‘A Quiet Place’ roars at box office with $50M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” made a thunderous debut at the box office, opening with $50 million in ticket sales and…
2018
Recent Deaths 4/9/18
William B. “Bill” Heeter, 91, of Rockland, died April 6, 2018. Dorothy Lois (Kerr) Turnbull, 90, of Upper Saint Clair, formerly of Bethel Park, Buffalo,…
OC& T’s Steam Weekend set for June 22-24
From staff reports Tickets are available for the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad’s Steam Weekend. The event is scheduled Friday through Sunday, June 22-24. The…
Dance group to perform
From staff reports Kotchegna will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Robert W. Rhoades Student Center at Clarion University-Venango, West First Street in Oil City….
Domestic dispute
Oil City man gets lengthy prison term
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man who pleaded guilty in December in three separate cases involving sexual misconduct with three children…
‘Blockers’ a gleefully crude farce about gender bias
The teen sex comedy, a dude-fest if there ever was one, gets a very overdue and very funny update in Kay Cannon’s “Blockers,” a gleeful,…
Body suspected to be from California cliff crash found
MENDOCINO, Calif. (AP) — A body was recovered Saturday in the vicinity where an SUV plunged off a Northern California cliff last month, killing a…
Suarez powers Reds past Pirates 7-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have struggled to come up with big hits in key situations so far this season. Eugenio Suarez stepped up…
Workshops scheduled at the Barrow
From staff reports The Barrow Theatre Institute will hold several spring workshops starting in mid to late April. Pre-registration is required for all courses except…
Exhibit to feature work of Allegheny-Clarion Valley students
From staff reports The work of several Allegheny-Clarion Valley students will go on display starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Red Brick Gallery, 17…
OC man gets 5-year probation terms for corruption, threats
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man who pleaded guilty in February in two separate cases involving the corruption of minors and…
Bear spray is effective but takes practice, forethought
(AP) — When faced with a 600-pound charging grizzly armed with four-inch long claws, we all hope the instructions we’ve received on how to properly…
Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ is intoxicatingly creepy
Let’s start with a popcorn warning. If you’re bringing your usual tub of multiplex popcorn into “A Quiet Place,” just be aware that you’ll be hearing every…
Penguins top Senators 4-0 to earn home-ice in 1st round
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins can admit it now. The regular season is kind of a drag. Being the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions…
Recent Deaths 4/7/18
Michael A. Winger, 56, of Oil City, died Friday morning, April 6, 2018. Stephen H. Lander, 80, of Lucinda, died Friday, April 6, 2018. Clair H….
HeartStrings: East Meets West concert is Sunday
From staff reports Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts will host a concert titled “HeartStrings: East Meets West” at 3 p.m. Sunday in Lincoln Hall…
Turnpike and PennDOT workers got their goats
The Associated Press If you’re working on 109-foot-tall bridges, you’d better not be afraid of heights. If you’re a goat wandering around on that bridge?…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
True treasures
Several area animal rescue groups and shelters are full of animals who wish to be truly treasured. Hidden treasure Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has Leslie…
Catholic diocese IDs priests, lay people accused of abuse
ERIE (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, has published a list of 34 priests and 17 lay people who have faced credible…
Pet of the day 4/6/18
Name: Iris Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/Apricot Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Iris can be…
Crab salad-stuffed tomatoes
Serves 2 1/3 cup orzo 2 large tomatoes 1 cup crabmeat, picked over for pieces of shell 1/3 cup chopped black or green olives 2…
Sugarcreek council approves 2 ordinances
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough Council approved two ordinances that will affect borough residents at the panel’s meeting Wednesday. Borough manager Joe Sporer said that…
‘Show Pride In Franklin, It’s Yours!’ set May 2
From staff reports City of Franklin staff and local businesses will partake in the annual “Show Pride In Franklin, It’s Yours!” clean up day Wednesday,…
Police pursuit ends in fatal shootout between man, officers
WILMINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man who shot at police during a car chase in western Pennsylvania was killed when officers returned fire….
Polanco’s two-run homer lifts Pirates over Reds 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco changed his offseason workout routine after hamstring injuries sent him to the disabled list three times last year. The results…
UFC star McGregor facing criminal charges in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has…
Recent Deaths 4/6/18
Joyce Leona Best, 69, of Cranberry, died April 5, 2018. Paul Michael Daugherty, of Fisher, 53, died April 4, 2018. M. Bernadine Rossman, 77, formerly of Oil…
At the Y
Oil City YWCA Youth department garage sale — The fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the YW’s gymnasium. Proceeds benefit…
Local 4-H’ers compete at Pork Activities Day
Two teams of four members each from Venango and Clarion Counties traveled to Lebanon Expo grounds to compete in the annual 4-H Pork Activities Day….
Cranberry Twp. retail theft
Clinton Twp. terroristic threats
Plan a weekend family getaway
Weekend getaways can provide great bonding opportunities for families. During the week, families may be too preoccupied with hectic schedules packed with sports practices, extracurricular…
Pet of the day 4/5/18
Name: Max Breed: Pomeranian Mix Age: Young Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Apricot/ Beige House-trained: No Prefers a home without children. Max can be found…
Eggplant and chicken marinara
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 4 small eggplants (“baby” or “Japanese” eggplant at the grocery store) 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided…
Charges withdrawn against couple in alleged scam
From staff reports Charges have been withdrawn against a couple from Palmyra who were accused of trying to scam $15,000 from a Jackson Township woman…
Schedule revised for Route 8 bridge project in Titusville
From staff reports A revised work schedule has been set for the rehabilitation of the South Franklin Street Bridge that carries Route 8 over Oil…
Lockdown drill Friday at Cranberry
From staff reports Cranberry High School faculty and state police will conduct a security/lockdown practice to document security procedures on Friday morning. The exercise will…
Facebook scandal affected more users than thought: up to 87M
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously…
Twins hand Pirates first loss with 7-3 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Dozier’s bat tends to warm up in step with the weather. Not this year. The Minnesota second baseman hit his fourth home…
WWE’s ‘Luscious’ Johnny Valiant killed crossing street
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former professional wrestling champion “Luscious” Johnny Valiant has died after being struck crossing a street in a Pittsburgh suburb. The Allegheny County…
Recent Deaths 4/5/18
Robert Bradley “Brad” Johnson died April 3, 2018. Pauline C. Hoffman, 84, of Harrisville, formerly of Grove City, died April 3, 2018. Gerard “Jerry” Davis,…
Rockland 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 of $1….
Pet of the day 4/4/18
Name: Newt Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Newt can be…
Simple vegetarian spring pasta salad
25 minutes start to finish Serves 8 1 pound dried spiral pasta (or cavatappi, ziti, fusilli or other salad-friendly shaped pasta) 2 cups (8 ounces)…
Backpack kitchens about weight and utility
As backcountry kitchens go, ours was as large and heavy as it was battered. Odds and ends of old pots and pans, that’s what we…
Trooper says he was forced to use pepper spray on dog
From staff reports A Franklin state police trooper says he determined he needed to use pepper spray on an aggressive dog late Monday afternoon in…
Bluebird boxes are available for purchase from Game Commission
From staff reports Bluebirds are early nesters, and according to Pennsylvania Game Commission biologists, now is the time to place new nest boxes, as well…