Pet of the day 11/07/16
Name: Tidbit Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 5 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tidbit can be found at…
2016
Marine Corps marks 241 years; Veterans honored Friday
Marine Corps celebrates its 241st birthday Thursday, Nov. 10 The United States Marine Corps traces its institutional roots to the Continental Marines of the American…
Ravens roast Steelers
BALTIMORE (AP) – The Baltimore Ravens frustrated longtime nemesis Ben Roethlisberger long enough to build a three-touchdown lead. By the time Roethlisberger finally found his…
Quake near Oklahoma oil hub causes substantial damage
CUSHING, Okla. (AP) — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake centered near one of the world’s key oil hubs brought down building facades and shattered windows in…
Rehearsing for ‘Hansel and Gretel’ at the Barrow
Genevieve Hoover looks through a tree set design during rehearsal at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin for the upcoming play “Hansel and Gretel,” which opens…
Changes planned in OC garbage pick-up
From staff reports Some Oil City residents will see changes in their garbage pick-up schedules beginning Jan. 1. The changes are being made to reduce…
Confusion, obstacles raise voting concerns in some states
ATLANTA (AP) — More than a dozen states have enacted tougher requirements for registering and voting since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a key provision…
Crosby leads Pens past Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Sidney Crosby is on such a roll these days, he could probably score blind-folded. Crosby scored twice, Matthew Murray stopped…
‘Doctor Strange’ spins magic at re-energized box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A strong batch of new films drew audiences to the theaters in large numbers this weekend, including Marvel’s “Doctor Strange,” the…
Recent Deaths 11/7/16
Richard Leroy Geist, 60, of Strattanville, died Nov. 5, 2016. Linda L. Twiest, 76, of Shippenville, died Nov. 4, 2016. Duane A. King, 63, of…
Watercolor artist to be featured at gallery
Regional watercolor artist Kathryn Galey will present a one-time special exhibit at Graffiti Gallery in Oil City. The show opening is scheduled from 5:30 to…
Jackson Twp. Crash
Man injured in Sugarcreek crash
Sugarcreek Borough police have released details about a crash Thursday afternoon on Patchel Run Road near the intersection of Whitman Road. Police said 32-year-old James…
Saving on utility costs for fall and winter
There’s a chill in the air, but that’s no reason to feel the heat in your utility costs. Here are a few tips on how…
Bieber, Beyonce lead nominees at MTV’s EMA awards
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Justin Bieber could add another five MTV EMA European music awards to the five he won last year. Bieber is tied…
Crosby scores 2, Penguins beat Sharks 5-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sidney Crosby is on such a roll these days, he could probably score blind-folded. Crosby scored twice, Matthew Murray stopped…
Franklin man facing burglary, theft charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing theft-related charges for allegedly stealing marijuana from a Sugarcreek Borough apartment last month. A criminal…
Library to offer Wi-Fi hotspots
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Beginning Monday, the Oil City Library will make Wi-Fi hotspots available to its patrons. Library director Dan Flaherty announced the…
Wind your clock back 1 hour this weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time won’t fly this weekend. In fact, it’ll actually hitch a ride back. Daylight saving time is ending and it’s back to…
Steelers, Ravens to renew rivalry
BALTIMORE (AP) – Not too long ago, Terrell Suggs spent extra time in the weight room in anticipation of the hard-hitting, physically exhausting drama known…
Pitt seeks joint custody in divorce from Jolie
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Pitt is seeking joint custody of his six children in his divorce from Angelina Jolie Pitt. The actor’s request is…
Recent Deaths 11/5/16
Madolyn L. Boyd, 90, of Seneca, died Nov. 4, 2016. Lee T. Irwin, 79, of Oil City, died Nov. 3, 2016. Ruth A. Hays, 69, of…
Canal Twp forgery
Game Stop theft
Irwin Twp crash
Oakland Twp crash
Oil Creek Twp. burglary
Steuben Twp. vehicle theft
Young students and old veterans
I guess I just can’t imagine being the 18 year old that I was and all of a sudden getting a letter to report to…
Jury finds against Rolling Stone in lawsuit over rape story
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A federal jury on Friday found Rolling Stone magazine, its publisher and a reporter defamed a University of Virginia administrator in a…
Kmart theft
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pet of the day 11/04/16
Name: Desi Breed: Retriever Labrador Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Desi can be found at…
Dowd’s OT goal gives Kings 3-2 win over Penguins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings can’t win in regulation, and they’re unbeatable in extra time. They fail to score a goal for…
For the furry ones
The Venango County Humane Society comes to the aid of a little grey kitten; Precious Paws’ Oscar Fund is in need of funds after helping…
Steps to achieve a better work-life balance
Many people face the challenge of balancing work and family. Workloads may be hefty on both fronts, and the pursuit of a healthy balance between…
City will seek bids for possible wastewater treatment plant sale
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Oil City is looking into the option of selling its wastewater treatment plant and sewage/stormwater collection system to help stabilize…
Gov. candidate in Puerto Rico wants U.S. statehood
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – A passionate advocate for making Puerto Rico the 51st U.S. state appears poised to become the next governor of…
All signs point to Roethlisberger’s return
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs proved correct in his prediction – Ben Roethlisberger will start at quarterback Sunday for the Steelers barring any…
‘Inferno’ – Predictable thriller, still fun to watch
A labyrinth of secrets stands between humanity and extinction in “Inferno,” directed by Ron Howard and adapted from the novel by Dan Brown, author of…
Recent Deaths 11/4/16
Jeremy James Miller, 28, of Oil City, died Nov. 2, 2016. Maxine E. Holmes, 95, of Franklin, died Nov. 3, 2016. Marian Irene Fulmer, 96, of…
Slippery Rock Twp. fatal crash
Pet of the day 11/03/16
Name: Franky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Franky can be found at Venango…
Rocky Grove royalty
Hagan Cook and Makayla Keas were named homecoming king and queen at Rocky Grove High School. The dance was held Oct. 22. He is the…
A souvenir that lasts a lifetime
Many people, when they travel abroad, seek out souvenirs such as key chains, t-shirts, photo frames and, of course, the notorious shot glasses. Unlike any…
OC man held for court on 19 corruption of minors charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl in September was held for court…
Church collecting books, pjs for local children
From staff reports Many children go to bed every night without a pair of warm pajamas, and many children have never enjoyed being tucked into…
It’s official: Names chosen for Vienna zoo’s panda cubs
BERLIN (AP) — Twin baby pandas born in August at the Vienna zoo finally have names. The male is called Fu Ban, meaning Lucky Companion….
The wait is finally over
CLEVELAND (AP) – The wait ’til next year is finally over. The Chicago Cubs are World Series champions. Ending more than a century of flops,…
Garth Brooks wins top award, Beyonce performs at CMA Awards
The Associated Press Garth Brooks, who lost entertainer of the year at last year’s Country Music Association Awards when he returned to music after a…