A piece of history-Family moves to old Historical Society House
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer Many a Venango County resident has likely set foot inside the home of Kipp and Candida Walton at 301…
January 2018
Child endangerment
Democrats, GOP exchange charges of blame for shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Feuding Democrats and Republicans in Congress are trying to dodge blame for a paralyzing standoff over immigration and showing few signs of…
VisionQuest shuts down
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer VisionQuest, a Sandycreek Township facility that houses troubled and at-risk youths, has closed for business. “We are in…
‘The Shape of Water’ wins top Producers Guild Award
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Women and inclusivity continued to dominate the awards season conversation Saturday at the Producers Guild Awards, where Guillermo del Toro’s…
Global female empowerment marches enter second day
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Demonstrations in support of female empowerment are scheduled in cities across the country Sunday, a day after hundreds of thousands…
Dell’s 31 saves help Sharks beat Penguins 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The way Aaron Dell has played this season means the San Jose Sharks have no drop-off at all when starting…
Ladies’ Clothing Swap
A Ladies’ Clothing Swap will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at St. Patrick School, 952 Buffalo St., Franklin. People may…
Utica residents facing charges after meth precursors found
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer Two Utica residents are facing charges after police found precursors to manufacturing methamphetamine outside their Swamp Road home Thursday…
Manson follower Leslie Van Houten denied parole by governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The governor of California once again denied parole Friday for Leslie Van Houten, the youngest follower of murderous cult leader Charles…
US government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday, halting all but the most essential operations and marring the one-year…
Autopsy: Tom Petty died of accidental drug overdose
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Petty died last year because of an accidental drug overdose that his family said occurred on the same day he…
Recent Deaths 1/20/18
Glenda J. Johnson (Beichner), 77, of Strattanville, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 Dorothy D. Coulter, 101, of Franklin, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Mr. Raymond S….
Have patience
Area animal rescues and shelters have a few adoption candidates that may require a little time, training and patience. Time and treatment Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 1/19/18
Esmerelda was brought in as a stray. She is very loving and playful. She has been vetted and got her vaccines, and tested negative for…
Mashed Potatoes made easy in the slow cooker
Makes about 10-12 servings Ingredients 3 pounds redskin potatoes, scrubbed (leave skin on) 1/4 cup butter 4 cloves crushed garlic, peeled 1/2 cup sour cream…
Novel written by area native available at Oil City Library
A historical fiction novel written by an Oil City native is now available at the Oil City Library. “Anna,” written by Catherine Gierlach Kennedy, is…
Thorny global issues abound a year into Trump presidency
With a sharp departure from years and sometimes decades of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has made a seismic global impact during his first…
Steelers name Fichtner new OC
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Steelers didn’t look very far for offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s replacement, promoting longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to the position on…
AP PHOTOS: Horses leap through fire in old Spanish festival
SAN BARTOLOME DE PINARES, Spain (AP) — Horses burst through the soaring flames of night-time bonfires in a dramatic annual festival in this small Spanish…
Recent Deaths 1/19/18
Carol A. Cook, 81, of Seneca, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. June Joyce Lake, 89, of Florida, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017….
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Safety measures for winter drivers
Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the cold temperatures or find that life must…
Pet of the day 1/18/18
Name: Gracie Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female Size: Small House- trained: Yes Prefers a home without children. Gracie is up to date on vaccinations,…
French-style beef stew with vegetables
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 24 hours, including inactive marinating and chilling time 2 1/2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into 2-3-inch pieces 3 medium…
Man held on lesser charges for New Year’s altercation
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man accused of aiming a firearm at another man during an altercation in the early morning hours…
Sugarcreek will have presence at hearing on Route 8 corridor
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members on Wednesday discussed the news that a public hearing will be held Feb. 8 regarding the…
Official: Pennsylvania officers hurt serving warrant
HARRISBURG (AP) — An official says multiple Pennsylvania police officers have been injured while serving an early morning warrant in Harrisburg. Dauphin County District Attorney…
Ducks score 4 in second period, hold off Pens 5-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Though the Anaheim Ducks found themselves trailing at the end of the first period despite controlling play, head coach Randy Carlyle…
Stars from Vegas festival to perform Grammy tribute
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three performers at last year’s Route 91 Harvest Festival where a gunman opened fire on fans will perform a tribute at…
Recent Deaths 1/18/18
Elizabeth “Bettie” Brodhead Seifreit, of Frisco, Texas, died Dec. 22, 2017. John Stanley Siembida Jr., 90, of Rodeo, California, formerly of Oil City and Fairview,…
Area senior centers set schedules
Titusville Senior Center 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 1/17/18
Clawdia is a sweet long haired beauty. She was surrendered to the rescue after her owner died and the daughter felt she didn’t have enough…
Steak fajitas
Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 red onions, halved and sliced 2 red bell peppers, stemmed,…
Kennerdell man accused of shooting at, beating man
From staff reports A Kennerdell man is facing charges after he allegedly shot at and beat another man with a handgun Saturday night outside a…
Lions Club honors Cranberry students
From staff reports Cranberry students Dodge Peterson, Ashlynn Collins and Ellabay Perry were honored with the Lion’s Club’s Service, Effort and Initiative awards Monday during…
South sees snow, ice and record-breaking cold
ATLANTA (AP) — The South awoke on Wednesday to a two-part Arctic mess. First came a thin blanket of snow and ice, and then came…
Tomlin not ready to endorse Haley’s return in 2018
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Todd Haley’s contract as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers is up. And coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t sound as if he’s…
Review: Hemsworth leads solid wartime film in ’12 Strong’
The Associated Press In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small U.S. Special Forces unit led an offensive against the Taliban…
Recent Deaths 1/17/18
Dennis Fox, 68, of Elon, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 15, 2018. Judith Mae Brown Billingsley, 74, of Utica, died Jan. 14, 2018….
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Cranberry Twp. accident
Swamped with siskins
This week’s weather brought several visitors to the bird feeders. Most noticeable of these included many pine siskins. They dominated the thistle feeder pretty much…
Pet of the day 1/16/18
Name: Rose Breed: Labrador Retriever Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes She is diabetic and due to her diabetes not being managed…
Baked potato skins and onion kale dip
Start to finish: 4 hours (1 hour active) Servings: 8 to 10 For the dip: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil…
OC students participate in chorus fest
Twenty-two students from Oil City Middle and High Schools participated in the first ever District 3 Jr. High Chorus Festival on Jan. 15 at the…
Man arrested in drug case now facing burglary charge
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man arrested Friday for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine into the area is facing additional burglary charges in connection…
Oil City Heritage Society extends sale of materials
From staff reports The Oil City Heritage Society has extended its sale of materials relating to local history. The Looking Back tabloids, Grove Hill Cemetery…
US allies from Korean War meet on North Korean nuke threat
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson huddles Tuesday with nations that fought on America’s side in the Korean War, looking to…
Bucs make “emotionally challenging” call to trade McCutchen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen didn’t run from the challenge in Pittsburgh, he embraced it. A rising star on a franchise mired in two decades…