No free lunch: Donors come forward to erase students’ debts
The Associated Press Ashley C. Ford felt driven to act by a sad fact of life in the nation’s school cafeterias: Kids with unpaid lunch…
January 2017
Warsaw Twp. accident
Falls Creek Borough criminal mischief
Pet of the day 1/31/17
Name: Mylo Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months House-trained: Yes Mylo can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Shrimp and Chorizo Paella
Serves 4 1 cup olive oil, divided 2 links dry chorizo, sliced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups calasparra short-grain rice…
Wolf to seek another $10M to help reverse drug overdoses
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for another $10 million to help save the lives of people overdosing on heroin or prescription…
Winter returns
The region saw a return to winter this past weekend and a certain Saint Bernard is thrilled with the current forecast. In fact, much…
Man killed in 20 vehicle I-80 pileup
From staff reports One person was killed in a 20-vehicle pileup late Monday morning on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. DuBois state police said the…
Longtime OC optometrist is retiring
From staff reports Oil City optometrist Dr. Edward A. Resler is retiring this week after more than 45 years of being in business. Resler’s career…
Boy Scouts will allow transgender children into programs
DALLAS (AP) — A New Jersey woman whose son was asked to leave his Boy Scouts troop after leaders found out he’s transgender said she…
After sunny All-Star break, NHL playoff race is heating up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were linemates. Connor McDavid scored on a pass from Ryan Kesler. Wayne Simmonds was the shooting…
Happy Galentine’s Day, ladies! And thanks ‘Parks and Rec’
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over Friendsgiving. Galentine’s Day is on the way. Designating Feb. 13 for the ladies has endured since 2010, when Amy…
Recent Deaths 1/31/17
Clifford Smathers Jr., 79, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Leeper, died Jan. 26, 2017. Ardelle Simons Lyons, 90, of Grape Vine, Texas, formerly…
February: An important month in history
The month of February has many important days. Here are just a few. Feb. 3 is Four Chaplains Day. This day commemorates the events of…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 1/30/17
Name: Sofia Breed: Coonhound/ Bloodhound Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sofia can be found at Venango…
Spicy pork chop with Creole mustard sauce
Start to finish: 50 minutes (20 active) Servings: 4 4 teaspoons Creole Spice Mix (recipe below) or store-bought creole spice mix, divided Four 1 1/4…
Troopers: Son stabs mom to death during confrontation
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been charged with stabbing his mother to death during a confrontation inside her western Pennsylvania home. Police…
Vet center will be set up during Franklin On Ice
From staff reports A mobile vet center will be set up in the 400 block of 12th Street in Franklin Saturday during Franklin On Ice….
6 killed in Canada mosque shooting; Trudeau calls it terror
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — A shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers left six people dead in an attack that Canada’s prime minister…
NHL luminaries praise All-Star Game’s 3-on-3 format
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to the NHL All-Star Game, less is definitely more. While the NFL’s Pro Bowl spent years struggling with…
At SAG Awards, protest of immigration ban takes spotlight
The Associated Press Oscar season is looking more and more like one very well-dressed protest against President Donald Trump. In speech after fiery speech at…
Recent Deaths 1/30/17
Lenora W. Shirey, 104, of Clarion, died Jan. 29, 2017. Ila Louise Hovis, 86, of Bullion, died Jan. 28, 2017. Margie J. Haugh, 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,…
‘La La Land’ takes top honors at Producers Guild Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — “La La Land” is continuing to dance its way through Hollywood’s awards season, claiming top honors at the 28th annual…
Take a musical journey with Liberty Cabaret at the Barrow- Civic Theatre
Liberty Cabaret Returns: Greatest Hits features a compilation of favorites from the ’50s to present day in a musical journey through time. Liberty Cabaret had…
Venango jury finds man guilty of vehicular homicide
by Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A Venango County jury found a McKean County man guilty of vehicular homicide Thursday. Following roughly seven hours of deliberations,…
Emlenton Boro Crash
Mayweather: Fight against McGregor “can happen”
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. says facing UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing ring “can happen” and is something that would “give…
Protests erupt at airports following Trump travel ban
President Donald Trump’s travel ban barring citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations entry into the U.S. has sparked protests around the country Saturday night and…
Oil Creek Earthworks slates activities, events this year
The Oil City Arts Council has set the wheels in motion as it begins a fresh pottery program for this year. Oil Creek Earthworks is…
Study says grass carp have invaded 3 of the Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Invasive grass carp have reached three of the Great Lakes and pose a significant environmental risk there, but time remains…
Serena Williams wins record 23rd major, beats sister Venus
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, and her sister was right there on court to give…
Assault and Warrant for Arrest
John Hurt, Oscar nominated for “The Elephant Man” dies at 77
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and…
NHL All-Stars converge for LA party
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby only took a few steps into the lobby of his downtown Los Angeles hotel Friday before he was besieged…
Recent Deaths 1/28/17
Misty Dawn Cain, 34, of Knox, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. J. Marilyn Boyles, 79, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Rimersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017….
State cuts have delayed Cranberry pheasant project
By SALLY BELL Staff writer State cost-cutting measures are keeping Cranberry Area School District’s pheasant habitat empty just a bit longer. Students with the district’s…
Cranberry Walmart theft
Warsaw Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/27/17
Name: Cheetah Breed: Domestic longhair mix Age: 3 years Size: Medium Color: White/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheetah can be found at Venango County Humane…
Helping hands and hearts
Safe Haven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta is helping out a pup with a medical condition. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is serving animals and the…
Shrimp etouffee
Start to finish: 4 hours (Active: 1 hour 10 minutes; inactive: 2 hours 50 minutes) Servings: 10 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 yellow onions, chopped…
Missing Knox woman found dead
From staff reports The body of a missing 34-year-old Knox woman was found Thursday morning. Clarion County coroner Terry Shaffer said Misty Dawn Cain’s body…
OCHS swim team raising money for starting blocks
From staff reports The Oil City High School swim team has created a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of purchasing and installing six new…
Doomsday Clock 30 seconds closer to midnight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The keepers of the Doomsday Clock have moved the symbolic countdown to potential global catastrophe 30 seconds closer to midnight based on…
Marchand lifts Bruins past Pens
BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand got fined, but avoided a suspension — and led the Boston Bruins to a victory. Marchand scored two second-period goals…
To stand out at Super Bowl LI, ads are going for stunts
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga is reportedly entertaining an unusual twist on her Super Bowl halftime show, which — though it’s not confirmed —…
Recent Deaths 1/27/17
Twila “Tillie” M. Rugh, 88, of Franklin, died Jan. 26, 2017. Harold Eugene Love, 93, of Clover Township, Jefferson County, died Jan. 25, 2017. Emma Lou…