Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs’ 5-game win string
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on in the ninth, beating the Cubs 6-5 Sunday and ending…
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Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the…
Recent Deaths 5/10/21
Kenneth N. Davis, 56, of Tionesta, died May 7, 2021. William “Bill” F. Zacherl, Sr., 71, of Shippenville, died May 6, 2021. James John Dutko,…
Man facing more than 800 counts related to animal cruelty
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Titusville man is facing 834 charges related to animal abuse after nearly 200 rabbits, chickens, quail and chinchillas were…
Website promoting OC building up and running
From staff reports A website and other online resources promoting 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square are up and running. “The site highlights the former Oil…
String of satellites baffles residents, bugs astronomers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A string of lights that lobbed across the night sky in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday had some…
Carter, Lagace help Penguins beat Sabres, clinch 1st in East
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Carter scored and Maxime Lagace stopped 29 shots for his first career shutout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres…
Elon Musk shows humility and hubris as ‘SNL’ host
The Associated Press Elon Musk showed a combination of humility and hubris as he opened his highly anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.” The…
YMCA scholarship fund established in memory of lawmaker McIlhattan
From staff reports A new scholarship has been created to help local youths attend the Scenic Rivers YMCA’s summer day camp. The Fred McIlhattan Camp…
Food aid continues for those in need
From staff reports The state departments of Education, Agriculture and Human Services have announced thousands of students and families in need will continue to receive…
Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year…
Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row
CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs…
Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Sheridan, initially brought on to rewrite the mountain thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” gradually got more invested in the…
Recent Deaths 5/8/21
Sheila R. Boughner, 59, of Franklin, died May 5, 2021. Joyce “Peach” Bowie, of Oil City, died May 6, 2021. Thomas L. Callahan, 87, of…
Pet of the Day 5/7/21
Hi! My name is Tyah – but you can call me Ty! I am a one-year-old spayed female Lab/Pit Bull mix. I am a big…
Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins
(Family Features) From little ones learning the game to professional athletes pushing sports to new levels, nutrition impacts the ability to re-energize, stay hydrated, and…
Free food boxes available to OC school families
From staff reports Free food boxes will be given to families in the Oil City Area School District through a “Farmers to Families” program. The…
Drake Well offers free admission for those in military
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park will provide free admission to people who are serving in the U.S. military and their families as…
Sheriff: Girl shoots 3 at Idaho school; teacher disarms her
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot and wounded two students and a custodian and then…
Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the final days of a 16th season that came in the form of a 56-game sprint and included a cross-country trade,…
Review: Jason Statham, Guy Ritchie reunite and have a blast
The Associated Press Jason Statham says very, very little in his new film. The English actor must have only needed to memorize about three pages…
Recent Deaths 5/7/21
Paul Raymond Adams, Sr., 90, died May 2, 2021. Merle E. Carr, 71 of Rimersburg, died May 5, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 5/6/21
Hi! My name is Chewey! I am a 7-year-old neutered male Shepherd mix! I’m a big boy weighing 65 pounds! I love love love my…
Rattle Snake Pasta
(Family Features) From little ones learning the game to professional athletes pushing sports to new levels, nutrition impacts the ability to re-energize, stay hydrated, and…
OC police seeking man wanted in drug case
From staff reports Oil City police are looking for Zachary Luhellier, 27, of Oil City. Luhellier is wanted on charges stemming from an incident in…
Central students bike to school
From staff reports Students and staff members at Central Elementary School in Franklin observed National Bike to School Day despite some cloudy skies and the…
COVID’s US toll projected to drop sharply by the end of July
NEW YORK (AP) — Teams of experts are projecting COVID-19’s toll on the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July, according to research…
Cronenworth, Padres beat Pirates 4-2 to win series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish has been the bullpen’s best friend in his first season with the San Diego Padres. Although he gave up…
Review: A Black teen on trial in Netflix drama ‘Monster’
The Associated Press “Monster,” a courtroom drama starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson, and Jennifer Ehle that’s premiering Friday on Netflix isn’t actually…
Recent Deaths 5/6/21
Glenn Allen Neiport, 71, of Shippenville, died May 4, 2021. Ronald J. “Ron” Klein, 63, of West Freedom, died May 4, 2021. B. Lavier Hummel…
Pet of the Day 5/5/21
Hi! My name is Abby! I am a 2-year-old hound mix! I am short in stature but still weigh a solid 58 pounds. I may…
Kickin’ Chicken Tostadas
(Family Features) Warmer months typically call for lighter bites, and one of the first things that come to mind for many is a fresh and…
Assault with weapon
Spring Yard Care Tips for Water Quality
When you are thinking about spring projects, consider some tips to enhance water quality and manage stormwater. Spring has just arrived, which means thousands of…
Man charged in 2015 crime after DNA match found
From staff reports A former Oil City man currently incarcerated at the SCI Fayette state prison has been charged with breaking into a house in…
Oil City high school and middle school closed rest of week
From staff reports Oil City High School and Oil City Middle School students will be learning remotely the rest of this week following several cases…
Nature at its craziest: Trillions of cicadas about to emerge
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — Sifting through a shovel load of dirt in a suburban backyard, Michael Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury find their quarry: a cicada…
GOP wants to restore work-search rule for jobless benefits
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans in Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Legislature are advancing legislation to reinstate work-search requirements for people claiming unemployment benefits, saying workers aren’t returning to…
Crosby scores 2 goals as Pens surge past Flyers 7-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins regained first place in the East Division with a 7-3 win over the…
Keller, bullpen pitch Pirates to 2-1 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mitch Keller tossed shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the San Diego Padres 2-1 on…
Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY’s Gov Ball festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was just two days away from headlining Madison Square Garden,…
Recent Deaths 5/5/21
Frederick A. Fiscus, 83, of Marble, died May 1, 2021. Roberta Wenner, 95, of Van, died May 4, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 5/4/21
Hi! My name is Bob! I am a 3-year-old neutered male English Pointer. I am a nice medium-sized boy weighing 39 pounds. I have a…
Thousand Island Burger Pizza
(Family Features) Warmer months typically call for lighter bites, and one of the first things that comes to mind for many is a fresh and…
Aggravated assault with motor vehicle
Man accused of entering residence without permission
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing a felony charge for entering a woman’s residence in Oil City on Sunday without her permission. Oil…
Youth Alternatives planning for annual children’s camp
From staff reports Youth Alternatives is gearing up for its 17th annual children’s camp, which will be held Aug. 1-7. The camp, which is free…
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week,…
Myers, Padres ruin Anderson’s no-hit bid, beat Pirates 2-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers had an opposite-field single with no outs in the seventh inning to end Tyler Anderson’s no-hit bid and the…
Giroux, Hayes help Flyers to win over first-place Penguins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Claude Giroux had two goals and an assist, Kevin Hayes gave Philadelphia a rare early lead, and the Flyers skated to an…