Applicants sought for Catholic Heart Work Camp projects
From staff reports Catholic Heart Work Camp volunteers will be returning to Oil City this summer, and organizers are ready to receive applications from homeowners…
Girl in Slender Man stabbing gets max commitment
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin girl who stabbed a classmate to curry favor with the fictional horror character Slender Man will be committed to…
Steelers’ Shazier released from hospital
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Injured Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is going home. Shazier was released from the hospital on Thursday, nearly two months after suffering…
Natalie Wood’s drowning now considered ‘suspicious’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New witnesses have emerged in the 1981 drowning of actress Natalie Wood, prompting investigators to deem it a “suspicious death” and…
Recent Deaths 2/2/18
Scott L. McElravy, 58, of Clarion, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Jan. 31, 2018. Doris E. Tucker, 82, of Tionesta, died Jan. 31, 2018. Jack…
Oakland Twp. accident
Clearing up adult acne
Many youngsters develop acne during adolescence. Acne often disappears by the time adolescents graduate high school, but for some people, acne lingers into adulthood. The…
Pet of the day 2/1/18
Name: Mickey Breed: Hound Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Mickey can be…
Tuna super slaw
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 10 minutes 3 cups chopped red cabbage (about 1/4 large cabbage) 1/4 medium avocado, cut into small (1/2- inch) cubes…
Couple held for court on meth-related charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Utica couple were held for court Wednesday after they both had hearings related to methamphetamine production at their Swamp…
Cranberry Bon-Ton not among 8 stores closing in state
From staff reports The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced Wednesday it is closing 42 stores, including eight in Pennsylvania, as part of a company reorganization. The…
FBI in public fight with Trump over Russia memo
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkably public clash with the White House, the FBI declared Wednesday it has “grave concerns” about the accuracy of a…
Ed Sheeran, Cardi B to play iHeartRadio Music Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Maroon 5, Charlie Puth and the Backstreet Boys will perform on the fifth annual iHeartRadio…
Recent Deaths 2/1/18
Daniel J. Roessner, 69, of Oil City, formerly of Erie, died Jan. 30, 2018. William Louis Brumbaugh, 71, of Oil City, died Jan. 30, 2018. Kenneth…
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…
Karmic Relief: It doesn’t pay to be lazy
I work pretty hard at my job. It always pays off one way or another to give it my best effort. Today, I reminded myself…
Pet of the day 1/31/18
Name: Francine Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Francine can…
Mini pizzas
45 minutes start to finish Makes 20 pizzas (about five servings) 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough 1 cup tomato sauce (such as a…
OC police update missing persons cases
Steven T. Martin The 23-year-old Oil City man was last seen around 2 p.m. on Saturday at his residence. Martin is about 5 feet 4…
Fire departments receive state grants
From staff reports Forty fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $411,804 from a grant program administered…
Intermediate unit offers adult classes, seeks tutors
From staff reports The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit No. 5 adult education and career readiness program is accepting enrollments for free adult education classes. The…
Nassar to face another sentence, victims in return to court
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Larry Nassar, the former sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting more than 150 women and girls, will be confronted again by…
Malkin’s hat trick powers Pens past Sharks 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray wanted to feel a sense of normalcy, so the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie went back to work Tuesday night for the…
Actor Mark Salling dies weeks after child porn guilty plea
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman in the hit musical-comedy “Glee,” died of an apparent suicide Tuesday, weeks after…
Recent Deaths 1/31/18
Vivian L. Kifer Russell, 77, of Clarion, died Jan. 30, 2018. Robert “Bob” Wesley Miller, 89, of Brookville, died Jan. 28, 2018. Daniel J. Roessner, 69,…
Jackson Twp. accident
It’s a slippery slope … or deck
Mother Nature delivered a slick surprise early Sunday morning in the form of some black ice and other frozen surfaces. It was also discovered that…
OC police looking for missing man, 23
From staff reports Oil City police are trying to locate a 23-year-old man. Police said Steven T. Martin was last seen around 2 p.m. Saturday…
Pet of the day 1/30/18
Name: Reuger Breed: Australian Shepherd/ Siberian Husky Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Partially Adoption Price: $100.00 Reuger…
Sweet and sour cabbage accompanying a pork chop
Start to finish: 1 hour (25 active) Servings: 4 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 to 2 tablespoons…
Health fair planned at UPMC Northwest
Reservations are being accepted for a free community health fair. UPMC Northwest will host the fair from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 16. The…
Guests to State of the Union speech carry political messages
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s guests for his State of the Union speech Tuesday include an Ohio welder who will benefit from his tax…
Nigeria’s first bobsled team running for pride and legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Seun Adigun told herself her athletic career was done after she ran her last race at the 2012 Summer Olympics in…
‘Black Panther’ receives high praise after first screenings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Incredible” and “kinetic” are just a few of the loving words that people are using to describe and praise Marvel’s “Black…
Recent Deaths 1/30/18
Florence “Jean” Doutt, 88, of Polk, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Robert J. Cannon, 71, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully at…
Blue moon, supermoon, total lunar eclipse rolled into one
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see…
Frenchcreek Twp. accident
Fox Twp. theft
Industry Club tours area businesses
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the West Forest Industry Club visited several businesses, including Titusville Hospital, Bluegill Graphix, UPMC Hamot, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and watched…
Pennsylvania VFW Holds 54th Mid Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania VFW held its 54th Mid Winter Conference over the weekend in Gettysburg. Besides the regular business sessions, the highlight was the Annual…
Pet of the day 1/29/18
Name: Spot Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spot can be found at…
Beef and Onions in Tomato Gravy Over Rice
Serves 4 3/4 pound beef rib eye, very thinly sliced (almost shaved; for ease, freeze for 1 hour before slicing) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
Venango archaeology group to meet Feb. 9
From staff reports The Venango Archaeology Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin. This…
Victims’ families: Jealousy drove car wash shooting suspect
The Associated Press A man suspected of gunning down four people at a Pennsylvania car wash was driven by jealousy, according to family members of…
Rousey shifts to wrestling with Royal Rumble cameo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ronda Rousey has ditched UFC for WWE. Once the most dangerous women in MMA, Rousey officially made the anticipated jump to WWE…
Plenty of fire and fury at 60th annual Grammy Awards
The Associated Press Just as the Hollywood award shows this year have been dominated by the Time’s Up movement, the 60th annual Grammy Awards became…
Recent deaths 1/29/18
Thomas Gerard Brenner, 87, of Titusville, died Jan. 28, 2018. Patricia J. Fauzey, 82, formally of Titusville, died Jan. 26, 2018. William Lee “Bill” Jones,…
State police: 5 killed in shooting at Pennsylvania car wash
MELCROFT, Pa. (AP) — State police say at least five people were killed in a shooting at a Pennsylvania car wash. WPXI-TV reports the shooting occurred…
ROBOTICS RULE
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A student competition at Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School that showcased youthful technical ingenuity while providing perspective on the…