Snowstorm batters parts of Midwest, 100s of flights canceled
CHICAGO (AP) — A wintry storm is battering much of the Midwest early Monday, bringing blizzard-like conditions that have grounded hundreds of flights and closed…
November 2018
Broncos snap Steelers’ six-game winning streak 24-17
DENVER (AP) — For a man who tips the scales at close to 300 pounds, nose tackle Shelby Harris sure gets overlooked a lot. Ben…
‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ ‘Creed’ fuel record holiday box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie sequels are having their own Thanksgiving feast at the box office and fueling record industry-wide grosses for the long weekend….
Recent Deaths 11/26/18
Mary Jean Milford, 87, of St. Petersburg, died Nov. 23, 2018. Jeanette J. Rex, 77, of Shippenville, died Nov. 23, 2018. Richard “Dick” A. Judy,…
Top Photos of the Week
A woman with her face painted takes part in a march against sexism and gender violence, in Santiago, Chile, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Esteban…
Young journalists
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The buzz spilling out of Trisha Dixon’s classroom and into the hallways at Cranberry High School is a sure…
Rain tamps down California fire but turns grim search soggy
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — The catastrophic wildfire in Northern California is nearly out after several days of rain, but searchers are still completing the meticulous…
Guentzel’s hat trick leads Penguins past Columbus 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel couldn’t find the back of the net for several games during the Penguins’ recent slump. Now that the…
Band digs up Nashville’s forgotten past with songs, videos
The Associated Press From a public hanging on Nashville’s Music Row to the days when a young and still unknown guitar player named Jimi Hendrix…
Crash due to ice
Dog causes crash
Review: Game not over in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer In a battle between the internet and John C. Reilly, who among us wouldn’t root for the latter? Leave…
Franklin native wins Clarion University BizPitch Competition
From staff reports Andrew Frederick, a senior majoring in management from Franklin, won the top prize with his business, AFC Signals!, in the first Clarion…
Leaf pick-up schedules listed
From staff reports Oil City and Franklin have announced their leaf collection schedules for next week. Oil City Tuesday – Innis, Orange, Division (Front to…
Government climate report warns of worsening US disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) — As California’s catastrophic wildfires recede and people rebuild after two hurricanes, a massive new federal report warns that these types of disasters…
Queen of Soul’s Detroit mansion sells for $300,000
DETROIT (AP) — A historic Detroit mansion owned by late singing legend Aretha Franklin has been sold. The Detroit News reports that, according to public records,…
Recent Deaths 11/24/18
Helen M. Bialo, 81, of Oil City, died Nov. 23, 2018. George E. Pennington, 86, of Parker, died Nov. 21, 2018. Helen Holtz Wile McMillen,…
Review: Cuaron crafts a neorealist masterpiece in ‘Roma’
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer The phrase “world creation” gets thrown around casually and frequently in cinema, but few modern directors are better at…
Pet of the day 11/23/18
Name: Lucky Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lucky can be found at Venango…
Cider-glazed apple bundt cake
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (plus 2 hours, 30 minutes cooling time) 4 cups apple cider 3 3/4 cups (18 3/4…
Stores usher Black Friday with easier ways to get deals
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers aren’t just ushering the official start of the holiday season with the usual expanded hours and fat discounts on big…
Harris awaits rematch with Brown
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – When they take the field Sunday, Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr . will have waited 1,072 days for his rematch with…
Tajan is First Auction House to Install Artmyn 5D Art Scanning in Exclusive Partnership with Invaluable
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 23, 2018–Esteemed French auction house Tajan is the first to install permanent Artmyn 5D art scanning technology through an exclusive partnership with Invaluable that dramatically changes…
Science offers tips for filling a deer tag
The firearms deer seasons – at least in those states where whitetails roam, and that’s most of them – are the busiest and most anticipated…
Police: Mom drove with son on car hood over dentist dispute
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania mom faces criminal charges for allegedly driving with her son on the hood of her car after the boy…
Pet of the day 11/21/18
Priscilla is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Priscilla can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Roast turkey
Servings: 20-24 Start to finish: 3 hours 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes for resting) 3 onions, chopped coarse 3 carrots, chopped coarse 3 celery ribs,…
Fire destroys shed, mobile home in Clinton Township
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A shed and 20-foot mobile home were a total loss after a fire Monday afternoon in Clinton Township. Clintonville deputy…
Christmas tree arrives in Oil City
Ed Turner guides the workers from Paul Bunyan Tree Specialists and King’s Landscaping in straightening the 27-foot-tall Christmas tree that was brought into Oil City’s…
Rains could help firefight but complicate search for remains
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Rain in the forecast starting Wednesday could aid crews fighting California’s deadly wildfires while raising the risk of flash floods and…
Penguins trying to stay the course during bumpy start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan’s regular film sessions with the Pittsburgh Penguins don’t lack for clues on why one of the NHL’s marquee franchises is…
‘Dancing With the Stars’ no longer hopping for ABC
NEW YORK (AP) — The dance floor is thinning over at ABC. The Nielsen company says viewership is down for ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars”…
Recent Deaths 11/21/18
Frances Hajduk, 88, formerly of Venus, died Nov. 20, 2018. Lois J. Murphy, 87, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died Nov. 19, 2018. Charlotte Lillian…
Pet of the day 11/20/18
Name: Alagash Breed: Retriever, Lab, Terrier, American Staffordshire Age: 6 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alagash can be…
Rustic walnut tart
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 25 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 recipe Classic Tart Dough (recipe follows) 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2…
Armstrong trail project receives state grant
From staff reports Clarion County has been awarded a $663,400 state grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program to further develop the Armstrong Trail in…
Oil City Ikes to hold sight-in days this week
From staff reports The Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will conduct its annual public sight-in days Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
Argument at Chicago hospital erupts into deadly shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — An argument outside a Chicago hospital turned deadly when a man pulled out a gun and killed an emergency room doctor whom…
Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres might be for real. The Pittsburgh Penguins might be in real trouble. The proof came over the final 30…
The Rolling Stones plan 13 US live dates next year
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones will be rolling through the United States next year. The band says it’s adding a 13-show leg to…
Recent Deaths 11/20/18
Thomas L. Wood, 82, of Oil City, died Nov. 18, 2018. Barbara J. “Barb” Gariepy, 79, of Oil City, died Nov. 18, 2018. Joyce A….
Slippery Rock Twp. burglary
Washington Twp. accident
Blue Water Navy Bill Continues to be Stalled in the Senate
In July, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018, to end the injustice of denying Vietnam,…
Pet of the day 11/19/18
Name: Kimba Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Kimba can be found at…
French toast
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or challah 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed 3 large egg…
OCHS music acts to perform at Trinity
From staff reports The Oil City High School Rhapsody in Blues, Women’s Choir and quartets Change of Tone and Un4Gettable will present a public concert…
Why a salmonella outbreak shouldn’t ruin your Thanksgiving
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no reason to skip Thanksgiving dinner because of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey. That’s according to health officials…
Roethlisberger leads Steelers to comeback win over Jags
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions on his first 12 passes. The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to score in the first half for…
‘Fantastic Beasts’ flies to top of weekend box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” crawled, slithered and flew its way to the top of the weekend box office with…