Former WWE champ Goldberg transitions to ABC comedy
The Associated Press Bill Goldberg is on another winning streak. The former WCW and WWE heavyweight champion can follow another, albeit less punishing, script on…
March 2018
Recent Deaths 3/21/18
Paige Noel Butryn, 22, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of the Oil City/Titusville area, died March 12, 2018. Samuel “Sam” Orton, 79, of Emlenton, died March 19,…
Sheriff: Teenager dead, 2 wounded in Maryland high school
GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) — A teenager with a handgun shot a girl inside his Maryland high school Tuesday before he was fatally wounded during…
It’s official?
It is officially spring today, but Mother Nature often doesn’t follow the calendar. While robins have been spotted – and photographed – the neighbor’s pond…
Cranberry work continues
Mary and Manuel Nazario saw that Gahr’s Excavating were beginning to tear down Dandy’s Frontier Family Fun Park on Route 322 in Cranberry and asked…
Pet of the day 3/20/18
Maureen is a super sweet and talkative girl. She is current on vaccines and negative for FIV and leukemia. She will be spayed on April…
Chicken Piri Piri
Serves 4 Start to finish: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 hours marinating time, 1 hour cooking time 1 (3½- to 4-pound) chicken 4 jalapeno…
Investigators suspect FedEx bomb is tied to Austin bombings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A package bomb that authorities believe is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings exploded early Tuesday inside of a…
Aggressive-driving enforcement effort underway
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department announced that it will join the Pennsylvania State Police and over 235 municipal agencies in conducting the…
Cranberry Expo to be held tonight
From staff reports The Cranberry Expo, a public event designed to promote commercial and industrial businesses in Cranberry Township, will be held from 5 to…
Officials: Shooting at a Maryland High School
GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) — School officials report that there’s been a shooting at a Maryland high school, that the ‘event is contained’ and the…
Spring-themed cake for Prince Harry, Meghan’s spring wedding
LONDON (AP) — Lemon, elderflower, fresh flower decorations: The cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s May wedding will be appropriately spring-themed. Kensington Palace said…
Recent Deaths 3/20/18
James E. “Jim” McNally, 81, of Franklin, died March 19, 2018. Donald W. Knight, 78, of Seneca, died March 18, 2018. Daniel “Danny” Philip Clarke,…
Franklin DUI
Indirect criminal contempt
Pet of the day 3/19/18
Name: Tyr Breed: American Blue Heeler Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00 Tyr can…
Spaghetti squash with creamy goat cheese sauce and shredded zucchini
Start to finish: 1 hour (30 active) Servings: 4 to 6 1 1/2 pounds zucchini 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt One 3- to 3 1/2 pound…
Public Comments sought for Desert Storm Memorial Location
The National Park Service is seeking public comment about where the new VFW-supported National Desert Storm Memorial should be located in Washington, D.C. Of the…
Week of Giving begins today
From staff reports The second annual Week of Giving sponsored by Bridge Builders Community Foundation starts today. The Week of Giving event kicks off at…
2 injured in 4th recent explosion in Texas capital
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An explosion that may have been detonated by a tripwire tore through Texas’ capital and injured two people, leading police to…
Steelers sign LB Jon Bostic to 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year contract. Details of the deal were not disclosed and it…
James Patterson donating $2 million to classroom libraries
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson is stepping up his game. The best-selling author has increased his annual donations for classroom libraries from $1.75 million…
Recent Deaths 3/19/18
Randall N. “Randy” Barton, 61, of Franklin, died March 16, 2018. Ruth L. Nelson, 91, of Titusville, died March 17, 2018. Monsignor William (Max) Karg, 86,…
Good deeds for others
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer An Oil City teenager is planning to give back to the less fortunate in Oil City following a fundraiser…
Emlenton Clintonville Road Crash
Franklin native in spotlight during NCAA tourney TV ads
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer March Madness fans tuning in to this month’s NCAA basketball tournament are likely to spot a familiar face among…
