Provencal fish stew
Serves 4 45 minutes start to finish 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small bulb fennel, cored, quartered and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 onion,…
Man, 79, waives in indecent assault case
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of the indecent assault of three children dating back to 2003 waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in…
Tech center students plant tree to observe Arbor Day
From staff reports Students in the Venango Technology Center natural resources program planted a small red bud tree on Seneca Street in Oil City last…
Iran’s foreign minister says no renegotiating nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister took to YouTube on Thursday to criticize President Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw from the nuclear deal, saying…
Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended 3 games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson three games on Wednesday for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh’s Zach Aston-Reese. The…
Man charged with trying to extort Kevin Hart with video
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was charged Wednesday with trying to extort money from Kevin Hart by threatening to release video he secretly shot…
Recent Deaths 5/3/18
Barbara Jane Heasley Kuhns, 86, of Las Animas, Colorado, died April 7, 2018. Joyce M. Syster, 52, of Grove City, died May 2, 2018. Justin…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
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…
Pet of the day 5/2/18
Name: Hercules Breed: Rottweiler Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Hercules can be found at Venango…
Wasabi cracker-crusted salmon
Start to finish: 30 minutes (10 minutes hands-on) Servings: 4 1/3 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared English mustard (Coleman’s mustard) 1/4 teaspoon packed…
NHL taking a look at Wilson hit on Pen’s Aston-Reese
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is taking a look at a hit by Washington forward Tom Wilson that left Pittsburgh’s Zach Aston-Reese with a…
Hunting seasons set, but change may be coming
Archers are going to benefit from one change to Pennsylvania’s hunting seasons and bag limits for 2018-19. But a bigger one may yet be coming….
Police search for runaway teen
From staff reports Franklin state police said they are searching for a 15-year-old male runaway who left a residence at 340 Chestnut St. in Pleasantville…
Annual art studios tour scheduled
From staff reports Art Inside has put out a call to artists for the Art Inside Studio Tour, scheduled June 16 and 17. Interested artists…
With girls joining the ranks, Boy Scouts plan a name change
NEW YORK (AP) — For 108 years, the Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts. With girls soon…
Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have spent their entire careers chasing the Pittsburgh Penguins and shouldering their own franchise’s onerous history of…
West’s wild words stir again: Kanye calls slavery a ‘choice’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Before the last one had a chance to simmer down, Kanye West caused another stir, calling American slavery a “choice” in…
Recent Deaths 5/2/18
Justin Sherman Hornbeck, 34, of Conneaut Lake, died April 28, 2018. Della Josephine (Rizzo) Delio, 96, died April 26, 2018. Thomas Leo Smith, 87, died March 28,…
Public meeting set on Victory Twp. covered bridge
From staff reports A public meeting to discuss the replacement of the covered bridge on Fisherman’s Cove Road over Victory Run in Victory Township will…
PennDOT line painting has started
From staff reports PennDOT’s northwest district is reminding motorists that line painting operations are underway. The six-county region, which includes Venango, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer…
Pet of the day 5/1/18
Dolly, a Domestic Long Hair, is a three year old spayed female. She has a broad head, round green eyes, and a pink nose, Her…
Cranberry Twp. Harassment
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Simple Assault
Emlenton man held in Callensburg woman’s death
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Emlenton man charged in connection with the overdose death of a 28-year-old Callensburg woman last September was held for…
Registration packets available for Franklin’s Taste of Talent
From staff reports Registration packets for the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s ninth annual Taste of Talent vocal competition are available. The council will sponsor the…
Purple event kicks off Venango Relay for Life
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The Cat in the Hat made a special visit to the Cranberry Mall on Saturday to show his support for…
Developer gets OK to move falcons from Pittsburgh nest
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A developer has secured federal and state permits to remove four young peregrine falcons from their nest on a downtown Pittsburgh building….
Roark goes 7 innings, gets rare RBI as Nats beat Pirates 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The way the Washington Nationals have been playing, it wasn’t enough for Tanner Roark to pitch effectively into the seventh inning. He…
Tony Award nominations today promise clash of big brands
NEW YORK (AP) — Whichever show garners the most Tony Award nominations on Tuesday will very likely sound familiar. That’s because most of the leading…
Recent Deaths 5/1/18
Harold B. “Jack” Denny, Jr., of Titusville, died April 29, 2018. Betty Jane Noel, 90, formerly of Cooperstown, died April 28, 2018. Merlyn L. Burkhardt, 64,…
Perry Twp. accident
Polk Borough theft
PA VFW 28th Post and Auxiliary District Meeting
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District & Auxiliary will hold their district meetings on Sunday, May 6, at Hermitage VFW Post 6166. The district meetings will start at 2…
Pet of the day 4/30/18
Ashes is a beautiful light calico. She is 8 years old, current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She was surrendered to the…
Seafood Paella
Serves 6 to 8 people 2 Spanish onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 28-ounce cans crushed…
Street sweeping schedule listed for Franklin area
From staff reports The Franklin street department will be sweeping streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift:Odd sides of Elk Street…
Oil City police seek man
From staff reports Oil City Police Department have an active arrest warrant out for 18-year-old Andrew William Shawgo, whose whereabouts are unknown. Police said anyone…
Get ready for the most expensive driving season in years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer. Crude oil prices are at the highest level…
Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Braden Holtby spun around and saw the puck on the goal line. Maybe it was in. Maybe it wasn’t. But after mounting…
11-year-old ‘yodeling boy’ Mason Ramsey gets record deal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy whose yodeling at an Illinois Walmart started a wave of attention has signed a record deal. Mason Ramsey…
Recent Deaths 4/30/18
Boggs W. T. Space, 91, of Clarion, died April 27, 2018. Irene Marie Blair, 90, of Polk, died April 27, 2018. Theophila A. “Tillie” Hudick, 90, formerly…
Fiery issue could reignite
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Fire Department is in the hot seat again as tight finances hinder how the city department…
‘Why do we have to live like this?’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A junkyard filled with campers, trucks and cars that flanks part of Deep Hollow Road and extends along the…
Seoul: N. Korea’s Kim vows to shut nuke test site in May
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down his country’s nuclear test site in May and disclose…
No linebackers, but Steelers bullish on offense-heavy draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t take an inside linebacker in the NFL draft. That doesn’t mean they didn’t want one. It simply means…
Cervelli helps Pirates rally for 6-2 win over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Cervelli hit his fourth home run of the season as part of a two-RBI effort in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 6-2 victory…
Shake, rattle & roll: Thousands gather for Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the second day of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, listening to…