Seneca fire department getting $100,000 for truck purchase
By SALLY BELLStaff writer Cranberry Township is giving Seneca Volunteer Fire Department $100,000 toward the purchase of a new fire rescue truck. The move came…
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Pirates decide to hold on to McCutchen
OXON HILL, Md. (TNS) – At the end of baseball’s winter meetings, the conclusion general manager Neal Huntington reached regarding the face of the franchise…
Coke targets ‘foodies’ as more people move away from sodas
NEW YORK (AP) – What beverage goes best with lobster rolls, a bagel sandwich stuffed with whitefish, or a bowl of ramen? Coke wants you…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 12/9/16
Name: Bailey Breed: Pointer, German Shorthaired Mix Age: 5 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Bailey can be found at Venango County Humane…
Homes for the holidays
Precious Paws Animal Rescue, the Venango County Humane Society, Clarion PAWS and Tri-County Animal Rescue Center all have lots of furry faces who would just…
Baked Hot Wings
Makes 2 full servings 24 chicken wings, a mix of drums and flats, about 2 pounds 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1/3 cup sriracha chile sauce…
Man who jumped from cruiser gets state prison term
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer An Oil City man who led police on a chase in late May after jumping out of a cruiser was sentenced…
Santa train stop
From staff reports Santa will arrive by train and make a stop from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 2 Relief St., near National Fuel…
High-flying Pens win again
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) – Sidney Crosby got his 18th goal and added an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Florida Panthers 5-1 on…
Multi-vehicle crash in Pennsylvania shuts highway; 15 hurt
ERIE (AP) – Pennsylvania State Police say a crash involving at least 13 vehicles has shut down a snowy section of Interstate 90 just south…
Taylor Swift, Zayn Malik team up for surprise duet single
Associated Press Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik have dropped a surprise duet single from the “Fifty Shades Darker” soundtrack. Swift and the former One Direction…
Recent Deaths 12/9/16
Eugene Earl Smith Sr., 92, of Shippenville, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Ella Jean Yochim, 77, of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. Wendell…
Band of Brothers
I end up around veterans a lot in my job. One thing that impresses me about many of them is that notion of brotherhood ……
Man waives hearing in stalking case; some charges dropped
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man charged in connection with multiple domestic incidents had two felony charges against him dropped Wednesday. Felony…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Oil Creek Twp. fraud
Pet of the day 12/8/16
Name: Frosty Breed: Tabby Color: Gray/ White Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Frosty can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue….
Smart ways to budget for holiday gifting
Shoppers across the country routinely make the holiday season one of the biggest spending periods of the year. American Research Group, Inc., said that in…
Braised Beef Ribs
Start to finish: 3 hours, including about 2 hours inactive braising time Servings: 6 2 1/2-pound bottom round, (or eye of round) about 1 1/2…
Area should get first good shot of lake-effect snow
By JON HAAG Staff writer The tri-county area can expect to see its first major snowfall starting today. The National Weather Service in Coraopolis says…
OC Pizza Hut looks to reopen Monday
From staff reports Pizza Hut in Oil City is on pace to reopen Monday. The restaurant on Seneca Street has been closed since late September…
Surgeon General calls youth vaping a public health threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation’s youth. In a report being released Thursday,…
Steelers showing more balance
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Technically, the calls were different. In the Pittsburgh Steelers huddle, however, the translation was the same: Get the ball to Le’Veon Bell…
Lady Gaga discusses PTSD struggle
The Associated Press Lady Gaga is opening up further on her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder in an open letter. The 30-year-old singer revealed her…
Recent Deaths 12/8/16
Naomi P. Summerville, 82, of Sligo, died Dec. 6, 2016. David Hill, 57, of Green, Ohio, died Dec. 1, 2016. Shin Hill, 69, of Green, Ohio,…
Oil City hit and run accident
Brookville Borough accident
Pet of the day 12/7/16
Name: Dolly Breed: Labrador Retriever, Beagle mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Age: 1-3 years Size: Approximately 35 lbs. Color: Golden House-trained: Yes Dolly can be…
Grape Tomato and Blue Cheese Tart
Serves 6 Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into…
2 men accused of buying meth-related materials
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Two Franklin men have been charged after police said they consistently bought materials commonly used in the production of methamphetemine….
Tri-county area had strong presence at Pearl Harbor
From staff reports Today marks the 75-year anniversary of the surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor, and that day of “infamy” turned the…
Clark’s Donuts has new partnership in Oil City
From staff reports Clark’s Donuts has a presence once again in Oil City. With the departure of the two Thorne’s Market locations last month, Clark’s…
Study: ‘Obamacare’ repeal-only would make 30M uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new study says the Republican plan to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care law risks making nearly 30 million people uninsured….
Steelers’ Cockrell coming up big
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mike Tomlin is not a big picture guy. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach, as he likes to say, prefers not to “paint with…
Time names Trump Person of the Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time magazine on Wednesday named President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year. “It’s a great honor. It means a lot,” Trump…
Recent Deaths 12/7/16
Maebelle Mott Poindexter, 88, of Franklin, died Dec. 5, 2016. Winifred T. Sweeney (nee Carll), 90, of Parma Heights, Ohio, died Dec. 5, 2016. Sharon E….
2017 Grammy Awards: A list of the nominees in top categories
Associated Press | A list of nominees in the top categories at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, announced Tuesday by The Recording Academy. — Album…
Steelers’ defense instrumental in turnaround
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Lawrence Timmons leapt into the air to snag an Eli Manning pass and Pittsburgh Steelers teammate James Harrison felt like he was…
Titusville burglary
Jiffy Mart attempted theft
Pet of the day 12/6/16
Name: Bourbon Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No Bourbon can be found at Venango County…
This week’s bright spot
Through gray mornings and darker days, a male cardinal provided a bright spot this past weekend. There were actually two, but only one stuck around…
Huîtres Gratinées (Oysters in Cheese Sauce)
Serves 4 16 fine oysters 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white dry vermouth 11/4 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons dry…
Man accused of pointing gun during dispute
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony count of aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at another man…
McFadden re-elected OC school board president
By SAXON DAUGHERTYStaff writer The people sitting in the top two spots on the Oil City School Board will remain the same heading into next…
Standing ovation for Obama at his last Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON (AP) – The longest, loudest standing ovation of the Kennedy Center Honors gala wasn’t reserved for Al Pacino, Mavis Staples or the Eagles. Instead,…
Senators can’t shake off ‘Rust’
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Bryan Rust had his first career hat trick, Sidney Crosby added his NHL-leading 17th goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins raced by the…
Lady Gaga calls PTSD struggle one of her ‘deepest secrets’
NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga has revealed that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from her rape at the age of 19. The…