Make holiday shopping excursions special
As they fulfill the social obligations of the holiday season, many people find themselves spending less time at home. Consumer Reports notes that individuals spend…
Franklin theft
Plum Twp. accident
That singing baby picture
I woke up to a nice email from one of our readers this morning complimenting me on the photograph of the “singing” baby on page…
Pet of the day 12/01/16
Name: Tobias Breed: Hound Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Color: Brown Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tobias can be found at Venango County…
Oil City police looking into ‘hateful’ graffiti
From staff reports Oil City police are investigating the origins of an angry graffiti message on the outside of a home on Orchard Street on…
Students host police department appreciation lunch
Smedley Street Elementary School students hosted their second annual Oil City Police Department appreciation luncheon. The students created a banner for the department and had…
About $108 billion in student loan debt to be forgiven
WASHINGTON (AP) – The federal government is expected to forgive at least $108 billion in student loan debt as part of popular plans that tie…
Isles outlast Penguins
NEW YORK (AP) – Anders Lee scored the tiebreaking goal with 27 seconds remaining to lift the New York Islanders to a 5-3 victory over…
Prince Harry joins Rihanna at celebration in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry has joined Rihanna in celebrating 50 years of independence for her native Barbados. The prince and the singer…
Recent Deaths 12/1/16
Esther L. Peth, 78, of Emlenton, died Nov. 29, 2016. Connell R. “Con” Taylor, 80, of Sligo, died Nov. 29, 2016. Richard F. Moore, 89, of Kennerdell,…
Pet of the day 11/30/16
Name: Abby Age: 2 years Size: Small Sex: Female House-trained: Yes Abby can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ends 24-year print edition run
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper printed its last edition and has laid off 106 workers as it transitions into an online-only publication. Wednesday’s…
Beaver Twp. accident
Union Twp. trespass
Death toll in storms sweeping South increases to 5
The Associated Press Possible tornadoes swept through parts of Alabama and Tennessee overnight, killing five people and injuring more than a dozen as heavy…
Police looking for escaped inmate
From staff reports The Franklin Police Department is looking for information regarding the whereabouts of a man who escaped from the Venango County jail on…
Pennies from Heaven taking Christmas applications
From staff reports Pennies From Heaven, a charity that helps provide items for children of low-income working families, is taking applications for its Christmas program…
Deadly wildfires ravage Tennessee tourism town
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a Tennessee tourist mecca emerged from the smoke, charred and vacant after a…
Rookies making an impact
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The learning curve is starting to level off for Javon Hargrave, Artie Burns and Sean Davis. That hardly means it’s flat. Not…
‘Moana’ a Disney hit but portrayal irks some in the Pacific
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Disney’s animated movie “Moana” debuted to critical acclaim and box office success over the Thanksgiving weekend, but some people in…
Recent Deaths 11/30/16
Jayne Jetter Overmyer, 83, of Winamac, Indiana, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 13, 2016. Constance Margaret Lauderbaugh, 69, of St. Augustine Beach, Florida, formerly…
3 killed after wildfires scorch tourist area in Tennessee
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Wildfires fueled by high winds killed three people near the Great Smoky Mountains and authorities went door to door Tuesday to…
Native American Projects
Miss Helch’s fourth grade students at Seventh Street Elementary School completed their Native American Projects for Social Studies class. The students gave a presentations about…
Rockland Twp. accident
Clarion Twp. theft
Pet of the day 11/29/16
Name: Daisy Breed: Labrador Mix Sex: Female Size: 30-35 lbs Daisy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center Contact Information: 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Raging wildfires in South force evacuations in Tennessee
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Raging wildfires fueled by high winds forced the evacuation of thousands of people and were believed to have wiped out…
Gray days
A recent stretch of gray days has left some of us wondering just when the sun will appear again. The forecast for the rest of…
OC man facing several charges for domestic incidents
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing numerous charges, including attempted rape, in connection with multiple domestic incidents this month. A…
Korean War vets eligible for peace medal
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Local Korean War veterans are set to receive recognition for their participation in the decades-old conflict. Respect for these service…
Chernobyl shelter safely placed over exploded reactor
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (AP) — A massive shelter has finally been installed over the exploded reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, one of the most ambitious…
O-line: To serve and protect
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell doesn’t feel his offensive line receives the credit it deserves. The headlines are usually reserved for Bell,…
DirecTV wants to be the next online substitute for cable
NEW YORK (AP) — There are already a few online services that aim to replace cable, but they haven’t attracted many users yet. AT&T’s DirecTV…
Recent Deaths 11/29/16
Cheryl Renee Smith, 61, of Franklin, died Nov. 22, 2016. John Robert Walker, 45, of Sigel, formerly of Clarion, died Nov. 26, 2016. William J….
Clay Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 11/28/16
Name: Suzi Breed: American Shorthair Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Calico House-trained: Yes Suzi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
7 sent to hospital after report of Ohio State active shooter
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Seven people were sent to the hospital Monday morning after an active shooter was reported on campus, the Columbus Fire…
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Here’s some history: Just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter…
Man kills self after threatening ex-girlfriend, police say
NEW CASTLE (AP) – A man who police say threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and police officers is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in…
Libraries to host Hour of Code sessions
From staff reports Hour of Code sessions will be offered at two Venango County libraries in December. A session will be held from 5:30 to…
Much uncertainty ahead in US-Cuba relationship
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fidel Castro’s passing removes what was long the single greatest psychological barrier to a warmer U.S.-Cuba relationship. But it also adds to…
Penguins sink Devils in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) – As the bodies piled up in front of the New Jersey net with the clock ticking toward zero and the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Young drummer’s cover recognized by Metallica
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 10-year-old Philadelphia drummer is receiving high praise for his cover of a Metallica song that was featured on the heavy metal…
Recent Deaths 11/28/16
Alan J. Wetjen, 78, of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Franklin, died Nov. 19, 2016. William H. Blauser, 88, formerly of Oil City, died Nov….
Historical teas at Tarbell House scheduled for next year
TITUSVILLE — The schedule for next year’s historical teas at the Tarbell House has been announced. Teas are scheduled at 4 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 10,…
Ron Glass, co-star of TV’s ‘Barney Miller’ dead at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron Glass, the handsome, prolific character actor best known for his role as the gregarious, sometimes sardonic detective Ron Harris in…
New Orleans Police say shooting leaves 1 dead, 9 injured
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Police say one man is dead and nine others injured following a shooting in the French Quarter. Police Superintendent…
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