Judge tosses $417M award against Johnson & Johnson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday tossed out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by…
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Conor Sheary lifts Penguins past Panthers, 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins needed a little time to get up to speed against the Florida Panthers. Conor Sheary scored a power-play…
Recent Deaths 10/21/17
Alan R. Henschel, 82, of Marienville, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Frances L. Monks, 89, formerly of Reno, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Dixie A. Welms…
Some flowers create blue halo to say hello to foraging bees
NEW YORK (AP) — Some flowers have found a nifty way to get the blues. They create a blue halo, apparently to attract the bees…
Man builds 2-story ‘Star Wars’ vehicle replica for Halloween
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A two-story, “Star Wars”-inspired Halloween yard display in Ohio should be enough to make any trick-or-treating Darth Vader proud. Nick Meyer…
American Idol’ finalist Yamin will be in concert at Allegheny College
MEADVILLE — Fans who first heard Elliott Yamin sing on “American Idol” will have the chance to see him on stage at Allegheny College. Yamin…
Checks stolen from residence mailbox
2 face insurance fraud charges
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer Two people are facing fraud charges after allegedly providing false information about a vehicle accident in order to claim…
Wildfires now up to 100 miles wide as death toll reaches 40
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — They fled in fear nearly a week ago. Now they’re ready to go back. While wildfires are still burning powerfully in…
Motion Picture Academy expels movie mogul Harvey Weinstein
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a move virtually unprecedented, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was…
Crosby scores twice, leads Penguins past Panthers 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was hoping for a pass on the ice from Kris Letang. Instead, the defenseman lifted a saucer pass…
Gallery to feature works of plein air pastel artist
FOXBURG — Art lovers will be able to view the plein air pastels of Pittsburgh artist Diane Grguras until Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Red…
Sugarcreek Council will get first look at budget
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members will get their first look at the borough’s proposed 2018 budget during Wednesday’s council meeting….
Facebook takes on food delivery, challenges Uber and others
NEW YORK (AP) — Several online services already offer food delivery, but that doesn’t mean Facebook won’t jump on board anyway. The social-media giant says…
‘Happy Death Day’ is a smart take on horror genre
“Happy Death Day,” the story of a woman who’s caught in an endless loop of her own death, follows in the footsteps of “Get Out”…
Stenhouse trying to give Ford a season sweep at plate races
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was all over the scoreboard at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His Roush-Fenway Racing team worked all day to salvage…
Recent Deaths 10/14/17
Merle E. Vogus, 96, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Laverne J. Lewis, 68, of Shippenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. DuWayne E. Miller, 85, of Clarion, died Thursday,…
Fundraiser for the Hasson Heights Elementary School Playground with the Harlem Wizards
The Hasson Heights Playground Committee proudly presents the Harlem Wizards vs. Hasson Hornets. The Oil City teachers, staff and community members are teaming up to…
Barrow Theatre Institute workshops
The Barrow Theatre Institute has scheduled two classes which begin Saturday, Oct. 14. A one-day make up F/X workshop for adults and those ages 15…
Stolen firearms & drug law violations
Romance, survival mix in ‘The Mountain Between Us’
“The Mountain Between Us” is about two strangers who survive a plane crash only to end up in the unforgiving snowy Utah mountains, with no…
Nate makes 2nd landfall outside Biloxi, Mississippi
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Nate brought flooding and power outages to the Gulf Coast as it sloshed ashore outside Biloxi early Sunday, the first…
Murray, Malkin lead Penguins past Predators 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After a rocky start to their Stanley Cup title defense, the Pittsburgh Penguins are just happy to be back on track. They…
‘Night at the Museum’ at the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry
Tickets are available for the fourth annual “A Night at the Museum” event hosted by the board of directors of the Venango Museum of Art,…
Missing Person
2 bridge replacement plans will be on display
From staff reports Plans for a bridge replacement project along Route 8 in Barkeyville will be on display for the public to view from 10…
Hurricane Nate forms, heads to central Gulf of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Nate gained force as it continued rapidly moving over the central Gulf of Mexico early Saturday after drenching Central America…
Round-faced comic Ralphie May dies of cardiac arrest at 45
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45. In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says…
Shaky starts overshadow Cup rematch for Penguins, Predators
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Four months ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators spent six games trading shots and momentum in a spirited tug-of-war for the…
Recent Deaths 10/7/17
B. Kim Murray, 64, of Cooperstown died Friday, Oct. 6 2017. Pearl R. Manross, 81, of Clarview Nursing Home, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Doris R. Hovis,…
Massive wave of butterflies lights up Denver weather radar
DENVER (AP) — A lacy, cloud-like pattern drifting across a Denver-area radar screen turned out to be a 70-mile-wide (110-kilometer) wave of butterflies, forecasters say….
