History of the Hunter Station Bridge
By BRIAN HALE (Photos also courtesy of Brian Hale) During the early 1930s, the Allegheny Highway (Route 62) was being constructed to connect Warren with…
Pet of the day 6/28/17
Name: Chang Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chang can be found at…
Lightened sweet zucchini and chorizo Spanish tortilla
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into thin planks, about 1/4-inch each 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 yellow…
Oil City police seek suspect in drug overdose death
From staff reports An arrest warrant has been issued for a Michigan man in connection with an overdose death that occurred in Oil City earlier…
Taste of Talent tuning up for yet another year
From staff reports Downtown Franklin is gearing up for the weekly Taste of Talent vocal competition beginning at 7 p.m. today in Bandstand Park. New…
Wind fans the flames of Utah fire that has burned 13 homes
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah firefighters braced Wednesday for more high winds as they try to slow a stubborn wildfire that has burned 13…
Freese’s error costs Pirates, gives Rays 4-2 win in 10th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Freese was thinking about throwing the ball before it was in his glove. He never got the chance to wing it….
‘Big Bang Theory’ star home destroyed by California wildfire
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — The home of “Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki has been destroyed in a wildfire in California. Nicole Perna,…
Recent Deaths 6/28/17
George R. Paup, 65, of Stoneboro, died June 26, 2017. William Roy Simons, 62, of Cooperstown, died June 27, 2017. Vicki Elaine Schreckengost, 65, of Clarion,…
Oil City DUI
Snyder Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/27/17
Name: Valentine Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Valentine can be found at Venango…
Chipmunks: Nature’s hoarders
It seems that this year – as with others in recent memory – there is no shortage of chipmunks. People can learn more about these…
Grill up hot dogs with the works
Makes 6 servings 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped 4 large hot dogs, such…
Hearing rescheduled for Clarion man accused of March homicide
From staff reports The preliminary hearing for a 21-year-old Clarion man facing homicide charges has been rescheduled. According to online court documents, the hearing for…
Deep Hollow Road bridge work to begin next week
From staff reports PennDOT will begin rehabilitation work next week on a bridge that carries Deep Hollow Road over Two Mile Run in Cranberry Township,…
Selanne, Kariya headline Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2017
The Associated Press Paul Kariya always felt as if he knew where Teemu Selanne was on the ice when they had spectacular chemistry together as…
Box Office Top 20: ‘Transformers 5’ tops with series low
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Bay’s “Transformers: The Last Knight” topped the box office charts, but it was a dubious success. The fifth installment in…
Recent Deaths 6/27/17
Ruby Salvo, 84, of Shippenville, died June 25, 2017. Howard P. Edmiston Jr., 81, of Franklin, died June 25, 2017. George R. Paup,65, of Stoneboro, died June…
Salvador Dali’s bones to be exhumed in Spain for paternity test
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish judge on Monday ordered the remains of artist Salvador Dali to be exhumed to settle a paternity suit, despite opposition…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI crash
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/26/17
Name: Tanger Breed: Tabby Gender: Female Age: 9 weeks Size: Medium Tanger can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
VFW Praised at MIA Family Conference
“No One Does More for Veterans” was more than just a slogan at last week’s 48th annual meeting of the National League of POW/MIA Families…
Three-melon soup
Start to finish: 3 hours, 50 minutes (50 active) Servings: 4 3 cups coarsely chopped honeydew melon, plus 1/2 cup small cubes honeydew melon 2…
Hunt for Bigfoot in Crawford County is on
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS (AP) — T.J. Biscardi and his team were making their way through a seemingly ordinary wooded area in rural Crawford County just east…
2016 one of the safest years on record for state hunters
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania hunters had one of their safest years on record in 2016, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The number…
US mayors mull plan for cities to use only renewable energy
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Mayors meeting in Florida are considering an ambitious commitment to have U.S. city governments run entirely on renewable sources such…
Pirates bullpen flops in 8-4 loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The chants of “YA-DI! YA-DI! YA-DI!” were punctuated by the sharp crack of his bat. Yadier Molina, the veteran catcher scratched…
Remy Ma beats Nicki Minaj at BET Awards; ’90s R&B shines
The Associated Press Remy Ma has ended rival Nicki Minaj’s seven-year winning streak at the 2017 BET Awards, a show highlighted by ’90s R&B and…
Recent Deaths 6/26/17
John J. Niemiec Jr., 87, of Oil City, died June 23, 2017. Beatrice “Bea” Louella Stiver Conner, 92, of Marienville, died June 25, 2017. Howard P….
Wolf’s Corners Fair will be held July 2-8
Wolf’s Corners Fair will be held Monday through Sunday, July 2-8, at the Wolf’s Corners Fairgrounds, 2612 Lake Lucy Road, Tionesta. Admission is $7 and…
Overturned oil tanker explodes in Pakistan, killing 148
BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan (AP) — An overturned oil tanker burst into flames in Pakistan on Sunday, killing 148 people who had rushed to the scene of…
Statutory Sexual Assault
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…