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Rain postpones start of exhibition Clash at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The first official NASCAR event of Speedweeks was postponed by rain at Daytona International Speedway. The rain began during driver…
SpaceX trying again to launch rocket from historic moon pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is taking another shot at launching a rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad. As dawn broke Sunday over Florida’s…
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival will be held Feb. 24-26
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and Oil City Arts are teaming up to host what will be Oil City’s 10th annual Oil Country…
Angelina Jolie in Cambodia for premiere of her new film
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — Angelina Jolie said Saturday that she hopes her new film about Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge will help educate the…
Drug Possession
Sugarcreek Truss Bridge open to traffic
From staff reports The Sugarcreek Truss Bridge over Sugar Creek opened to traffic Friday. Final paving work, including resurfacing the bridge approaches, will be done…
SpaceX go for launching rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is all set to launch a rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad. As the sun rose Saturday over Kennedy…
Bowyer out to revive NASCAR career as Stewart’s replacement
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Clint Bowyer hasn’t won a race since 2012, hasn’t made the playoffs in three years and is coming off an…
Recent Deaths 2/18/17
David R. Reynolds, 68, of Kennerdell, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Irene L. Schiffer, 88, of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Ramanda D. Milford,…
Venango College to host free film showings
Venango College will offer a free showing of “The Meddler” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, as part of its spring independent film series. About…
Border collie, Trick, wins agility at Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) — A border collie named Trick has won the Westminster Kennel Club agility contest with a flash of a run through a…
Area fire, ambulance stations receive state grants
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Fire departments and ambulance companies in Armstrong, Clarion, Crawford and Forest counties have received state grants. More than a quarter…
PWID of Heroin
Post Office Burglary
UMG pre-Grammy showcase features Katy Perry, Motown doc
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Universal Music Group’s annual pre-Grammy showcase included Katy Perry celebrating her 10-year anniversary with Capitol Records and the debut of trailers…
Murphy’s 1st of season wins it for Coyotes in OT vs. Pens
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Connor Murphy was the first to acknowledge that he isn’t a big goal scorer. The one he put in the net…
Oil City exhibit to highlight artists, craftspeople and architectural history
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The talented hands of skilled artisans from across the country will soon be on display in Oil City. Oil City…
Ford bets $1B on startup founded by Waymo, Uber vets
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ford Motor is spending $1 billion to take over a budding robotics startup to acquire more expertise needed to reach its…
OC access TV broadcasts draw closer
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City’s local access television station is expected to be up and running under a new provider by early April….
Theft, Fraud, Forgery
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers reunite for Grammy honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Petty got his band the Heartbreakers back together for a high-class gig to launch Grammy weekend. Foo Fighters, Don Henley,…
Retired NASCAR star Tony Stewart returns to sprint cars
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart has returned to sprint car racing, though his first race back provided him more frustration than frivolity. Stewart finished…
Recent Deaths 2/11/17
Nelson L. Philp Jr., 85, of Knox, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. David L. Dunkle, 67, of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Helen Irene…
Program on Joy Mining Machinery slated Feb. 18
Franklin Preservation will host the program titled “The History of Joy Mining Machinery” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at DeBence Antique Music World. Retired…
Taylor Swift’s pre-Super Bowl show might be her only in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s pre-Super Bowl concert broke some news: She announced it may be her only concert of this year; she performed…
OC family business ending long run
By Natasha Brenneman Staff writer Corrin Electric Supply Co., the oldest family-owned business in Oil City, will close its doors for good later this month….
Oil City DUI
DUI Crash
Oceanic whitetip shark warrants ‘threatened’ listing
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — U.S. officials say the oceanic whitetip shark’s status in the wild warrants listing as a threatened species under the Endangered Species…
Crosby, Fleury lead Penguins to 4-1 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After going four consecutive games without a goal, Sidney Crosby came up big against the St. Louis Blues. Crosby scored twice…
Ice sculptor carves out a niche in Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Chain saws and a vast assortment of handheld power tools litter Bill Sandusky’s Erie Ice Works studio. Inside the 4,500-square-foot facility…
Portion of Duncomb Street reopened
From staff reports One lane of Duncomb Street between Seneca and Elm streets in Oil City is reopened, PennDOT annouced Friday. Traffic may travel onto…
Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Caden Highfield, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon Memorial “Heart of Gold”…
Victory Township Crash
Louvre museums reopens as Egypt identifies machete attacker
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre in Paris reopened to the public Saturday morning, less than 24-hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot…
Bruno Mars slays at pre-Super Bowl concert in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The Super Bowl halftime show is on Sunday. Someone maybe ought to tell Bruno Mars that. The pop singer was in grade…
Kessel’s OT winner lifts Penguins by Blue Jackets 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Kessel wasn’t even aware he was playing in the 800th game of his career until the Pittsburgh Penguins forward glanced up…
Recent Deaths 2/4/17
Peter Hamilton Nachtwey, 90, of Clarion, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Barbara A. Masterson, 88, of Franklin, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Peter N. Dickson, 75,…
‘La La Land’ takes top honors at Producers Guild Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — “La La Land” is continuing to dance its way through Hollywood’s awards season, claiming top honors at the 28th annual…
Take a musical journey with Liberty Cabaret at the Barrow- Civic Theatre
Liberty Cabaret Returns: Greatest Hits features a compilation of favorites from the ’50s to present day in a musical journey through time. Liberty Cabaret had…
Venango jury finds man guilty of vehicular homicide
by Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A Venango County jury found a McKean County man guilty of vehicular homicide Thursday. Following roughly seven hours of deliberations,…
Emlenton Boro Crash
Mayweather: Fight against McGregor “can happen”
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. says facing UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing ring “can happen” and is something that would “give…
Protests erupt at airports following Trump travel ban
President Donald Trump’s travel ban barring citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations entry into the U.S. has sparked protests around the country Saturday night and…
Oil Creek Earthworks slates activities, events this year
The Oil City Arts Council has set the wheels in motion as it begins a fresh pottery program for this year. Oil Creek Earthworks is…
Study says grass carp have invaded 3 of the Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Invasive grass carp have reached three of the Great Lakes and pose a significant environmental risk there, but time remains…
Serena Williams wins record 23rd major, beats sister Venus
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, and her sister was right there on court to give…
Assault and Warrant for Arrest
John Hurt, Oscar nominated for “The Elephant Man” dies at 77
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and…