Sprint, T-Mobile end merger talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Wireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile called off a potential merger, saying the companies couldn’t come to an agreement that would benefit…
Boeser gets hat trick as Canucks beat Penguins 4-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brock Boeser made all the right plays for Jacob Markstrom and the Vancouver Canucks, except for one. Boeser had three…
Bluegrass band to perform Nov. 10
The Tiger Maple String Band will perform Friday, Nov. 10, as part of the Oil City Arts Council’s Winter Concert Series. The concert featuring this…
Missing person with disability
Police say that Kaprice Amara West, age 21, left her home on Pone Lane in Franklin October 31, 2017 in an unknown vehicle with an…
OC man facing third set of rape charges
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a third wave of juvenile rape charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with…
Crashed Russian helicopter raised from its Arctic seabed
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Russian helicopter that crashed off Norway’s Arctic Svalbard archipelago with eight people onboard last month was raised Saturday from the…
Garbrandt gets pep talks from Kobe, Tyson before UFC fight
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Garbrandt got a pair of championship pep talks in the week leading up to the biggest fight of his career:…
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips charged with DWI in Texas
PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — Actor Lou Diamond Phillips faces a driving while intoxicated charge in Texas for an incident that happened just hours before he…
Recent Deaths 11/4/17
Arnold “Arn” E. Weaver, 75, of Franklin, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Edna R. McCleary, 93, of Corsica, formerly of Miola, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. For…
Rome Twp. theft
Jones Twp. accident
It’s a small wonder
Precious Paws Animal Rescue, Clarion PAWS and Clarion PUPs are looking for homes for some youngsters. Meanwhile, it’s time to make the final bids for…
Pet of the day 11/3/17
Name: Lily Breed: Retriever, Labrador mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Partially Adoption Price: $75.00 Lily can…
Silken Chicken
Serves 2 to 4 For marinating the chicken: 4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (about 11/4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice…
Sugarcreek council reviews firefighter tax credit ordinance
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members reviewed an ordinance at their meeting Wednesday that would allow a tax credit for volunteer firefighters…
Men seeking medical pot bombard gynecologist’s office
ALTOONA (AP) — A Pennsylvania gynecologist says she has been inundated with calls from men trying to set up appointments after hearing she was permitted…
Butler man accused of assaulting 5-year-old girl
From staff reports A Butler man has been jailed on charges accusing him of sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Venango County. A criminal complaint…
2 from area take firsts at 4-H horse show
From staff reports Several 4-H members represented Venango County at the Pennsylvania 4-H horse show Oct. 27-29 in Harrisburg. Here is a rundown of the…
Attack victims honored as city, investigators seek answers
NEW YORK (AP) — The eight people killed in a truck driver’s rampage were honored by friends and strangers Thursday with a nighttime walk down…
Flames top Pens in OT, 2-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — It was another strong performance from Mike Smith on Thursday night. Smith made 43 saves, Mark Giordano scored 2:19 into overtime…
Review: ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ tastes like a stale chestnut
The Associated Press In that old Christmas stalwart “Love Actually,” the wonderful Bill Nighy plays an aging rock star angling for an easy payday by…
Recent Deaths 11/3/17
Alice A. Schubert, 87, of President Township, died Oct. 29, 2017. Sally Mae Dale, 86, of Ahrensville, died Oct. 31, 2017. Donald Dwayne Cunningham, 88, died…
Venango Co. Toys for Tots gearing up for Christmas season
From staff reports Flush from providing more than 500 toys to children in the area last year, the annual Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots…
Many uses for leftover Halloween candy
Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children put on to canvas the neighborhood. But for…
Pet of the day 11/2/17
Lily is a beautiful, all gray, young adult, female. She is friendly, current on vaccines and tested negative for fiv & leukemia. Lily can be…
Skillet-Roasted Potatoes with Mushrooms and Pancetta
Serves 4 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note) 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,…
3 killed in Colorado Walmart shooting; police seek suspect
UPDATE: Police say they’ve arrested a man suspected of walking into a suburban Denver Walmart and immediately opening fire with a handgun, killing two men…
2 men wanted in other counties found in OC
From staff reports Oil City police helped apprehend two men Wednesday who were wanted in other counties. They were found at a home on Harriott…
OC police vehicles will feature autism stickers
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Earlier this year, Brandy Hinojosa spoke with Oil City Police Chief Bob Wenner about the possibility of placing autism awareness…
Under pressure, social media giants acknowledge meddling
WASHINGTON (AP) — In three exhaustive hearings this week, executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google acknowledged that their platforms were used by Russia to try…
Malkin’s goal in 3rd lifts Pens past Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — A game against the struggling Edmonton Oilers was what the Pittsburgh Penguins needed to get their road trip back on track….
Lego offers 1 night sleepover at its new Danish attraction
BILLUND, Denmark (AP) — Lego is having a sleepover at its newly-opened Lego House in Denmark. The Danish toy company has teamed up with Airbnb to allow…
Recent Deaths 11/2/17
Ruth Jenny Hilagarde (Johnson) Friedlund, 89, of Knox, died Oct. 30, 2017. Ambar Raelle Burdette Kifer, 40, of Williamsport, Maryland, died Oct. 30, 2017. Kami L. Dinger,…
Utica Borough theft
Cornplanter Twp. criminal mischief
Drug take-back boxes available at state police stations
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police Troop E has made drug take-back boxes available to the public in Erie, Meadville, Franklin and Warren. Community members…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 11/01/17
Name: Leek Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Leek can be found at…
Eggplant and spinach Parmesan
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2-2 pounds total 1 teaspoon granulated garlic olive oil mister (or nonstick…
Fryburg woman killed in crash
From staff reports A Fryburg woman was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in Washington Township, Clarion County. Marienville state police said Kami Dinger, 44,…
Reservations being accepted for Thanksgiving dinner deliveries
From staff reports Reservations are being accepted for the annual Thanksgiving dinner deliveries sponsored by Zion and Good Hope Lutheran churches in Oil City. Senior…
NYC attack: Investigators scour driver’s background
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators worked through the night to determine what led a truck driver to plow down people on a riverfront bike path…
Eagles, Steelers are top 2 in the latest AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK (AP) — The Keystone State’s NFL teams have been tough to beat. The Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) have won six games in a row…
Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Fallon set for Thanksgiving Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Common and Andra Day will be among the stars celebrating at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
Recent Deaths 11/1/17
Hortensia S. “Sam” Miller, 82, of Franklin, died Oct. 29, 2017. Ruth J. Friedlund, 89, died Oct. 30, 2017. Sherry Lee Wilson, 57, of Franklin, died Oct. 26,…
Pet of the day 10/31/17
Bridgette is a sweet and beautiful polydactyl cat. She is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia. She’ll be spayed. Bridgette can be found…
Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 1/2 cup) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup…
Down came the rain … along with the leaves
A cold and rainy weekend dulled autumn’s final colors just a little bit. The weather may have even shortened the season a little by bringing…
Normal traffic patterns to be restored on Hunter Station Bridge
From staff reports Temporary traffic signals and long-term lane restrictions on the Hunter Station Bridge in Forest County are scheduled to be removed today and…
Sugarcreek police food drive nets 2 cruisers worth of items
From staff reports The Sugarcreek Borough Police Department held a food drive Saturday at the Cranberry Walmart. The department’s goal was to fill one of…