Area man who helped with hurricane relief still in hospital
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A West Penn Power lineman who works out of Clarion remains in the intensive care unit of a Florida…
Ownership team wants brewery to help Franklin
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer For six area businessmen, opening a brewery in Franklin is all about keeping things local. Trails to Ales brew…
Gorgeous ‘2049’ breaks the ‘Blade Runner’ spell
“We’re all just looking out for something real,” says Robin Wright’s police captain in “Blade Runner 2049.” Wright, an icy, steely actress seemingly born for…
O.J. Simpson out of prison after 9 years for armed robbery
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former football legend O.J. Simpson became a free man Sunday after serving nine years for a botched hotel room heist in…
Calvert, Bjorkstrand help Blue Jackets top Penguins 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Calvert and Oliver Bjorkstrand scored 68 seconds apart in the first period, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Swim lessons offered in Oil City
Swim lessons will be offered this fall at the Oil City High School swimming pool. Learn-to-swim classes will be held for elementary and middle school…
Man recognized nationally for work identifying mushrooms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On John Plischke’s laptop, a video feed from his microscope came into focus and showed round, floating spores, along with some tube-like…
Emlenton runaway investigation
I-80 rollover in Scrubgrass Township
A Sykesville man was cited after a tractor-trailer rollover early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80 in Scrubgrass Township. Franklin state police said Charles W. Shephard,…
‘Let’s Play Two!’ review: Pearl Jam doc zeroes in on Vedder, Cubs
A new Pearl Jam documentary, “Let’s Play Two! Pearl Jam Live at Wrigley,” tries to be two movies at once. It wants to be a…
SpaceX: Rocket for moon, Mars and NY-to-Shanghai in 39 mins
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX chief Elon Musk’s elaborate plan for a mega-rocket to carry astronauts to Mars may have some down-to-Earth applications. At…
Strasburg cruises, Zimmerman homers twice; Nats beat Pirates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg showed he is ready for the postseason. He had another strong performance in Washington’s 6-1 victory over the…
Recent Deaths 9/30/17
Thomas W. Kurtzhals, 95, of Shippenville, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Gene O. Winger, 67, of Tionesta, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Eleanor A. Ruggles, 89,…
OC students get creative with their parking spaces
By Jim Meyer – Staff writer The parking lot at Oil City Area High School is noticeably more colorful this year as seniors and juniors…
Escape from Sharon Community Corrections Center
OC man sentenced in indecent assault case
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man who was involved in the indecent assault of a 5-year-old girl in the summer of…
In ‘Brad’s Status,’ Ben Stiller sheds his goofy persona for a moving portrait of angst
A downbeat, naturalistic and admirably adult dramatic comedy, “Brad’s Status” is the story of a bright man who devotes most of his intellectual energy to…
New earthquake, magnitude 6.1, shakes jittery Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong new earthquake shook Mexico on Saturday, killing at least two people, toppling already damaged homes and a highway bridge,…
Lynn struggles in Cardinals’ 11-6 loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance Lynn said he felt fine. He and the St. Louis Cardinals just slipped up Saturday night. Lynn allowed eight runs in…