Venango leaders make pitch for recycling center
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Venango County officials made their pitch to locate a new county-wide recycling center in part of the former Sears…
June 2019
Fundraiser set up for boy hurt in bike crash
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A fundraiser set up on Facebook to help the family of an 11-year-old Oil City boy who was injured Sunday…
Schumer: ATF should investigate Dominican Republic deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate’s top Democrat called on the U.S. government Sunday to step up its efforts to investigate the deaths of Americans…
Woodruff wins 10th as Thames, Brewers beat Pirates 3-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Woodruff said he hasn’t thought much about the possibility of playing in his first All-Star Game. The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander may…
Big music fest abruptly ended over security, fraud suspicion
BRUSSELS (AP) — A music festival in Belgium featuring major stars like rapper Cardi B came to a chaotic end before it had even started….
Rotary replaces welcome signs
Oil City Rotary Club members replaced three welcome signs that are posted along roadways entering Oil City. The club, which will celebrate its 100th year…
Oil City pool party set Sunday
From staff reports The South Side Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Oil City Community Kids’ Pool Blast from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at…
Truce in US-China trade war as 2 rivals seek breakthrough
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping agreed to a cease-fire Saturday in their nations’ yearlong trade war, averting for now…
Newman homers, Pirates rally late to beat Brewers 3-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After back-to-back wins in which the Pittsburgh Pirates scored in double digits, they had to scratch out a victory against the Milwaukee…
All backgrounds bet on becoming World Series of Poker champ
The Associated Press Tens of thousands of professional and amateur poker players go on a pilgrimage to Las Vegas every summer in hopes of returning…
Invasion of privacy
Recent Deaths 6/29/19
Joseph P. Stahlman, 63, of Clarion, died June 27, 2019. Vincent A. Hoffman, 100, of Franklin, died June 27, 2019. Barbara Jane Hanna Cochran Hess,…
The Last Weekend: Part One
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor It was a weekend we had been waiting for since the year prior when our days were spent trekking…
Pet of the day 6/28/19
Kirby is a 1 year old, male, Beagle/Dachshund mix surrendered to the rescue when he and the elderly dog in the home were not getting…
A Homemade Grilled Meal
(Family Features) Bringing over family and friends for a backyard barbecue is a classic way to show appreciation to loved ones. Celebrate the summer by…
Erie bishop Persico featured in national publication
From staff reports The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, bishop of the Erie Catholic Diocese, is featured on the cover of the summer 2019 edition…
Senior citizens can register for free food box program
From staff reports Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is offering a free food box program for residents age 60 and older in the…
Atlantic Avenue project will start soon
From staff reports A project to repave Atlantic Avenue in Franklin will start next month. The project will include the full length of Atlantic Avenue…
House sends Trump $4.6B border bill, yielding to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to send President Donald Trump a bipartisan, Senate-drafted, $4.6 billion measure to care for migrant refugees detained…
Bell homers again as Pirates cruise past Astros 10-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Rap music spilled out of the doors of the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse and muffled but joyful chants could be heard above the…
Review: ‘Midsommar’ is a disturbing, enthralling trip
The Associated Press “Midsommar ” is a waking nightmare and I mean that in the best possible way. For over two hours you will be…
Recent Deaths 6/28/19
Renee Denise Rottman, 48, of Petrolia, died June 24, 2019. Dennis F. Hartle, 77, of Titusville, died June 26, 2019. Audrey M. Myers, 82, of…
A Fireman’s Fair Parade of Fun
Despite the shortage of onlookers, the Rocky Grove Fireman’s Fair Parade began near Wiley Avenue on Wednesday, June 26. The line of fire trucks, ambulances,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Oakland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/27/19
Thunder is a young, sweet, sweet boy! He is neutered, current on vaccines, negative for FIV and leukemia. Thunder can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Rocky Road Cookie Pizza
(Family Features) Pizza and dessert are two things nearly any crowd can agree on. Combining classic rocky road ingredients – chocolate, marshmallows and peanuts –…
Woman waives hearing on charges related to meth lab
From staff reports A Franklin woman accused of manufacturing methamphetamine in a bedroom at her grandmother’s house waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…
Food pantry to be held in Emlenton
From staff reports Chapel on the Hill in Emlenton will host the Second Harvest mobile food pantry from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July…
Trade, climate change, Iran focus as G-20 leaders meet
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Trade and geopolitical tensions, and the looming threat of climate change, are on the agenda as the presidents of the United…
State Senate votes to allow hunting on 3 Sundays
HARRISBURG (AP) — A proposal to end Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting has the approval of the state Senate. Senators voted 36 to 14 on…
Bell, Dickerson lead Pirates to 14-2 rout of Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates were hoping to give rookie Dario Agrazal a little early run support against Houston in his second career start….
Review: ‘Yesterday’ takes great idea, adds too much sugar
The Associated Press Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) is a soulful if brooding young man, with a very pleasant singing voice. But when we meet him,…
Recent Deaths 6/27/19
Melvin C. Sandrock, 95, of Marienville, died June 25, 2019. Eva Kathleen Rogers, 84, of Marienville, formerly of Lucedale, Mississippi, died June 24, 2019. Kenneth…
Wildlife watching from the water a real treat
There’s no official name, so far as I know, for the portal that took us into another world. But it hides behind a tricky entrance….
Pet of the day 6/26/19
Name: Fuzzy Breed: Terrier Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Fuzzy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Spicy Brown Rice Edamame Burgers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 25 minutes 1 cup short-grain brown rice 1 cup baby spinach 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame beans, thawed…
Strattanville man to stand trial in child-rape case
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Charges against a Strattanville man accused of raping a young girl were bound over to court after his brief hearing…
Venango Blind Association Vision Bowl planned Aug. 1
From staff reports The annual Vision Bowl fundraiser to benefit the Venango County Association for the Blind will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at Seneca…
Work planned on West First Street
From staff reports Lane restrictions will be in place Monday on West First Street in Oil City as repairs are made to the roadway. Work…
Mueller to testify publicly before House committees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to…
Gurriel, Cole help Astros to 5-1 win over Pirates
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Gerrit Cole tried not to think too much about what it would be like to face his former team leading up…
Review: In latest ‘Annabelle,’ a babysitting gig goes awry
The Associated Press What a spell for sentient toys. A week after the child-crafted plaything Forky found life in “Toy Story 4” and Chucky was…
Recent Deaths 6/26/19
Dorothy A. Wolbert, 93, of Oil City, died June 25, 2019. Diane M. Ochs, 67, of Lucinda, died June 24, 2019. Cindy S. Shepanski-Dietrich, 40,…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pet of the day 6/25/19
Edison is a sweet and playful male kitten. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. Edison can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Smoked Haddock on a Nest of Potatoes
Serves 2 1/2 pound potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled 2 pinches paprika Oil water spray (see below) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pieces smoked…
Police continue search for missing Seneca man
From staff reports State police in Franklin are searching for a Seneca man who has been missing for nearly two years. Police describe William J….
Website provides genealogical, historical info about Titusville
From staff reports Started almost three years ago as a partnership between the Benson Memorial Library, Drake Well Museum, Titusville High School Alumni Association and…
Government moves migrant kids after AP exposes bad treatment
The Associated Press The U.S. government has removed most of the children from a remote Border Patrol station in Texas following reports that more than…