Ohio woman waives in meth case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Ohio woman accused of trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine to the Oil City and Sugarcreek areas waived her preliminary…
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Plans for Route 322 railroad crossing to go on display
From staff reports Plans will go on display in early February for a railroad crossing project on Route 322 in Franklin. The crossing is about…
Probe: Chinese opioid sellers exploit US postal service flaw
WASHINGTON (AP) — China said Thursday it is ready to work with the United States in fighting illicit opioid shipments after congressional investigators found that…
Jones, Thome, Guerrero, Hoffman elected to baseball Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Over 600 home runs. More than 600 saves. A .300 career average. In the age of baseball analytics, there’s still room…
Lynyrd Skynyrd announce farewell tour starting May 4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will kick off their final tour May 4 in West Palm Beach, Florida, more than 40 years…
Recent Deaths 1/25/18
Joy E. Holt, 75, of Tionesta, died Jan. 23, 2018. Joan Carol (McWilliams) Taft died Jan. 20, 2018. Bonnie J. Wagner, 60, of Oil City,…
Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The former sports doctor who admitted molesting some of the nation’s top gymnasts for years under the guise of medical treatment…
Pet of the day 1/24/18
Name: Sheba Breed: Black Lab mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: 60-70 lbs. House-trained: Yes Sheba can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sauteed duck breasts
Start to finish: 40 minutes (15 minutes hands-on) Servings: 2 2 Pekin duck breast halves (about 8 ounces each) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons minced shallots…
OC police looking for woman wanted in fraud incidents
From staff reports Oil City police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a woman who is wanted in connection with some access device fraud…
Nature art display set for Franklin On Ice festival
From staff reports Paintings, sculptures, photography, furniture, papier mache, mixed media, glass mosaics, other 3-D items and fabric art pieces have been assembled into the…
Students ran for their lives as shots erupted in school
BENTON, Ky. (AP) — They ran silently, too stunned to shout. Some of the children ran into classrooms to hide from the boy with the…
Penguins beat Hurricanes, 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Not much more than a month ago, Dominik Simon, Jean-Sebastien Dea and Casey DeSmith were playing minor league hockey in Wilkes-Barre for…
Comcast hopes for windfall from Super Bowl, Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) — Comcast’s NBC is airing both the Super Bowl and the Olympics in February, a double-whammy sports extravaganza that the company expects…
Recent Deaths 1/24/18
Norman E. “Peach” Sanders, 84, of Seneca, died Jan. 22, 2018. Joanne Ruth Gyder Stewart, 90, of Austintown, Ohio, died Jan. 19, 2018. Ruth Hope…
Monroe Twp. retail theft
Venango County arrest warrant
In the mix
A variety of weather was experienced last week in the region. From frost to fog, the weather pattern was active. Earlier in the week, snow…
Robotics tournament set Friday at Franklin High School
From staff reports A robotics tournament will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium of the Franklin Area Junior/Senior High…
Eagles fan who slammed into pole in subway says he’s OK
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia Eagles fan whose attempt to rally subway passengers for a playoff game ended with him running into a concrete pole…
Pet of the day 1/23/18
Leo is a very loving male kitten. He likes to play and receive your attention. He is current on vaccines, negative for leukemia and fiv….
Salmon with a tarragon vinaigrette
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes For the Salmon: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 (6-ounce) fillets of salmon, 1-inch thick,…
O.C. man facing charges after domestic dispute
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend and shoved his daughter at their Hoffman…
Pinewood Derby winners announced
Bear Scout Paul Adams Jr. (left) was the winner of the Cub Scout Pack 37 Pinewood Derby held Sunday at the Sandycreek Township fire hall….
Official: Americans killed, injured in attack on Kabul hotel
WASHINGTON (AP) — A State Department official says multiple American citizens were killed and injured in the Taliban’s weekend attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in…
AP source: Browns hiring fired Steelers coordinator Haley
CLEVELAND (AP) — Hue Jackson is finally handing off his Browns offense. Cleveland’s coach, who has handled game-planning and play-calling duties while going 1-31 over…
Del Toro’s ‘Shape of Water’ lands a leading 13 Oscar nods
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s lavish monster romance “The Shape of Water” has landed a leading 13 nominations and Greta Gerwig became just…
Recent Deaths 1/23/18
Ruth Hope “Sis” Silvis, 65, of Marienville, died Jan. 22, 2018. Avalon Adahlia Walters, of Meadville, died Jan. 19, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick…
Oil City theft
Dozens dressed as T. rex descend on public square
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His name means “king of the tyrant lizards,” but sometimes Tyrannosaurus rex just wants to party. Make that many T. rexes….
45th Anniversary of the Signing of Paris Peace Accord
Signed on Jan. 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accord was intended to finally end the Vietnam War, which had cost the lives of thousands of…
Pet of the day 1/22/18
Name: Moses Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Cream Moses is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. He can be…
Burgundy beef stew
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 75 minutes 1 hanger steak brisket or boneless short ribs, 1 1(backslash)2-2 pounds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher…
Titusville police now carrying naloxone
From staff reports The Titusville Police Department started to carry naloxone in its vehicles Wednesday to assist medical personnel with early intervention and medical treatment…
Philippine volcano explodes, villagers flee back to shelters
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ most active volcano ejected a huge column of lava fragments, ash and smoke in a thunderous explosion Monday, sending…
Patriots and Eagles will square off in Super Bowl 52
The Associated Press Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl in search of a sixth title. They’ll face…
‘Hobbit’ director Peter Jackson making WWI documentary
LONDON (AP) — “The Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson is transforming grainy black-and-white footage of World War I into 3-D color for a…
Recent Deaths 1/22/18
Anna M. Hamilton, 50, died Jan. 18, 2018. Shirley J. Patterson, 78, of Conneration, died Jan. 20, 2018. Eleanor J. Tarr, 88, of Sandy Lake, died…
Have patience
Area animal rescues and shelters have a few adoption candidates that may require a little time, training and patience. Time and treatment Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Pet of the day 1/19/18
Esmerelda was brought in as a stray. She is very loving and playful. She has been vetted and got her vaccines, and tested negative for…
Mashed Potatoes made easy in the slow cooker
Makes about 10-12 servings Ingredients 3 pounds redskin potatoes, scrubbed (leave skin on) 1/4 cup butter 4 cloves crushed garlic, peeled 1/2 cup sour cream…
Novel written by area native available at Oil City Library
A historical fiction novel written by an Oil City native is now available at the Oil City Library. “Anna,” written by Catherine Gierlach Kennedy, is…
Thorny global issues abound a year into Trump presidency
With a sharp departure from years and sometimes decades of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has made a seismic global impact during his first…
Steelers name Fichtner new OC
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Steelers didn’t look very far for offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s replacement, promoting longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to the position on…
AP PHOTOS: Horses leap through fire in old Spanish festival
SAN BARTOLOME DE PINARES, Spain (AP) — Horses burst through the soaring flames of night-time bonfires in a dramatic annual festival in this small Spanish…
Recent Deaths 1/19/18
Carol A. Cook, 81, of Seneca, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. June Joyce Lake, 89, of Florida, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017….
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Safety measures for winter drivers
Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the cold temperatures or find that life must…
Pet of the day 1/18/18
Name: Gracie Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female Size: Small House- trained: Yes Prefers a home without children. Gracie is up to date on vaccinations,…
French-style beef stew with vegetables
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 24 hours, including inactive marinating and chilling time 2 1/2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into 2-3-inch pieces 3 medium…