Archaeology club planning excavation on Franklin property
From staff reports Venango Chapter 30 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology is offering an opportunity for the public to participate in or observe an…
AP Interview: US rescuer details high-risk Thai cave mission
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — The Thai boys saved from a flooded cave endured dives in zero visibility lasting up to half an hour. In…
Hellickson bounces back in Nats’ 5-1 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In his first two starts after coming off the disabled list in late June, Washington Nationals starter Jeremy Hellickson allowed 12 runs…
Review: In ‘Skyscraper,’ the Rock towers over action tropes
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — I like to imagine what King Kong, as a popcorn-chomping moviegoer, might make of “Skyscraper,” the latest summer…
Recent Deaths 7/11/18
Raymond A. Lutz, 55, of Fisher, died July 8, 2018. Max J. Husted, 85, of Strattanville, died July 9, 2018. Robert E. Brown, 71, of…
Plum Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 7/10/18
Name: Goder’el Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Cream Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Goder’er can be found at Venango…
Grilled flank steak with garlic herb sauce
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 50 minutes 1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper 1 cup minced fresh parsley 1/3 cup…
Police continue Kulling probe as they await autopsy results
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City Police Chief Bob Wenner said Monday his department is continuing its investigation into the death of Oil City…
PennDOT partners with police to target aggressive driving
From staff reports PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police and 232 municipal police agencies are conducting a regional aggressive-driving wave as part of the national mobilization that…
Daring rescue saves all 12 boys, coach from Thai cave
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — All 12 boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand, the Thai navy…
Polanco has 4 RBIs as Pirates top Nationals 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Looking for a spark to get his offense going, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle made a change to the top of his batting…
It’s a beautiful day in Pennsylvania on Mister Rogers’ trail
The Associated Press It’s a beautiful day in Mister Rogers’ neighborhood! But if you want to visit, you’ll have to head to Pennsylvania. This year…
Recent Deaths 7/10/18
Max J. Husted, 85, of Strattanville, died July 9, 2018. Mary P. Murphy, 92, of Apex, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died July 3,…
Pet of the day 7/9/18
Bear is a 4 year old, male, German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix that was surrendered to the rescue after his family needed to blend with another &…
Mexican pulled pork
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 2 hours and 30 minutes We like serving carnitas spooned into tacos, but you can also use it as a…
Veterans open house
All veterans and their families are invited to attend the Crawford VA Clinic open house on Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m., to learn about a…
William, Kate’s third child Prince Louis to be christened
LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife Catherine’s third child Prince Louis will be christened and he will have six godparents. Louis will be…
Buccos avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) – With the Pittsburgh Pirates struggling to score runs, rookie pitcher Nick Kingham came through to give himself some run support. Kingham pitched…
Daredevil Travis Pastrana replicates Evel Knievel’s jumps
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daredevil Travis Pastrana has successfully replicated three of Evel Knievel’s motorcycle jumps. Appearing Sunday night in Las Vegas on the History…
Recent Deaths 7/9/18
Ronald Francis Wolbert, Sr., 66, of Shippenville, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Paul Frederick Boyles, 77, of Clarion, passed away Saturday morning July…
MarketFest at the Oil City Farmers’ Market
The second Oil City MarketFest event is this Thursday, July 19. The Oil City Farmers’ Market is an open-air curb market, open from 9 am…
4 highway projects starting next week in county
PennDOT on Friday announced details about four highway projects in Venango County that are scheduled to begin Monday. The work includes upgrades to Route 322…
Judge rules in Baker murder case
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer Venango County President Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh granted a prosecution request Friday in the Tausha Baker murder case. Lobaugh…
Pittsburgh native’s home videos become YouTube sensation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Petroskey – also known as “Weird Paul” – had been waiting for something like YouTube for decades. Petroskey considers himself the…
Operation to rescue Thai boys in flooded cave starts
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — The operation has begun to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach who will need to dive out of the…
Phillies top Pirates, 3-2 for sixth straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies won another one-run game to extend their winning streak to six games. Nick Williams, Scott Kingery and Jorge Alfaro…
Cooperstown man in custody for rape
About $250,000 in scholarships awarded through Bridge Builders
More than $250,000 in college scholarships will be awarded through Bridge Builders Community Foundations to local students for the 2018-19 school term. “These scholarships would…
Hit and run
Polk man charged with indecent assault of girl, 13
From staff reports A Polk man is facing charges for the alleged indecent assault of a 13-year-old girl at his Valley Road home last month….
Bourdain leaves bulk of $1.2M estate to 11-year-old daughter
NEW YORK (AP) — Globe-trotting chef, author and TV host Anthony Bourdain was worth $1.2 million when he died last month and left most of…
Astronaut from New Castle heads to space station in 2019
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Lt. Col. Andrew Morgan always dreamed about going to space. In July 2019, his dream becomes reality. Morgan, who has…
Herrera, Knapp homer in Phillies’ 17-5 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew Knapp had too much fun to be tired after playing in what matched the longest nine-inning game in NL history. Knapp…
Recent Deaths 7/7/18
Anthony C. Dashner, 14, of Oil City, died Thursday, July 5, 2018. Roger K. Glass, 72, of Venus, died Thursday, July 5, 2018. Melvina Jean…
Pet of the day 7/6/18
Murray is an adorable young male. He is very “chatty” and playful. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered July 12th. Murray can…
Summer peach cake
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 hour and 40 minutes, plus 2 hours to cool Peaches: 2 1/2 pounds peaches, peeled, halved, pitted, and cut…
Company plans to set up shop at Franklin airport
US job growth was likely solid in June despite trade risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers in the United States are thought to have kept up their brisk pace of hiring in June, reflecting the durability of…
The Latest: Third round underway at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): 11:45 a.m. The third round is underway at Wimbledon. Eighth-seeded Kevin Anderson of South Africa…
Singer Chris Brown arrested for felony assault in Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Singer Chris Brown walked off stage after his concert in Florida and into the hands of waiting sheriff’s deputies,…
Recent Deaths 7/6/18
James Joseph Kerekanich, 58, of Oil City, died Friday, June 8, 2018. Charles C. Cherry, 78, of Utica, passed away suddenly at his home of…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Expand living spaces with clever ideas
Homeowners looking to add more space to their homes do not necessarily need to make major renovations. They simply have to see the possibilities in…
Pet of the day 7/5/18
Name: Mimi Breed: Cane Corso Mastiff Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $200.00 Mimi can be found at Precious…
Pesto farro salad
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/2 cups whole farro, rinsed Salt and pepper 1 1/2 ounces (1 1/2 cups) baby spinach 2…
Trapped in Thai cave, youngsters must grapple with stress
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — At a gilded temple in Thailand’s mountainous north, Ekapol Chanthawong honed a skill that will serve him well as he…
Dodgers sweep Pirates
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Rich Hill earned his first win in three months, Yasmani Grandal and Chris Taylor drove in three runs apiece, and the…
Claude Lanzmann, director of ‘Shoah,’ dies at age 92
PARIS (AP) — French Director Claude Lanzmann, whose 9½-hour masterpiece “Shoah” bore unflinching witness to the Holocaust through the testimonies of Jewish victims, German executioners…
Recent Deaths 7/5/18
Joshua William Shields, 30, of Seneca, died unexpectedly Friday, June 29, 2018. Russell H. Moore Jr., beloved husband and father, 74, of Oil City, died…