Wolf to seek another $10M to help reverse drug overdoses
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for another $10 million to help save the lives of people overdosing on heroin or prescription…
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Winter returns
The region saw a return to winter this past weekend and a certain Saint Bernard is thrilled with the current forecast. In fact, much…
Man killed in 20 vehicle I-80 pileup
From staff reports One person was killed in a 20-vehicle pileup late Monday morning on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. DuBois state police said the…
Longtime OC optometrist is retiring
From staff reports Oil City optometrist Dr. Edward A. Resler is retiring this week after more than 45 years of being in business. Resler’s career…
Boy Scouts will allow transgender children into programs
DALLAS (AP) — A New Jersey woman whose son was asked to leave his Boy Scouts troop after leaders found out he’s transgender said she…
After sunny All-Star break, NHL playoff race is heating up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were linemates. Connor McDavid scored on a pass from Ryan Kesler. Wayne Simmonds was the shooting…
Happy Galentine’s Day, ladies! And thanks ‘Parks and Rec’
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over Friendsgiving. Galentine’s Day is on the way. Designating Feb. 13 for the ladies has endured since 2010, when Amy…
Recent Deaths 1/31/17
Clifford Smathers Jr., 79, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Leeper, died Jan. 26, 2017. Ardelle Simons Lyons, 90, of Grape Vine, Texas, formerly…
February: An important month in history
The month of February has many important days. Here are just a few. Feb. 3 is Four Chaplains Day. This day commemorates the events of…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 1/30/17
Name: Sofia Breed: Coonhound/ Bloodhound Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sofia can be found at Venango…
Spicy pork chop with Creole mustard sauce
Start to finish: 50 minutes (20 active) Servings: 4 4 teaspoons Creole Spice Mix (recipe below) or store-bought creole spice mix, divided Four 1 1/4…
Troopers: Son stabs mom to death during confrontation
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been charged with stabbing his mother to death during a confrontation inside her western Pennsylvania home. Police…
Vet center will be set up during Franklin On Ice
From staff reports A mobile vet center will be set up in the 400 block of 12th Street in Franklin Saturday during Franklin On Ice….
6 killed in Canada mosque shooting; Trudeau calls it terror
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — A shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers left six people dead in an attack that Canada’s prime minister…
NHL luminaries praise All-Star Game’s 3-on-3 format
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to the NHL All-Star Game, less is definitely more. While the NFL’s Pro Bowl spent years struggling with…
At SAG Awards, protest of immigration ban takes spotlight
The Associated Press Oscar season is looking more and more like one very well-dressed protest against President Donald Trump. In speech after fiery speech at…
Recent Deaths 1/30/17
Lenora W. Shirey, 104, of Clarion, died Jan. 29, 2017. Ila Louise Hovis, 86, of Bullion, died Jan. 28, 2017. Margie J. Haugh, 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,…
State cuts have delayed Cranberry pheasant project
By SALLY BELL Staff writer State cost-cutting measures are keeping Cranberry Area School District’s pheasant habitat empty just a bit longer. Students with the district’s…
Cranberry Walmart theft
Warsaw Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/27/17
Name: Cheetah Breed: Domestic longhair mix Age: 3 years Size: Medium Color: White/Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheetah can be found at Venango County Humane…
Helping hands and hearts
Safe Haven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta is helping out a pup with a medical condition. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is serving animals and the…
Shrimp etouffee
Start to finish: 4 hours (Active: 1 hour 10 minutes; inactive: 2 hours 50 minutes) Servings: 10 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 yellow onions, chopped…
Missing Knox woman found dead
From staff reports The body of a missing 34-year-old Knox woman was found Thursday morning. Clarion County coroner Terry Shaffer said Misty Dawn Cain’s body…
OCHS swim team raising money for starting blocks
From staff reports The Oil City High School swim team has created a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of purchasing and installing six new…
Doomsday Clock 30 seconds closer to midnight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The keepers of the Doomsday Clock have moved the symbolic countdown to potential global catastrophe 30 seconds closer to midnight based on…
Marchand lifts Bruins past Pens
BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand got fined, but avoided a suspension — and led the Boston Bruins to a victory. Marchand scored two second-period goals…
To stand out at Super Bowl LI, ads are going for stunts
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga is reportedly entertaining an unusual twist on her Super Bowl halftime show, which — though it’s not confirmed —…
Recent Deaths 1/27/17
Twila “Tillie” M. Rugh, 88, of Franklin, died Jan. 26, 2017. Harold Eugene Love, 93, of Clover Township, Jefferson County, died Jan. 25, 2017. Emma Lou…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Oil City accident
Pet of the day 1/26/17
Name: Flint Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Flint can be found at Venango County…
Resolving to unplug from devices
Many people now spend ample time each day texting, posting to social media and watching videos on their smartphones. Devices such as phones and tablets…
Cranberry Board takes steps to help homeless, foster care students
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry School Board members have passed a number of measures aimed at protecting educational stability for students in foster care…
Foolproof cauliflower pizza crust
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 small pizza crusts, 1 per serving 4-5 cups “riced” cauliflower (buy it riced, or pulse in food processor…
Man held for court in Barkeyville vehicle theft
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Massachusetts man accused of trying to steal a vehicle in Barkeyville earlier this month was held for court Wednesday…
Starlight Ball kings and queens crowned
Trump’s border wall met with skepticism, unease
SAN DIEGO (AP) — As President Donald Trump announced his plans for a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, Border Patrol agents in San…
Penguins’ Malkin out until after All-Star break
The Associated Press Evgeni Malkin will miss Thursday’s game at Boston and the NHL All-Star Game this weekend with a lower-body injury he sustained Tuesday…
Review: ‘Resident Evil’ returns to hardcore horror roots
By LOU KESTEN The Associated Press “Resident Evil” has evolved over the last 20 years, from a humble horror game set in a solitary haunted…
Recent deaths 1/26/17
John A. Wolfgong, 76, of Shippenville, died Jan. 24, 2017. Robert R. “Robbie” Hall, 91, of Oil City, died Jan. 25, 2017. Leo Walter Harsen, 85,…
Actress Mary Tyler Moore is dead at 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Mary Tyler Moore, the star of two of TV’s best-loved sitcoms, has died. Her publicist, Mara Buxbaum, says Moore died with…
Irwin Twp. burglary
Farmington Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 1/25/17
Name: Pete Breed: Domestic Short Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months House-trained: Yes Pete can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Filet mignon with basil pistou
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided…
Man facing felony charges in handgun theft
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly stealing a handgun from his brother. During the course of an…
Seats remain on March for Life bus
From staff reports Seats are still available for a bus trip to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Friday. The bus will…