Bitters and Berries
Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus steeping Servings: 6 1/3 cup raw coconut sugar 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons angostura bitters 1/2 vanilla pod,…
December 2016
Deadly Mexico fireworks blast hit market packed for holidays
TULTEPEC, Mexico (AP) — The San Pablito fireworks market was especially well stocked for the holidays and bustling with hundreds of shoppers when a powerful…
State System OKs contracts with 14 schools, including Clarion
From staff reports The state has approved contracts for faculty and staff at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and the 13 other state-owned universities. The membership…
Cranberry students show thanks to police
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry foreign language students showed their appreciation for the work of local police with some early Christmas gifts to the…
Islamic State claims Berlin Christmas market attack
BERLIN (AP) – The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for a truck attack on a crowded Berlin Christmas market that German authorities said came…
Penguins pummel Rangers, 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby picked up his NHL-leading 22nd goal, Evgeni Malkin added a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins toppled the…
Miranda named AP Entertainer of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Winning a Pulitzer Prize and a clutch of Tony Awards in a single one year would be enough for anyone. Not…
Recent Deaths 12/21/16
Martha J. Duarte, 88, of Oil City, died Dec. 19, 2016. David N. Storm, 69, of Warren, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 17, 2016. Patricia…
A little of this, a little of that
This week brought a little of this and a little of that as far as the weather was concerned. The past week the region saw…
Man accused of stealing money from mother to buy drugs
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Charges have been filed against an Oil City man who allegedly purchased drugs last week using his mother’s money. A…
Pet of the Day 12/20/2016
Chase is a young, male American Bulldog mix that just came to the rescue center. For more information on Chase please contact Tri-County Animal…
Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Yes to be inducted into Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees…
Animal cruelty
Escape
I-80 crash
Complaint details motive behind stolen-car report
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer New details have emerged about the investigation of a stolen vehicle that led to charges being filed against two people,…
Historic preservation plan input session planned Jan. 6
From staff reports A meeting regarding updates to the statewide preservation plan will be held at Friday, Jan. 6, at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261…
Swiss police: 3 injured in attack at Zurich mosque
ZURICH (AP) – A gunman dressed in black stormed into the prayer hall of a mosque frequented by Somali immigrants and opened fire, wounding three…
Not just frontrunners
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers put themselves back in the playoff conversation by stringing together four convincing victories in which they never trailed. They…
Former Boston police head says ‘Patriots Day’ gets it right
BOSTON (AP) – For Jessica Kensky, seeing the new Mark Wahlberg movie about the Boston Marathon bombing was deeply personal. She and her husband, Patrick…
Recent Deaths 12/20/16
Alfred J. Gatesman, 88, of Marienville, died Dec. 17, 2016. Charles Campbell “Shorty” Carnahan, 96, formerly of Utica, died Dec. 18, 2016. For the complete…
At least 9 killed after truck hits German market
BERLIN (AP) — A truck rammed into a crowded Christmas market in the center of Berlin on Monday evening killing at least nine people, and…
Don’t what to give a vet for Christmas? Here are some ideas
Make A Donation To Honor A Veteran With Christmas just around the corner and you don’t know what to buy your veteran, an American flag…
Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An Ankara police officer dressed in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria’s civil war after he killed Russia’s ambassador…
Vicodin theft
Clarion theft
Pet of the Day 12/19/16
Thumper, a lop eared rabbit, is a 3 year old neutered male. He’ll need to be handled with love and care. The more you play…
Zsa Zsa Gabor: A rare, unforgettable celebrity
NEW YORK (AP) — You didn’t have to know exactly who she was to appreciate Zsa Zsa Gabor. She belonged to a rare, hard-to-catalog vintage of…
False reports
Heating oil theft
Franklin police arrest 2 after alleged motor vehicle theft
By JON HAAG Staff writer Franklin police arrested two people after investigating an alleged motor vehicle theft. Kathleen Gagliotti, 23, and Cole Borgia, 31, both…
Vo-Tech holds honor society induction ceremony
From staff reports Venango Technology Center held its National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday. Students from Franklin, Oil City, Valley Grove, Cranberry, Titusville and…
Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Trump presidency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Electors are gathering Monday in every state to formally elect Donald Trump president even as anti-Trump forces try one last time to…
One step closer to playoffs
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Steelers took control of the AFC North by doing a little bit of everything during a month-long winning streak: throwing it,…
‘Rogue One’ soars to 2nd-best December debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” soared to the top of the weekend box office as expected, scoring the second-best December…
Recent Deaths 12/19/16
Janet L. King, 71, of Fairview, died Dec. 18, 2016. Holley Ann Gibbons, 56, of Oil City, died Dec. 17, 2016. Carol A. Taylor Morrison Baker,…
First Night Oil City includes music, fireworks, more
First Night Oil City is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, with hat-making activities on the ground floor of the National Transit…
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ launches to more than $71 million on Friday
LOS ANGELES—“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” launched spectacularly at the box office Friday, bringing in an estimated $71.1 million in more than 4,100 theaters….
Allegheny leads as voting for state’s top river draws to close
By Marissa Dechant Staff Writer A local lead has been cast for 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year. As of midweek, the Allegheny River was…
Bredinsburg Road Crash
Stolen Chain Saw
Fatal Crash
Henry Heimlich, life-saving maneuver creator, dies at 96
CINCINNATI (AP) — The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Dr. Henry Heimlich was 96. His…
Gardiner scores in OT to lift Leafs over Penguins
TORONTO (AP) — Confidence was running high moments after the Toronto Maple Leafs sealed an overtime victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions. “We played…
New grades for schools would give less weight to testing
The Associated Press Parents, students and taxpayers in Pennsylvania would get a new look at how their public schools are doing under a proposed revamp…
United Way of Venango awards mini grants
From staff reports Several area programs and agencies were the recipients of mini-grants from the United Way of Venango County. The recipients of the first…
West Forest student earns Eagle Scout rank
From staff reports Bryant James Niederriter, son of Eric and Valerie Niederriter of Oil City, has recently celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor and…
Obama, rapping Putin, says US could strike back on cyber
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has put Russia’s Vladimir Putin on notice that the U.S. could use offensive cyber muscle to retaliate for interference…
Steelers look to eliminate Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) – The previous time the Steelers came to town, they knocked the Bengals out of the playoffs with a stunning last-minute rally. They’re…
Want a hippo for Christmas? The story of a girl who got one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When she recorded “I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas” in 1953, Gayla Peevey says she had no idea schoolchildren would be…