Steelers sign Harrison to 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Harrison is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The five-time Pro Bowl linebacker has signed a two-year contract with the team that…
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School leaders not in favor of property tax elimination
By SALLY BELL and SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writers Cranberry School Board members passed a resolution Monday night opposing legislation that would eliminate school property taxes….
Union Twp. accident
Union Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 3/1/17
Name: Jackman Breed: Terrier, Jack Russell Mix Age: 10 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jackman can be found…
Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Herb Sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes. Servings: 4 For the sauce: 1/2 cup finely chopped mint 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,…
No one injured in Franklin fire
From staff reports No one was injured in a house fire late Monday afternoon in the 300 block of Elk Street in Franklin. A passerby…
Franklin Civil Air Patrol honors mom, son
At least 2 dead after tornadoes touch down in central US
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tornadoes touched down in the upper Midwest and northern Arkansas, killing at least two people, as a spring-like storm system…
Stars come back in third to nip Pens
DALLAS (AP) – Antoine Roussel capped Dallas’ three-goal third period and the Stars rallied for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night….
Bright like a diamond: Harvard honors Rihanna’s philanthropy
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna finally “made it to Harvard” to be honored as the university’s 2017 Humanitarian of the Year. She…
Recent Deaths 3/1/17
William R. Shawgo Jr., 70, of Seneca, died Feb. 27, 2017. Lawrence James Kluck, 80, of Seneca, died Feb. 28, 2017. Olive M. Burford, 86,…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Cranberry Mall bad checks
Pet of the day 2/28/17
Binx is an approximately 5 year old, spayed, and declawed, female. She came in as a stray. Her long fur was very dirty and matted…
Caller waits hit 2 hours at jobless centers, official says
HARRISBURG (AP) — A top state official says callers often waited more than two hours for service in January when they dialed Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation…
Ups and downs
The region’s weather could be described as unsettled at best. Temperatures climb and fall. Precipitation comes as rain and snow and sometimes even with a…
Coffee Crisp
Yields 12 bites 6 egg yolks 8 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons instant espresso or coffee powder 11/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat…
2 arrested on drug charges after search of OC home
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two people are facing felony drug charges following a search of a residence Friday on Oil City’s South Side. A…
Venango waste collection event planned March 25
From staff reports A Venango County household hazardous waste and electronics collection event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25,…
Jewish centers cope with bomb threats; graves vandalized
The Associated Press Jewish centers and schools across the nation coped with another wave of bomb threats Monday as officials in Philadelphia made plans to…
Steelers slap franchise player tag on Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers want to make running back Le’Veon Bell a part of the organization “for life.” The team took an expected…
‘Biggest Loser’ host Bob Harper ‘better’ after heart attack
NEW YORK (AP) — “Biggest Loser” host Bob Harper says he’s “feeling better” and “taking it easy” two weeks after suffering a heart attack. Harper…
Recent Deaths 2/28/17
Anna Mae “Tootie” (Miller) Wagner, 90, of Brookville, died Feb. 23, 2017. Ross W. Crist, 94, of Gibsonia, formerly Oil City, died Feb. 21, 2017. Joseph…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Theft by deception
Duncomb Street in Oil City closed for parking ramp demolition
From staff reports All lanes of Duncomb Street between Seneca Street and Elm Street in Oil City are closed, according to PennDOT. The street…
Pet of the day 2/27/17
Spot is a sweet 6 month old male Lab mix that is new to the rescue center. For more information on Spot please contact Tri-County…
Summit set for women vets; Days to mark in March
There are many important days in the Month of March. Here are a few: March 3, 2017 – Navy Reserve’s 102nd birthday. The Navy Reserve…
Turkey, Vegetable & Oat Mini-Meatloaves with Marinara Sauce
Serves 6 Expeller-pressed canola oil spray 1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (about 21/2 cups) 1 small yellow onion, cut into eighths 4 cloves…
Petroleum Program Series will begin Thursday at Drake Well
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will kick off this year’s Petroleum Program Series on Thursday….
Pediatricians warn against pot use: Not your dad’s marijuana
CHICAGO (AP) — An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana’s potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot…
Party Time! Outlaw, Smoke, Gronk turn Daytona 500 into bash
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Outlaw, Smoke and Gronk turned the Daytona 500 into party central. The good times were just getting started in…
‘Moonlight’ wins best picture at botched Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar winner, take two. Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” — not, as it turned out, “La La Land” — won best picture at…
Recent Deaths 2/27/17
Helen “Honey” D. Gibson, 101, formerly of Cooperstown, died Feb. 25, 2017. Michael D. “Fuzz” Lockhart, 57, of Oil City, died Feb. 24, 2017. Robert William…
Busy and heartbreaking year
The story below appeared in Monday’s Business Review Section B. The print version was edited for space constraints. Don’t stop scrolling after the article or…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 2/24/17
Name: Spicy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Cream Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Spicy can…
Baked spaghetti squash with meat sauce
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 90 minutes (30 minutes active) 1 large spaghetti squash, washed and stickers removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground…
‘The Addams Family’ will take to the stage at RGHS
From staff reports Rocky Grove High School will be creepy and kooky at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 2-4, when the school’s music department…
Sugarcreek coin machine theft probe continues
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are continuing to investigate two thefts from coin machines on Rocky Grove Avenue. Police said the first theft occurred…
OC native retiring as vicar general for diocese
From staff reports An Oil City native is retiring from his position as vicar general with the Erie Catholic Diocese. Msgr. Robert J. Smith, JCL,…
Crews battling wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Crews are working to contain a wildfire that’s burning in a rural area of the Texas Panhandle while firefighters in Oklahoma…
Tom Brady: The Movie? Fans divided, foes say they’ll pass
BOSTON (AP) — Tom Brady: The Movie? A new book and a major motion picture are in the works about the New England Patriots’ star…
Recent Deaths 2/24/17
Joanne M. Bonner, 84, of Victory Heights, died Feb. 20, 2017. Gordon Russell Goodman, 81, of Oil City, died Feb. 22, 2017. Dorothy C. Miller,…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Clarion Twp. DUI hit and run
Pet of the day 2/23/17
Name: Bear Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Rust Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear can be found at Venango…
Banana oat muffins
Servings: 26 muffins Start to finish: 40 minutes 1/2 cup (gently packed) pitted dates 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other oil or butter) 2 medium…