Storm could drop a foot of snow on Northeast US
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Butler, Clarion, Jefferson and Armstrong counties from 7 p.m. today through 11…
February 2017
5 tornadoes confirmed as people tell survival tales
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — National Weather Service teams were studying scenes of severe weather damage in Louisiana and Mississippi on Wednesday to determine where tornadoes…
Pet of the day 2/8/17
Stella was a stray who came in nearly starved. She is putting on weight with us. She is a very sweet and friendly girl. She…
Sheet pan salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets salmon, skin removed, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup almond flour or almond meal (can substitute…
Reactions to Wolf’s budget proposal
From staff reports Here are several reactions to Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2017-18 state budget from area lawmakers, the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association…
Winterfest winners named
From staff reports Winners of the Winterfest cardboard box derby and snowman building contest held Saturday at Two Mile Run County Park have been announced….
Army nod for Dakota Access pipeline looms; Tribe vows action
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The developer of the stalled Dakota Access oil pipeline could get clearance from the Army as early as Wednesday to finish…
Flames edge Pens 3-2 in shootout; Crosby gets point 998
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump — not to mention a couple of posts — against Calgary’s…
Disney’s Iger announces 2019 opening for Star Wars lands
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company will open its Star Wars-themed lands at California’s Disneyland and Florida’s Walt Disney World…
Recent Deaths 2/8/17
Robert T. Evans, 75, of Oil City, died Feb. 5, 2017. Joyce E. Rewerts, 62, of Reno, formerly of Stout, Iowa, died Feb. 5, 2017. Ruth L….
Smiling Athletes
A story that is out there and doesn’t get that much attention, those are the stories I’m interested in telling. The following is a story…
Wolf seeks cuts, revenues to plug $3B budget gap
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Building on an ambitious bet that he can squeeze savings out of state government, Gov. Tom Wolf asked lawmakers Tuesday to…
Summit Twp. theft
Oil Creek Twp. DUI
Butler high school evacuated due to natural gas leak
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania high school has been evacuated while crews worked to fix a natural gas leak nearby, which has also…
Pet of the day 2/7/17
Name: Reba Breed: Hound Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reba can be found at Venango…
100th Day celebration
West Forest Elementary kindergarten, first and second grade students celebrated the 100th day of school. Some of the students dressed up as if they were…
Pumpkin chia breakfast pudding
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup hazelnut or other unsweetened nut milk 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup maple syrup 1…
OC man accused of assaulting grandfather
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic incident Friday morning. Oil City police said…
2016 bear harvest ranks fifth all-time
From staff reports HARRISBURG – This is the golden age of bear hunting. Since the Pennsylvania Game Commission began keeping records of statewide bear harvests…
Twitter takes more steps to clamp down abuse, hate
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is broadening its campaign to clamp down on hate speech and abuse. The company said Tuesday that it has begun…
Five years ago, Crosby wondered if concussion effects would ever fade
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five years ago, Sidney Crosby spent a winter working out in solitude wondering when the pain in his neck would ease and…
Willie Nelson postpones 3 shows because of illness
BAKERSFIELD, California (AP) — Willie Nelson has postponed three California shows because of illness. Publicist Elaine Schock tells The Associated Press that Nelson will have…
Recent Deaths 2/7/17
Mark J. Mortimer, 58, of Knox, died Feb. 6, 2017. Patricia A. Saylor, 76, of Sligo, died Feb. 4, 2017. Elmer Lloyd McCall, 97, of Tionesta, died Feb….
Phone scam warning; New app announced
Phone Scams Over the last couple of weeks, there have been reports of phone scams. You get a phone call and they ask if this…
Wayne Twp. accident
Sandy Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 2/6/17
Name: Icey Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Icey can…
Superintendent resigns after water woes close school
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania school superintendent has resigned after water problems forced an elementary school to close and relocate pupils to a…
Amped-up beef stroganoff
Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini, rinsed 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8…
Travelers arrive in US to hugs, tears after ban is lifted
BOSTON (AP) — Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. on…
Venango Relay for Life planned June 2, 3
From staff reports This year’s Venango County Relay For Life will be held from 4 p.m. June 2 to 4 p.m. June 3 at the…
2 states say allowing travel ban would ‘unleash chaos again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers…
Patriots reign in mighty Super Bowl rally
HOUSTON (AP) — Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots have long been reluctant to rank their victories. They’ve refused…
Lady Gaga follows up Super Bowl show with tour announcement
HOUSTON (AP) — Fresh off a high-wire, crowd-pleasing halftime performance at the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga has announced plans for a world tour kicking off…
Recent Deaths 2/6/17
Elmer Lloyd McCall, 97, of Tionesta, died Feb. 4, 2017. Nancy A. Kennemuth, 58, of Oil City, died Feb.5, 2017. Gary L. Wenner, 72, of…
Program on Joy Mining Machinery slated Feb. 18
Franklin Preservation will host the program titled “The History of Joy Mining Machinery” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at DeBence Antique Music World. Retired…
Taylor Swift’s pre-Super Bowl show might be her only in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s pre-Super Bowl concert broke some news: She announced it may be her only concert of this year; she performed…
OC family business ending long run
By Natasha Brenneman Staff writer Corrin Electric Supply Co., the oldest family-owned business in Oil City, will close its doors for good later this month….
Oil City DUI
DUI Crash
Oceanic whitetip shark warrants ‘threatened’ listing
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — U.S. officials say the oceanic whitetip shark’s status in the wild warrants listing as a threatened species under the Endangered Species…
Crosby, Fleury lead Penguins to 4-1 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After going four consecutive games without a goal, Sidney Crosby came up big against the St. Louis Blues. Crosby scored twice…
Ice sculptor carves out a niche in Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Chain saws and a vast assortment of handheld power tools litter Bill Sandusky’s Erie Ice Works studio. Inside the 4,500-square-foot facility…
Portion of Duncomb Street reopened
From staff reports One lane of Duncomb Street between Seneca and Elm streets in Oil City is reopened, PennDOT annouced Friday. Traffic may travel onto…
Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Caden Highfield, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon Memorial “Heart of Gold”…
Victory Township Crash
Louvre museums reopens as Egypt identifies machete attacker
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre in Paris reopened to the public Saturday morning, less than 24-hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot…
Bruno Mars slays at pre-Super Bowl concert in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The Super Bowl halftime show is on Sunday. Someone maybe ought to tell Bruno Mars that. The pop singer was in grade…
Kessel’s OT winner lifts Penguins by Blue Jackets 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Kessel wasn’t even aware he was playing in the 800th game of his career until the Pittsburgh Penguins forward glanced up…