Couple accused of giving drugs to boy held for court
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City couple accused of giving marijuana and methamphetamine to a 13-year-old boy were held for court Wednesday after…
2019
Venango planning commission approves Cranberry tire store
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Planning Commission on Tuesday gave conditional approval to the construction of a retail store, Chris’s Tire Service,…
Hoops fundraiser for moms battling cancer now set for Monday
From staff reports The fundraising event that had been scheduled Wednesday at Venango Catholic High School to help the families of two Oil City elementary…
Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a “domestic terrorist” who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had…
Police: ‘Empire’ actor turns self in to face charge
CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told…
Recent Deaths 2/21/19
Arthur Myron Mason, 81, of Brookville, died Feb. 19, 2019. Larry A. Kellogg, 67, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 19, 2019. Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Kapp, of…
West First Street accident
Hit and run
Protecting your cell phone and electronics outdoors
It was easy to enforce early on. When my oldest son joined his Scout troop, the leaders had a rule: no cell phones on campouts….
Pet of the day 2/20/19
Name: Oliver Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Small House-trained: Yes Oliver can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Tiramisu
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour, plus cooling time 2 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 9…
VA to implement Appeals Modernization Act This Week
Beginning Feb. 19, all veterans who disagree with their VA rating decision will have three new options to resolve their benefit dispute: request a higher-level…
Radio station signals in new era, keeps familiar presence
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer For nearly 60 years, Clarion County residents have been entertained by WWCH, the sole AM-radio station in the county. However,…
Travel restrictions issued ahead of winter storm
From staff reports PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are implementing phased restrictions as today’s winter storm is expected to bring mixed precipitation statewide. At 6…
Cranberry students win press awards
Cranberry High School students, from left, Lindsay Perry, Jenna Seigworth, Sara Uddin, Ava Fischer and AJ Howard were winners in the Student Keystone Press Awards….
Ending the silence on sex abuse: Vatican holds summit
VATICAN CITY (AP) — If Pope Francis needed a concrete example to justify summoning church leaders from around the globe to Rome for a tutorial…
Penguins avoid being swept by Devils, beat New Jersey 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be getting their act together for a playoff push and one clear sign of that is…
Recent Deaths 2/20/19
Cheryl Lynn Tack, 56, of Shippenville, died Feb. 18, 2019. Thomas Shields Fitzsimmons, 81, of Corsica, died Feb. 18, 2019. Arthur M. Mason, 81, of…
Pet of the day 2/19/19
Name: Sunny Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix Gender: Male Size: Large House-Trained: Yes Sunny can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Fallen Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped coarse 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8…
China, Iran meet amid efforts to preserve nuclear deal
BEIJING (AP) — The Iranian foreign minister’s passionate defense of Iran’s interests at the Munich Security Conference has made him “a famous person” in China,…
Gonzalez, Newman competing for Bucs’ shortstop job
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Erik Gonzalez and Kevin Newman are competing to start at shortstop for Pittsburgh, the one open position in the Pirates’ everyday…
The Latest: LVMH CEO pays tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (all times local): 2 p.m. Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of…
Recent Deaths 2/19/19
Harvey E. “Ernie” Wilson, 102, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, went to be with our Lord Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Margaret “Peggy” Hemphill, 72, formerly of Emlenton…
Oil City DUI
Drug possession
Attempted homicide
Pet of the day 2/18/19
Name: George Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium House-Trained: Yes George can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Real Buttered Popcorn
Servings: 3 to 4 (Makes 6 cups) Start to finish: 15 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 1/4 cup popcorn kernels 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted…
EU states mixed on Trump demand to take back IS fighters
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that European countries take back their citizens fighting in Syria is receiving a mixed reaction, as nations…
Malkin, Letang score twice to lead Pens past Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a four-minute penalty kill and went on the hunt against the New York Rangers. Kris Letang scored his…
In France, the Force is strong with lightsaber dueling
BEAUMONT-SUR-OISE, France (AP) — Master Yoda, dust off his French, he must. It’s now easier than ever in France to act out “Star Wars” fantasies,…
Recent Deaths 2/18/19
Donna J. Runner, 62, of Bradford, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. J. Edward Baum, 87, of Marion, Ohio, died Tuesday, Feb….
7 siblings in area bluegrass band are making their mark
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Echo Valley is a bluegrass band consisting of seven close-knit siblings from New Galilee who live on a farm, are…
Cranberry looks at police tax
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An entry in Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2019-20 budget could wallop Cranberry Township residents with a $50 per person…
Aurora attacker took gun to work he shouldn’t have owned
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The man who opened fire and killed five co-workers including the plant manager, human resources manager and an intern working his…
Flames snap 4-game skid, beating Penguins 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A big second period ended up being just enough for the Calgary Flames. Michael Frolik had the first of four second-period goals…
‘Black Panther’ costume designer blazes trail to inspire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Black Panther” costume designer Ruth E. Carter says she wants her Oscar recognition to create more opportunities for African-Americans and women…
State grant benefits local school districts
From staff reports School districts in Venango, Clarion and Crawford counties were among the various districts across the commonwealth that will benefit from more than…
5 area students earn Clarion scholar-athlete awards
From staff reports Five area residents were among the 174 Clarion University students who earned scholar-athlete status. They are: Taylor Moltz, of Oil City, a…
OC will conduct North Street survey for CDBG application
From staff reports The City of Oil City intends to include a North Street reconstruction project in the city’s 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…
Illinois man being fired from job fatally shoots 5 workers
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The frantic calls started pouring in at 1:24 p.m. A gunman was shooting people inside a sprawling manufacturing warehouse in Aurora,…
Academy reverses plans, will air all awards live at Oscars
NEW YORK (AP) — Bowing to a backlash that had threatened to engulf an already blunder-plagued Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…
Recent Deaths 2/16/19
Craig H. Greenlee, 91, of Sandy Lake, died Feb. 14, 2019. Julia Kay McNamara Reynolds, 60, died Dec. 28, 2018. Mary L. Murray, 83, formerly…
Destiny Logan: Master of Disguise
By MAKAYLA MONREAN Student contributor Destiny Logan, a Redbank Valley High School senior, is a high honor student who also attends the Clarion County Career…
Franklin on Ice
Nolan Herrell can be seen in the gallery above enjoying the ice sculptures during Franklin on Ice 2019. (Photos by Hannah Niederriter, Student Contributor)…
Pet of the day 2/15/19
Rascal is a friendly, young male. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Rascal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sicilian Chickpea and Escarole Soup
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 2 hours 30 minutes Salt and pepper 1 pound (2 3/4 cups) dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed 2 tablespoons…
Nominations open for FLEX Young Professional of Year
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is accepting nominations for the…
Trump will sign border deal, declare emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise that would avert a second painful government shutdown. But a new confrontation has been ignited…