Time Running Out To Register For Reading of The Names
The registration period for the Reading of The Names has been extended. You now have until Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, to register to be a…
Wolf: Standardized test changes to lessen test-taking time
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is announcing changes to Pennsylvania’s standardized school tests that he says will lower the amount of time students spend…
Titusville student club helping community
From staff reports A dedicated group of Titusville High School student members of the THS Student United Way/Rotary Interact club worked last week to help…
Protests, vigils around US decry white supremacist rally
SEATTLE (AP) — Protesters decrying hatred and racism converged around the country on Sunday, saying they felt compelled to counteract the white supremacist rally that…
Bryant happy but humble as Steelers WR returns to practice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Martavis Bryant slowly made his way down the hill that connects the locker room at Saint Vincent College with Chuck Noll Field,…
Pratt drops in at Teen Choice Awards but Cyrus a no-show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Teen Choice Awards, always a bubble of teenage celebration, took time out during Sunday night’s ceremony to consider the world…
Recent Deaths 8/14/17
Shirley M. Robinson, 88, of Franklin, died Aug. 10, 2017. Robert Oliver “Red” Carrow, 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 13, 2017. Clifford Allen Rex, 78,…
Artist relocation program drives Arts Council success
By Jim Meyer – Staff writer The Oil City Arts Council is celebrating 25 years this year, and board members are reflecting on the panel’s…
Panel revisits OC parking
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer The Oil City Parking Authority, dormant for several months until being revitalized a year ago, has come up…
Presley’s friends feel love, pain, 40 years after his death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — It isn’t just the legend of Elvis Presley that has unmatched staying power 40 years after his death. The guilt, pain…
3 dead, dozens injured, amid violent white nationalist rally
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A car rammed into a crowd of protesters and a state police helicopter crashed into the woods Saturday as tension boiled…
1st West Point grad in majors wins debut as Jays top Pirates
TORONTO (AP) — Walking off the mound to a standing ovation from a crowd that included his parents and sister, Chris Rowley started to become…
New blanket drive to start Sept. 1
The Pointe is seeking donations of new blankets of any size beginning Friday, Sept. 1. The Oil City facility will be collecting blankets through Tuesday,…
Woman charged for having drugs at jail
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing felony charges after she was allegedly found with drugs Thursday during intake processing…
Harassment
Fire blocks route for dozens in Glacier National Park chalet
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A wildfire has cut off the return route for dozens of people staying in a Glacier National Park backcountry chalet, leaving…
Metallica guitarist’s monster movie posters go on display
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Kirk Hammett may be known best as the guitarist whose deafening solos have come to define the band Metallica. But a…
Steelers take advantage of New York miscues for 20-12 win
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Watching T.J. Watt and Josh Dobbs in their first NFL game, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin got what he expected…
Recent Deaths 8/12/17
Dr. William P. Garvey, 81, of Erie, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. James Robert Jones, 93, of Westmont, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Parker Lee…
Thanks for sharing
Social media (and also some caring folks) helped a wayward pup find her way home. Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Clarion PAWS have cats of…
Pet of the day 8/11/17
Lita is an 8 week old female puppy surrendered to the rescue with siblings by their owner. Owner reports that they are Beagle, Lab, Terrier…
Grilled white pizza with cockles, lemon and kale
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 cups torn kale leaves, from about ½ bunch 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic,…
Former Franklin teacher pleads guilty to 1 charge
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A former Franklin Middle School teacher pleaded guilty Thursday to engaging in a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student. Kyle…
Stat MedEvac holds open house in Clarion
Stat MedEvac held its open house Thursday at the Clarion County Airport. The helicopter life transport recently completed its new office and living quarters at…
Oklahoma City Zoo launches webcam to show tiger cub
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A tiger cub who was rejected by her mother at the Philadelphia Zoo can be seen bonding with her adoptive mother…
Paisley hopes to land punchlines with first comedy special
NEW YORK (AP) — Country singer Brad Paisley can carry a tune, and now he’s hoping to show audiences he can land a punchline, too….
Josh Bell, Gerrit Cole lead Pirates past Tigers 7-5
DETROIT (AP) — A few words of advice from a Hall of Famer gave Josh Bell the inner belief that someday he would harness his…
Recent Deaths 8/11/17
Dorothy A. Dille, 101, formerly of Guys Mills, died Aug. 9, 2017. Louise (nee Boniface) Zablocki, of Annapolis, Maryland, died Aug. 8, 2017. Thomas Lee Cutchall, 52,…
Pinegrove Twp. accident
Rouseville Borough DUI
Take cover — the zucchini are coming!
It is zucchini season once again, that delightful window of summer when zucchini are so abundant that people aggressively push them on family, friends and…
Rockin’ in Oil City
Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps members and staff placed rocks painted by youths from the Weed & Seed Hot Spots around an entrance to the City of Oil City…
Pet of the day 8/10/17
Name: Speck Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Speck can be found at Venango…
Deviled Eggs
Serves 4 to 6 8 extra-large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Creole mustard 1/4 teaspoon Cholula Hot Sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon…
Semi rolls over, closes I-80 East for 2 hours
Eastbound lanes on Interstate 80 in Venango County were closed for about two hours Wednesday afternoon after this tractor-trailer rolled over near the 34-mile marker….
Man with OC ties completes marathon swim
From staff reports The husband of a former Oil City woman recently completed the 24.3 mile marathon swim from Long Point, Ontario, to Freeport Beach…
North Korea details plan to fire missile salvo toward Guam
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has announced a detailed plan to launch a salvo of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of…
Verlander, Tigers spank Bucs
DETROIT (AP) – Justin Verlander allowed one hit over eight innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on Wednesday night. Josh Bell…
‘American Horror Story: Cult’ stars can’t say much about it
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The women of “American Horror Story: Cult” came to Fox Studios promote the new season for an audience of television critics…
Recent Deaths 8/10/17
Connie Borland, 70, died Aug. 8, 2017. Doris A. Latshaw, 83, of Emlenton, died Aug. 6, 2017. Virginia B. Wolski, 69, of Titusville, died Aug. 6, 2017….
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of $2 for…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 8/9/17
Name: Stubs Breed: Jack Russell Terrier & Bull Terrier Age: 2-3 years old Size: Small Color: Brown, black, and white Stubs cannot be with cats….
Grilled BLT salad with buttermilk dressing
Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 For the dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic 3 tablespoons finely chopped…
Scientists name prehistoric croc after Lemmy from Motorhead
LONDON (AP) — Scientists have named a prehistoric crocodile described as “one of the nastiest sea creatures to have ever inhabited the earth” after late…
Man indicted in sex exploitation case
From staff reports A former Grand Valley resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal laws relating…
Sassafras Street work to begin next week
From staff reports Work on the Sassafras Street reconstruction project in Franklin is expected to begin Monday, or shortly thereafter. The improvement project on the…
Trump touts nuke strength; Tillerson urges calm on N Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared the U.S. nuclear arsenal “far stronger and more powerful than ever before,” even as his top diplomat was…
McCutchen, Kuhl lift Pirates over reeling Tigers 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first RBIs of Chad Kuhl’s major league career came at the end of a sequence that mirrored the Pittsburgh Pirates’ yo-yo…