E-waste recycling scheduled in Oil City
From staff reports Oil City will hold its annual E-waste recycling program on Friday. The event, open to the public, will be held from 8…
2019
Alabama governor invokes God in banning nearly all abortions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican governor has signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly…
Greinke exits with abdominal tightness, D-backs rout Pirates
PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke was cruising along when he felt something wrong. Taking no chances, the Arizona Diamondbacks ace called it a day. Greinke…
DJ Khaled releasing collaboration with Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DJ Khaled is releasing a single with Nipsey Hussle that was filmed days before Hussle was shot to death in Los…
Recent Deaths 5/16/19
Henry A. Beers, 93, of Strattanville, died May 15, 2019. Ellsworth Albert Zimmerman, 92, of Marienville, died May 13, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
CHS Students Pledge to Become Safe Drivers, Riders
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor Monday, May 13, 2019, marked the beginning of Safe Driving Week at Cranberry High School. The point is to ensure…
Franklin DUI
DUI accident
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Allegheny Blvd. DUI
Emergence of cicadas should produce fantastic fishing
They will fascinate some and annoy, likely even creep out, others. That’s just how it is with bugs and people. So it will be with…
Pet of the day 5/15/19
Slinky is a medium/long haired, black, female cat. She is friendly and laid back. Slinky is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia….
Potato Salad with Bacon and Parsley
Serves 6 11/2 pounds new potatoes, about 15 Kosher salt and black pepper 4 slices bacon 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar…
Franklin could encounter snag in street signal project
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Long-awaited repairs to the Liberty Street midblock pedestrian crossing could cause problems with another city project, it was learned at…
Annual dinner to honor graduates entering military
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Venango County unit of Our Community Salutes, a national nonprofit organization that assists communities in honoring their graduating…
Allies fear US-Iran tensions could spark accidental conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — International worries that the Trump administration is sliding toward war with Iran flared into the open amid skepticism about its claims that…
Bell homers twice to lead Pirates past Diamondbacks 6-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Bell is on the best hitting streak of his career, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are along for the ride. Bell homered…
Explorer recounts making the deepest ocean dive in history
NEW YORK (AP) — Taking the hours-long journey to what is believed to be the deepest point mankind has visited in any ocean was a…
Recent Deaths 5/15/19
Charles Orrie Urey, 75, of Cranberry, died May 13, 2019. William W. Bailey, 72, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Oil City, died May 11, 2019….
Pet of the day 5/14/19
Nyssa is a 8 week old female puppy surrendered to the rescue with her Mother and six siblings. Mother is an American Bulldog mix and…
Pork Chops with Butter Bean Salad
Serves 4 1 slice sandwich bread, torn into pieces 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 scallions, sliced Kosher salt and black pepper 4 boneless pork chops…
Canal Twp. residents arraigned in animal-cruelty case
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The two Canal Township residents who were keeping more than 50 dogs in squalid conditions in a single-wide trailer were…
Relay for Life seeks donated toys for carnival
From staff reports The Venango Relay for Life, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Oil City High…
North Korea demands return of cargo ship seized by US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday called the U.S. seizure of a North Korean cargo ship involved in banned coal exports a…
Escobar, Walker go deep, Diamondbacks roll past Pirates 9-3
PHOENIX (AP) — After a three-game losing streak in which the Arizona Diamondbacks came up empty too often with opportunities to drive in more runs,…
Hard-hit Pennsylvania to sue drugmaker over opioid epidemic
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The attorney general of Pennsylvania says he’s filing a lawsuit accusing a pharmaceutical giant of fueling the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Josh…
Cannes Film festival set to open with zombie comedy
CANNES, France (AP) — The 72nd Cannes Film Festival is set to open Tuesday with the premiere of Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy “The Dead Don’t…
Recent Deaths 5/14/19
Albert A. Rearigh, 92, of Oil City, died May 12, 2019. Carolyn Ann Bills, 72, of Rouseville, died May 12, 2019. Jennifer Lee Warner, 51,…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI
Found property
House Advances Bills on Suicide Prevention, Economic Opportunity
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advanced 18 bills to the full House of Representatives. In addition to Blue Water Navy, the bills…
Pet of the day 5/13/19
Name: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hazel can be found at Venango County Humane…
Grilled Portobello Burger
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 50 minutes 4 portobello mushroom caps (4 to 5 inches in diameter), gills removed 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3…
Organizer wants 75 to 100 competitors at tractor pull
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The benefit truck and tractor pull for the Michael and Amy Graham family will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday,…
Memorial Day services set in Pleasantville
From staff reports Memorial Day observances will be held Monday, May 27, in Pleasantville. A parade will step off at 11:45 a.m. from the school…
Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were targeted in “sabotage operations” off the coast of the…
Bell has 5 RBIs, Pirates take 3rd straight from Cards, 10-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Bell put on a show for his mom on Mother’s Day. With his mother Myrtle in the stands at Busch…
NBC bets on comedy next year, ‘This Is Us” for years to come
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC didn’t invoke its “must-see TV” 20th-century marketing slogan in announcing a renewed emphasis on sitcoms next season, but it could…
Recent Deaths 5/13/19
Carole E. Boyles, 82, of Franklin, died May 11, 2019. Rose Marie “Bonnie” Hughes, 76, of Summerville, formerly of Corsica, died May 11, 2019. Carol…
Franklin council hears from concerned pedestrians
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin residents turned out in force at Monday’s city council meeting to discuss pedestrian safety. “This is not a very…
Fire safety program coming to Oil City next month
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A new program designed to enhance fire safety in Oil City will be rolled out June 1. “It’s a…
More ‘heartbeat’ abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest
The Associated Press If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion…
Lyles overcomes high pitch count, Pirates beat Cardinals 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Lyles had to change his plan on the fly. Lyles overcame a 30-pitch first inning to combine with four relievers…
Alongside Cannes mainstays, fresh faces try to stand out
The Associated Press Mati Diop only realized long after her Dakar-set “Atlantics” had been selected to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival that she had…
Welding students earn certification
From staff reports Thirteen students received certificates in the evening welding technology program at Venango Technology Center on Tuesday. The students are Samuel Wright, Lukas…
Business workshop planned in Franklin
From staff reports Susan Hileman, the Northwest Industrial Resource Center strategic business advisor, will lead a workshop from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18,…
Cranberry class raises money for playground
Julionna Prenatt and her classmates in Angela Carothers’ first-grade class at Cranberry Elementary School recently held an art sale in their school to raise money…
‘Run, Hide, Fight’ mindset making way into US schools
BALTIMORE (AP) — The actions of students who died tackling gunmen at two U.S. campuses a week apart have been hailed as heroic. At a…
Frazier, Williams lead Pirates to 2-1 win over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Trevor Williams didn’t have his prettiest outing, but he’ll take it. Adam Frazier opened the game with a homer, Starling Marte…
3 production companies boycott Georgia after abortion ban
ATLANTA (AP) — Executives from three production companies say they won’t film in Georgia because of the state’s “heartbeat” abortion ban. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports they include…