Border collie, Trick, wins agility at Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) — A border collie named Trick has won the Westminster Kennel Club agility contest with a flash of a run through a…
2017
Area fire, ambulance stations receive state grants
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Fire departments and ambulance companies in Armstrong, Clarion, Crawford and Forest counties have received state grants. More than a quarter…
PWID of Heroin
Post Office Burglary
UMG pre-Grammy showcase features Katy Perry, Motown doc
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Universal Music Group’s annual pre-Grammy showcase included Katy Perry celebrating her 10-year anniversary with Capitol Records and the debut of trailers…
Murphy’s 1st of season wins it for Coyotes in OT vs. Pens
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Connor Murphy was the first to acknowledge that he isn’t a big goal scorer. The one he put in the net…
Oil City exhibit to highlight artists, craftspeople and architectural history
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The talented hands of skilled artisans from across the country will soon be on display in Oil City. Oil City…
Ford bets $1B on startup founded by Waymo, Uber vets
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ford Motor is spending $1 billion to take over a budding robotics startup to acquire more expertise needed to reach its…
OC access TV broadcasts draw closer
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City’s local access television station is expected to be up and running under a new provider by early April….
Theft, Fraud, Forgery
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers reunite for Grammy honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Petty got his band the Heartbreakers back together for a high-class gig to launch Grammy weekend. Foo Fighters, Don Henley,…
Retired NASCAR star Tony Stewart returns to sprint cars
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart has returned to sprint car racing, though his first race back provided him more frustration than frivolity. Stewart finished…
Recent Deaths 2/11/17
Nelson L. Philp Jr., 85, of Knox, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. David L. Dunkle, 67, of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Helen Irene…
Pinegrove Twp. accident
Oil City theft
Pet of the day 2/10/17
Tommy is a young male that came in as a stray. He must’ve been a pet at sometime, as he was already neutered, and he…
Poached cod with papaya relish
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets of cod (about 4-5 ounces each) 1/4 cup white wine 3 cups water 1 teaspoon dried…
To love and protect
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) encourages people to support H.B. 13. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin, the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca and…
Couple arrested on child endangerment charge
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Two Oil City residents are facing charges after police were called to their Beech Street apartment by a social services…
Franklin team places first in Equations tournament
From staff reports A team of Franklin students captured first place at an Equations tournament Wednesday at Slippery Rock University. The Franklin Five competed in…
France thwarts ‘imminent attack;’ 4 arrests, explosive found
PARIS (AP) — Anti-terrorism forces arrested four people Friday in southern France, including a 16-year-old girl, and uncovered a makeshift laboratory with the explosive TATP…
Hornqvist, Murray lead Pens to 4-1 win over Avalanche
DENVER (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s quest for 1,000 points has to wait a little longer. Much to his chagrin, because he’d just as soon get…
George and Amal Clooney expecting twins this summer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — George and Amal Clooney may want to share pregnancy notes with Beyonce and Jay Z. The Clooneys are expecting twins in…
Recent Deaths 2/10/17
Dorothy McCune-Burchfield Brunton, 100, of Franklin, died Feb. 8, 2017. Floretta “Kay” Crabtree, 70, of Oil City, died. Henry A. Peters “Ken,” 71, of Marienville,…
6 reasons to dine out this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various ways throughout the world. One of the more popular methods of spending time with a romantic partner is over…
Oil Creek Twp. attempted burglary
Irwin Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/9/17
Name: Tessa Breed: Retriever Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tessa can be found at Venango County…
Sole meuniere
Start to finish: 30 minutes plus 1 to 3 hours marinating time Servings: 4 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 to 1…
Game commission to begin conservation officer recruiting
From staff reports HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission will begin recruiting the 31st class of wildlife conservation officer cadets at its Ross Leffler School…
Peck sworn in as Clarion police chief
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Back in November, William Peck IV was called upon to be acting police chief in Clarion. During borough council’s monthly…
Northeast dealing with powerful, fast-moving storm
BOSTON (AP) — A powerful, fast-moving storm swept through the northeastern U.S. Thursday, making for a slippery morning commute and leaving some residents bracing for…
Beyonce faces $20M suit from YouTube star’s estate
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The estate of a late New Orleans YouTube star has filed a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Beyonce over the…
Recent Deaths 2/9/17
Evelyn B. Davis, 91, formerly of Camp Wil-Bea Road, died Feb. 7, 2017. Charles J. Hilliard, 79, formerly of Rimersburg, died Feb. 7, 2017. Carl J. Skiba,…
Scrubgrass Twp. criminal mischief
Limestone Twp. DUI
Storm could drop a foot of snow on Northeast US
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Butler, Clarion, Jefferson and Armstrong counties from 7 p.m. today through 11…
5 tornadoes confirmed as people tell survival tales
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — National Weather Service teams were studying scenes of severe weather damage in Louisiana and Mississippi on Wednesday to determine where tornadoes…
Pet of the day 2/8/17
Stella was a stray who came in nearly starved. She is putting on weight with us. She is a very sweet and friendly girl. She…
Sheet pan salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 4 fillets salmon, skin removed, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup almond flour or almond meal (can substitute…
Reactions to Wolf’s budget proposal
From staff reports Here are several reactions to Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2017-18 state budget from area lawmakers, the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association…
Winterfest winners named
From staff reports Winners of the Winterfest cardboard box derby and snowman building contest held Saturday at Two Mile Run County Park have been announced….
Army nod for Dakota Access pipeline looms; Tribe vows action
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The developer of the stalled Dakota Access oil pipeline could get clearance from the Army as early as Wednesday to finish…
Flames edge Pens 3-2 in shootout; Crosby gets point 998
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump — not to mention a couple of posts — against Calgary’s…
Disney’s Iger announces 2019 opening for Star Wars lands
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company will open its Star Wars-themed lands at California’s Disneyland and Florida’s Walt Disney World…
Recent Deaths 2/8/17
Robert T. Evans, 75, of Oil City, died Feb. 5, 2017. Joyce E. Rewerts, 62, of Reno, formerly of Stout, Iowa, died Feb. 5, 2017. Ruth L….
Smiling Athletes
A story that is out there and doesn’t get that much attention, those are the stories I’m interested in telling. The following is a story…
Wolf seeks cuts, revenues to plug $3B budget gap
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Building on an ambitious bet that he can squeeze savings out of state government, Gov. Tom Wolf asked lawmakers Tuesday to…
Summit Twp. theft