Box office top 20: The Apes unseat Spider-Man
NEW YORK (AP) — “War for the Planet of the Apes” overtook “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at the box office. But it failed to live up to…
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Recent Deaths 7/18/17
Bruce Alan McFall, 81, of Oil City, died July 15, 2017. Betty Murray Troutman, 81, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Shippenville, died July 9, 2017. Rachel…
Pet of the day 7/17/17
Name: Constance Breed: Siamese & Domestics Short Hair Gender: Female Age: 3 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Constance can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Cheese sandwich souffle
Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 4 Butter for buttering the baking pan 8 slices homemade-style white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed…
VFW National Convention
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will be holding their National Convention on July 22-26 in New Orleans. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday morning starting…
Citizens Bank robbed in Butler County
From staff reports A Citizens Bank located in the Giant Eagle at the Clearview Mall on North Main Street in Butler County was robbed on…
Bike ‘n Brew draws crowd
Matt Beightol gets ready to sample a Peach Shandy from Mario Castelluccio of Blue Canoe in Titusville Saturday during the second annual Bike ‘n Brew…
S. Korea offers talks on tension, family reunions with North
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Monday offered talks with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume reunions of…
Frazier’s 9th-inning single gives Pirates 4-3 win over Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates closed their series against the St. Louis Cardinals the same way they began it: with a walkoff win. Adam Frazier’s…
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who…
Recent Deaths 7/17/17
Joseph L. Sayers, 82, of Hawthorn, died July 14, 2017. Ruth E. Warner, 80, of Rockland, died July 16, 2017. Helen Joan Ward Marki, 851,…
Sandy Twp. accident
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Finding homes and funds
Area animal rescue groups are putting the fun in fundraiser as they plan outreach events and try to raise some money and find animals homes….
Pet of the day 7/14/17
Name: Vada Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Vada can be found…
Bacon and Tomato Scramble
Makes 4 to 6 servings 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes 6 strips good-quality lean smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2…
Oil Heritage Festival starts Thursday
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer The 39th annual Oil Heritage Festival will kick off Thursday and last until Sunday, July 23. Although the festival itself…
Eels from overturned truck slime cars on Oregon highway
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (AP) — A truck hauling eels overturned on an Oregon highway, turning the coastal road into a slimy mess. Oregon State Police…
State System board approves 3.5 percent tuition increase
From staff reports The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has approved a 3.5 percent increase in tuition for the 2017-18…
Support group will use art to address violence
From staff reports The PPC Violence Free Network of Family Service and Children’s Aid Society is starting a community support group for survivors of domestic…
AP source: Man killed 4 after feeling cheated in drug deals
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A drug dealer has confessed to killing four young Pennsylvania men after he felt cheated or threatened during three drug transactions…
Beyonce introduces newborn twins Sir Carter and Rumi
The Associated Press Beyonce has finally debuted her twins a month after they were born. The singer posted a picture of herself holding the babies on…
Recent Deaths 7/14/17
Carol Ann Brown Kilgore, 66, of Franklin, died July 11, 2017. Donna K. Rodgers, 60, of Franklin, died July 11, 2017. Kathleen B. Fox, 95,…
Horses for Healing camp set July 26
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County has teamed up with the Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association for its annual…
Cranberry Twp. accident
6 ways to make more time for family
Time is at a premium for today’s families. Many households are dual-income, and children may engage in one or more extracurricular activities after school. The…
Pet of the day 7/13/17
Name: Cheese Puff Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheese Puff can be found…
Pasta with sauteed kale and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs Kosher salt and…
Police investigating golf course incidents
From staff reports Franklin state police are searching for information on incidents that caused thousands of dollars of damages to two local golf courses on…
Northwest Commission honors former co-worker with huge clothing drive
From staff reports Staff members with the Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission in Oil City wanted to do something to honor co-worker Barb Yard,…
Human remains found in search for missing men, 1 victim ID’d
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Investigators found the body of one of four missing young men along with other human remains buried on a Pennsylvania…
Crosby ‘didn’t hear’ concussion controversy during playoffs
COLE HARBOR, Nova Scotia (AP) — Sidney Crosby said Wednesday he did not pay attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after…
‘This is Us,’ ‘The Crown’ vie for Emmy nods; no ‘Thrones’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With “Game of Thrones” off the Emmy battlefield this time around, the likely beneficiaries will be streaming dramas and, in a…
Recent Deaths 7/13/17
Gloria Gay Ekis Hillard, 77, of Vowinckel, died July 9, 2017. Marjorie L. Shreffler, 96, of Franklin, died July 9, 2017. Gary L. “Gig” Baker, 52, of…
Titusville Senior Center announces schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center announces this week’s schedule of events. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is…
Entries still being accepted for Oil Heritage parade
From staff reports Applications are still being accepted for the 39th annual Oil Heritage Festival parade. Returning again this year will be clowns, fire trucks,…
Cooperstown Borough fraud
Oakland Twp. criminal mischief
Soapbox derby winners announced
From staff reports The results are in for Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s 15th annual Soapbox Derby. Anthony Rosario-Adams, program director at Venango Fatherhood Initiative, said “After weathering…
Pet of the day 7/12/17
Name: Cinnamon Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cinnamon can be found…
Lentil and salmon salad with smoky mustard dressing
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium cucumber, seeded and…
Caretaker accused of taking $16,000 from woman
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing 292 theft-related counts after she allegedly stole more than $16,000 from a woman for…
Hasson Park work forcing road closures
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A handful of road closures will take effect today on Oil City’s North Side as work begins on a culvert…
Scientists: Massive iceberg has broken off in Antarctica
LONDON (AP) — A vast iceberg with twice the volume of Lake Erie has broken off from a key floating ice shelf in Antarctica, scientists…
Penguins hire Mark Recchi as an assistant coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t look very far for assistant coach Rick Tocchet’s replacement after he left to take the head coaching job…
Ariana Grande to become Manchester honorary citizen
LONDON (AP) — Manchester officials say they are making U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande an honorary citizen of the city because of her response to…
Recent Deaths 7/12/17
Edna L. (Wade) Usoff, 87, of Franklin, died July 10, 2017. Nora Mae “Mimi” Wright, 91, died June 30, 2017. Michael Paul Lewis, 21, of…
Oil City Fraud
Elk Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 7/11/17
Name: Brady Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: White & Black Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 8-10 weeks House-trained: Yes Brady can be found at Precious…
Clam, tomato and bacon stew with grilled garlic bread
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 6 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped Canadian bacon 1 cup sliced white part of scallions and…