VFW new leadership; Choice Program funding
Important dates in August The Month of August has many important days. Here are just a few: Aug. 4 is the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday. National…
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Pet of the day 7/31/17
Ferris is an 8 week old male kitten. He has medium/long length hair that is a beautiful buff color. He is current on vaccines and…
Eggplant Caponata
Makes 10 servings (about 6 cups) Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) 1 eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut…
I don’t know …
Three words I can say with all certainty and mean … I don’t know! This applies to many, many things life throws at us. I…
Camper fire in Franklin
An RV broke out in flames in the Franklin Rite Aid parking lot around 8:45 a.m. today, according to a Venango County 911 dispatcher. Franklin…
Child Development Centers accepting early enrollments
From staff reports Child Development Centers is accepting enrollments for all four early childhood learning programs that it offers at its Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry…
Russia urges US to fix ties as it cuts US diplomatic staff
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia urged the United States Monday to show “political will” to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy…
McCutchen’s 3 homers carry Cole, Bucs to 7-1 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andrew McCutchen paused a bit as he rounded first base after hitting his third home run Sunday, wanting to make sure…
‘Dunkirk’ conquers ‘Emoji,’ ‘Atomic Blonde’ at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Emoji Movie” survived negative reviews but couldn’t conquer “Dunkirk,” which had enough fight left to conquer the box office for…
Recent Deaths 7/31/17
William E. “Eddie” Hollobaugh III, 71, of Mayport, died July 29, 2017. Patricia F. Bowen, 92, of Franklin, died July 30, 2017. Robert L. Bodenhorn, 69,…
Longtime A-C Valley teacher named St. Stephen principal
From staff reports A new principal has been appointed at St. Stephen Elementary School in Oil City. Michael D. O’Brien, who has worked at Allegheny-Clarion…
US bombers fly over S. Korea after North’s 2nd ICBM test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North…
Lamet sharp for Padres, who beat Pirates 4-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dinelson Lamet needed 27 pitches to get through the first inning. He settled down quite nicely from there. Lamet pitched two-hit…
20,000 fans flee huge fire at music festival in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A huge fire at a music festival in Spain forced the evacuation of over 20,000 concertgoers and incinerated the event’s stage…
Venango Toymakers seek groups to distribute items
From staff reports The Venango Toymakers are seeking organizations or groups to help distribute its homemade wooden and sewn toys. The toys are designed for…
Assault, kidnap suspect leads police on multicounty chase
Franklin state police assisted in a high-speed chase involving a kidnapping Thursday night that spanned from New Castle into Erie County. New Castle police said…
Mercer DUI
In ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Theron heats up the Cold War
People don’t usually move very fast in Cold War thrillers. Mostly, the only time anyone runs is right before they get shot in the back….
Erie family remembers their mother’s murder 50 years ago
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — For 50 of his 67 years, Bob Rickrode has watched people frown and then “figure it out” when they hear his…
Wood, 3 relievers combine on 3-hitter in Padres’ win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Travis Wood settled in quickly with the San Diego Padres. Acquired Monday in a six-player trade with Kansas City, Wood picked…
Recent Deaths 7/29/17
Albert H. Dunkle, 76, of Cranberry, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Lucette I. Seigworth, 71, of Reno, died Thursday, July 27, 2017. For complete obituaries,…
Barkeyville Borough theft
French Creek Twp. theft
Share their stories
Share their stories and share their photos so that they can find homes an share their love. ‘Every animal has a home out there’ Precious…
Pet of the day 7/28/17
Name: Emma Breed: Hound/ Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emma can be found at Venango…
Titusville Senior Center 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…
Senior center schedules announced
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County announces senior center schedules. Cranberry Place: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 31 – Aug 4 Call (814)…
Deviled burgers
Start to finish: 25 minutes Makes 6 large burgers or 8 medium burgers 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20) 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons finely…
Trial set for man charged with attempted homicide
From staff reports An Oil City man facing attempted criminal homicide charges in connection with a 2016 stabbing is scheduled to go to trial next…
Baxter visits OC students
Oil City student Connor Miller pets Baxter the dog from the Venango County Sheriff’s Department. Venango County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Williams and Baxter visited students…
Russia orders cut in US diplomats in reaction to sanctions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia and said it was closing down…
Bell holding out as Steelers start camp
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers trickled into training camp on Thursday in pickup trucks and Porsches, Rolls Royces and Rubicons. And in the…
‘The Emoji Movie’ may be meh, but it’s not evil
The Associated Press There are five stages of grief in preparing to watch “The Emoji Movie .” The first is denial that this actually exists. The…
Recent Deaths 7/28/17
Barbara G. Kirtland, 71, of Franklin, died July 26, 2017. Jon Charles Burlingame, 68, of Tavares, Florida, died July 19, 2017. Grace I. Kapp, 73, of Emlenton,…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Oil City Main Street Program sets public meeting
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at City Hall. The purpose…
Birthday party pointers to make kids, parents happy
Childhood is filled with many memorable moments. Among the more memorable are children’s birthday parties. During their children’s formative years, parents may wrestle with ideas,…
GE to cut 575 jobs at PA plant, move work to Texas
ERIE (AP) — GE Transportation plans to end most locomotive production at its century-old plant in northwestern Pennsylvania, eliminating about 575 jobs. GoErie.com reports the…
Pet of the day 7/27/17
Name: Tom Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Tom can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Knuckle Sandwich
Yields 12 bites 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, ideally blanched (skinned) 2 tablespoons butter 2 pears, skin on, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, then cored 1 store-bought…
Pot found in package; Franklin man charged
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for attempting to use the U.S. Postal Service to receive marijuana. A criminal complaint filed by…
Franklin parks recognized
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Fountain and Bandstand parks in Franklin were recognized as a Great Public Space by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American…
Ohio, California close ‘Fire Ball’ ride after fatal accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Fair will open Thursday one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when…
Pirates fall to Giants, 2-1, after Marte’s miscue
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On Wednesday, a Gold Glove winner’s misplay made the difference. When a routine fly ball dropped right next to Starling Marte,…
Police: Bieber accidentally hits photog with pickup truck
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber left a photographer with minor injuries after police in California say the singer accidentally hit the man with his…
Recent Deaths 7/27/17
Katherine Inez Styers, 102, of Clarion, died July 26, 2017. Grace I. Kapp, 73, of Emlenton, died July 24, 2017. Barbara G. Kirtland, 71, of…
Sugarcreek borough theft
One-armed, machete-wielding clown arrested in Maine
HOLLIS, Maine (AP) — A man accused of drunkenly strolling down a road in Maine wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt and a clown mask and brandishing…
Pet of the day 7/26/17
Name: Hunter Breed: German Shepherd/ Retriever, Lab Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Hunter can…
Man accused of smuggling king cobras in potato chip cans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was arrested on federal smuggling charges Tuesday after customs officers intercepted a shipment with three live king cobras hidden…