For Bon-Ton, founded in 19th century, an uncertain future
NEW YORK (AP) — Bon-Ton Stores, saddled with debt and faltering sales, enters the week beside a throng of other retailers under bankruptcy protection, seeking…
2018
Ex sports doctor sentenced to 40-125 years in prison
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) — The former sports doctor whose serial sexual abuse of girls and young women has shaken the gymnastics world was sentenced Monday…
Snow geese start migration early
LANCASTER (AP) — Thousands of snow geese have been spotted in southern Pennsylvania close to a month earlier than their usual migration period. LNP newspaper reports officials…
US starts Iraq drawdown after declaration of victory over IS
AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) — American troops have started to draw down from Iraq following Baghdad’s declaration of victory over the Islamic State group last…
Foles outduels Brady to give Eagles their first Super Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles did his best Tom Brady impersonation, leading a late-game comeback to cap a season that began as a backup and…
Humor, social messages proliferate at a tame Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Super Bowl ads ran the gamut from tame humor to … tame messages about social causes. After a divisive…
Recent Deaths 2/5/18
Janis E. Sommers, 83, of Portersville, died Feb. 4, 2018. Raymond K. Virgile, 67, of Oil City, died Feb. 4, 2018. Shirley Jane Kifer Adams…
South Carolina train crash leaves at least 2 dead, 70 hurt
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A crash between an Amtrak passenger train and a CSX freight train in South Carolina on Sunday killed two people and…
Fighting for four-lanes
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer The Venango County commissioners are pulling out all the stops in an effort to sideline any plan by…
I-80 Crash
Missing Oil City man’s family offers reward
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer The family of Daniel Kulling is offering a cash reward of $1,100 to anyone with credible information leading to…
J. Lo shout-outs A-Rod, covers Prince at pre-Super Bowl show
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jennifer Lopez raised money for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico, celebrated an anniversary with beau Alex Rodriguez and covered Prince songs…
Zajac has 2 goals and assist as Devils beat Penguins 3-1
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Just when it looked like the New Jersey Devils were coming back to the pack in the Eastern Conference after a…
Coal Oil Johnny workshop planned
The Oil City Library will be the site for a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10, to explore the celebrity Coal Oil…
Family’s dog turns up 10 years after vanishing from home
APOLLO, Pa. (AP) — A family has been reunited with its dog 10 years after the dog went missing. Debra Suierveld and her family assumed…
Missing OC man located in Virginia
From staff reports Oil City police reported they have made contact with Steven T. Martin, 23, of Oil City, who was reported missing Jan. 27….
Victims’ dad apologizes after lunging at Nassar in courtroom
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) — A distraught father seething over sexual abuse suffered by three daughters tried to attack former sports doctor Larry Nassar in a…
10 ads that stand out during Super Bowl 52
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s Super Bowl ad time again. Advertisers of all stripes are vying for the attention of the 111 million viewers expected to tune…
Kessel, Malkin lead surging Penguins past Capitals, 7-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins spent the first three months of the regular season looking tired, lethargic, blah. Then the calendar flipped to January…
Recent Deaths 2/3/18
Bettie Louise Hughes, 98, of Oil City, died Friday, February 2, 2018. Erma Oliver, 100, of Oil City, died Friday, February. 2, 2018. Mary Kay (Say)…
Possession of weapon on school property
Help and homes
Two wildlife centers in the region are helping some big birds and area animal rescues have many adorable adoptables. Lethal lead Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation…
Franklin On Ice weekend packed with activities
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council with the help of DiMartino Ice team sculptors will sponsor the 22nd annual Franklin On Ice. The…
Pet of the day 2/2/18
Cassie is a beautiful dilute calico. Spayed and current on vaccines. Sweet, friendly girl. Cassie can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Dried fruit and nut granola
Servings: Makes 40 servings (Each is 1/2 cup) Start to finish: 50 minutes 8 cups toasted rolled oats (18-ounce container) 2 cups shelled pistachios (8-ounce…
Heart of Gold Award winner announced
From staff reports Colten Sutley, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon Memorial Heart of Gold…
Applicants sought for Catholic Heart Work Camp projects
From staff reports Catholic Heart Work Camp volunteers will be returning to Oil City this summer, and organizers are ready to receive applications from homeowners…
Girl in Slender Man stabbing gets max commitment
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin girl who stabbed a classmate to curry favor with the fictional horror character Slender Man will be committed to…
Steelers’ Shazier released from hospital
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Injured Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is going home. Shazier was released from the hospital on Thursday, nearly two months after suffering…
Natalie Wood’s drowning now considered ‘suspicious’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New witnesses have emerged in the 1981 drowning of actress Natalie Wood, prompting investigators to deem it a “suspicious death” and…
Recent Deaths 2/2/18
Scott L. McElravy, 58, of Clarion, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Jan. 31, 2018. Doris E. Tucker, 82, of Tionesta, died Jan. 31, 2018. Jack…
Oakland Twp. accident
Clearing up adult acne
Many youngsters develop acne during adolescence. Acne often disappears by the time adolescents graduate high school, but for some people, acne lingers into adulthood. The…
Pet of the day 2/1/18
Name: Mickey Breed: Hound Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Mickey can be…
Tuna super slaw
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 3 cups chopped red cabbage (about 1/4 large cabbage) 1/4 medium avocado, cut into small (1/2- inch) cubes…
Couple held for court on meth-related charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Utica couple were held for court Wednesday after they both had hearings related to methamphetamine production at their Swamp…
Cranberry Bon-Ton not among 8 stores closing in state
From staff reports The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced Wednesday it is closing 42 stores, including eight in Pennsylvania, as part of a company reorganization. The…
FBI in public fight with Trump over Russia memo
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkably public clash with the White House, the FBI declared Wednesday it has “grave concerns” about the accuracy of a…
Ed Sheeran, Cardi B to play iHeartRadio Music Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Maroon 5, Charlie Puth and the Backstreet Boys will perform on the fifth annual iHeartRadio…
Recent Deaths 2/1/18
Daniel J. Roessner, 69, of Oil City, formerly of Erie, died Jan. 30, 2018. William Louis Brumbaugh, 71, of Oil City, died Jan. 30, 2018. Kenneth…
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…
Karmic Relief: It doesn’t pay to be lazy
I work pretty hard at my job. It always pays off one way or another to give it my best effort. Today, I reminded myself…
Pet of the day 1/31/18
Name: Francine Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Francine can…
Mini pizzas
45 minutes start to finish Makes 20 pizzas (about five servings) 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough 1 cup tomato sauce (such as a…
OC police update missing persons cases
Steven T. Martin The 23-year-old Oil City man was last seen around 2 p.m. on Saturday at his residence. Martin is about 5 feet 4…
Fire departments receive state grants
From staff reports Forty fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $411,804 from a grant program administered…
Intermediate unit offers adult classes, seeks tutors
From staff reports The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit No. 5 adult education and career readiness program is accepting enrollments for free adult education classes. The…
Nassar to face another sentence, victims in return to court
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Larry Nassar, the former sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting more than 150 women and girls, will be confronted again by…
Malkin’s hat trick powers Pens past Sharks 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray wanted to feel a sense of normalcy, so the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie went back to work Tuesday night for the…
Actor Mark Salling dies weeks after child porn guilty plea
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman in the hit musical-comedy “Glee,” died of an apparent suicide Tuesday, weeks after…