Comic-Con without Marvel, HBO gives others chance to pop
The Associated Press Over 130,000 pop culture devotees are descending on San Diego’s Gaslamp District Wednesday for the annual four-day comic book convention Comic-Con, the…
Recent Deaths 7/18/18
Shirley Coon Layman died June 18, 2018. Buena G. “Boone” Hinderliter, 99, of Fairmount City, died July 16, 2018. Anna S. Sorlie, 98, of Meadville,…
Paint Twp. fatal crash
Pet of the day 7/17/18
Name: Marley Breed: Mixed breed Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Yellow Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Marley can be found at Venango County…
Grill-roasted beef short ribs
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 2 hours Meaty English-style short ribs are preferred in this recipe to thinner-cut flanken-style ribs. Make sure to choose ribs…
OC school board hires assistant principal
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City School Board members on Monday hired a new assistant high school principal. Anne Curran, who has been an…
Franklin considers kindergarten boot camp program
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A new kindergarten boot camp program could be coming to Franklin Area School District next year. Superintendent Pamela Dye reported…
Amazon’s hopes its Prime Day doesn’t go to the dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is hoping customers don’t see any more dogs, after early problems on Prime Day meant people trying to shop got…
Bell, Steelers failed to reach deal on new contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell’s next season with the Pittsburgh Steelers will almost certainly be his last. The Pro Bowl running back and the defending…
Netflix drops dud on Wall St. as subscriber growth flops
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is adding subscribers at a slower pace than envisioned, renewing fears that its growth may sputter as the video streaming…
Recent Deaths 7/17/18
Jackson “Jack” L. Mellring, 40, of Seneca, died July 12, 2018. Doris Jean Books Bell Nagel, 92, of Oil City, died July 15, 2018. Esther…
Oil City theft from motor vehicles
Tax Glitch Affects Veterans
A recent Pentagon audit revealed that more than 130,000 veterans who were medically separated as a result of injuries sustained in combat, and received a…
Pet of the day 7/16/18
Wren is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and spayed. Wren can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
S’mores blossom cookies
Servings: 24 cookies Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4…
Fire damages residence in OC
From staff reports No one was injured after a house fire broke out at approximately 2:03 p.m. Sunday at 611 Mitchell Ave. in Oil City….
Volunteer day at the OC DEK
A volunteer day was held Sunday at the Oil City Hockey DEK (rink), located at the Hasson Heights recreational complex. Joe Kolesar and his daughter…
Eighth animal dies after jaguar escapes Audubon Zoo habitat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Eight animals have now died after a jaguar escaped from its habitat at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. NOLA.com reports an alpaca…
Bell’s double in 10th gives Pirates 5-game sweep of Brewers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One late-inning rally wasn’t enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Trailing and down to their final out on two occasions, the Pirates managed…
‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ tops charts, ‘Skyscraper’ stumbles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” has checked into the No. 1 spot at the box office in its opening weekend and…
Recent Deaths 7/16/18
M. Janice Ditz, 81, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Fryburg and Warren, died May 3, 2018. George Ryan Lawson, 40, of Polk, died July, 13,…
Lots of building activity in OC
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Just halfway through 2018, the estimated construction costs of new projects within Oil City has exceeded all of…
OC man arrested for attacking woman
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument early Friday at their Glenview Avenue…
Producers plan movie about Thai cave rescue
NEW YORK (AP) — The boys are out of the cave. Now Hollywood wants in. The producers behind Christian films like “God’s Not Dead” are…
Marte, Polanco go back-to-back as Pirates sweep doubleheader
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Once wasn’t enough for Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco. They hit back-to-back home runs for the second time Saturday, and the Pittsburgh…
Rockland bridge project will start next week
From staff reports Construction for the Rockland Cranberry Road (Route 2013) bridge, spanning East Sandy Creek in Cranberry and Rockland townships, is now expected to…
Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew
The Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew will be held on Saturday, July 21, in Justus Park, Oil City. Free outdoor activities during this time…
Man facing nearly 70 charges related to search at home
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing nearly 70 charges in connection with the drug arrests of four other people at a Franklin apartment…
FDA OKs 1st drug to treat smallpox, in case of terror attack
U.S. regulators Friday approved the first treatment for smallpox — a deadly disease that was wiped out four decades ago — in case the virus…
Nancy Sinatra Sr., first wife of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Sinatra Sr., the childhood sweetheart of Frank Sinatra who became the first of his four wives and the mother of…
Bell’s 4 hits send Pirates over Brewers 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell has had a tough third season at the plate, with an overall drop in production and especially in extra-base hits….
Recent Deaths 7/14/18
Paula E. Stilwell, 68, of Tionesta, died Thursday, July 12, 2018. Margaret Ethel Stewart of Lexington, South Carolina, died Friday, July 13, 2018. Ronald Dean…
Pet of the day 7/13/18
Name: Damian Breed: Australian Shepherd Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown, Black and White Damian can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Watermelon strawberry smoothie
Servings: 2 Strat to finish: 5 minutes 2 cups frozen watermelon chunks 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup crushed ice 1 1/2 cups orange juice,…
More talk about grass, vehicles in Cranberry
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer High grass and abandoned vehicles, two topics addressed in a shelved Cranberry Township property maintenance code, were debated at…
2 held for court on drug delivery charges
From staff reports Two people accused of possessing drugs and leading police on a high-speed chase last month were held for court Wednesday. Christopher Ahrens,…
Studio 22 dancers looking forward to New York trip
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The girls of Studio 22 Dance Academy’s competition team are headed to the Big Apple. The Studio 22 Dance Academy…
Taillon, Mercer shine in Pirates’ 6-3 win over Brewers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jameson Taillon let a lead get away in his last start. This time, he had the answer when he got in trouble….
Streaming rules Emmys as Netflix snaps 17-year HBO streak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Netflix snapped HBO’s 17-year streak as Emmy nominations leader, more than bragging rights switched hands. It represented the breathtaking change…
Recent Deaths 7/13/18
Terry Thomas Bell Sr.. 68, of Knox, died July 10, 2018. Michael J. Krevda, 92, of West Middlesex, died July 9, 2018. For complete…
Keep summer road trips safe
When the outdoors beckons, road trips can be the perfect way to see the countryside, escape the routine of daily life and enjoy short vacations….
Pet of the day 7/12/18
River is a pretty tuxedo kitty. She is current on vaccines, declawed, and spayed. She is very affectionate and clean. She is a young adult….
Grilled vegetable kebabs
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 40 minutes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 garlic clove, minced…
Taste of Talent participant suffers injuries in crash
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Thoughts and prayers went out Wednesday night in Franklin to a city resident who was seriously injured in a three-vehicle…
Rockland-Cranberry bridge project delayed
From staff reports Construction on the Rockland Cranberry Road bridge spanning East Sandy Creek in Cranberry and Rockland townships has been postponed until later this…
US inflation reaches 2.9% in June, highest in 6 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices rose in June from a year earlier at the fastest pace in more than six years, lifted by more expensive…
Marte lead Pirates to 2-0 victory over Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte did not start any of the first three games of July because Pirates manager Clint Hurdle felt his slumping center…
Tyler Perry warns his fans about fake Facebook offers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry is warning fans not get scammed. The actor, comedian and director in a Facebook video says he’s not giving away anything….
Recent Deaths 7/12/18
Virginia E. Judy (Ginny), 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died July 2, 2018. Henry G. Sommers, 85, of Portersville (Muddy Creek Township), died July 10,…
Senior center sets schedule
Titusville Senior Center The Titusville Senior Center is located at 714 E. Main St. at the Titusville Community Center in Burgess Park. It is open…