PennDOT on the right road?
By Saxon Daugherty – Staff Writer Some members of Oil City Council are not in favor of potential changes to the Route 8 expressway between…
Al Capone song, pocket watch fetch over $100K at auction
BOSTON (AP) — Artifacts connected to some of the nation’s most notorious gangsters sold for more than $100,000 at auction Saturday. A diamond pocket watch…
Mercer, Harrison homer in Pittsburgh’s win over St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — When it comes to taking one for the team, the Pirates can count on Josh Harrison. Harrison was hit by a…
Franklin schedules Fourth of July festivities
Fourth of July festivities in Franklin are scheduled to begin Sunday. A patriotic community worship service hosted by the Franklin Ministerium will be held at…
Franklin DUI
Theft by Deception
Cranberry approves Rotary request for dog stations
By Sally Bell-Staff Writer Dog walkers, rejoice – Fido is getting a doggy station at both the West End Marina and Justus Trail. Thursday night,…
Son of a famous drummer, Van Halen makes own name in track
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — His favorite song is “Hot for Teacher.” His go-to selection on karaoke nights happens to be “Panama .” And whenever steeplechaser…
Over 120 people buried by massive southwest China landslide
BEIJING (AP) — More than 120 people were buried by a landslide that caused huge rocks and a mass of earth to come crashing into…
Bell, Jaso homer to lead Pirates past Cardinals 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates super-utilityman John Jaso usually has one chance to make an impression in a game. On Friday night, he made…
Recent Deaths 6/24/17
Linda Eaker Heeter, 70, of Shippenville, died Thursday, June 22, 2017. Juanita J. Ohler, 83, of Stoneboro, died Thursday, June 22, 2017. Francis J. Wolbert Sr.,…
OC bridge lighting project in last stages
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program and the Oil Region Alliance are gearing up for the final stages of the Center Street…
Scrubgrass Twp. theft
Hickory Twp. accident
Road trips and more
All About Animals this week features a couple of events that involve a road trip or two and many adoptable animals. It’s a mystery Droopy…
Pet of the day 6/23/17
Name: Jax Breed: Chihuahua & Terrier Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Brown Prefers home without young children. Jax can be found at…
Strawberry-rhubarb crisp
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 110 minutes (20 minutes active) Topping: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup regular or…
PennDOT to begin mitigation efforts for Titusville bridge
From staff reports PennDOT has announced it will begin mitigation efforts for the South Perry Street Bridge over Oil Creek in Titusville. Following a determination…
Taste of Talent starts Wednesday
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer The annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will kick off its eighth year of showcasing local music talent in Franklin…
N. Korea denies torturing American detainee Otto Warmbier
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday called itself the “biggest victim” in the death of an American student who was detained for…
Knebel sets strikeout mark as Brewers beat Pirates 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Shaw and Corey Knebel were too much for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shaw drove in three runs with a home run and…
It’s a girl: Japan zoo’s star panda baby gets a checkup
TOKYO (AP) — The baby panda who has become an overnight celebrity in Japan is a girl. Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo said Friday the panda, born…
Recent Deaths 6/23/17
Maxine Viola Gatesman, 86, of Clarion, died June 22, 2017. Kyle Frishkorn, 17, of Harrisville, died June 21, 2017. Lois Spackman Minnigh, 100, of Jamestown,…
Franklin retail theft
Franklin criminal mischief
Pet of the day 6/22/17
Name: Simon Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Point Simon can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Improve your home and diet with a vegetable garden
Planting a garden can add aesthetic appeal and functionality to a property. Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting healthy and homegrown food on the…
Icy agua fresca
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup frozen seedless watermelon cubes (about 1-inch each) 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and halved (or other summer…
Seneca man facing indecent assault charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Seneca man is facing felony aggravated indecent assault charges after he allegedly made inappropriate contact with a young girl…
Bicycle rodeo set June 29 in Franklin
From staff reports A free bicycle rodeo for children will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in the parking lot of…
Tropical Storm Cindy comes ashore in southwest Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gulf Coast states were in for a third day of rough weather as Tropical Storm Cindy sloshed ashore early Thursday in…
Fleury leads Vegas Golden Knights’ expansion draft choices
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury took the stage at T-Mobile Arena in a brand-new Vegas Golden Knights jersey, and his new fans welcomed him…
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ dispute par for reality TV course
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Modern reality television has been misbehaving since it was born. Putting aside the charmingly mild “Candid Camera” midcentury years, the reality…
Recent Deaths 6/22/17
Richard A. “Dick” Krainz, 78, of Bruin, formerly of Eau Claire, died June 19, 2017. Patricia A. Herman, 66, of Knox, died June 20, 2017. Michael…
Delaware Twp. accident
Butler County criminal homicide
Winslow Twp. theft
Pet of the day 6/21/17
Name: Nana Breed: Dachshund, Standard Smooth Haired Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes No younger children. Nana…
Sri Lankan crab curry
Servings: 8 servings Start to finish: 1 hour (Active time: 15 minutes) 3 tablespoons Curry Powder (recipe below) Two 2-pound crabs, top shell, gills, and…
OC police warn of counterfeit money
From staff reports Oil City police are asking area residents to be on the lookout for counterfeit money that has been popping up of late….
OC receives state award for mural project
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Oil City Main Street Program received an award last week in Harrisburg for its mural project that got underway…
Long stretch of Gulf Coast eyes Tropical Storm Cindy
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From the Florida Panhandle to eastern Texas, residents and government officials along the northern Gulf Coast kept an eye on slow-moving…
McCutchen, Osuna power Pirates in 7-3 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — What has happened to the House of Horrors? The Pirates batted around in a six-run first inning Tuesday at Miller Park and…
In ‘The Last Knight,’ round 5 for the Transformers
The Associated Press A concussed serenity sets in somewhere in the middle of the ceaseless ballet of metal and machismo in Michael Bay’s “Transformers: The…
Recent Deaths 6/21/17
Jack A. Kemmerer, 83, of Franklin, died June 16, 2017. Roberta S. Wielandt, 56, of Franklin, died June 20, 2017. Patricia Ann Johnson, 66, of Oil…
Franklin theft
Fox Twp. theft
PA issues permits to 12 medical marijuana growers
HARRISBURG (AP) — State Health Department officials are notifying 12 applicants they’ve been awarded permits to grow and process medical marijuana, a landmark in developing…
Pet of the day 6/20/17
Name: Sweetness Breed: Tabby Gender: Female Age: 14 weeks Size: Medium Sweetness can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.