Children make ornaments for tree
Ornaments made by area children are hanging on a small tree inside the Transit Fine Arts Gallery in Oil City. The Oil City Arts Council…
Firefighter dies, thousands more take on California blaze
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — One of the thousands of firefighters battling a series of wildfires across Southern California has died, but authorities gave no…
Merrill’s 1st goal of season lifts Fleury, Knights past Pens
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury has been thinking about one game for quite a while. And Thursday night he rose to the challenge. Fleury…
Eminem to host pop-up with ‘mom’s spaghetti’ on the menu
DETROIT (AP) — Rapper Eminem is hosting a promotional event in Detroit in the style of a pop-up restaurant with a menu featuring “mom’s spaghetti.”…
Recent Deaths 12/15/17
Wanda L. Thomas, 98, of Oil City, died Dec. 12, 2017. Lori Marwood Wheeler Burton, 54, of McKean, formerly of Fairview and Franklin, died Dec….
DUI crash
FCC votes along party lines to end ‘net neutrality’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era “net neutrality” rules Thursday, giving internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a…
Baking shortcuts for time-pressed entertainers
‘Tis the season for baking cookies, cakes and other treats. However, during the holiday rush, it’s easy to get side-tracked or tired, and perhaps even…
Bus carrying OC wrestlers involved in crash
From staff reports A bus carrying the Oil City High School boys wrestling team collided with a semi-truck on Route 6 just outside Union City…
OC man will be ordained to Episcopal priesthood
From staff reports Mark Elliston, a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City, will be ordained to the priesthood during a ceremony Saturday…
Light snow leads to school delays across the state
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Light snow is causing delayed school openings across Pennsylvania. Winter weather advisories posted throughout the state are expected to expire late Thursday…
Steelers offense at full strength vs. Pats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two snaps in, Le’Veon Bell knew he was done, that the groin injury that the Pittsburgh Steelers running back tried to ignore…
Oprah Winfrey to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at January’s Golden Globes. Morgan Freeman made the announcement for the Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 12/14/17
James C. “Jim” Alcorn, 53, of Franklin, died Dec. 13, 2017. Edward R. Pearsall, 63, of Austin, Texas, died Nov. 24, 2017. Robert “Bob” Macmaster, 68,…
Pet of the day 12/13/17
Name: Grayson Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Grayson can be…
Green bean casserole
Serves 10 Start to finish: 45 minutes CRISPY SHALLOT TOPPING 5 shallots, very thinly sliced Canola or vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt to taste…
Franklin General Authority OKs budgets with no rate hikes
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The Franklin General Authority passed balanced 2018 operating and capital budgets at the panel’s Tuesday meeting. The sewer fund budget…
Days of toil bring hard-won gains over California fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters finally eked out progress on the titanic task of cutting fire lines around one of the biggest blazes in California…
The Kids Are All Right: Penguins lead goalie youth movement
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Rutherford knows what it’s like to be a young goaltender trying to find his way in the NHL. Rutherford went through…
Monkey selfies, eclipse, bitcoin, Lauer top Google in 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Lauer. Bitcoin. DACA. Monkey selfies. Jeremy Lin’s hair. Do-it-yourself eclipse glasses. Tom Petty’s death. National anthem protests in the NFL….
Recent Deaths 12/13/17
Margaret A. “Peg” Sloan, 87, of Oil City, died Dec. 11, 2017. Mary Lou McClelland, 83, died Dec. 10, 2017. Sharon Suzanne Gordon, 66, of Shippenville,…
Cranberry theft from a motor vehicle
Brookville Borough accident
Go with the flow
Earlier last week, there was some open water on the neighbor’s pond. However, colder weather has currently encased the pond in ice. The moon was visible during…
Pet of the day 12/12/17
Name: Spry Breed: Chihuahua, Short Coat/ Terrier Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Spry…
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Start to finish: 1 hour and 45 minutes, plus 8 hours chilling time Servings: Makes about 3 dozen cookies 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces…
Coal Oil Johnny event rescheduled
From staff reports The celebration of the 174th birthday of John Washington Steele, better known as Coal Oil Johnny, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m….
NYC commuters return to subway amid heightened security
NEW YORK (AP) — A would-be suicide bomber’s rush-hour blast in the heart of the New York City subway system failed to cause the bloodshed…
Bernier makes 39 stops as Avalanche top Penguins 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Colorado defenseman Mark Barberio was a healthy scratch last week against Buffalo. He made a huge play Monday night against the two-time…
JK Rowling says she’s proud to receive royal honor
LONDON (AP) — Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling can add another magic moment to her list of achievements — she has been made a royal…
Recent Deaths 12/12/17
Sharon Lynn Wright, 53, of New Castle, Virginia, died Dec. 7, 2017. Eileen M. Schaeffer, 87, of Grove City, formerly of Irwin Township, died Dec. 10, 2017….
Rockland Twp. theft
Jackson Twp. accident
Beware of Phone Scams
There has been a lot of talk about phone scams in the news. People are calling and saying they represent credit card and telephone companies, wanting…
NWS issues Lake Effect Snow Warning
A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING has been issued from 7 a.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. Wednesday for Venango, Forest and Clarion Counties, including the cities…
Pet of the day 12/11/17
Cora was found when she was heard meowing in the woods. She seemed unafraid and very interested in her rescuers dogs. Estimated age is one…
Under pressure quickie chicken and rice
Servings 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 1 pound of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (optional) 1 1/2 cups brown jasmine rice (White rice cooks too…
Cranberry students find success at Edge of Extinction games
Cranberry School District had several successful teams at Clarion University’s Edge of Extinction Tournament which was held Thursday, Dec. 7. The event featured a game…
Bomb strapped to man explodes in NYC subway, injuring 2
NEW YORK (AP) — A pipe bomb strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway near Times Square on Monday, injuring…
State police in Erie area handle record number of homicides
ERIE (AP) — State police in Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner say it’s hard to pinpoint a reason for a large spike in homicide cases this year….
Ravens’ defense falls apart against Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was a familiar feeling for Terrell Suggs and the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steelers, in dramatic fashion, clinched the AFC North…
‘Shape of Water,’ ‘Big Little Lies’ lead Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War-era fairytale “The Shape of Water” swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes,…
Recent Deaths 12/11/17
Jean Louise “Hanna” Dunlap, 94, of Meadville, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 9, 2017. Evelyn Marie O’Neil, 90, of Cranberry, Ashland Township, died Dec. 9, 2017….
Salvation Army enduring subpar giving season so far
By JIM MEYER – Staff Writer With holiday sales in full swing, shoppers have probably noticed the familiar sound of ringing bells heralding the Salvation…
Archaeologists discover 2 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery of two small ancient tombs in the southern city Luxor dating back some 3,500 years…
Search for missing man continues
From staff reports Oil City police are continuing their search for a man who went missing last week from his Plummer Street home. John Stegall,…
Snow exits South, marches toward Northeast
ATLANTA (AP) — A pre-winter storm that roared through the Deep South and coated half of North Carolina and portions of Virginia in snow pushed…
Early praise for ‘The Last Jedi’ after elaborate premiere
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There were cheers, gasps, droid photo opportunities, casino games and more than a few standing ovations at the jam-packed world premiere…
Bozak scores twice, Maple Leafs bury Pens early in 4-3 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A strong start helped the Toronto Maple Leafs knock off the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Tyler Bozak scored two goals, and…
Venango Museum’s Christmas display underway
The Venango Museum is hosting its annual Christmas display. Trees have been set up by the Friends of the Oil City Library, State Rep. Lee…