Sending care packages and reporting scams
Mailing Packages Overseas It’s hard to believe it, but it’s that time of year already. Time to mail your packages to the men and women…
November 2016
Cornplanter burglary
Car vs deer
A super moon
Firefighters respond to garage fire in Frenchcreek Twp.
Polk firefighters responded to a structure fire at 3:11 p.m. Sunday at 1081 Mercer Road in Frenchcreek Township. Firefighters said the fire apparently started with…
OC Salvation Army accepting applications for program
From staff reports The Salvation Army in Oil City will take applications for its Christmas toy and food assistance program next week. It is open…
Powerful quake in New Zealand triggers tsunami
The Associated Press A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, generating a tsunami, forcing evacuations from many low-lying areas on the eastern shore. Early reports…
Pens pull away to down Maple Leafs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Matt Murray stood tall for the Pittsburgh Penguins during a key second-period sequence in which the short-handed Toronto Maple Leafs tried to…
‘Downton’s’ Dockery is great being bad in ‘Good Behavior’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – “Good Behavior” is replete with bad behavior. This new TNT drama series stars Michelle Dockery as a con artist and…
Recent Deaths 11/14/16
Virginia Ruth Betz Coffindaffer, 100, of Terra Alta,, died Nov. 12, 2016. Beverly J. Desko, 86, of Polk, died Nov. 11, 2016. For the complete…
2 killed in crash on Route 322
From staff reports Two people were killed in a crash Friday late Friday morning along Route 322 in Rockland Township. Venango County coroner Christina Rugh…
Contract awarded for ramp demolition
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Michigan-based company has been awarded a contract for the demolition of Oil City’s condemned parking ramp. Venango County commissioner…
Harvick completely at ease in must-win situation at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kevin Harvick has been backed into a corner before in NASCAR’s elimination-style playoffs. Put Harvick in a must-win situation, and he’s…
US Embassy in Afghanistan closes after attacks
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has closed following deadly insurgent attacks on a German Consulate and an American military base. In…
Chappelle, ‘SNL’ give thoughtful coda to election
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” called on host Dave Chappelle’s wit for a thoughtful coda to a divisive presidential campaign. Chappelle joked about…
Pedestrian struck
Fatal crash
Walmart theft
Pianists in concert Nov. 18 in OC
Pianists Dennis Geib and Nicholas Nasibyan will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Oil…
Stressed post-election New Yorkers vent on subway notes
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers struggling with post-election stress have found an outlet for the blues — by pouring their political souls onto sticky…
It’s time for young players to assume more responsibility
Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley had a message for all of his young players who received their first extended exposure to the NFL in the…
Theft by Deception
Bowie sale smashes expectations as Basquiat fetches $8.8M
LONDON (AP) — Buyers have snapped up modern artworks collected by David Bowie, with a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat selling for more than 7 million…
Franklin man faces charges after domestic incident
From staff reports An Franklin man is facing several charges following a domestic incident Thursday at a Grant Street residence. Franklin police said they responded…
Recent Deaths 11/12/16
Mary Anna Whitling, 77, of Knox, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Evelyn R. Wade, 91, formerly of Seneca, died Thursday, Nov.10, 2016. L. June Smith (Mast),…
Veterans Day 2016
Those who know me will know how tired I am from the statement I am about to make. I have no words tonight! I normally…
Franklin public drunkenness
Huston Twp. accident
Pet of the day 11/11/16
Name: Goosebump Breed: Terrier/ Chihuahua short coat Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Goosebump can be found at…
Shopping and adopting
Several rescue groups have fundraisers that will help you with your holiday shopping; two wildlife rehabilitation centers are coming to the aid of two eagles…
Trump protesters flood streets anew
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — From New York to Illinois to California, in red states as well as blue, protesters decrying Donald Trump’s election spent another…
The whole ‘kitten’ and kaboodle
If you are looking for an indoor or outdoor cat, Clarion PAWS in Shippenville said “now” is the time to adopt. The Shippenville shelter currently…
4 injured in two-vehicle crash
From staff reports Four people were injured in this two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning at the intersection of Pittsburgh Road and Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek…
‘The Story of Hansel & Gretel’ will be performed today, Saturday
From staff reports Franklin Civic Operetta’s Youth Theatre program’s production of “The Story of Hansel & Gretel” will be a sweet treat for the whole…
Gunman kills officer, self; woman found dead after fight
CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A gunman with a history of domestic abuse fatally shot a police officer and wounded another on Thursday before he and…
Wild skate past Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Eric Staal’s third-period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. Staal…
‘Hallelujah’ Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen dead at age 82
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonard Cohen, the baritone-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter who seamlessly blended spirituality and sexuality in songs like “Hallelujah,” ”Suzanne” and “Bird on a…
Recent Deaths 11/11/16
Eugene M. Vader, 89, of Franklin, died Nov. 9, 2016. Leonard A. “Butch” Long, 56, of the Franklin and Oil City areas, died Nov. 9,…
Remembering our Veterans
The men and women who defend the liberties and freedoms of the countries they represent hold a special place in people’s hearts and an eternal…
Rouseville Borough burglary
Cooperstown Borough theft
Pet of the day 11/10/16
Name: Star Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Star can be found at…
OC man held for court in two burglary cases
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man accused of stealing from his parents on two occasions waived his preliminary hearing in both cases…
OC police will step up ‘dead storage’ enforcement
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department will step up enforcement of parking ordinances and vehicle codes in the upcoming months to maximize the…
Transition: Obama, Trump to meet at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to welcome his successor, Donald Trump, to the White House, extending an olive branch to a man…
Steelers look to help Brown
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Antonio Brown can do a lot of things, most of them spectacularly. Weaving his way through three defenders to get open, however,…
AP Source: Pitt cleared in child services investigation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A source familiar with an investigation into whether actor Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on a private flight in…
Recent Deaths 11/10/16
Janice B. Weeter, 79, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 8, 2016. William Blair Reitz III “Bub,” 42, of Franklin, died Nov. 8, 2016. Jean Price, 83,…
Reflection on … well … what is happening!
We cannot simply like democracy when it suits our beliefs! I admit I woke up this morning and my heart jumped into my throat. I’m…
Pride in this newspaper
Allow this old newspaper man a moment to boast. I had nothing to do with this but I have great pride in my newspaper today….