Recent Deaths 7/7/17
David Cunningham Moyar, 87, of Bradenton, Florida, died June 7, 2016. Sandra J. Bish, 70, of Tionesta, died July 4, 2017. Leona S. Heffernan, 88, of…
July 2017
Plum Twp. burglary
How to avoid hot weather automotive breakdowns
When the weather warms, many people take to the outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and rising temperatures. Summer road trips or vacations are the norm,…
Pet of the day 7/6/17
Name: Ella Breed: Chihuahua Rat Terrier Mix Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Female Prefers a home without young children. Ella can be found at…
Police: Heavily armed driver shoots self after pursuit
BUTLER (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police say a man wearing a bullet-proof vest and driving with car full of weapons shot himself after first goading…
Sunshine vegetable ribbons
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 2 large carrots, peeled 2 crookneck squashes (yellow summer squash) 2 zucchini 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 garlic…
Bus driver waives hearing in sex assault case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A former Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District bus driver accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl three years…
UPMC Northwest honors top volunteer
From staff reports Jesse Macko has been honored as the UPMC Northwest Volunteer of the Year. She was recognized at the annual volunteer appreciation luncheon…
Police: Wife’s body ID’d; shot in head, strapped with anchor
The Associated Press A body found along the New York shoreline of Lake Erie with a gunshot wound to the head and an anchor attached…
Cole’s pitching, hitting lead Pirates past Phillies, 5-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle felt like he was watching Little League, not major league. Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings and drove…
Spain’s running of the bulls: Firecracker kicks off fiesta
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — The launch of the traditional firework rocket known as the “Chupinazo” kicked off Pamplona’s famed San Fermin running of the bulls…
Recent Deaths 7/6/17
Edward “Big Ed” Lingler Sr., 63, of Franklin, died July 4, 2017. Ethel V. Gregonis, 93, of Grove City, formerly of Barkeyville, died July 5,…
Cherrytree Twp. theft
Madison Twp. criminal attempt
Pet of the day 7/5/17
Jagger is a male kitten who loves to play and get attention. He has age appropriate shots and tested negative for fiv & leukemia. Jagger can…
Stone Fruit Almond Upside-Down Cake
Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (45 active) Servings: 8 to 10 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons…
Dragons of the pond
Buzzing around the neighbor’s pond are literally dozens of kinds of dragonflies and damselflies. These amazing insects can be difficult to identify especially from photographs….
Work to start Thursday on I-80 in Venango Co.
From staff reports Work on a portion of Interstate 80 in Venango County is scheduled to begin this week, according to PennDOT. The two-year-long project…
Tiny Tot entries being accepted
From staff reports Entries are being accepted for Youth Alternatives’ Oil Heritage Tiny Tot contest. The contest for Oil Heritage Prince and Princess is for…
Body found in NY may be slain PA woman
ERIE (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police and a prosecutor will attend the autopsy of a woman’s body found along the New York shoreline of Lake…
Pirates break losing streak with victory against Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The visitor’s bullpen in Citizens Bank Park is elevated, giving Juan Nicasio a bird’s-eye view of the mess he walked into Tuesday…
Joey Chestnut wins 10th title, gobbles a record 72 hot dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gulped, chomped and powered his way to a 10th title on Tuesday, continuing his record-setting reign as the…
Recent Deaths 7/5/17
Margaret Cox Beck Wells, 100, of Oil City, died July 1, 2017. Bonnie J. Black, 84, of 505 Penn St., Sligo, died July 3, 2017. Dorothy J….
Pet of the day 7/3/17
Name: Dorito Breed: Boxer/ Terrier, American Pit Bull Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00…
Edinboro man killed in Conneaut plane crash
LINESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a 70-year-old man died of trauma injuries and burns when his small plane crashed a short distance from…
Cavatappi with roasted cherry tomatoes and pesto
Serves 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 5 sprigs fresh thyme about ½ cup olive oil, divided Salt…
Remembering those who have fallen; Mental health care for vets
The month of July has important dates. Here are just a few: July 4, Independence Day; July 27, Korean War Armistice Day (1953); July 29,…
Jerome Wincek to perform Wednesday in Oil City
The Oil City Arts Council will present musician Jerome Wincek in a Pipeline Alley Concert from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The venue is located…
Police: 2 men badly beaten
From staff and news reports A Cochranton man was taken into custody after an armed robbery Saturday morning in Perry Township, Lawrence County. Tyler Michael…
Diocese says VC headmaster undergoing evaluation
From staff reports The Diocese of Erie says the Rev. T. Shane Mathew, headmaster at Venango Catholic High School, is undergoing an evaluation following his…
UN chief: US may meet Paris climate goals despite exit
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the United States may meet the Paris climate agreement’s targets despite pulling out of the deal….
Belt leads Giants over Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants’ recent run of success hasn’t surprised Brandon Belt. Belt also wasn’t surprised when he helped continue that success…
Menounos reveals brain tumor battle, quits E! News
NEW YORK (AP) — Maria Menounos says she has been diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and has announced her resignation from E! News. Menounos tells…
Recent Deaths 7/3/17
Fay Ann Himes Billock, 61, of Brockport, died June 30, 2017. Raymond L. McElhattan Sr., 94, of Punxsutawney, died July 1, 2017. Richard L. Vogan, 83,…
Next Tionesta lighthouse tour is Aug. 12
The Tionesta Lions Club has announced an expanded Sherman Memorial Lighthouse tour schedule for this year. Five tours are planned for the summer and fall…
Woman faces 748 theft counts
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City woman is facing 748 counts of identify theft-related charges for allegedly stealing nearly $40,000 while working as…
Junior Silver Cornet Band shines even when it rains
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer Despite heavy rain and muddy conditions Thursday night, members of the Junior Silver Cornet Band performed selections during the Franklin…
All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy Hamilton
The Associated Press A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: CALLING ALL STARS Major League Baseball announces starters and backups for the…
Rapper arrested day after shooting at Little Rock nightclub
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Rapper Finese 2Tymes was arrested in Alabama early Sunday, a day after a shooting at one of his concerts in…
Missing person
House that survived Gettysburg up for overnight visitors
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — For a couple hundred dollars, you can spend the night in a house that survived the Battle of Gettysburg. The Historic…
Fair in Tionesta features new attractions
From staff reports The Wolfs Corners Fair will welcome two new attractions to this year’s event, which runs Sunday through July 8 on Lake Lucy…
Harassment
Colin Farrell wreaks havoc with cloister of Southern belles in ‘The Beguiled’
Sofia Coppola’s version of “The Beguiled,” set in 1864 Virginia, takes the 1971 film version of the story and whumps it, gently, the way you…
Police search for missing Seneca man
From staff reports State police in Corry are looking for information about a Seneca man who was reported missing Thursday. William John Ward’s family said…
Nevada launches sales of legal recreational marijuana
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada became the fifth state in the U.S. with stores selling marijuana for recreational purposes, opening a market early Saturday that…
Giants beat Pirates 13-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming into Friday night’s game, the San Francisco Giants had scored 311 runs in the 2017 season, the fourth-lowest total in the…
Recent Deaths 7/1/17
Betty Lou Andrews, 95, of Hadley, formerly of Reno, died Friday, June 30, 2017. Joseph E. Klingler Sr., 97, of Greenville, formerly of Seneca, died Friday,…