Steps to save energy this winter
Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike who attempt to conserve energy…
2017
Pet of the day 11/9/17
Name: Wishbone Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Fishbone can be…
Green salad with roasted apple and pumpkin vinaigrette
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Salad: 2 large tart apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into 1-inch cubes (unpeeled), about 3 cups 2…
Man waives hearing in vehicle theft case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Ohio man accused of stealing a vehicle Saturday evening from the Country Fair on Oil City’s North Side waived…
UPMC Northwest begins training officials to save lives
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is taking a role in the national Stop the Bleed campaign, an initiative that teaches bystanders basic first aid for…
Hospital to have moms stay with opioid-addicted babies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh hospital is opening a unit for that will allow women to stay with their opioid-addicted infants, aiming to foster better…
Conner, Watson embracing secondary role behind Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Terrell Watson has been there. James Conner, too. The Pittsburgh Steelers running backs know what it’s like to have the ball in…
CMA Awards highlighted by political, emotional moments
The Associated Press The 2017 Country Music Association Awards marked one of its most political and emotional shows in years, as the night offered powerful…
Recent Deaths 11/9/17
Erma J. Pacior, 85, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 5, 2017. Terrance L. McFetridge, 71, of Oil City, died Nov….
Walmart theft
Pine Creek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 11/8/17
Ruger is an approximately a 1 year old, male, Lab mix. He was surrendered by his owners, who only had him for short period of…
Green salad with pear dressing, Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 active) Servings: 8 1 very ripe small pear, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick (it should measure 2/3-3/4 cup…
2 cited after dog incident in Oil City
From staff reports Oil City police have filed summary charges against two women in connection with an incident Saturday in Siverly in which police shot…
Local schools slate Veterans Day events
From staff reports Veterans Day luncheon slated Thursday at CHS Cranberry High School will hold a Veterans Day luncheon Thursday. The luncheon, which will be…
Pens spoil Tocchet’s return in victory over Coyotes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan understands the risk/reward when he pairs Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel. When fully engaged and focused on the…
Review: ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is a lavish romp
The Associated Press Kenneth Branagh’s “Murder on the Orient Express ” is a visual feast, bursting with movie stars, glamour and production value so high, you…
Recent Deaths 11/8/17
Major James W. Miller, 90, of Ephrata, died Nov. 3, 2017. John C. Bish, 90, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 6, 2017. Donald L. Hanby,…
New state laws take fireworks industry by surprise
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A small insertion into a complex state law, one that drew attention last month because it expanded casino licenses…
Majestic maples
As the area’s autumn display winds down, there were still a few magnificent maples helping to brighten the dreary days. (There are still lots of…
PA State Police trooper shot during traffic stop
NAZARETH, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police corporal was shot several times while exchanging gunfire with a suspect during a traffic stop Tuesday morning,…
Pet of the day 11/7/17
Name: Clara Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Clara can…
Parsnip-potato latkes
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) 1 pound parsnips, peeled and finely grated 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and…
OC woman facing charges for burning child
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing aggravated assault charges after she allegedly burned her child with cigarettes in July. A…
Propaganda teams compete at Slippery Rock University
From staff reports A team of Franklin High School students won first place in a Propaganda tournament last week at Slippery Rock University. While playing…
At least 9 tornadoes confirmed in storms
The Associated Press A powerful storm with at least nine confirmed tornadoes tore roofs off factories, ripped away storefronts and destroyed homes across Indiana, Ohio…
Harvard honors Elton John for efforts to fight HIV, AIDS
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Elton John has been honored at Harvard University for his philanthropic efforts to fight HIV and AIDS. The 70-year-old singer was…
Recent Deaths 11/7/17
Stanley R. “Ray” Collins, 80, of Tionesta, died Nov. 5, 2017. Alan Roper Henschel, 82, of Marienville, formerly of New York City, died Oct. 20,…
Reading of The Names at The Wall
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is hosting the reading of the names of the 58,318 service members inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington,…
Hit and run
Missing woman found
Wentz tosses 4 TD passes, Eagles beat Broncos 51-23
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles are rolling into their bye week with the best record in the NFL. Von Miller and…
Pleasantville man issued detainer after DUI arrest
From staff reports A Pleasantville man was arrested for DUI at 5:45 a.m. Sunday on Grandview Road in Cornplanter Township. Franklin state police said, Zachery…
‘Defenseless people’: Gunman kills 26 at South Texas church
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — A gunman dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a small South Texas…
In $121M debut, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and Disney flex their might
NEW YORK (AP) — “Thor: Ragnarok” thundered to one of the year’s best box-office debuts with an estimated $121 million domestically, proving again — just…
Recent Deaths 11/6/17
Connie Sue Fox, 62, of Oil City, died Nov. 4, 2017. Richard J. Kleck, 79, of Oil City, died Nov. 4, 2017. Arnold “Arn” E….
The tale of Jim Mudfish Hunter and the legend of Tommy Appleseed
I received a letter in the mail the other day with the return address of George E. Sayer. My father, my dad… Pop. Now, Pop…
Sheriff: Multiple deaths in shooting at Texas church
UPDATE: A County Commissioner in Texas says he’s been told that more than 20 people were killed and more than 20 were wounded in an…
Franklin library plans November programs
The Franklin Public Library has several programs and activities scheduled for November. The Bookmarkers Book Club will meet from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov….
Counterfeit money at Red Express
Former Franklin teacher sentenced in sex case
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A former Franklin Middle School teacher who was arrested in May for engaging in a sexual relationship with a…
The swift unraveling of Kevin Spacey _ in less than a week
NEW YORK (AP) — It took less than a week for two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to go from admired stage, TV and film star…
Sprint, T-Mobile end merger talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Wireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile called off a potential merger, saying the companies couldn’t come to an agreement that would benefit…
Boeser gets hat trick as Canucks beat Penguins 4-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brock Boeser made all the right plays for Jacob Markstrom and the Vancouver Canucks, except for one. Boeser had three…
Bluegrass band to perform Nov. 10
The Tiger Maple String Band will perform Friday, Nov. 10, as part of the Oil City Arts Council’s Winter Concert Series. The concert featuring this…
Missing person with disability
Police say that Kaprice Amara West, age 21, left her home on Pone Lane in Franklin October 31, 2017 in an unknown vehicle with an…
OC man facing third set of rape charges
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a third wave of juvenile rape charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with…
Crashed Russian helicopter raised from its Arctic seabed
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Russian helicopter that crashed off Norway’s Arctic Svalbard archipelago with eight people onboard last month was raised Saturday from the…
Garbrandt gets pep talks from Kobe, Tyson before UFC fight
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Garbrandt got a pair of championship pep talks in the week leading up to the biggest fight of his career:…
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips charged with DWI in Texas
PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — Actor Lou Diamond Phillips faces a driving while intoxicated charge in Texas for an incident that happened just hours before he…