Oil City school board to vote next week on tentative budget
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer Oil City School Board members on Monday reviewed the district’s tentative 2018-2019 budget. The spending plan doesn’t include a tax…
Voters cast ballots in 4 states; in Pa., redrawn map in play
The Associated Press Tuesday’s primary elections will begin to settle swing state Pennsylvania’s chaotic congressional landscape after a court fight ended with redrawn districts just…
Legal sports betting coming soon to several US states
WASHINGTON (AP) — A decision by the Supreme Court means American sports fans will soon have many more places to place legal bets on the…
Review: Insane as ever, ‘Deadpool 2’ doesn’t disappoint
The Associated Press At a recent screening of “Deadpool 2,” the audience didn’t get up when the end credits came up, patiently sitting through the…
Recent Deaths 5/15/18
Marie McGill Shull, 93, formerly of Franklin, died Sept. 21, 2017. John H. Kriebel, 89, of Rimersburg, died May 12, 2018. Linda Pearl Mattern Gardner, 73, of…
Sugarcreek Borough theft
pet of the day 5/14/18
Walter is a male tabby kitten who is playful and friendly. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Walter can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Reuben pizza
Start to finish: 2 hours (1 hour if using store-bought dough) Servings: 6 to 8 Speedy Pizza Dough (see below) or 14 ounces prepared pizza…
Blue Water Navy Legislation Moves Forward
H.R. 299, The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017, as amended, passed the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs last Tuesday. The VFW-supported bill, which must…
Man killed in Butler County crash
From staff reports Butler state police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one man and sent another to the hospital Saturday morning. Police said…
French police question parents, friend of Paris attacker
PARIS (AP) — Investigators are following the trail of a 20-year-old Frenchman born in Chechnya who rampaged through a festive Paris neighborhood slashing passers-by with…
Hernandez, Hundley help Giants beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Francisco turned some of those fly-ball outs into home runs. Gorkys Hernandez homered off Ivan Nova to spark a five-run sixth…
‘Avengers’ overpowers ‘Breaking In,’ ‘Life of the Party’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Avengers: Infinity War” is still ruling the box office in its third weekend in theaters, easily beating out the mom-themed fare….
Recent Deaths 5/14/18
Floyd “Bud” R. Shuler, 86, of Grove City, died May 12, 2018. Suzanne C. Fox Beer, 75, of Parker, died May 12, 2018. Walter Franklin Clutter Jr.,…
2 recycling collections set for OC residents
The city of Oil City has scheduled two recycling collections for city residents. Electronics collection set An electronics recycling date is set from 8 a.m….
Cranberry teachers could strike
The Cranberry Education Association voted to deliver notice to the Cranberry Area School Board of its intention to strike, unless there is a resolution to…
Number of Lyme disease cases rise, state says
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of Americans getting Lyme disease from…
22 world records set at Christie’s Rockefeller auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-two world records have been set at a Christie’s auction, including the $832 million total for the priciest private collection of…
Pirates top Giants 6-5 for 5th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are learning to win without Andrew McCutchen. A sudden power surge and a more mature approach on the bases…
Franklin district’s Dye receives state recognition
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer Franklin Superintendent Pamela Dye was one of 73 administrators statewide to be recognized this week for completing the inaugural…
Entries being accepted for Oil Heritage parade
Applications are being accepted for the 40th annual Oil Heritage Festival parade. Returning this year will be clowns, fire trucks, bands, great floats, Zem Zems…
Dead celebrate birthdays in zombie capital of the world
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the summer of 1968, Ella Mae Smith’s skin went pale, and an unholy hunger sent her shuffling through verdant fields in…
Gabrielle Union fights for her family ‘Breaking In’
There is one perfect moment in “Breaking In ” that one goes to see a movie like “Breaking In” for and it comes relatively early on….
Pirates rip Giants 11-2 in McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The men Andrew McCutchen used to call his teammates wanted to make sure McCutchen would have his moment. So when the San…
Recent Deaths 5/12/18
Jane Hindman, 91, of Clarion, died Thursday, May 10, 2018. John R. Shreve, 70, of Oil City, died Thursday, May 10, 2018. Michael R. Falla,…
Pet of the day 5/11/18
Name: Marshmallow Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Marshmallow can be…
Glazed spiral sliced ham
Servings: 12 to 14 Start to finish: 1 hour and 55 minutes, plus 90 minutes for soaking 1 spiral-sliced bone-in half ham, 7 to 10…
Franklin students do well in Academic Games tourney
From staff reports Several students from Franklin Area School District placed in the 53rd annual Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament held in Knoxville,…
Crack seal work starting in Franklin
From staff reports City of Franklin contractor Suit-Kote is applying crack seal treatment to roads in the Franklin Heights area starting today. Work will be…
Millions’ worth of heroin, meth seized in traffic stop
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol says it has seized millions of dollars’ worth of heroin and methamphetamine during a traffic stop along…
‘Solo’ film debuts, brings Millennium Falcon to Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood played host Thursday evening to a few more scoundrels than usual for the world premiere of “Solo: A Star Wars…
Recent Deaths 5/11/18
Charles P. “Pete” Dilley Jr. 80, of Franklin, died May 8, 2018. Ruth I. Dignall, 86, of Cochranton, died May 9, 2018. Robert J. Tobin, 89,…
Bridging the distance on Mother’s Day
Many modern families are spread out across the country if not the globe. Some people move away from family to further their careers, while others…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 5/10/18
Duck is a large black Labrador Retriever. Duck needs to be in an active home where his energy can be channeled in a positive direction….
Classic bread pudding
Serves 8 to 10 Start to finish: 15 minutes prep time, plus 3 to 4 hours on low, plus 30 minutes to cool Slow cooker…
Oil City man accused of selling meth held for court
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man accused of selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant on two separate occasions was held for court…
Cranberry students honored
Three Cranberry students were recently honored during a Lions’ Club meeting for exemplary service, effort and initiative in their school and community. The students, all…
Hawaii volcano park to close amid explosion concerns
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano could soon send boulders and ash shooting out of its summit crater in the kind of explosive eruption…
Pirates win 6-5 with 4-run 9th, White Sox fall to 9-25
CHICAGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are making a habit out of winning from behind. The Chicago White Sox are losing every which way. Colin…
Tom Hanks’ Fred Rogers film dated for October 2019 release
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Fred Rogers drama “You Are My Friend” starring Tom Hanks as the beloved television host is coming to theaters in…
Recent Deaths 5/10/18
Marylou Rose Kerr McMunn, 82, of Franklin, formerly of Oil City, died May 8, 2018. Maryann Dirmyer, 70, of Knox, died May 8, 2018. Charles…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Polk police K-9 is sworn in
Polk police department’s newest member of the force, K-9 Armin, was sworn in Monday, May 7, 2018, by District Judge Patrick Lowrey. Armin was born…
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Growing Perennials
As the tiny sprouts of hosta stems emerge through the cool spring soil, other perennials join them in waking up in the garden. These plants…
Pet of the day 5/9/18
Name: Petey Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Petey can be found at Venango…
Perfect French Omelet
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 4 large eggs plus 2 large…
Funding approved for state projects to boost public transit
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards on Tuesday announced the approval of funding for 82 projects to improve transportation…
Error on GOP ballots leads to absentee deadline extension
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved an extension on the deadline for Republican absentee ballots in next week’s primary election…