Venango County Historical Society Hosts Tour of River Ridge Mansion
The land in Cranberry Township that was purchased by Joseph C. Sibley on November 15th 1911, had previously been Robert Lamberton’s Argeon Farm. Soon afterward,…
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All-day turkey hunting begins Monday
From staff reports Beginning Monday, Pennsylvania turkey hunters will be permitted to hunt from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset until the…
‘Sharknado’ meets ‘Walking Dead’ at Motor City Comic Con
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — The stars of “The Walking Dead” and “Sharknado” have done battle with zombies and, well, sharks. They’re facing a different kind…
Man arrested for aggravated assault
From staff reports An Oil City man was arrested for aggravated assault and other charges following an incident about 9:20 p.m. Thursday on Paul Revere…
Lightning lose Bishop but top Penguins 3-1 in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sight of their franchise goalie writhing in agony did little to slow down the Tampa Bay Lightning. How could it? Watching…
Recent Deaths 5/14/16
Harold “Bill” W. Kemmerer, 87, of Shelton, Washington, formerly of Franklin, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Thomas Boyd Means, 89, of Clarion, died Thursday, May 12, 2016….
Accident on I-80
Limestone Twp. Arrest
Car Swerves to Avoid Dog on I-80
Criminal Mischief
Careless Driving
Buckingham Palace releases rare images of the queen
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace has released black-and-white images of Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl amid celebrations marking her 90th birthday. The first…
Facebook delivers the scoop on how it delivers the news
NEW YORK (AP) — Will “Trending topics” become a “trending” topic on Facebook? The social media giant on Thursday pulled back the curtain on how…
Man, girlfriend found in Erie home were murder-suicide
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a young couple found dead in a Erie, PA home died of stab wounds inflicted in a murder-suicide. Erie…
Hyperloop One shows off super-speed propulsion technology
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — A low-profile block of aluminum zipped across a short stretch of what looked like railroad tracks Wednesday before crashing…
Lucasfilm and Disney launching ‘The Star Wars Show’ online
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Force is so strong with the “Star Wars” franchise that Lucasfilm and Disney are producing a weekly online video series…
Oil Region Alliance Workshops
Two free workshops have been scheduled in conjunction with the Get-on-the-Trail entrepreneurial business plan contest. The first will take place from 6 to 8 p.m….
DA says aunt, uncle killed 5-year-old boy
RIDGWAY (AP) – The aunt and uncle of a 5-year-old Ridgway boy found beaten to death in their squalid apartment have been charged with killing…
Winning Powerball ticket worth $429M sold in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Someone is holding onto the sole winning Powerball ticket that was sold in New Jersey and is worth $429.6 million, lottery…
Ovechkin a force as Capitals beat Penguins to stay alive
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin’s teammates watched him turn his game up to a whole new level. Then the Washington Capitals followed him all the…
Cruelty to Animals
Assault in Pine Twp.
Pine Twp. DUI
Stolen Money
Forward Twp. Truck Fire
Cedar Point debuts newest record-breaking roller coaster
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — The “roller coaster capital of the world’ is showing off its newest addition this weekend. Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio, is…
Charges against former OC man may be refiled in shooting
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A court case against an Oil City High School graduate has taken a new turn. Devin Stevenson, 21, who is…
IRS Impersonation Scam
Officials fear massive Alberta wildfire could double in size
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Canadian officials fear a massive wildfire could double in size by the end of Saturday as they continue to evacuate residents…
Save Our Miller-Sibley Pool sets pool party June 2
From staff reports The Save Our Miller-Sibley Pool fundraising committee plans a pool party there from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Cost…
Jung Ho Kang homers twice as Pirates beat Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Welcome back, Jung Ho Kang. Playing in his first game since suffering a knee injury last September, Kang homered twice and…
Recent Deaths 5/7/16
Heather M. Schroeder, 78, of Tylersburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Larry L. Maloney, 63, of Oil City died Friday, May 6, 2016. Joan R. Loeffler,…
Monroe Twp. Walmart Theft
‘Jungle Book’ rules box office again; ‘Civil War’ looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney’s “The Jungle Book” trounced a handful of underperforming new releases to rule the box office for a third consecutive week,…
Frenchcreek Twp. DUI
CSX train derails in Washington, DC; possible hazardous leak
WASHINGTON (AP) — A CSX freight train derailed in Washington, D.C., on Sunday morning, sending several cars off the tracks and spilling hazardous material from…
Elephants to perform for final time at Ringling Bros. circus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Elephants will perform for the last time at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Sunday, as the show…
Franklin DUI
Limestone Twp. DUI
Down a man after Orpik hit, Pens top Caps 2-1; series 1-all
WASHINGTON (AP) — Already down a game in their second-round playoff series, Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly were down a man, too, on…
Oil City receives Tree City designation again during Arbor Day events
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by being recognized as a Tree City USA community for the 19th consecutive year….
Findley Twp. DUI
Mercer County Crash
Oil City Drug arrest
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing multiple drug charges after she was found to be in possession of heroin and marijuana Wednesday…
Hawaii selects businesses for medical pot but excludes actor
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii selected eight businesses Friday to open medical marijuana dispensaries — but not one owned by Woody Harrelson. The actor was among…
Expert says conditions favorable for spring gobbler season
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The wait is now over for Pennsylvania turkey hunters, as today marks the opening day of spring gobbler season across…
Colorado woman gets 100 years for cutting baby from womb
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A judge sentenced a Colorado woman who cut a baby from a stranger’s womb to 100 years in prison, including the…
Steelers take Davis, Hargrave on Day 2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The youth movement in the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary is nearly complete. Pittsburgh grabbed defensive back Sean Davis out of Maryland in the…
Recent Deaths 4/30/16
Ruth Orene Brady Letke, 83, of Emlenton, died Friday, April 29, 2016. Cory J. Hartzell, 28, of Venus, died Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mrs. Robert L. “Joan”…