2017
Canal Twp. theft
Pet of the day 9/6/17
Name: Brownie Breed: Mixed breed Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Brownie can be found at Venango…
Police ‘terrified’ by red ‘It’ balloons tied to sewer grates
LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Police officers in a small Pennsylvania town are evidently afraid of a certain homicidal clown. The Lititz police department on Tuesday…
Lentils with Spinach
Serves 4 3/4 cup yellow lentils (toor dal), washed 3 large handfuls spinach, chopped 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 3 dried…
Couple waive endangerment hearings
From staff reports A Rimersburg couple waived preliminary hearings Tuesday on child endangerment charges in connection with a case in which police allegedly found their…
Cranberry Class of 1967 seeks donations for Harvey victim
From staff reports Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1967 are collecting donations for a classmate who was a victim of Hurricane Harvey….
Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — Hurricane Irma roared into the Caribbean with record-setting force early Wednesday, shaking people in their homes on the islands of…
Pirates rally by Cubs 4-3 for 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clint Hurdle agreed to a four-year contract extension on Tuesday afternoon, confident the next wave of Pittsburgh Pirates could help steer the…
Review: A few good scares can’t hold ‘It’ together
The Associated Press Here’s the good news: Pennywise is as creepy as ever in the new “It .” Thanks to a bigger budget and some improved…
Recent Deaths 9/6/17
Cleman A. Monrean, 71, of Fairmount City, died Aug. 31, 2017. Patricia Joann (Gregory) Conner, 59, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Oil City, died Aug….
Further afield
The search for butterflies this past holiday weekend took this blogger into the neighbor’s field full of wildflowers. After this weekend’s dreary start, Labor Day…
Pet of the day 9/5/17
Betsy is a very small little girl, appearing younger than she actually is. She tested negative for fiv & leukemia, is current on vaccines and…
Not fried egg rolls
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes For the dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar…
Harvey evacuees leave shelters as Irma looms
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas cities are getting some help to stay functioning as they focus on reconstruction after Harvey, with federal loans from the Federal Emergency…
VFW 28th District meeting set
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District will have their district meeting Sunday, Sept. 10, at VFW Post 470. The post is located at 1808 W. 26th…
Nearly 70 Texas shelter dogs flown to Pittsburgh after storm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team has brought nearly 70 dogs to western Pennsylvania animal shelters from Texas in the wake of…
Pirates rout Cubs 12-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Arrieta let the ball go and his right leg seized up in pain. And all of a sudden, Arrieta’s sizzling second…
Gaga postpones Montreal show
MONTREAL (AP) — Lady Gaga postponed her Montreal concert Monday night, citing laryngitis and a respiratory infection. Gaga apologized to fans Monday on her Twitter…
Recent Deaths 9/5/17
Patrick J. Bauer, 69, formerly of Lucinda, died Sept. 2, 2017. Helen Ruth Bly, 96, of Seneca, died Sept. 4, 2017. Cindy L. Rader, 49, of Knox,…
Franklin ‘Our Town’ interviews conclude; show will air Oct. 19
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer Producers from the WQLN-TV series “Our Town” wrapped up interviews in Franklin on Friday afternoon at the Venango County…
Dog owners must beware-new tethering law
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer A new tethering law in Pennsylvania that has strict regulations has put some dog owners on a much shorter…
Clooney depicts American dream as nightmare in ‘Suburbicon’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Affable, handsome George Clooney was all charm at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, but don’t be fooled. The actor says…
Record-breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth late Saturday, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to first place for…
Rookie Luplow hits first HR, Pirates beat Reds 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Luplow’s first major-league hit took the weight off his shoulders. His second gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a glimpse into his potential….
Batch to speak at Clarion University Venango
From staff reports Charlie Batch, who earned two Super Bowl rings during his time as backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will present “Expect Your…
Oil City fire ruled accidental
From staff reports A fire that broke out early Friday morning at a residence on West Third Street in Oil City has been determined to…
Mayweather-McGregor is a pay-per-view smash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a hit at the box office and could end up the biggest…
Simple Assault/Harassment
Headaches and raspy voices as wildfire smoke chokes US West
The smoke from massive wildfires hangs like fog over large parts of the U.S. West, an irritating haze causing health concerns, forcing sports teams to…
Tests confirm gravesite of 1800s serial killer H.H. Holmes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tests show that the remains in a suburban Philadelphia grave are indeed those of a 19th century serial killer, quelling rumors that…
Duvall leads Reds to 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five days ago, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Gerrit Cole shut out the Cincinnati Reds for five innings. On Friday night, the Reds scored…
Recent Deaths 9/2/17
Kenneth D. Fretwell, 66, of Sandy Lake, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. Betty Jane Watson, 83, of Emlenton, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Taylor Ann Barnett, 20,…
Victory Twp. accident
Hurricane help
Club Pet Adoption of Transfer and other groups are organizing a truckload of donations to the animal victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The truck,…
Pet of the day 9/1/17
Name: Pork Chop Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Chinese Shar-Pei Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pork Chop can be…
Beef tenderloin
Servings: 8-10 Active Cooking Time: 25 minutes (Sous Vide: 2-3 hours at 140 F) 2-3 pounds whole trimmed center-cut beef tenderloin 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive…
Marienville woman dies in crash
From staff reports A Marienville woman was killed in a crash early Thursday morning in Forest County, Marienville state police said. The woman, 20-year-old Taylor…
Museum fundraiser seeks ‘best sandwich in county’
From staff reports A fundraising campaign of a different flavor has been launched on behalf of the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry in…
Plant explosions, spills test industry’s response to Harvey
The Associated Press Explosions that rocked a Texas chemical plant after it was inundated by Harvey’s floodwaters are raising questions about the adequacy of industry…
Dobbs’ late TD run lifts Steelers over Panthers 17-14
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steelers rookie Joshua Dobbs promised his mother he’d score a touchdown and save her the football as a souvenir for her…
Eastwood re-enacts France train attack
ARRAS, France (AP) — Clint Eastwood is in France directing a film that re-enacts the dramatic end to an attempted Islamic State group attack on…
Recent Deaths 9/1/17
Rose Patricia “Pat” Martin, 95, formerly of Woodstock, Georgia, and Lower Burrell, died Aug. 30, 2017. Jane I. Thomas, 73, of Franklin, died Aug. 30, 2017….
Jenks Twp. fatal crash
Catholic diocese schedules collection for Harvey victims
From staff reports A collection will be taken for the victims of Harvey at masses throughout the Erie Catholic Diocese this weekend. “Our brothers and…
Guide to end-of-summer sales
The end of summer is marked by mixed feelings. Come the end of summer, vacations may be coming to an end as children ready themselves…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 8/31/17
Name: Tug Breed: Domestic Shorthair Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange/ Red House-trained: Yes Tug can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Pinchos de Pollo (Grilled Chicken Skewers with Harissa Couscous)
Serves 6 6 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground…
OC man among 23 charged in Beaver County drug sweep
From staff reports Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that 23 people, including an Oil City man, have been charged for selling heroin, cocaine…