Pirates break out of funk, topple Dodgers 11-9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had a sense of deja vu while watching his team take and then threaten to blow three…
June 2018
Underwood makes history again, Shelton wins top CMT Award
The Associated Press Carrie Underwood continued to make history as the most decorated act at the CMT Music Awards with 18 wins, while Blake Shelton…
Recent Deaths 6/7/18
David McCoy, 74, of Franklin, died June 6, 2018. Roger E. Weaver, 68, of Marienville, died June 5, 2018. Jason Richard Wolfgang, 33, of Marienville,…
Senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Pet of the day 6/6/18
Name: Alaric Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alaric can be found at Venango…
Super Cobb Salad
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 8 ounces organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt…
2 facing charges in Cranberry Twp. assault
From staff reports Two Meadville men are facing charges in an aggravated assault incident that occurred about 12:20 a.m. Tuesday in Cranberry Township. Franklin state…
Penncrest School District names superintendent
From staff reports The Penncrest School District in Crawford County, which also serves Plum Township in Venango County, on Monday hired Timothy Glasspool as its…
New evacuations near Guatemala volcano set off panic
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala (AP) — Frightened people living near the Volcano of Fire fled with their children and few possessions when fresh flows of super-heated debris…
Pederson homers, surging Dodgers top listless Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The stadium was different. So was the atmosphere, the stakes and even the uniform Joe Musgrove was wearing. The results when Joc…
Review: By-the-numbers ‘Ocean’s 8’ covers familiar territory
The Associated Press Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s Eleven” remake is a hard movie to live up to. Its starry charm was backed by a breezy and…
Recent Deaths 6/6/18
Lewis A. Witherup, 94, of Parker, died June 5, 2018. Mary L. Consla, 76, of Franklin, died June 4, 2018. Bird LeRoy Sommerville, of Clarion,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Winslow Twp. theft
Pet of the day 6/5/18
Name: Gotti Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gotti can be found at Venango County Humane…
Party cake pops
Makes: 36 cake pops Start to finish: 4 hours 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar 1 1/2…
Franklin survey to address aggressive driving
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Continued discussions of aggressive driving in certain neighborhoods pushed Franklin City Council on Monday night to approve a survey to…
Street sweeping set in OC
From staff reports The Oil City street sweeping schedule for the week is as follows: – Today – West Second, Filson, Mineral, Darr, Abbott, Hickory,…
Court orders records unsealed in Penn State officials’ case
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court on Monday ordered the release of documents sealed in the criminal case against former Penn State administrators over…
Trump calls off Eagles visit over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit to the White…
Miss America eliminates swimsuits, won’t judge on looks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition, saying it will no longer judge contestants on their appearance. The…
Recent Deaths 6/5/18
Luzetta Stranford Malene, 102, formerly of Grove City, died Feb. 28, 2018. Melvina “Mike” Dubiel, 86, of Oil City, died May 9, 2018. For…
Pet of the day 6/4/18
Manny is a male orange kitten. He is playful and purrs like mad. He is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines and neutered….
Tuscan spinach and ricotta dumplings
Start to finish: 1 1/4 hours Servings: 4 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces baby spinach 1 cup whole milk ricotta 1 large…
Some History Invasion of Normandy known as D-Day
The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history when they assaulted Normandy, located on the northern coast of France,…
Valley Grove students, staff raise funds for charities
The Valley Grove staff presented donations of $1,247 to Jamie’s Kids, The Roy Sanner Memorial Fund, and The Rocky Grove Booster Club. Each Friday, staff donated…
Pen pals meet up again at school
Pictured, from left, Kallie Mong, Ayla Ross, Ashlyn Shuffstall and Brianna Hornbeck enjoy a pizza party as part of a pen pal meet up between…
Heavy rain causes some problems on area roads
From staff reports According to Venango County 911, flooding was reported throughout the region following a downpour between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday. According to…
Guatemala volcanic eruption sends lava into homes, kills 25
EL RODEO, Guatemala (AP) — A fiery volcanic eruption in south-central Guatemala sent lava flowing into rural communities, killing at least 25 as rescuers struggled…
Wacha loses no-hit bid in 9th, Cardinals beat Pirates 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Wacha came close, again. The St. Louis righty lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning for the second time…
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ falls 65% in second weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is losing momentum quickly at the box office, even with a relatively quiet weekend free of…
Recent Deaths 6/4/18
Kenneth A. Kudlac, 71, of Rocky Grove, died June 2, 2018. Claude L. Kirkwood, 94, of Warren, died June 1, 2018. Robert J. Buchanan, 66,…
Lions Club offers tours of rare lighthouse
The Tionesta Lions Club has announced an expanded Sherman Memorial Lighthouse tour schedule for 2018. Six tours are planned during the summer and fall seasons….
Improvements set for West End Marina
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A popular Oil City venue for bike trail users and river enthusiasts is due for enhancements with an…
Remaining wreckage of Flight 93 to be buried at memorial
The remaining wreckage of United Flight 93 will be returned this year to the Pennsylvania memorial marking where it crashed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks,…
Wong’s 9th-inning homer lifts Cardinals over Pirates 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong has a flair for the dramatic. Wong led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a home run…
Tool theft
Dog license, rabies checks set in Venango, Crawford counties
From staff reports State dog wardens will conduct dog license and rabies vaccination checks in Venango and Crawford counties this month. Pennsylvania law requires all…
‘Adrift’ is a woman vs nature tale for the MeToo era
Woman vs. nature. It certainly has a ring to it, especially when woman wins. But there are too few such stories in our popular culture,…
DNA from tissue led to Golden State Killer arrest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DNA from a tissue left in a trash can led authorities in April to arrest a former police officer suspected of…
Taillon shuts down Cards to lift struggling Pirates, 4-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Just like his teammates, Jameson Taillon had been struggling after a strong start to the season. The promising young Pirates right-hander…
Recent Deaths 6/2/18
Hollie W. Masquelier, 51, of Cooperstown, died Thursday, May 31, 2018. Twila Wollaston, 81, of Shippenville, died Thursday, May 31, 2018. Joseph Samuel McLaine, 100,…
Emlenton Borough accident
Richland Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/1/18
Name: Ziggy Breed: Boxer/ Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Fawn Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ziggy can be found at Venango County…
Honey glazed roasted peaches
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 firm, ripe peaches, peeled, halved, and pitted…
State House candidate charged with DUI
From staff reports An Oil City man who is a candidate for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is facing DUI and other…
Official: Teen accused of murder had multiple personalities
NEW STANTON, Pa. (AP) — A psychologist says a Pennsylvania teenager accused of killing his mother and younger brother suffers from a multiple personality disorder…
Munoz’s 3-run HR caps 5-run 9th, Cardinals beat Pirates 10-8
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yairo Munoz was just looking for a fly ball to the outfield. Instead, he connected for the biggest homer of his…