Burt Reynolds mourned at small private memorial in Florida
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — About 80 of Burt Reynolds’ friends and relatives shared memories of the late actor at a private memorial service….
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Brewers use home run barrage to gain ground in NL Central
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A long rain delay did not dampen the Milwaukee Brewers’ hopes of catching the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Travis Shaw,…
Recent Deaths 9/22/18
Ethel M. Minich, 86, of Emlenton, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Kenneth E. “Ken” Karns, 79, of Tippery, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Raymond A….
Collectibles store has opened in OC
A new business specializing in collectibles has opened in downtown Oil City. Collect 76, located at 110 Center St., is owned and operated by Anthony…
Familiar face stepping away after 50 years at OC library
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Observing that “50 years is long enough,” Sharon Duarte, an institution within an institution, has retired from the…
Ethan Hawke spotlights a little-known legend in ‘Blaze’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ethan Hawke had long been enchanted by the songs of mysterious singer-songwriter Blaze Foley. Foley wrote songs like ‘If I Could…
Typhoon lashes south China after killing 36 in Philippines
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday after lashing the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left…
Brewers now 2 1/2 games behind Cubs with 3-1 loss to Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Davies couldn’t hold an early lead and it proved costly to the Milwaukee Brewers. Davies gave up a go-ahead double to…
Students to serve fall teas at Tarbell
The Tarbell house will hold a series of fall tea parties at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. The…
Disorderly Conduct
Frustration boiling over for Dog Hollow Road residents
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Several residents who live along Dog Hollow Road in Irwin Township say they’ve been fighting a losing battle for…
‘The Predator’ outstays its welcome on Earth
Predators are personal for Shane Black. He was hacked apart by one of the fearsome alien hunters in the first “Predator” movie 31 years ago…
Florence, a wet and unwanted visitor, besieges Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Florence already has proven deadly with its nearly nonstop rain, surging seawater and howling winds, and the threats are days…
Roethlisberger returns to practice, questionable for Chiefs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned under center on Friday after missing the previous two practices with a bruised right elbow. He…
Recent Deaths 9/15/18
C. Sue Martin Gadsby, 77, of Grove City, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Rodney L. “Otis” Stover, 64, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Cranberry, died…
Titusville officer LeGoullon appointed new police chief
From staff reports Dustin LeGoullon, a detective with the Titusville Police Department, has been appointed the city’s new police chief. An announcement about LeGoullon’s promotion…
Residential Burglary
Lifting last load-L.C. Emanuele Co. calls it quits after more than 63 years in the wholesale fruit and vegetable business
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer At age 15, Guy Emanuele from Cedar Avenue in Oil City was driving trucks filled to the brim…
Florence expected to become hurricane, head to southeast US
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen as it…
Bell, Nova lead Pirates over Marlins 5-1 for 5th win in row
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell has homered in consecutive games following three days off. He doesn’t think it’s a coincidence. “I was able to kind…
Cranberry Festival has lots to offer
The Cranberry Festival will be held at Morrison Park of Seneca from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Pre-festival events will be held…
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OC man facing assault charges after pair of domestic disputes
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly strangled and punched a woman between 3 and 5 a.m….
Clark Bar saved from extinction, returning to Pennsylvania
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s iconic hometown candy bar is returning to Pennsylvania. Boyer Candy Company in Altoona on Thursday purchased the rights, recipes and…
John Lennon celebrated with release of commemorative stamp
NEW YORK (AP) — John Lennon’s iconic round glasses and shaggy 1970s mane will now adorn a U.S. stamp. Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, and their…
Luplow hits tiebreaking HR, Pirates beat Marlins 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When veteran pitcher Chris Archer faltered and regular right fielder Gregory Polanco left a game Friday night against Miami with an injury,…
Oil City Heritage Society, Venango County Genealogical Club sponsor tombstone tours
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer In a promise that “some of these stories are quirky,” two local history-related organizations will hold a “In…
Area water companies seek rate increases
From staff reports Four area water companies – Venango, B.E. Rhodes Sewer, Sugarcreek and West Hickory -have filed requests with the Public Utility Commission to…
McCain ends 81-year journey with burial at Naval Academy
WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain is being laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy after a five-day procession that served as a final call…
U2 concert ends early after Bono loses voice in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — The Irish rock band U2 has cancelled a concert in Berlin after singer Bono lost his voice during the performance. The band…
Braves rally for 4 runs in 8th, beat Pirates 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman is delighted to have the Atlanta Braves in first place to begin the final month of the regular season. It…
Barrow-Civic Theatre preparing Red Eye Project
The production of the Red Eye Theater Project will take place from 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, until the performance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15,…
Movie rental store closing in next few weeks
From staff reports Film Fest Video in Franklin is set to close near the end of the month. The movie rental store, located at 1235…
Synthetic pot exposure sickened Pennsylvania prison workers
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania officials say a substance that has sickened more than two dozen corrections employees in the past month and led to…
Armstrong sons, filmmaker defend moon landing in ‘First Man’
NEW YORK (AP) — The sons of Neil Armstrong are defending Damien Chazelle’s docudrama about the moon landing after conservative pundits decried the film’s lack…
Polanco snaps tie in eighth as Pirates beat Braves 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Jameson Taillon extended the Atlanta Braves’ home struggles, leaving the NL East tight entering the final month of the season. Gregory Polanco’s…
Recent Deaths 9/1/18
Shelly Kay McDonald, 62, of Marienville, died Friday, August 31, 2018. Harry D. Courson, 96, of Emlenton, died Friday, August 31, 2018. Robert “Bob” A….
Penn Soil gets grant for Pithole Creek watershed study
Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council has been awarded a $5,000 Coldwater Heritage Partnership grant to create a coldwater conservation plan that will help…
Homeopathy movie to screen; filmmaker to be on hand
By SARAH TITLEY – Staff writer An evening watching a 67-minute documentary about medicine doesn’t sound like a typical night at the movies. However, filmmaker…
Roethlisberger throws TD in cameo, Steelers top Titans 16-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger believes his right arm feels as good as it has at any point in his 15-year career. Maybe too good….
War hero and presidential candidate John McCain dies at 81
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance and later turned his…
Frazier’s 3-run homer sends Pirates past Brewers 9-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After his team lost a 15-inning game to the Milwaukee Brewers the previous night and used seven pitchers in the process, Pittsburgh…
Harassment/Physical contact
Almanac says we’re in line for a warmer winter
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer There is so much to mentally process at this time of year – end of vacation spurts, opening…
Man accused of fleeing from Franklin police
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly fled from police on his dirt bike around 4 p.m. Thursday on…
Once-powerful Hawaii hurricane downgraded to tropical storm
HONOLULU (AP) — A powerful hurricane that threatened Hawaii for a week rapidly disintegrated to become a tropical storm south of Honolulu. But meteorologists warned…
‘Papillon’ remake is handsome but slow prison drama
Danish director Michael Noer’s “Papillon ” remake, adapted from both Henri Charriere’s autobiography and the 1973 Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman film, is a sumptuous-looking but…
Brewers rally past Pirates 7-6 on Arcia’s single in 15th
MILWAUKEE (AP) — After giving up the go-ahead runs in the top of the 15th, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jordan Lyles took advantage of a chance…
Recent Deaths 8/25/18
Donald W. Montgomery, 90, of Worth Township, Stoneboro, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Harry Arnold Dittman, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Lamartine, died Thursday…