Massive crowd swarms Cleveland for Cavs’ NBA title parade
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cheered by a sea of wine-and-gold dressed fans spilling off sidewalks and choking the streets, LeBron James and the Cavaliers are parading…
June 2016
White House clears small, commercial drones for takeoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Routine use of small drones by real estate agents, farmers, filmmakers and countless other commercial operators was cleared for takeoff by…
Forgiveness vs forgetting: I forgive you, but I won’t forget what you did
We all have heard the saying: it’s better to forgive and forget than to revenge and remember. Honestly, I would like to tell whomever decided…
Oil City break-in
From staff reports Oil City police are reminding residents to lock their windows and doors in the warm summer months after a break-in early Wednesday morning. Officers…
Wildfires rage across Western US, but homes mostly spared
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For days, wildfires have raged amid spiking heat across Southern California and much of the West, driving hundreds of people…
Slippery Rock DUI crash
Bloomfield Twp. accident
OC man charged for fleeing from police
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing several charges, including fleeing and eluding, following an incident early Tuesday morning involving Oil City police….
OC library starts Fishing Tackle Loaner Program
From staff reports Oil Region Library Association will partner with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in a Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. The public can come…
Wolf: Budget can hit goals without major tax hike
HARRISBURG (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf backed off his latest proposal for an increase in sales or income taxes, saying Tuesday his budget priorities…
Pagan, Giants ‘slam’ Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Angel Pagan hit a grand slam during a seven-run fourth inning, Johnny Cueto shut down Pittsburgh into the seventh and the San…
Backstage pass to making of Led Zeppelin’s epic ‘Stairway’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s time for the encores at a trial that’s been a deep dive in to rock ‘n’ roll history, with musical…
Recent Deaths 6/22/16
Donna J. Daley, 79, of Altoona, died June 15, 2016. Donald Dean Kahle, 76, of Curllsville, died June 21, 2016. Carl L. Werner, 59, of Strattanville, died June…
David Bowie’s hair expected to fetch $4,000-plus at auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An auction house is expecting a lock of David Bowie’s hair to fetch more than $4,000 this weekend. Heritage Auctions says…
Vehicle strikes tree in Cornplanter Twp.
Sugarcreek bridge work set to begin Monday
From staff reports Rehabilitation and restoration work is scheduled to begin Monday on the Sugarcreek Truss Bridge on Sugarcreek Drive over Sugar Creek in Venango…
Great Lakes states approve thirsty city’s water plea
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee city won a hard-fought battle Tuesday to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan, a key test of a…
‘Game of Thrones’ to get fan convention
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” will have the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite show next summer. The show’s…
Neighborhood watch: Online startups tackle local news
NEW YORK (AP) — A handful of new startups are tackling a thorny problem that AOL couldn’t solve with zillions of dollars: How to cover…
Pet of the day 6/21/16
Name: Bouncer Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 month Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $40.00 Bouncer can…
Bicycle rodeo set June 30 in Franklin
From staff reports A bicycle rodeo will be held Thursday, June 30, in Franklin to help children learn bicycle skills and safety tips. The free…
Through the trees
We all know the saying “you can’t see the forest through the trees.” However, sometimes those trees can create quite a sight on their own….
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Porter Twp. theft
O.C. downtown mural work begins
From staff reports Work began Monday on one of three murals currently under contract to be put up in downtown Oil City over the next…
Global coral bleaching event expected to last through 2016
HONOLULU (AP) – After the most powerful El Nino on record heated the world’s oceans to never-before-seen levels, huge swaths of once vibrant coral reefs…
Locke outduels Bumgarner
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jeff Locke followed consecutive horrible starts with 6 2/3 scoreless innings, Erik Kratz hit his first home run since 2014 and the…
Lively, Reynolds are ‘officially breeders’
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively is expecting her second child with husband Ryan Reynolds, but the 28-year-old actress says the couple is far from…
Recent Deaths 6/21/16
Donald E. McCall, 87, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died May 12, 2016. Charles Edward Suhr, 85, of Coronado, California, formerly of Oil City, died February 3,…
Christmas in June
Local ventriloquist Jimmy Swogger is pictured with Kermit the frog at the Scotch Hill Community Hall Building Committee’s second annual ham dinner in Leeper on Saturday,…
Eldred Twp. burglary
VA sets town hall meetings and VFW convention ends
* Erie VA Town Hall Meetings: The Erie VA Medical Center is having a Meet and Greet Town hall meeting Tuesday, it will be held…
Pet of the day 6/20/16
Name: Angel Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Angel can be found at Venango…
Millions eligible for free tickets through Ticketmaster
The Associated Press If you bought a ticket through Ticketmaster between late 1999 and early 2013, you could be eligible for free tickets to a…
Columbus Twp. burglary
Clarion Twp. drug possession
Solstice, full moon mark summer’s official arrival
The Associated Press The summer solstice marks the season’s official arrival around the globe Monday. In the United States, summer begins at 6:34 p.m. on…
Joy workers enjoyed many years together
From staff reports (Editor’s note: The Derrick asked for some reminiscences from anyone connected with Plant No. 1 at Joy. Here are a couple of the…
Up to 1 in 5 trauma deaths could be prevented, study says
WASHINGTON (AP) – Up to 1 in 5 people may be dying unnecessarily from car crashes, gunshots or other injuries, a stark conclusion from government…
Cavs crowned champions
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one…
‘Finding Dory’ blows animation record out of the water
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The forgetful blue fish of “Finding Dory” is box office gold. The Pixar sequel far surpassed its already ocean-sized expectations to…
Recent Deaths 6/20/16
Eula B. Welsh, 94, of Oil City, died June 19, 2016. Charles E. Carrier, age 87, of New Bethlehem, died June 18, 2016. Larry Alan McElhinney, 69,…
‘I didn’t realize I was staring evil in the face’
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly… lost. The face fades away as…
Mercer County DUI
Childs Bicycle Stolen
As Orlando funerals wrap up, survivors worry about future
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A week has passed since the Orlando nightclub shooting that killed 49 club patrons and the funeral processions are wrapping up,…
Cranberry students selected for Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall
From staff reports Haley Brand and Jenna Seigworth, students at Cranberry High School, have been selected for the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series at…
Rape victim tells harrowing tale as she finds strength to survive
By RICHARD SAYER Staff writer On her shoulder is a self portrait, a half face looking straight out blankly … lost. The face fades away…
After Turkey Radiohead attack, police tear gas protesters
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of demonstrators protesting an attack the previous night targeting an event…