11-year-old ‘yodeling boy’ Mason Ramsey gets record deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy whose yodeling at an Illinois Walmart started a wave of attention has signed a record deal. Mason Ramsey…
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Recent Deaths 4/30/18
Boggs W. T. Space, 91, of Clarion, died April 27, 2018. Irene Marie Blair, 90, of Polk, died April 27, 2018. Theophila A. “Tillie” Hudick, 90, formerly…
Fiery issue could reignite
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Fire Department is in the hot seat again as tight finances hinder how the city department…
‘Why do we have to live like this?’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A junkyard filled with campers, trucks and cars that flanks part of Deep Hollow Road and extends along the…
Seoul: N. Korea’s Kim vows to shut nuke test site in May
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down his country’s nuclear test site in May and disclose…
No linebackers, but Steelers bullish on offense-heavy draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t take an inside linebacker in the NFL draft. That doesn’t mean they didn’t want one. It simply means…
Cervelli helps Pirates rally for 6-2 win over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Cervelli hit his fourth home run of the season as part of a two-RBI effort in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 6-2 victory…
Shake, rattle & roll: Thousands gather for Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the second day of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, listening to…
Crash on I-80
Jackson Twp. theft
Mercer Co. rape
Mercer Co. retail theft
Man arrested on drug charges after found passed out in vehicle
From staff reports A Cochranton man is facing charges after he was allegedly found in his vehicle in the Shop ‘n Save parking lot with…
Adopt-A-Highway project
Jenifer Burrows (left) and Kim Smith joined about 20 other Sheetz employees Friday to pick-up trash along a two-mile stretch of Route 322 in Sugarcreek….
As states consider taxing opioids, drugmakers push back
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Facing a rising death toll from drug overdoses, state lawmakers across the country are testing a strategy to boost treatment…
Marte’s 11th-inning single rallies Pirates over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly had this game won. They led 5-0 after five innings and Miles Mikolas was on his way…
New ‘Avengers’ film nabs 4th biggest preview gross ever
NEW YORK (AP) — The superhero-stuffed “Avengers: Infinity War” is off to a super start, nabbing the fourth biggest preview gross ever and earning $95…
Recent Deaths 4/28/18
Donna J. Cline, 83, of Franklin, died April 26, 2018. Pauline (Kenemuth) Reichard, 92, of Fraser and Wayne, Michigan, died Feb. 15, 2018. Orrin “Junie” Blauser Jr.,…
Hit and run
Franklin drug violation
Emlenton theft
Pet of the day 4/27/18
Name: Barley Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Barley can be found at…
Braised pork buns with quick pickled cucumbers & bean sprouts
Yields 11 servings For pork: 2 teaspoons expeller-pressed grapeseed or canola oil 3.15 pounds Boston butt, cut into 3 pieces along natural muscle separation, trimmed…
OC couple waive hearings in connection to drug case
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City couple waived preliminary hearings Wednesday on charges the man conspired in a drug case and the woman…
Webco donates $15,000 to refurbish playground
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A longtime Oil City manufacturing company may have put a playground restoration project just about over the top in…
Korean leaders pledge denuclearization, but avoid specifics
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of North and South Korea played it safe Friday, repeating a previous vow to rid the Korean Peninsula…
Injured Steelers LB Shazier makes surprise pick at draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Injured Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier limped slowly onto the stage at the NFL draft and announced Pittsburgh’s first-round pick less than…
Penguins erase 2-goal deficit, beat Capitals 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — After the Capitals scored early, the Penguins scored often to stun their rivals with yet another comeback. Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby and…
Food Network host criticizes Buffalo’s chicken wings
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo residents are riled up about a Food Network host’s comments about chicken wings. Host and author Alton Brown recently appeared…
Recent Deaths 4/27/18
James Wesley Morris, 86, of Tionesta, died April 21, 2018. Gloria S. Smith, 85, of New Bethlehem, died April 24, 2018. Sharon Lynn (Taylor) Wright, 53, of…
7 reasons to shop farmers’ markets
A farmers’ market is likely coming to a field or open parking lot near you – if there isn’t already one operating nearby. The United…
Bill Cosby convicted of drugging, molesting woman
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era,…
Pet of the day 4/26/18
Name: Ming Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 10 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ming can be found at…
Learning to protect the Earth
EDINBORO (Erie Times-News via AP) — A local environmental project is capturing attention along with pollutants. The Edinboro Lake Watershed Association won a Western Pennsylvania…
Grilled halibut with butter caper herb sauce
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 3/4 pounds of fresh Alaskan halibut fillet (or other firm white-flesh fish), checked for bones 1/2 lemon,…
Woman charged in relation to assault case involving son
From staff reports A Reno woman is facing charges in connection with an assault incident involving her son, who is wanted by Franklin state police….
Health fair held at Franklin school
Trooper Michelle McGee, right, from the Pennsylvania State Police participated in a health fair Tuesday at Franklin Junior Senior High School. McGee watches a student…
Ex-policeman charged with decades-old serial killings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A man once sworn to protect the public from crime was accused Wednesday of living a double life terrorizing suburban neighborhoods…
Osuna HR, Pirates beat Tigers 8-3 for doubleheader split
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose Osuna made the most of his brief stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Osuna, called up from the minor leagues to serve…
Musicians to raise funds for Waffle House shooting victims
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville’s musical community is raising money to benefit the victims of a shooting at a Tennessee Waffle House with a special…
Recent Deaths 4/26/18
Paul Frederick Carlson, 80 of New Cumberland, West Virginia, died April 24, 2018. Gloria S. Smith, 85, of New Bethlehem, died April 24, 2018. Merle…
Cranberry Twp. assault
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. accident
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…
Tips for bringing wildlife into the backyard
Chances are you’ve looked outside a window and seen backyard wildlife roaming your property at one time or another. Maybe it was a robin,…
Pet of the day 4/25/18
Ranger is a neutered, three year old, Australian Cattle Dog/ Border Collie mix. Ranger can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Kale, butternut squash salad with almonds
Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp light brown sugar 1 bunch kale, stems removed 6 tbsp extra virgin…
Woman accused of hindering boyfriend’s capture
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges in connection with two incidents involving drugs and hindering the apprehension of her boyfriend earlier…
Historic Preservation award winners announced
From staff reports Winners of the 2018 Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards have been announced. Here is a rundown of the winners: – Mr….