Man held on lesser charges for New Year’s altercation
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man accused of aiming a firearm at another man during an altercation in the early morning hours…
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Sugarcreek will have presence at hearing on Route 8 corridor
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members on Wednesday discussed the news that a public hearing will be held Feb. 8 regarding the…
Official: Pennsylvania officers hurt serving warrant
HARRISBURG (AP) — An official says multiple Pennsylvania police officers have been injured while serving an early morning warrant in Harrisburg. Dauphin County District Attorney…
Ducks score 4 in second period, hold off Pens 5-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Though the Anaheim Ducks found themselves trailing at the end of the first period despite controlling play, head coach Randy Carlyle…
Stars from Vegas festival to perform Grammy tribute
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three performers at last year’s Route 91 Harvest Festival where a gunman opened fire on fans will perform a tribute at…
Recent Deaths 1/18/18
Elizabeth “Bettie” Brodhead Seifreit, of Frisco, Texas, died Dec. 22, 2017. John Stanley Siembida Jr., 90, of Rodeo, California, formerly of Oil City and Fairview,…
Area senior centers set schedules
Titusville Senior Center The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 1/17/18
Clawdia is a sweet long haired beauty. She was surrendered to the rescue after her owner died and the daughter felt she didn’t have enough…
Steak fajitas
Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 red onions, halved and sliced 2 red bell peppers, stemmed,…
Kennerdell man accused of shooting at, beating man
From staff reports A Kennerdell man is facing charges after he allegedly shot at and beat another man with a handgun Saturday night outside a…
Lions Club honors Cranberry students
From staff reports Cranberry students Dodge Peterson, Ashlynn Collins and Ellabay Perry were honored with the Lion’s Club’s Service, Effort and Initiative awards Monday during…
South sees snow, ice and record-breaking cold
ATLANTA (AP) — The South awoke on Wednesday to a two-part Arctic mess. First came a thin blanket of snow and ice, and then came…
Tomlin not ready to endorse Haley’s return in 2018
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Todd Haley’s contract as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers is up. And coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t sound as if he’s…
Review: Hemsworth leads solid wartime film in ’12 Strong’
The Associated Press In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small U.S. Special Forces unit led an offensive against the Taliban…
Recent Deaths 1/17/18
Dennis Fox, 68, of Elon, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 15, 2018. Judith Mae Brown Billingsley, 74, of Utica, died Jan. 14, 2018….
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Cranberry Twp. accident
Swamped with siskins
This week’s weather brought several visitors to the bird feeders. Most noticeable of these included many pine siskins. They dominated the thistle feeder pretty much…
Pet of the day 1/16/18
Name: Rose Breed: Labrador Retriever Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes She is diabetic and due to her diabetes not being managed…
Baked potato skins and onion kale dip
Start to finish: 4 hours (1 hour active) Servings: 8 to 10 For the dip: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil…
OC students participate in chorus fest
Twenty-two students from Oil City Middle and High Schools participated in the first ever District 3 Jr. High Chorus Festival on Jan. 15 at the…
Man arrested in drug case now facing burglary charge
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man arrested Friday for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine into the area is facing additional burglary charges in connection…
Oil City Heritage Society extends sale of materials
From staff reports The Oil City Heritage Society has extended its sale of materials relating to local history. The Looking Back tabloids, Grove Hill Cemetery…
US allies from Korean War meet on North Korean nuke threat
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson huddles Tuesday with nations that fought on America’s side in the Korean War, looking to…
Bucs make “emotionally challenging” call to trade McCutchen
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen didn’t run from the challenge in Pittsburgh, he embraced it. A rising star on a franchise mired in two decades…
Dolores O’Riordan, voice of The Cranberries, dies at 46
LONDON (AP) — Dolores O’Riordan, whose urgent, powerful voice helped make Irish rock band The Cranberries a global success in the 1990s, died suddenly on…
Recent Deaths 1/16/18
Emily D. Gilbert, 83, of Vowinckel, died Jan. 13, 2018. Donald Wray Schrecengost, 84, of Marienville, died Jan. 14, 2018. Josephine G. Galla, 85, of…
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Porter Twp. burglary
Upcoming Events for Veterans and Family
The founder of Boots On Ground will be at Titusville VFW Post 5958 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The post is located at 206 St. Johns…
Pet of the day 1/15/18
Name: Sebastian Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Male Age: 2-3 years Size: Medium Color: White House-trained: Yes Sebastian is up to date on vaccinations, spayed, and…
Devil’s Food Layer Cake
Yields 1 10-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings Cake layers 13/4 cups all-purpose flour 41/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…
Multi-vehicle accident closes section of I-80
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer A multi-vehicle collision forced Clintonville Fire Department to close a section of Interstate 80 westbound in Clinton Township, Venango County,…
Troop E Camp Cadet registration open
From staff reports The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop E, along with the Erie Kiwanis Club, announce online registration for the Troop E Camp Cadet…
Residents grieve, commit to rebuilding after mudslides
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — At the end of a heartbreaking week that saw deadly mudslides kill at least 20, residents of Montecito gathered to grieve,…
Simon, Kessel lead Penguins to 5-2 win against Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dominik Simon admits he got a little wide-eyed as he closed in on his first NHL goal. The only thing left for…
‘Jumanji’ tops ‘The Post,’ ‘The Commuter’ at MLK box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Taraji P. Henson and Paddington Bear and all rushed into movie theaters over Martin Luther King Jr….
Recent Deaths 1/15/18
Catherine Z. Polumbo, 86, of Tionesta, formerly of Hazleton, died Jan. 13, 2018. Virginia Jean Vascik, 95, of Marienville, formerly of Tarentum, died Jan. 13,…
Furry friends and raising funds
Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has scheduled some fundraisers and other animal rescues and shelters have quite a few animals looking for homes. Filling…
Pet of the day 1/12/18
Ceaser is a 5 year old, neutered male who is housebroken and who has lived with adults, children, and other pets. For more information on…
Boeuf Bourguignon
Serves 6 2 pounds beef shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces (see note) 1 onion, cut into large dice 2 carrots, cut into large dice 2…
VisionQuest student charged for assault of staff member
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A student at the VisionQuest facility on Hudmont Lane in Sandycreek Township is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a…
Barrow-Civic Theatre to mark 25 years
From staff reports This year marks the 25th anniversary of Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s Barrow-Civic Theatre. The theater has a full slate of productions and…
Some Walmart employees get raises, others to lose jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — For some Walmart employees, the day brought news of a pay raise. Others learned they were out of a job. Walmart…
Roethlisberger’s resurgence faces stiff test against Jaguars
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The words that threatened to define Ben Roethlisberger’s season were uttered almost as an afterthought and with more than a hint of…
Actresses, shows about women win big at Critics’ Choice
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — It was a good night for women at the Critics’ Choice Awards, which honored women-centered stories like “Big Little Lies,”…
Recent Deaths 1/12/18
Terry L. Johnson-Cooney, 70, of Emlenton, died Jan. 9, 2018. Eugene Clair “Bum” Simpson, 92, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died Jan. 11, 2018. David D. (Curley)…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Modify grooming and beauty tips for winter
Winter may be a time for cozy sweaters and tall boots, but it also can be a season for static-charged hair and dry skin. Upon…
Pet of the day 1/11/18
Tiki is a BIG, BIG, boy at nearly 20 pounds! He is 12 years old, declawed, neutered, and vaccinated. He was surrendered due to his…