Taste of Talent Takes the Stage Again
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student Contributor For the last several years, Taste of Talent, a vocal competition in Franklin, has charmed audiences with a variety of…
Pet of the day 6/11/18
Isla is an approximately one and a half year old Terrier mix that was surrendered to the rescue by her owners. Isla is reportedly house…
Blueberry pie
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 3 hours 30 ounces (6 cups) blueberries 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and shredded 5 1/4 ounces (3/4 cup)…
2 injured in crash on Deep Hollow Road
From staff reports An Oil City man was flown from the scene of a single-vehicle crash at 8:02 p.m. Saturday on Deep Hollow Road in…
President Signs Historic Legislation to Improve Vets’ Health Care
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the VFW-championed VA MISSION Act of 2018. “The VA MISSION Act will help improve the care our veterans get at the VA…
US says N. Korea talks moving quickly, Trump to leave early
SINGAPORE (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to depart early from his unprecedented summit with Kim Jong Un, the White House said Monday, declaring that…
Harrison, Polanco help lead Nova, Pirates over Cubs 7-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Although reluctant to go on the disabled list two weeks ago, Ivan Nova had to concede Sunday that the break was a…
‘Ocean’s 8’ opens with franchise-best $41.5M to top weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — “Ocean’s 8,” the female-fronted overhaul of the starry heist franchise, opened with an estimated $41.5 million at the box office, taking…
Recent Deaths 6/11/18
James E. Merryman, 81 of Venus, died June 9, 2018. C. Dean McMaster, 76, of Leeper, died June 9, 2018. Eunice M. Haynes, 83, of…
Area farmers markets
Area farmers markets are offering fresh produce, plants and a variety of other products. Here’s a list of where you can find the markets: Oil…
Officials say Kulling case will take months
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer As Oil City police await a full autopsy report, the investigation continues into the death of an Oil City…
Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire emits another hot sediment flow
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire released a flow of burning sediment and rock Saturday, causing authorities to order new preventative evacuations almost…
The hype is justified for horror hit ‘Hereditary’
In Ari Aster’s intensely nightmarish feature-film debut “Hereditary,” when Annie (Toni Collette), an artist and mother of two teenagers, sneaks out to a grief-support group…
Lester, bullpen combine on 1-hitter, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester sees the Chicago Cubs delivering enough big hits and sparkling plays in the field. More than anything, he sees his…
Artists may register for Oil Heritage Festival shows
Oil City Arts Council is accepting applications for the 2018 Oil Heritage Festival Art and Photography Show. The early bird registration deadline is Saturday, June…
Still no leads on man missing for months
From staff reports Oil City police have turned up no leads in their search for a man who went missing in November from his Plummer…
2 arrested after high-speed chase from Franklin to Meadville
From staff reports Franklin police arrested a Franklin man and a Venus woman on several drug-related and DUI charges after a high-speed pursuit early Friday…
Fred Rogers doc a beautiful day in the neighborhood
So accustomed are we to the downfall and disgrace of men that a marvelous sense of its absence propels the rich and glowing documentary “Won’t…
Bryant gets 3 hits in leadoff spot as Cubs beat Pirates 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant could feel his heart pumping for his first at-bat because this trip to the plate was like no other for…
Recent Deaths 6/9/18
Gary H. Kearney, 76, of Oil City, died Thursday, June 7, 2018. Ruth Ann Wolbert, 74, of Leeper, died Friday, June 8, 2018. Gretchen A….