Assault, kidnap suspect leads police on multicounty chase
Franklin state police assisted in a high-speed chase involving a kidnapping Thursday night that spanned from New Castle into Erie County. New Castle police said…
Mercer DUI
In ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Theron heats up the Cold War
People don’t usually move very fast in Cold War thrillers. Mostly, the only time anyone runs is right before they get shot in the back….
Erie family remembers their mother’s murder 50 years ago
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — For 50 of his 67 years, Bob Rickrode has watched people frown and then “figure it out” when they hear his…
Wood, 3 relievers combine on 3-hitter in Padres’ win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Travis Wood settled in quickly with the San Diego Padres. Acquired Monday in a six-player trade with Kansas City, Wood picked…
Recent Deaths 7/29/17
Albert H. Dunkle, 76, of Cranberry, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Lucette I. Seigworth, 71, of Reno, died Thursday, July 27, 2017. For complete obituaries,…
Barkeyville Borough theft
French Creek Twp. theft
Share their stories
Share their stories and share their photos so that they can find homes an share their love. ‘Every animal has a home out there’ Precious…
Pet of the day 7/28/17
Name: Emma Breed: Hound/ Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Emma can be found at Venango…
Titusville Senior Center 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…
Senior center schedules announced
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County announces senior center schedules. Cranberry Place: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 31 – Aug 4 Call (814)…
Deviled burgers
Start to finish: 25 minutes Makes 6 large burgers or 8 medium burgers 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20) 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons finely…
Trial set for man charged with attempted homicide
From staff reports An Oil City man facing attempted criminal homicide charges in connection with a 2016 stabbing is scheduled to go to trial next…
Baxter visits OC students
Oil City student Connor Miller pets Baxter the dog from the Venango County Sheriff’s Department. Venango County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Williams and Baxter visited students…
Russia orders cut in US diplomats in reaction to sanctions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia and said it was closing down…
Bell holding out as Steelers start camp
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers trickled into training camp on Thursday in pickup trucks and Porsches, Rolls Royces and Rubicons. And in the…
‘The Emoji Movie’ may be meh, but it’s not evil
The Associated Press There are five stages of grief in preparing to watch “The Emoji Movie .” The first is denial that this actually exists. The…
Recent Deaths 7/28/17
Barbara G. Kirtland, 71, of Franklin, died July 26, 2017. Jon Charles Burlingame, 68, of Tavares, Florida, died July 19, 2017. Grace I. Kapp, 73, of Emlenton,…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Oil City Main Street Program sets public meeting
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at City Hall. The purpose…
Birthday party pointers to make kids, parents happy
Childhood is filled with many memorable moments. Among the more memorable are children’s birthday parties. During their children’s formative years, parents may wrestle with ideas,…
GE to cut 575 jobs at PA plant, move work to Texas
ERIE (AP) — GE Transportation plans to end most locomotive production at its century-old plant in northwestern Pennsylvania, eliminating about 575 jobs. GoErie.com reports the…
Pet of the day 7/27/17
Name: Tom Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Tom can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Knuckle Sandwich
Yields 12 bites 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, ideally blanched (skinned) 2 tablespoons butter 2 pears, skin on, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, then cored 1 store-bought…
Pot found in package; Franklin man charged
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for attempting to use the U.S. Postal Service to receive marijuana. A criminal complaint filed by…
Franklin parks recognized
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Fountain and Bandstand parks in Franklin were recognized as a Great Public Space by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American…
Ohio, California close ‘Fire Ball’ ride after fatal accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Fair will open Thursday one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when…
Pirates fall to Giants, 2-1, after Marte’s miscue
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On Wednesday, a Gold Glove winner’s misplay made the difference. When a routine fly ball dropped right next to Starling Marte,…
Police: Bieber accidentally hits photog with pickup truck
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber left a photographer with minor injuries after police in California say the singer accidentally hit the man with his…
Recent Deaths 7/27/17
Katherine Inez Styers, 102, of Clarion, died July 26, 2017. Grace I. Kapp, 73, of Emlenton, died July 24, 2017. Barbara G. Kirtland, 71, of…
Sugarcreek borough theft
One-armed, machete-wielding clown arrested in Maine
HOLLIS, Maine (AP) — A man accused of drunkenly strolling down a road in Maine wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt and a clown mask and brandishing…
Pet of the day 7/26/17
Name: Hunter Breed: German Shepherd/ Retriever, Lab Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Hunter can…
Man accused of smuggling king cobras in potato chip cans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was arrested on federal smuggling charges Tuesday after customs officers intercepted a shipment with three live king cobras hidden…
Chicken breast Provencal
Start to Finish: 15 minutes, plus marinating Yield: 4 servings 4 chicken breasts cutlets, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup rose wine (or fruity white…
Oil Heritage Festival parade, art show winners named
From staff reports The Oil Heritage Festival parade was held Saturday with the theme of “Oil City: A Transportation Hub Then and Now.” Here are…
OC couple arrested on meth charges
From staff reports An Oil City couple were arrested Monday on several charges related to manufacturing methamphetamine. A criminal complaint filed through District Judge Andrew…
Meeting planned for Franklin ‘Our Town’ spotlight
From staff reports Franklin area residents with a knack for storytelling are asked to attend an upcoming community meeting for the city’s debut on the…
Investigator: Driver part of larger human-smuggling scheme
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Investigators believe a truck driver accused in the deaths of 10 people found inside a packed, sweltering tractor-trailer is part of…
‘Wonder Woman 2’ sets December 2019 release date
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Wonder Woman 2” is set to storm theaters on Dec. 13, 2019. Warner Bros. announced the date late Tuesday. “Wonder Woman”…
Recent Deaths 7/26/17
Charles Norman Sharp, 53, of Rocky Grove, died July 24, 2017. Brigitte K. Latchaw, 86, of Franklin, died July 24, 2017. Gerald Proper, 90, died…
Everyone has a story: The Rock-n-Roll judge
In 1973, Mick Jagger sat somewhere on a stage quietly singing “Angie” before getting up and dancing like a chicken while screaming out a rendition…
Franklin drug possession
Pet of the day 7/25/17
Whispurr is an absolutely beautiful long haired female cat. She is 1 year old, current on vaccines, negative for fiv and feline leukemia. Whispurr can…
Peach crumb pie
Servings: 10 (Makes one 9-inch pie) Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) One single-crust prepared pie dough Brown Sugar and Oat…
Tiny Tot prince, princess crowned
From staff reports Quinton Siembida was crowned prince and Kendall Hepler was crowned princess in the Youth Alternatives’ Tiny Tot contest Friday during the concert…
Rain, rain
Rain, rain … wash the humidity away. While the region gets a break from the high humidity for a few days, the damp weather has helped the…
Man with suspended license accused of eluding OC police
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after he tried to elude police while driving with a suspended license on…
Cheese sale raises $10,000 for Wounded Warriors
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer When Fairview Swiss Cheese in Mercer County became the unwitting recipient of an 11,000-gallon milk order, owner Rick Koller decided…