Airport depot recommended as site for recycling center
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County recycling coordinator Erik Johnson has recommended to the county commissioners that the proposed county-wide recycling center be placed…
OC chief gives advice about handling scams
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department has received complaints about a Social Security scam via telephone. A local woman told the newspaper she…
Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives
LONDON (AP) — Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day — as a…
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira vow ’empowering’ halftime show
MIAMI (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said their Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latino culture, promising a joint performance that has…
Recent Deaths 1/31/20
Donald P. Fusilli, Sr., 91, of Wilmerding, Jeanette, Emlenton, and Saint Petersburg, Florida, died Jan. 29, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
A Flavorful, Exotic Spin
No tailgate is complete without a game day staple: burgers. For a twist on tradition, try serving a different style of beef to give guests…
Pet of the Day 01-30-20
Adora, a Domestic Short Hair, is a one year old female. She’s a bright calico with almond-shaped eyes and large, upright ears. This friendly, gentle…
Penelec: Will work with PUC on issue in O.C. neighborhood
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Complaints from several Oil City residents about what they believe are electric line irregularities that are causing headaches, nausea…
PPC Network gets $20,000 grant
From staff reports PPC Violence Free Network, a program under Family Service & Children’s Aid Society, received a $20,000 grant through the Mary Kay Foundation….
China counts 170 virus deaths, new countries find infections
BEIJING (AP) — China counted 170 deaths from a new virus Thursday and more countries reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from…
DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week
MIAMI (AP) — DJ Khaled will be celebrating his first-ever Grammy win in the city where the former radio host built his career: Miami. The…
Recent Deaths 1/30/20
Lois Claire (Cathcart) Campbell, 91, of Massillon, Ohio, died Jan. 28, 2020. Madison Jane Lyons died Jan. 26, 2020. Sigrid B. Yahner, 75, of Franklin,…
Growing roses organically
Michael Marriott is an organic gardener and says roses can easily be grown that way. The technical manager and senior rosarian has been growing roses…
Beef Up Your Menu with a Trendy Twist on Sushi
(Family Features) Tantalizing taste buds with the latest in trendy foods can be a fun way to bring the whole family to the table for…
Pet of the Day 01-29-20
Butternut and Sassafras, two Domestic Short Hairs, are spayed females. They’re beige and brown tigers. Butternut and Sassafras are sharing a condo, and they’re every…
Retail theft
State website allows travelers to better gauge road conditions
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Although no one can predict whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow come Groundhog Day on Sunday, it’s fair to…
Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby
Paul Adams III of Polk, left, an Arrow of Life Scout and the son of Paul Adams II and Mendy Adams, was the winner of…
US beefs up screening of travelers for new virus from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials offered a reality check Tuesday about the scary new virus from China: They’re expanding screenings of international travelers and…
Penguins sign D Pettersson to 5-year extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Pettersson is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old defenseman agreed to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday that runs through…
Pastor’s fight against KKK becomes movie that may aid battle
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — Not many years ago in a small, rural South Carolina town stood The Redneck Shop — a racist emporium and Ku…
Cranberry Twp. crash
Receiving stolen property
Retail theft
Suspicious person verified as legit employee
Cranberry board discusses potential savings on school improvements
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Potential savings on some improvements to the Cranberry high school and elementary school properties plus an idea to expand…
Relay for Life schedules organizational meetings
From staff reports The Venango County Relay for Life is holding organizational meetings for those interested in becoming part of the annual event in 2020….
What to know for year two of the Trump tax plan
The Associated Press The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns for individuals on Monday. Last year’s filing season was an adjustment for taxpayers and…
Diamondbacks acquire OF Starling Marte from Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the Arizona Diamondbacks landed ace Madison Bumgarner in free agency last month, the three-time World Series winner made a surprising offer,…
Alexa, read me a story: Audio content for kids on the rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Musson in Belgrade, Montana, does a lot of driving with her four girls. Juggling a broad age range, 1 to…
Recent Deaths 1/28/20
James R. Johnson died Jan. 20, 2020. Betty M. Culbertson, 85, of Chambersburg, formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 24, 2020. Nathan P. Ochs, 42, of…
Cranberry Adventures with ‘The Pirate Queen’
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor It’s play season at Cranberry High School and opening night is quickly approaching. This year’s school musical, directed by Preston…
Legislation Introduced to Add Diseases For Agent Orange Exposure
Last Wednesday, Reps. Josh Harder (D-Calif.) and Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced VFW-supported H.R. 5610, the Fair Care For Vietnam Veterans Act. This important bipartisan legislation…
Theft by deception
Pizza Burgers
Recipe courtesy of Chef Evan Robinson Servings: 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium portabella mushroom, finely chopped 2-3 white button mushrooms, finely chopped…
Pet of the Day 01-27-20
Sophia, a Domestic Short Hair, is a four year old spayed female. She has a soft grey and white coat, pale green eyes, and a…
Venango courthouse towers will get facelift
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The towers at the Venango County Courthouse are in line for a facelift once the weather improves. Josh Sterling, the…
Alabama fire chief confirms deaths as fire destroys 35 boats
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) — Boaters leaped into the water to escape a fire that consumed at least 35 vessels docked along the Tennessee River early…
In appreciation: Kobe Bryant, a life defined by hard work
The Associated Press It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All…
Eilish, who gives voice to troubled youth, tops the Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with…
Recent Deaths 1/27/20
Howard Glen Lehman, 90, of Oil City, died Jan. 23, 2020. James O. “Jim” Ashbaugh, 85, of Ephrata, formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 23, 2020….
Terroristic threats
County eyes Franklin site for recycling center
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County is still in the process of securing a location for a countywide recycling center with just a little…
Oil Heritage Society announces programs
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Heritage Society has planned a tentative schedule of public programs for the year. Nick Hess will…
Turkish teams hunt for quake survivors as death toll hits 35
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Working against the clock in freezing temperatures, Turkish rescue teams pulled more survivors from collapsed buildings Sunday, days after a powerful…
Hockey’s young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues’ four All-Stars. The…
‘Sesame Street’ comforts children displaced by Syrian war
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying…
Suspicious person
Criminal mischief
Pennsylvania’s December jobless rate rises, payrolls shrink
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose in December for the fourth straight month, as payrolls shrank and the labor force hit another record high….