OC crews fix water line break
From staff reports A water line break early Tuesday morning in Oil City caused a few residents to notice a disruption in service. Jason Herman,…
2020
Mercyhurst University to house US intelligence hall of fame
ERIE (AP) — Mercyhurst University is carving out space in its library to house the U.S. Intelligence Community Hall of Fame, the school announced Tuesday….
Volatile 2019 behind him, Pirates’ Kela embracing new role
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Keone Kela spent most of 2019 angry. At losing. At his role in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. At the team’s coaching…
Review: An unlikely friendship is at the heart of ‘Burden’
The Associated Press It was only a matter of time before Hollywood came calling to adapt the real-life events surrounding a museum in South Carolina…
Recent Deaths 2/26/20
Bud W. McCool, 84, of Jackson Township, died Feb. 24, 2020. Mary Burk Scott, 76, of Kennerdell, died Feb. 24, 2020. Edward H. Richards, 76,…
Coach, Swimmer, Mom: The Jen Kissell Story
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor At the bottom of the stairwell of the Oil City YMCA sits the office of Jen Kissell. Before I even…
Pecan-Topped Raspberry Cake
3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1…
Pet of the Day 02-25-20
Sweetie, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 3 month old spayed female. She’s in the front in the picture. Patches, a Domestic Short Hair, is…
Franklin man charged for having stolen gun
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after he was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun and was driving under…
Franklin students praised at board meeting
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Substitute superintendent Pat Gavin had a lot of good things to say about Franklin students during Monday’s Franklin School Board…
Pennsylvania may tweak new law to avoid vote-counting logjam
HARRISBURG (AP) — Lawmakers may change Pennsylvania’s sweeping new election law to avoid a logjam of mail-in ballots that could extend vote counting in the…
Pirates’ Archer scratched from start due to neck tightness
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer was scratched from his scheduled Monday night against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole due…
Paramount halts ‘Mission: Impossible’ shoot over new virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Pictures on Monday halted production on the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film due to the new virus, as Hollywood began to…
Recent Deaths 2/25/20
Phyllis Ann Marwood Krepp, 92, died Jan. 30, 2020. Kenneth F. “Joe” Wiant, 87, formerly of Fairmount City, died Feb. 22, 2020. Lawrence “Larry” E….
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Legislation Introduced to Study Cancer Among Fighter Pilots
On Wednesday, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) introduced H.R. 5858, the Military Pilots Cancer Incidence Study Act. This important legislation would…
Curry-Spiced Tofu with Asian Vegetables
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 12 ounces light, extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry, cut into four slices 1 tablespoon, plus…
Pet of the Day 02-24-20
Ringo is a happy-go-lucky boy who always has a big goofy smile on his face and wag in his tail! He’s got loads of energy,…
1 hurt in Halyday Run Road crash
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin state police said one person was injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Sugarcreek Borough. Police said that a…
Welding technology students graduate
A class of 12 students recently received certificates of achievement in the evening welding technology program at Venango Technology Center. The program was coordinated by…
Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The new virus took aim at a broadening swath of the globe Monday, with officials in Europe and the Middle…
Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second…
Box office goes ‘Sonic’ again but hears ‘Call of the Wild’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hedgehog edged the sled dog by a nose at the box office. “Sonic: The Hedgehog” zoomed to the top of…
Recent Deaths 2/24/20
Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Farcas, 88, of Mentor, Ohio, died Feb. 17, 2020. Arnold B. “Pook” Neiswonger, 70, of Corsica, died Feb. 21, 2020. Robert E….
SMILES closes ‘alt ed’ program
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center has notified school districts in Venango and Clarion counties that it has closed its alternative…
Celebrating Women’s Day
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer International Women’s Day will be celebrated Sunday, March 8, around the world. Not to be outdone, some local women…
Opioid settlement still elusive as some lawyers criticize it
The Associated Press State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers for state and…
Sabres race past sluggish Penguins 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Plenty of work remains for the Buffalo Sabres as they try to claw their way into the playoff picture. Streaking past the…
Netflix series explores the assassination of Malcolm X
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new Netflix series is tackling questions around the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X. “Who Killed Malcolm X?”…
Snow Filled Skies
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor After the first day in Missouri, where everything was cold and wet, I was more than anxious to enter…
OC man charged for ramming truck into auto service building
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for using a pickup truck to gain access to Creekside Auto Service on Seneca Street…
More parking available in OC
New signs explaining the rules for permit parking in a public lot off Center Street in downtown Oil City are in place, and five new…
Afghan deal will be hard to assess, fraught with pitfalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for ending America’s longest war hinge on maintaining a weeklong fragile truce in Afghanistan that U.S. officials and experts agree will…
Nervy return: Year after injury, Pirates’ Burdi throwing gas
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The rib is stashed away somewhere in his parents’ house in suburban Chicago, a reminder of what Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick…
Unscripted ‘Friends’ reunion special to launch with HBO Max
LOS ANGELES (AP) — WarnerMedia’s new streaming service will debut with some extra “Friends.” The company announced Friday that the entire original “Friends” cast will…
Recent Deaths 2/22/20
Kathryn S. Reed, 69, of Cranberry, died Feb. 20, 2020. David C. Hauserman, 42, of Cooksburg, died Feb. 20, 2020. Joseph Paul Everman, 63, of…
Counterfeit money
Dylan Lu: Regional Band Qualifier
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor On the 15th of February, many students gathered at Keystone High School to participate in District Band. Out of…
Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Servings: 2 2 cups frozen raspberries 1 large frozen banana 2/3 cup light coconut milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds Toppings (optional): shredded coconut shaved dark…
Pet of the Day 02-21-20
Blue, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 6 year old neutered male. He has a gold and white coat, green eyes, a pink nose, and…
Police release more details about Oil City pedestrian crash
From staff reports Oil City police have released additional information about a crash Saturday on the East End in which a pedestrian was struck by…
Food assistance planned in Emlenton
From staff reports Second Harvest mobile food pantry will provide food assistance to people in the Emlenton area from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Fracking debate causes tremors in battleground Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG (AP) — The notion of banning fracking is dividing the Democrats running for president and increasingly dividing Democrats in the presidential battleground state of…
Muzzin helps Maple Leafs blank Penguins 4-0
TORONTO (AP) — After two listless performances, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe wanted to see his team step up. It was only one game, but the…
Success of ‘To All the Boys’ puts stars on Hollywood’s radar
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2018 release of the Netflix teen rom-com “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” changed the lives of its stars,…
Recent Deaths 2/21/20
Stanley A. Marsh, Jr., 64, of Oil City, died Feb. 17, 2020. Robert W. Laing, Jr., 71, of Franklin, died Feb. 19, 2020. Jean Meredith…
Pedestrian struck
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