‘Wonder Woman’ is a hit that even Hollywood can’t ignore
NEW YORK (AP) — Batman is the superhero with the calling-card beam of light, but Wonder Woman sent a signal over the weekend that even…
Dr. Seuss museum opens its doors
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — From the squiggly, pink handrails outside the entrance to the front hall decorated with scenes from “And to Think That I…
Cornplanter Twp. fatal accident
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Licking Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 6/5/17
Name: Spike Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spike can be found…
Sheriff: Disgruntled ex-worker killed 5, then himself
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A disgruntled former employee opened fire inside a Florida awning manufacturer on Monday, killing five workers there and then killing himself,…
Corn gazpacho with garlic croutons
Start to finish: 2 hours 55 minutes (55 active) Servings: 4 For the soup: 4 cups fresh corn kernels 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled…
VA Resource Fair for Veterans, Families
Veterans and their families are invited to a free one-stop shop to learn about VA services and resources available during the VA Resource Fair. It…
Milestones and the people that make them happen!
OK, so I’m going to just say this up front. I’m sick. Been fighting whatever is going around! But today is the milestone achievement of…
Officials warn about mixing drugs and driving
From staff reports PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards and Jennifer Smith, the state’s acting secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, are urging drivers not to…
Fun With Father Picnic planned June 17
From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s Fun With Father Picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Creekside Pavilion at Hasson…
London attack: More detentions in hunt for accomplices
LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism investigators searched two homes Monday and detained “a number” of people in the investigation into a van and knife attack…
Odd 7th-inning stretches don’t stop Pirates, beat Mets 11-1
NEW YORK (AP) — David Freese and the Pittsburgh Pirates picked a fine time to pad their lead — in-between a bizarre pair of seventh-inning…
Grande returns to Manchester to honor victims with benefit
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for…
Recent Deaths 6/5/17
Bradley David Wright, 51, of Rocky Grove, died June 4, 2017. Katherine L. Johnson, 89, of Cranberry, died June 3, 2017. Gary V. Cunningham, 76, of Grove…
British police arrest 12 as Londoners recall night of terror
LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a dozen people Sunday over a vehicle and knife attack in London that left seven people dead, as Londoners…
Chicks-in-the-Sticks
Chicks-in-the-Sticks program will be held Saturday, June 17, at Oil Creek State Park. The registration deadline is Saturday, June 10. A fee of $45 is…
New rock-finding game taking off in Franklin
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer A new craze in Franklin has children and adults alike placing painted treasures around town. “Franklin Pa Rocks,” a Facebook…
Possession of Controlled Substance
Disgruntled man releases bedbugs in Maine city office
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The city manager in Augusta, Maine, says the municipal office building had to be sprayed for bedbugs after a man threw…
Abuse allegation at Polk Center
State police are investigating an allegation of abuse at Polk Center. Police said the incident occurred between May 13 and May 14 when a staff…
Terror attack on London Bridge leaves 6 dead; police shoot 3
LONDON (AP) — Terror struck at the heart of London on Saturday night as attackers killed six people in a series of vehicle and knife…
Grande to return to stage Sunday for Manchester benefit show
NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande is scheduled to return to the stage Sunday in Manchester, England, for a concert to raise money for victims…
Penguins lose special teams battle, game to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are still leading the Stanley Cup Final, no thanks to their scuffling power play. The Penguins went 0-3…
‘Ramblin Man’ Gregg Allman laid to rest near Highway 41
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Legendary Southern rocker Gregg Allman was laid to rest Saturday near his older brother Duane in the same cemetery where they…
Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival
The Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, in Bandstand Park in Franklin. Hours are from 11 a.m. to…
German rock fest cleared to resume after terror-threat scare
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities allowed a popular rock festival to resume Saturday after a scare over people with suspected links to Islamic extremism prompted…
Fish tale: How the catfish toss came to be a Predators thing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit Red Wings fans have their octopi. The Panthers’ faithful in Florida had the “rat trick.” Nashville? The Predators have catfish,…
Mercer County Death Investigation
Sugarcreek DUI
Rt. 322 DUI
OC woman charged with sexual exploitation
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer An Oil City woman who was previously charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly having sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl…
Surfing world icon Jack O’Neill who pioneered wetsuit dies
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Jack O’Neill, a Northern California surfing world icon who pioneered the wetsuit, has died. O’Neill’s died of natural causes Friday…
Late sub Diaz has 1st homer, 6 RBIs as Pirates top Mets 12-7
NEW YORK (AP) — With catcher Francisco Cervelli feeling ill and ace Gerrit Cole struggling again, Pittsburgh needed a boost at the plate. Elias Diaz…
Recent Deaths 6/3/17
Avonell Meade “Ave”, 90, formerly of Cranberry, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Donald Andrew Latshaw, 56, of Verona, Virginia, formerly of Grove City, died April 22, 2017….
Deadline approaching for Oil Region photo contest
From staff reports The deadline to submit photographs for the Oil Region Photography Contest is nearing. Photographs will be accepted until Thursday, June 15. There…
Troy Twp. accident
Oil Creek Twp. retail theft
Pet of the day 6/2/17
Name: Rainy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Rainy can be found at…
Wrong number text leads couple to free Stanley Cup tickets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A text message sent to the wrong number led to a Pittsburgh couple scoring free tickets to see the Penguins play Game…
Flaky fish tacos
Start to finish: 30 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) filets tilapia, cod, barramundi or other flaky white fish 1/2 teaspoon…
Fantastic felines
Several area rescues are gearing up for The 2017 Kitty Summer Games which will be held Sunday, June 11, at the Venango SNYP building. A…
Grove students vandalize high school as senior prank
From staff reports A group of 15 students broke into Rocky Grove High School late Monday night as part of a senior prank. Sugarcreek Borough…
Indie Fest marks 10 years
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer A decade ago, Jerome Wincek noticed a void in the heart of Oil City. He attempted to fill the void…
Doctor in Trump Hotel case back in court today
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania doctor arrested at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington is due back in federal court Friday afternoon. Bryan Moles, 43,…
Subban says Preds will win Game 3 vs. Pens
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A good night’s sleep has P.K. Subban more confident than ever about what the Nashville Predators will do on their own…
Unflappable Ananya Vinay wins National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Ananya Vinay never looked all that impressed by any of the words she was given in the finals of the…
Recent Deaths 6/2/17
Jody S. Newbill, 45, of Callensburg, died June 1, 2017. Harvey McDowell, 89, of Wolf Creek Township died June 1, 2017. Martha Kay Carnathan, 83, of…