‘Toy Story’ lives on, but should it have?
NEW YORK (AP) — Like “Casablanca,” ”Toy Story 3″ concluded with the beginning of a beautiful friendship. It’s an ending that has very possibly produced…
Recent Deaths 6/20/19
Janet Kathleen Fleming, 90, of Meadville, died June 18, 2019. Shirley L. McIntire, 86, died June 19, 2019. Violet I. Smith, 92, of Emlenton, died…
Oil City criminal mischief
Franklin accident
Pet of the day 6/19/19
Flower is a friendly girl with beautiful amber eyes. She is a young adult who came to us pregnant. She has raised her babies and…
Release of chronic wasting disease plan delayed
It’s all about speed when it comes to controlling chronic wasting disease. And yet, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is delaying release of its disease…
Grilled Greek-Style Lamb Pita
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes 4 (8-inch) pita breads 1/2 onion, chopped coarse 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 4…
Demolition continuing at Cornplanter Square
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Renovations on Oil City’s Cornplanter Square building, the former Mellon Bank building, are continuing with demolition on the fourth floor….
Local teens participate in Camp Cadet
Seventeen youths representing Venango County are participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program this week at Allegheny College in Meadville. The camp is…
US Navy expert: Tanker attack mine resembles Iranian mines
U.S. NAVY 5TH FLEET BASE NEAR FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait…
Tigers slip by sloppy Pirates 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christin Stewart’s sped his thinking up and slowed down his feet, helping the Detroit Tigers end a four-game losing streak in the…
Joy Harjo is first Native American named US poet laureate
NEW YORK (AP) — Joy Harjo, the first Native American to be named U.S. poet laureate, has been ready for a long time. “I’ve been…
Recent Deaths 6/19/19
James D. Collett, 64, of Clarion, died June 17, 2019. Eric David Moorehead, Jr., 41, of Polk, died June 15, 2019. Carolyn D. Clark, 70,…
Oil City warrant
Burglary
Oil City disorderly conduct
Pet of the day 6/18/19
Name: Tucker Breed: Chihuahua, short coat mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tucker can be found at…
Breakfast Bread Pudding With Pecan Crumble
Yield: 6 to 8 servings For the bread pudding: 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing 1 pound brioche bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 8 eggs…
PennDOT invites public to take part in garden initiative
From staff reports In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 17-23, the northwest region of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting groups to adopt…
NBC reporter checks out election thoughts at Franklin festival
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Talking about politics during dinner isn’t usually recommended, but an NBC correspondent engaged local residents in political discourse over the…
US sending troops to Mideast amid Gulf tensions over Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions in the Persian Gulf mounted Tuesday over Iran’s announcement…
The Rock and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t make a household name for himself by conforming to someone else’s idea of who he should…
Recent Deaths 6/18/19
Debra Lynn Sloan Dean, 68, of Knox, died June 16, 2019. Alice M. Boyer, of State College, died June 15, 2019. Cheryl A. Hoover, 61,…
Missing endangered person
UPDATE 6/18/19: Richard William Smith has been found safe.
VFW 100 State Convention was Held in Erie
The VFW 100 State Convention held a Memorial Service on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019, honoring Post and Auxiliary members, that have passed on. The…
A Home-Cooked Cobbler
(Family Features) During the season for outdoor parties, reunions, picnics and delicious desserts, try bringing a new dish to the table with a recipe like…
Pet of the Day 6/17/19
Bear Bear: Domestic Short Hair Mix Young, Male, Medium, Black Coat length – short Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered Good in a home with other…
Overflowing Great Lakes pose new threat for endangered bird
GLEN HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — Peering through a spotting scope mounted on a tripod, researcher Alice Van Zoeren notices a piping plover skittering across a…
Experts hold climate talks in Bonn as pressure to act grows
BERLIN (AP) — Experts are meeting in Germany for U.N.-hosted talks on climate change amid growing pressure for governments to act faster against global warming….
Pirates rally for 5-4 victory over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Josh Bell padded his NL-leading RBI total and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to a series-clinching victory. Bell’s go-ahead double in the seventh…
Franchise fatigue continues with ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Shaft’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brand familiarity isn’t everything when it comes to attracting audiences to the multiplex, and Hollywood is learning that lesson the hard…
Recent Deaths 6/17/19
Geraldine A. Stine, 80, of Cranberry, died June 14, 2019. Nancy S. Stover, 59, of Fullerton, California, died June 12, 2019. Charles E. Long, 88,…
Multimodal hub construction getting closer
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County commissioners ratified an agreement Tuesday that will set construction of the multimodal transportation hub in Oil City in…
Huge crowds march in Hong Kong, piling pressure on leader
HONG KONG (AP) — Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents, mostly clad in black despite the sweltering weather, jammed the city’s streets Sunday in…
Lopez pitches 7 innings, Marlins win 4-3 over Pirates
MIAMI (AP) — For the second straight game Pittsburgh jumped on Miami, this time though the Marlins’ answered and Pablo Lopez and his teammates were…
‘Gosh!’ Cult comedy ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ turns 15
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The cult comedy Napoleon Dynamite turns 15 years old this month, a milestone for a movie that became an early…
OC firefighters collect for fireworks
Oil City firefighter Lt. Eric McFadden and many other firefighters were out Friday collecting money for the annual Jolly July 3 fireworks display in Oil…
Zero elephants poached in a year in top Africa wildlife park
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — One of Africa’s largest wildlife preserves is marking a year without a single elephant found killed by poachers, which experts call an…
Pirates rout Marlins 11-0 to stop 7-game slide
MIAMI (AP) — Steven Brault nearly had a very brief outing. Fortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he stayed in the game. Brault scattered eight hits…
Agency recommends current 80K attendance cap at Burning Man
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is recommending attendance be capped at existing levels for the next 10 years at the…
Recent Deaths 6/15/19
Harold Elm Shoup, Jr., 87, of West Monterey, Parker, died June 13, 2019. Harry L. Drayer, 76, of Rimersburg, died June 13, 2019. Diane L….
Judge: UPMC’s 5-year deal with Highmark can’t be extended
HARRISBURG (AP) — A 5-year-old agreement between two Pittsburgh-based health care conglomerates can’t be extended through litigation past its June 30 expiration date, a Pennsylvania…
Pet of the day 6/14/19
Sundance is a 15 year old male, perhaps Basset Hound mix found wandering on a back road with his buddy Butch. Sundance is sweet fellow…
Dynamic Duo
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor Jacob and I have talked about killing a turkey together before school since 7th grade, each time occurring closer…
Grill Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Red Onion Salsa
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 50 minutes Pork: 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile…
Man arrested, police seek woman after drugs, gun found
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police are looking for a Franklin woman after a traffic stop in Reno on Wednesday led to the…
Major OC water project underway
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer A major Oil City water project is underway along the banks of Oil Creek. New water lines are being…
Sanders leaving White House, returning to Arkansas
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration’s…
Teheran continues his 2019 ‘mission’ as Braves top Pirates
ATLANTA (AP) — One year after he was left off Atlanta’s postseason rotation, Julio Teheran has re-emerged as a reliable leader on a young staff….
Missy Elliott, in tears, gets inducted into Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, the creative mastermind who has written hit songs for a number of female acts and created camaraderie among women…