“Love, Simon” breaks ground with a radical ordinariness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Love, Simon” is in many ways an ordinary high school film, one of those glossy, endlessly watchable and entertaining romps made…
US probes 4 deaths in Hyundai-Kia cars when air bags failed
DETROIT (AP) — Air bags in some Hyundai and Kia cars failed to inflate in crashes and four people are dead. Now the U.S. government’s…
Pirates C Cervelli hopes new workouts lead to healthy year
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Cervelli has one primary personal goal this season — stay healthy. The Pittsburgh Pirates catcher was limited to 81 games…
Color and painting for homes workshop
The Oil City Main Street Program will host an educational workshop titled “Balancing Then and Now: Color and Painting for Historic Buildings and Homes” from…
Franklin man accused of assaulting boy
A Franklin man is facing charges after he allegedly cut off the airways of a juvenile boy during an altercation last month at a Pacific…
FBI at site where Civil War gold rumored to be buried
A 155-year-old legend about buried federal gold appears to have caught the attention of the FBI. Dozens of FBI agents, along with Pennsylvania state officials…
In reboot for Netflix, ‘Benji’ is still a good boy
It’s been a mere 14 years since the last “Benji” movie. But in dog years, that’s an eternity. In an entertainment world more cacophonous than…
Hornqvist scores 2 as Penguins beat Canadiens, 5-3
MONTREAL (AP) — It was only a matter of time before the relentless Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the Montreal Canadiens and held them at…
Recent Deaths 3/17/18
Loretta E. Waslohn, 98, of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday March 15, 2018. Randall N. “Randy” Barton, 61, of Franklin, died Friday,…
Franklin robotics team earns awards
From staff reports Franklin High School’s VEX robotics team wrapped up its 2017-18 campaign at the Western Pennsylvania State Championships held Saturday at Keystone Oaks High…
Lend a hand, open your wallet
Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Tri-County Animal Rescue Center have fundraisers planned on Saturday and other animal rescues are looking for folks to lend a…
Pet of the day 3/16/18
Bailey is an affectionate young girl. She is spayed, current on vaccines, and tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Bailey can be found at Tri-County…
Charred green beans with lemon verbena pesto
Serves 2 to 4 Green Beans 11/2 pounds slender green beans 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Verbena Pesto 1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitute…
Wanted OC woman spotted in Titusville
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City police said an Oil City woman who has been wanted since January was recently seen on security camera…
PennDOT says 75 projects on tap for northwest region
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said several highway and bridge projects are on the agenda for the northwest region over the next…
Fallen bridge: ‘Stress test’ preceded collapse that killed 6
MIAMI (AP) — An innovative pedestrian bridge being built at Florida International University had been put to a “stress test” and its cables were being…
Hornqvist scores 2 as Penguins beat Canadiens, 5-3
MONTREAL (AP) — It was only a matter of time before the relentless Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the Montreal Canadiens and held them at…
‘Slap Rihanna’ ad on Snapchat brings outrage, apologies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An ad on Snapchat asking users if they’d rather “Slap Rihanna” or “Punch Chris Brown” has spawned widespread outrage, including from…
Recent Deaths 3/16/18
Wayne L. Minich, 87, of New Bethlehem, died March 14, 2018. Mae M. Rybka, 89, of Pleasantville, died March 14, 2018. Betty McElhattan, 94, of Franklin,…
Cornplanter Twp. drug possession
Vehicle rollover
Enjoy an environmentally friendly St. Patrick’s Day
Green is the color most associated with St. Patrick’s Day, and green also can be the primary mindset of hosts and hostesses when planning Paddy’s…
Pet of the day 3/15/18
Name: Tucker Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Coonhound Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $125.00 Tucker can be…
Broccoli with a dusting of parmesan cheese and roasted garlic
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 head of broccoli 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves 1/2-1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt…