Drive will benefit Franklin school district’s Care Closets
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County and Lepley Bus Service are coming together to sponsor a winter clothing drive for local students…
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Authorities: Wave of hoax bomb threats made across US
NEW YORK (AP) — A wave of bomb threats emailed Thursday to hundreds of schools, businesses and government buildings across the U.S. triggered searches, evacuations…
Burden of a ‘Beast’: Steelers know they must stop Gronkowski
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The words tumble out of Sean Davis’ mouth casually when describing Rob Gronkowski, as if they come up regularly in conversation when…
2018’s top movie moments, from ‘Shallow’ to ‘The Shining’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A film doesn’t have to be great to have a great moment. They’re not mutually exclusive of course, but a great…
Recent Deaths 12/14/18
Mason Lewis Burns, 18, of Clarion, died Dec. 12, 2018. Jeanne Rae Lloyd, 81, of Knox, died Dec. 12, 2018. Jonathan A. Wakefield, 28, of…
Cranberry High School’s Christmas Choral Concert
Pet of the day 12/13/18
Graycie is a spunky little female kitten. She is very full of energy and friendly. She is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia…
Hummus
Servings 6 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice, squeezed…
Fire severely damages garage in Franklin
From staff reports A garage at 608 Buffalo St. in Franklin sustained severe damage in a fire Wednesday. Franklin firefighters responded to the scene at…
Clintonville fire company holding public meeting
From staff reports Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. today at the fire hall to discuss funding with elected…
Public meeting set Tuesday to discuss Titusville bridge project
From staff reports PennDOT and its consultant, McCormick Taylor, will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday on the second floor of the Titusville…
No. 2 gas-producing state moves to curb air pollution
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is aiming to curb air pollution and greenhouse emissions from its vast natural gas exploration fields, even as the Trump administration…
Blackhawks end 8-game slide with 6-3 win over Penguins
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks finally got to celebrate Wednesday night. It had been a while. Jonathan Toews had a goal and two assists,…
Rock Hall of Fame inductees named
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson joins her brother Michael and the Jackson 5 as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning…
Recent Deaths 12/13/18
Richard J. Schmader, 80, of Shippenville, died Dec. 11, 2018. Dr. Louka Makkar, 69, died Dec. 11, 2018. Maureen Hassan Sayers, 88, of DuBois, died…
Clinton Twp. theft
Porcupines and the winter woods
They are one of the slowest moving creatures in the northern woods, generally waddling along at a seemingly carefree pace. Yet they are difficult to…
Uranus Examiner ends publication, blaming judgmental people
URANUS, Mo. (AP) — The Uranus Examiner, a small Missouri newspaper whose name inspired chuckles and groans when it launched a few months ago, is…
Pet of the day 12/12/18
Name: Sir Ruff Breed: Retriever, Lab mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sir Ruff can be found at…
Challah
Servings: 16 Start to finish: 3 3/4 to 4 3/4 hours, plus 3 hours cooling time (Rising time: 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours) Key…
Rimersburg man dies in Route 322 crash
From staff reports Franklin state police said a Rimersburg man died following a two-vehicle crash at about 6:10 p.m. Tuesday on Route 322 near Van….
Toys for Tots participants need photo ID, birth certificate
From staff reports Venango County Toys for Tots will hold its Christmas toy distribution from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Oil City VFW….
France: Suspected gunman named, had long police record
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — A massive manhunt involving hundreds of police and soldiers was underway Wednesday for a suspected extremist who yelled “God is great!”…
Roethlisberger OK, Boswell not as Steelers weigh changes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s ribs are bruised but not broken. The Pittsburgh Steelers believe the same could be said about their wildly uneven season….
‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Shining’ added to National Film Registry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The National Film Registry is turning 30 and will bring in a new crop of films ranging from dinosaurs’ return from…
Recent Deaths 12/12/18
Jeffrey S. Eisenman, 65, of Marble, died Dec. 4, 2018. Clair Arlin “Punk” Richmond, 66, of Clintonville, died Dec. 10, 2018. Earnest J. “Ernie” Dawson,…
Public drunkenness
Volunteers Needed for Wreaths Across America
The Pennsylvania Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home will be having a wreath laying at the home’s cemetery. There are more than 1,300 wreaths to be…
Pet of the day 12/11/18
Gage is a loving, loud purring, young male. He came to us with broken toes on one front paw. After several weeks in a splint…
Light up Night in Oil City
By DYLAN LU Student Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 29, Oil City was all abuzz with festivities. The Venango Choir, directed by Beth Orris, sang at…
Applesauce snack cake
Servings: 9 Start to finish: 1 hour (plus up to 2 hours to cool) 1 cup apple cider 3/4 cup dried apples, cut into 1/2-inch…
Woman charged with carrying gun without permit
From staff reports Oil City police said a North Carolina woman was arrested on Friday night for carrying a pistol without a concealed weapon permit….
Valley Grove student’s toy drive is Saturday
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Three years ago, Valley Grove student Josie Seely had $80 in her pocket and a desire to deliver presents to…
Volunteer drivers needed to transport cancer patients
From staff reports Volunteer drivers are needed in the local area for the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program. The local Cancer Society chapter…
Trump: Many candidates vying for chief of staff job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wanted: Top aide to most powerful leader in world. Chief qualification: Willing to take the job. Must also be prepared to tolerate…
Guentzel helps Penguins top Islanders 2-1
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Casey DeSmith is providing a lift for the Pittsburgh Penguins while Matt Murray is sidelined by a lower-body injury. DeSmith made…
‘Guardians and War on Truth’ Time’s ‘Person of the Year’
NEW YORK (AP) — Time magazine’s 2018 person of the year are the “guardians and the war on truth.” The group is made up of…
Recent Deaths 12/11/18
George Thomas “Tom” Exley, 60, of Knox, died Dec. 8, 2018. Janice C. Thompson, 76, of Tionesta, died Dec. 8, 2018. Terry Michael Schmader, 79,…
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 12/10/18
Name: Montey Breed: Hound/ Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Montey can be found at Venango…
Chipotle pork and hominy stew
Servings: 6-8 Pressure cook total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Slow cook total time: 5 hours, 40 minutes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped…
OC native enters semi-finals of screenwriting competition
Matt Croyle’s pilot episode script for ‘Circle, Michigan’ has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Hollywood Casting and Film Screenwriting Competition. If chosen as…
Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is weighing at least four people to serve as his next chief of staff, after plans for an orderly…
Missed opportunity
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Derek Carr threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Derek Carrier with 21 seconds left before Chris Boswell slipped on a potential…
Beyonce performs at pre-wedding party in India
Beyonce brought her star power to a pre-wedding party for the daughter of India’s richest mogul. The 37-year-old singer performed Sunday and sang some of…
Recent Deaths 12/10/18
Paul H. Towner, 88, formerly of Enola, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Helen M. Hagan, 89, of Hagantown, near Parker, went home to be…
Top Photos of the Week
Children skate on a temporary ice rink in the Gouwe Kerk church, a Gothic Revival church built between 1902 and 1904 in the center of…
Oil City budget gets tentative OK from council
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City Council gave its tentative stamp of approval to the city’s 2019 budget package at a meeting Thursday,…
Swath of South faces wintry mess: Snow, sleet, freezing rain
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — A storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across a wide swath of the South has millions of people in…
Dzingel scores in overtime, Senators beat Penguins 2-1
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators were ready for their 4-on-3 power play in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ryan Dzingel scored with the…