Recent Deaths 2/24/17
Joanne M. Bonner, 84, of Victory Heights, died Feb. 20, 2017. Gordon Russell Goodman, 81, of Oil City, died Feb. 22, 2017. Dorothy C. Miller,…
February 2017
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Clarion Twp. DUI hit and run
Pet of the day 2/23/17
Name: Bear Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Rust Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear can be found at Venango…
Banana oat muffins
Servings: 26 muffins Start to finish: 40 minutes 1/2 cup (gently packed) pitted dates 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other oil or butter) 2 medium…
Region could hit 70 degrees Friday; cool-down on the way
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer With warmer temperatures this week it feels like spring has sprung, but the uptick will soon be over. Bill Modzelewski,…
Bishop visits St. Patrick School
As part of the celebration of the sesquicentennial year of St. Patrick Parish, Bishop Lawrence Persico celebrated a Mass with the St. Patrick School students…
SpaceX makes good on space station delivery a little late
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX made good on a 250-mile-high delivery at the International Space Station on Thursday, after fixing a navigation problem that…
Marte ready to take over in center field
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Starling Marte, the guy displacing Andrew McCutchen in center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year, hasn’t played the position regularly…
Jackie Evancho wants to meet Trump on transgender rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a month after performing at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, singer Jackie Evancho says she and her transgender sister want to…
Recent Deaths 2/23/17
Dolores M. Hetzler, 85, of Emlenton, died Feb. 21, 2017. Ross W. Crist, 94, of Gibsonia, formerly Oil City, died Feb. 21, 2017. “Bill” Christian W….
Pinegrove Twp. DUI
Horton Twp. simple assault
Pet of the day 2/22/17
Sammi came in as a stray who was picked up along the road while she was seen eating roadkill by a good samaritan. She was…
Awarded for safety
Thirty-two accident free drivers of Klapec Trucking Co. were honored at KTC’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Feb. 4 at Days Inn in Oil City….
Thyme and Yukon Gold potato gratin
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic…
Victory Heights Hill crash
From staff reports Franklin state police released details Tuesday about a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Victory Heights Hill in Cranberry Township that sent two…
Hutchinson speaks to OC second graders
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson of Oil City spoke Monday to second graders at Hasson Heights Elementary School. After finishing a unit on government and in…
US shutting down Dakota Access oil pipeline protest camp
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to close a Dakota Access pipeline protest camp that’s been around for more than six…
Milo Yiannopoulos apologizes for remarks, quits Breitbart
NEW YORK (AP) — Polarizing right-wing writer Milo Yiannopoulos was by turns apologetic for comments he made about sexual relationships between boys and men and…
Penguins handle Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes…
Recent Deaths 2/22/17
Diane A. Neville, 83, of Scranton, died Feb. 15, 2017. Donald Alexander Kilgore, 85, of Killeen, Texas, died Feb, 13, 2017. Nicholas C. Kolbrick, 77,…
Storms hit N. California with gusts up to 199 mph, flooding
MODESTO, Calif. (TNS) — Northern California was battered by another atmospheric river that produced record rainfall and wind gusts that reached 199 mph. The dramatic…
Cherrytree Twp. assault
Farmington Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 2/21/17
Name: Banana Breed: Beagle mix Age: 7 years Gender: female Size: Small Color: Brown/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Banana can be found at Venango…
Springing forward?
Recent warm weather has some spring flowers peeking out and has raised the hopes of some that spring is just around the corner. Over the…
Better meatballs
Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes active) Servings: 6 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 pound…
Victory Heights crash
One person was injured in this crash Monday afternoon on Victory Heights Hill in Cranberry Township. A dispatcher with Venango County 911 said the accident…
Seneca family named March for Babies ambassador family
From staff reports A Seneca family has been named the ambassador family for this year’s Oil Region March for Babies. Jessica and Chris McKiernan and…
UNICEF, French president urge protection for children of war
PARIS (AP) — Child soldiers, underage sex slaves, orphaned adolescent refugees — France’s president and UNICEF are urging the international community to do more to…
Nutting: Pirates had ‘step back’ in ’16, but talent is there
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates missed the playoffs last season for the first time in four years, but that won’t cause chairman Bob…
Cobain’s daughter thanks late dad on date of 50th birthday
The Associated Press Kurt Cobain’s daughter has paid tribute to the late Nirvana frontman on what would have been his 50th birthday. Frances Bean Cobain…
Recent Deaths 2/21/17
William D. McElravy, 87, of Clarion, died Feb. 18, 2017. Fern C. Blair, 91, of Shippenville, died Feb. 19, 2017. John B. Alexander, 54, of…
Officials: Pittsburgh bald eagles apparently have new egg
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s pair of bald eagles apparently have a new egg a week after their nest was lost when the tree was toppled…
Liberty Street criminal mischief
Barkeyville Borough DUI
Pet of the day 2/20/17
Roxanne is a very sweet young girl, probably about 6-7 months old. She is very affectionate and loves to play. She is current on vaccines…
Coast Guard marks 75 years
On Feb. 19, the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve celebrated its 75th anniversary. The members of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve has a strength of 8,100….
Fish and Chips
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 2 pounds of skinless and boneless cod or hake fish Oil, as needed for frying Tempura Batter (recipe…
Hit-run crash reported in Cornplanter
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating a hit-run crash Saturday night on Route 8 in Cornplanter Township. Police said the vehicle left a…
Flood fears renewed as California braces for storm
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Some Northern California residents are preparing for another powerful Pacific storm by patrolling levees for signs of danger, reviewing evacuation plans…
Tatar, Vanek lead Red Wings past Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Admittedly not where they want to be in the standings, the Detroit Red Wings still have plenty of fight left. That much…
‘Lego Batman’ stays No. 1, conquers ‘The Great Wall’
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Great Wall” was a hit in China. In North America, it was a dud. The most expensive film ever made…
Recent Deaths 2/20/17
Jeffrey S. Irwin, 51, of Cranberry, died Feb. 18, 2017. Gene Homan Schlosser, 82, died Feb. 17, 2017. Casimira C. “Kay” Skrobat, 95, of Oil City, died…
Lisa Marie Presley says she’s broke after ex asks for money
NEW YORK (AP) — Lisa Marie Presley describes herself as deeply in debt and just out of a treatment facility in court papers that accuse…
Mercer Burglary
Rain postpones start of exhibition Clash at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The first official NASCAR event of Speedweeks was postponed by rain at Daytona International Speedway. The rain began during driver…
SpaceX trying again to launch rocket from historic moon pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is taking another shot at launching a rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad. As dawn broke Sunday over Florida’s…
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival will be held Feb. 24-26
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and Oil City Arts are teaming up to host what will be Oil City’s 10th annual Oil Country…