OC man facing strangulation charge
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man has been charged with strangulation following an altercation Wednesday on the North Side. A criminal complaint…
June 2017
Payless closing in Cranberry
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Payless shoe store in Cranberry is closing. Late last week, the store was listed on a list of stores “under…
Doctor arrested at Trump Hotel back in custody until trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania doctor arrested with guns last month at Trump International Hotel was taken back into custody Thursday after authorities say he…
Penguins’ bid for 3-peat likely won’t include Fleury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury knew this day was coming, though the winningest goaltender in Pittsburgh Penguins history did his best to push the idea…
Absent Jay Z inducted to Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z, whose wife Beyonce is expecting twins soon, was absent from the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame, where he was…
Recent Deaths 6/16/17
Clara Marie (Bridge) Rugh, 78, of President Township, died June 15, 2017. Arthur W. Weaver, 89, of Seneca, died June 14, 2017. Margaret P. “Margene” Hinds,…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/15/17
Name: Skipper Breed: Siberian Husky/ Australian Shepherd Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Does…
Work scheduled on three routes in Venango Co.
From staff reports PennDOT is planning repairs to roads in Oil City, Cornplanter Township and Pinegrove Township. The $1.1 million improvement project is scheduled to…
Make his first Father’s Day special
Dads are often the first heros in their young children’s lives. Dads chase away ghosts in the closet, let their daughters dance on their toes…
Greek tabbouleh salad
Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish Start to finish: 2 ½ hours (2 hours unattended) 1½ cups bulgur wheat 1¾ cups hot water…
A day at the ball field
Firefighters from the Oil City Fire Department recently joined children in the Oil City Junior Baseball League for a baseball game. The department also bought the…
11 charges against Franklin man withdrawn
From staff reports Charges filed against a Franklin man accused of false imprisonment were withdrawn Wednesday in Venango County Central Court. Assistant District Attorney Justin…
Oil Region Cycling Classic starts Friday
From staff reports Bicyclists can look forward to the Oil Region Cycling Classic starting Friday and running through Sunday on designated trails in Venango County….
London fire death toll at 17; ‘miracle’ if any more survivors
LONDON (AP) — London firefighters traumatized by the devastation they witnessed in a high-rise apartment blaze that killed at least 17 people worked Thursday to…
Rockies quiet Pirates 5-1 to end losing streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Rockies, road warriors? Believe it. Ian Desmond hit his fourth home run of the season and rookie German Marquez pitched…
Bat-Signal to light up Los Angeles in tribute to Adam West
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in…
Rockland Twp. criminal mischief
Hunting licenses available Monday
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Hunting and furtaker licenses for the 2017-18 season are scheduled to go on sale Monday, and local county treasurer offices…
Clarion Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 6/14/17
Name: Crosby Size: Medium Gender: Male Color: Black and White Age: 9 Weeks Crosby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
UPS shooting leaves 4 dead at San Francisco center
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A UPS employee opened fire at a San Francisco package delivery facility on Wednesday, killing three employees and then himself as…
Meat and potatoes steakhouse salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 6 cups of baby spinach or mixed greens 1 8-ounce filet mignon, trimmed of visible fat 1/2 teaspoon…
Grove City man dies after falling in pond
From staff reports A Grove City man died Tuesday morning after he accidentally fell into a retention pond while operating a riding lawnmower in the…
Cranberry Aldi six-week closure starts today
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Today marks the first day the Aldi store on Route 322 in Cranberry Township will be closed as work progresses…
6 killed, 74 injured in massive London high-rise blaze
LONDON (AP) — A deadly overnight fire raced through a 24-story apartment tower in London on Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring 74…
Jaso’s pinch-hit homer powers Pirates by Rockies 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first two months of the season were a mess for Andrew McCutchen and John Jaso, a mish-mash of strikeouts and missed…
Man arrested for uploading ‘Deadpool’ to his Facebook page
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film “Deadpool” to his Facebook page…
Recent Deaths 6/14/17
Charles L. “Chuck” Lewis Sr., 77, of Jackson Center, died June 12, 2017. Cindy Lou Cochran, 58, of Utica, died June 10, 2017. Donna Sue…
Rockland Twp. accident
Troy Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/13/17
Name: ChiAnn Breed: Chow Chow/ Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown ChiAnn can be found at Venango County Humane…
Nelson Porter to perform Wednesday
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council continues its summer music series with the Pipeline Alley Concerts at noon Wednesdays from June until the…
The Young and the Defenseless
It seems that in the forest, the evidence of young wildlife is everywhere. While this photographer didn’t capture any youngsters, the signs abounded. Several birds…
Greek-style smoked leg of lamb
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 12 hours (Active time: 35 minutes) 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon…
Polk woman pleads guilty to charges in Cochranton assault
From staff reports A Polk woman pleaded guilty Monday in Crawford County court to several charges related to a group assault of a 19-year-old man…
Farmers market vouchers to be distributed
From staff reports The voucher distribution for the Farmers Market Nutrition program for seniors who live in Venango County continues through July. Vouchers will be…
Police believe they’ve found burned body of missing woman
NEW CASTLE (AP) — State police believe they’ve found the burned body of a missing Pennsylvania woman whose boyfriend is already charged with killing her….
Pens’ Stanley Cup victory parade set for Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup championship victory parade will be held Wednesday morning. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and follow…
Annual Farm Aid benefit concert returning to PA
BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming back to Pennsylvania for just the third time since it began in 1985….
Recent Deaths 6/13/17
Marguerite Elizabeth Webb, 101, of Knox, died June 11, 2017. Alberta Mae (Spare) Reed, 86, of Brookville, died June 11, 2017. Marilyn C. McClelland, 86, of Franklin,…
OC to host recycling programs for electronics, tires
From staff reports Oil City will host two separate recycling programs for electronics and tires in August. The e-waste event will take place from 8…
Pine Twp. theft
Elk Twp. accident
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
By The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit,…
Pet of the day 6/12/17
Name: Bella Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bella can be found at Venango…
Madrid buses move to curtail “manspreading” practice
MADRID (AP) — If you’re taking a bus in the Spanish capital, be sure to keep your legs to yourself. Madrid authorities on Monday started…
Celebrate Flag Day and U.S. Army birthday
Flag Day and the birthday of The United States Army share the same day, June 14th. The Army is now 242 years old. On June…
Salmon with crispy skin and pepperoncini lemon sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced seeded pepperoncini 1 tablespoon liquid from the…
Summer playground program starts today
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Oil City-based summer playground program will begin its 38th year today, and organizers are expecting record turnouts this year….