca opens with ‘Gilda,’ and De Niro comes out swinging
NEW YORK (AP) — The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival opened Wednesday with pugnacious political words from Robert De Niro and the tender opening-night premiere,…
Recent Deaths 4/19/18
Dorothy P. Myers, 91, of Rouseville, died April 18, 2018. Dr. Kenneth G. Vayda, 91, of Water Run Landing, formerly of Knox, died April 18,…
Bon-Ton closing all stores
The Associated Press Bon-Ton soon will close all its stores. Bon-Ton’s bankruptcy auction began Monday and the company announced Tuesday it received a winning bid…
Cranberry Twp. DUI crash
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation of $1….
Spring gobbler season remains popular
Pennsylvania’s most avid spring turkey hunters are going all in. With the 2018 season fast approaching – the youth only spring gobbler hunt is April…
Pet of the day 4/18/18
Name: Fall Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Fall can be found at Venango…
Fattoush
Serves 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes Pita Crisps: 2 pieces pita bread 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon za’atar Salad:…
Police seeking Franklin man wanted in fatal 2016 crash
From staff reports A Franklin man is wanted on vehicular homicide and DUI charges in connection with a 2016 crash in Sugarcreek Borough that killed…
Venango economic authority moving ahead on projects
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority is making progress on several county projects, executive director Emily Lewis said after Tuesday’s…
Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores
NEW YORK (AP) — The end is near for department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores. Two liquidation firms are the victors of an auction for…
Rockies’ Bettis, 3-relievers shut out Bucs at snowy PNC Park
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Bettis found a simple solution to ward off the cold. “I just concentrated on executing pitches,” the Colorado Rockies right-hander said….
Pink, and her children, grace cover of People beauty issue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pink is on the cover of People magazine’s beauty issue, and she’s got some adorable company — her young children. The…
Recent Deaths 4/18/18
Shirley Mae Bereksazi, 85, of Tionesta, died April 16, 2018. Norma B. Kelly, 96, of Oil City, died April 17, 2018. Bernetta D. Carey, 82, of…
A little ditty on daffodils
Finally, warmer weather has visited the regions. Whoops, spoke too soon as temperatures have plummeted for the beginning of this week and the dreaded…
Pet of the day 4/17/18
Spike is a 3 year old, Chihuahua/Beagle mix. For more information on Spike contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org