Recent Deaths 9/26/17
Mary Lou (Graham) Bortz, 77, of Mercer, formerly of Rocky Grove, died Sept. 24, 2017. Madeline C. Beary Ditz, 84, of Fryburg, died Sept. 24,…
September 2017
Irwin Twp. accident
Pet of the day 9/25/17
Name: Prince William Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Prince…
VA Releases New Veteran Suicide Data
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released a more comprehensive analysis of veteran suicide data. After working with the Department of Defense, as well…
AG: 30 charged in crystal meth probe
From staff reports Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against 30 suspected drug dealers in connection with the shipment and sale of $1.6…
Butternut squash and leek soup with gruyere pesto toast
Start to finish: 2 hours 5 minutes (50 active) Servings: 4 as an entree, 6 as a first course For the soup: 4 pounds butternut…
Archery deer season starts Saturday
From staff reports Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season begins Saturday, and its return is prompting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to issue some helpful reminders. Archers…
Tennessee church shooting suspect charged with murder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Witnesses and police described a chaotic scene as a masked attacker armed with two guns shot seven people, killing one, in…
Steelers lose 23-17 to Bears after anthem protest
CHICAGO (AP) — When the national anthem started at Soldier Field, the visiting sideline was mostly empty. The most prominent evidence of the Pittsburgh Steelers…
‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ dethrones ‘It’
NEW YORK (AP) — The R-rated spy comedy “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” displaced the horror sensation “It” as the No. 1 film in North America,…
Recent Deaths 9/25/17
Marie B. Reynolds, 89, of Summerville, died Sept. 24, 2017. David D. Switzer, 66, of Rockland Township, died Sept. 22, 2017. George E. Niederriter, 82, of…
OC students get creative with their parking spaces
By Jim Meyer – Staff writer The parking lot at Oil City Area High School is noticeably more colorful this year as seniors and juniors…
Escape from Sharon Community Corrections Center
OC man sentenced in indecent assault case
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man who was involved in the indecent assault of a 5-year-old girl in the summer of…
In ‘Brad’s Status,’ Ben Stiller sheds his goofy persona for a moving portrait of angst
A downbeat, naturalistic and admirably adult dramatic comedy, “Brad’s Status” is the story of a bright man who devotes most of his intellectual energy to…
New earthquake, magnitude 6.1, shakes jittery Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong new earthquake shook Mexico on Saturday, killing at least two people, toppling already damaged homes and a highway bridge,…
Lynn struggles in Cardinals’ 11-6 loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance Lynn said he felt fine. He and the St. Louis Cardinals just slipped up Saturday night. Lynn allowed eight runs in…
Oiler pride
An Oilers fan submitted this photo of the Oil City marching band and cheerleaders at the end of the Grove City vs. Oil City football…
Pithole lantern tours slated
PITHOLE — Drake Well Museum and Park and the Friends of Drake Well will host the museum’s biennial Pithole lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 7….
Canal township crash
Court papers outline case against woman accused in PTO theft
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer More details have emerged in court documents that spell out the case against a Franklin woman accused of embezzling…
‘Battle of the Sexes’ serves up a too-timely story
Can an inspirational movie also be a drag? That’s the distinct feeling one can’t shake walking out of “Battle of the Sexes ,” a fictionalized rendering…
Powerless Puerto Rico’s storm crisis deepens with dam threat
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rican officials could not communicate with more than half the towns in the U.S. territory as they rushed…
Cardinals rally past Pirates in 9th for 4-3 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A flip to second base gone awry threatened to sap the St. Louis Cardinals of the momentum that has carried them from…
Recent Deaths 9/23/17
David Switzer, 66, of Kennerdell, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Margaret “Peg” Moyer, 91, of Polk, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up…
First day of fall
At 4:02 p.m. today, Autumn began. With temperatures predicted to stay in the mid- to upper-80s for several more days, it seems like this is…
Fall in love with a furry face
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center will hold a dedication ceremony for Posey’s Pavilion on Sunday. An October adoption event for felines is sure to help you…
East Forest teachers take on Tough Mudder
Recently, a group of East Forest teachers teamed up with a local accountant from Leeper to take on the Tough Mudder in Slippery Rock. East…
Pet of the day 9/22/17
Name: Tommy Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 3 years Size: Medium Color: Brindle/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tommy can be found at Venango County Humane…
Pumpkin bread French toast
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 4 hours (Active time: 40 minutes) Pumpkin Bread: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing 1 3/4…
PTO fund treasurer arraigned on theft charge
From staff reports A Franklin woman was arraigned Thursday on a theft charge for allegedly embezzling money from the Central Elementary School PTO fund. Franklin…
‘Willy Wonka’ opens Sept. 29 at Barrow-Civic
From staff reports Audience members are in for a sweet treat as Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s production of “Willy Wonka” opens Friday, Sept. 29, at…
Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Pats
BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez had a severe case of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, researchers said on…
Kid at play: Steelers WR Smith-Schuster making a splash
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL’s youngest player rides his bike to work, runs to the local ice cream place in SpongeBob Squarepants slippers and will…
Lady Gaga on being famous: ‘Not all it’s cracked up to be’
The Associated Press Lady Gaga has written an emotional message to fans to mark of the release of her new Netflix documentary. In a note posted…
Recent Deaths 9/22/17
Steven J. Allen, 60, of Oil City, died Sept. 21, 2017. Robert Howard Griffen, MD, 91, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Destin, Florida, and Franklin,…
Franklin theft
President Twp. assault
How college kids can save when dining out
Dining halls may be the eatery of choice for college students, but that does not mean students don’t enjoy dining out. Tight budgets may make…
Pet of the day 9/21/17
Name: Dove Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Dove can…
Cream of carrot soup
Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour (at least 30 minutes hands off) 4 slices bacon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds carrots, peeled and…
2 waive hearings in OC chase case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Two people accused of eluding Oil City police during a chase last month through the North Side in a stolen…
Rouseville getting about $350,000 for water line work
From staff reports Rouseville Borough will receive nearly $350,000 to replace water lines in the borough. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a loan…
Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power…
Frazier’s walk-off homer lifts Pirates by Brewers 6-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Milwaukee closer Corey Knebel shook off catcher Jett Bandy with two outs in the ninth, confident he could get an inside fastball…
Shania Twain finds new voice after illness
NEW YORK (AP) — After becoming a global icon and one of the world’s best-selling singers of all-time, Shania Twain had to utter the scariest…
Recent Deaths 9/21/17
Nathan Hundertmark, 21, of Clintonville, died Sept. 18, 2017. Treva Victoria Morrison, 86, of Oil City, died Sept. 20, 2017. Timothy Layne Garis, 46, of Riverside,…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 9/20/17
Name: Jaeger Breed: Shepherd/ Boxer Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Jaeger can be found at Venango…
Quick skillet chicken with leeks
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes Filling: 6 small chicken breast cutlets, about 2 pounds 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced leek…