Crews try to keep massive northern Nevada wildfire at bay
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Firefighters in Nevada were hoping to stop a wind-driven wildfire, which has already destroyed 22 homes north of Carson City, from…
Kessel, Fleury lead Penguins in 3-2 win over Ducks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins started defense of their Stanley Cup championship without their captain and Stanley Cup-clinching goaltender, but that hasn’t been a…
FilmStruck aims to bring the art house into your living room
NEW YORK (AP) — Does this sound familiar? You want to stream a movie and end up spending most of your time clicking through a…
Lackawannock Twp. Crash
Franklin to flush fire hydrants next week
City of Franklin water department personnel will flush fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove areas next week. The work will be done between…
Debris flies as tornado, rain wallop Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A tornado struck an Oregon beach town, sending debris flying and toppling power lines and trees as strong winds and heavy…
Steelers’ Wheaton out, Coates questionable for game against Dolphins
The Steelers might be down to three healthy receivers for the game Sunday in Miami. Markus Wheaton will miss the game with a shoulder injury,…
Recent Deaths 10/15/16
James David Curry, MD, 91, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Willis E. Hook, 88, of Knox, died Thursday, Oct.13, 2016. Stanley J. Barsh…
UPMC Northwest to host women’s health expo
From staff reports The Especially for Women Health Expo sponsored by UPMC Northwest will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at…
Bald eagle sighting
A bald eagle was spotted feeding on roadkill Friday morning just out side Barkeyville. Deana Billock says it’s been showing up for about two days. (Photos by Deana…
Pet of the day 10/14/16
Name: Ryder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ryder can be found at Venango…
Fur, fun and photos
Tri-County Animal Rescue, The Venango County Humane Society and Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin have Halloween-themed contests and events planned. Safehaven Small Breed Rescue…
Fire Prevention Week puts focus on smoke alarms
From staff reports As part of Fire Prevention Week this week, the Oil City Fire Department is urging all Venango County residents to check their…
North Clarion homecoming court named
North Clarion High School will hold its homecoming dance Saturday at the school. Those serving on the court include (from left) Chase Schmader, Rachel Bauer,…
Deadline passed, state tallying up new voter registrations
HARRISBURG (AP) – The registration deadline to vote in Pennsylvania’s election has come and gone, and state officials say counties are still tallying up the…
What a way to start!
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Phil Kessel beat Braden Holtby in the fourth round of a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins began the defense of their Stanley…
‘Deepwater Horizon’ – Haunting dramatization of a real disaster
The smallest of human error quickly grows to massive tragedy in “Deepwater Horizon”, from director Peter Berg (“Lone Survivor”), a haunting dramatization of the ill-fated…
Recent Deaths 10/14/16
Margaret “Peg” G. McClelland, 95, of Franklin, died Oct. 12, 2016. John F. “Toe” Stover Jr., 45, of Oil City, died Oct. 12, 2016. Alma Faith…
Halloween pumpkin-carving pointers
Transforming pumpkins into cleverly carved creations is a Halloween tradition. Each October, glowing pumpkins take up residence near doorsteps and porches, adding to the magical…
Maybe it is in our faces
I don’t have the answers. If I did, I wouldn’t be in a profession that questions everything. I do know this though, we are living…
Cranberry Mall criminal mischief
Potter Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 10/13/16
Name: Lisa Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lisa can be found at…
Polk man waives hearing in arson case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Polk man accused of setting fire to a truck and causing an electrical system fault that destroyed a residence…
Siblings and lessons learned
I have never been one to write “Dear future self” or “Dear sorority sisters” blogs, I always thought that they were cheesy and corny and…
Nigeria: 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls freed in swap
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) â Twenty-one of Nigeria’s Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram more than two years ago have been freed in a swap for…
Couple taken into custody at OC elementary school
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City woman and her boyfriend were taken into custody Wednesday at Hasson Heights Elementary School. Oil City police…
Franklin High School Homecoming
The Franklin High School homecoming parade will be held at 7 p.m. today in downtown Franklin. Members of the homecoming court are (from left) Aneli…
Police: Man with assault rifle, body armor shot 2 officers
BOSTON (AP) — A man wearing body armor and armed with an assault rifle shot two Boston police officers who were responding to a report…
Coates focused on getting better
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The adjustment period was bumpy, filled with shaky hands, shoddy route running and Sammie Coates’ own admission that he wasn’t in the…
Bob Dylan wins Nobel in literature
The Associated Press The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, who first burst on the scene singing…
Recent Deaths 10/13/16
Richard Kerr Reinsel, 84, of Butler, died Oct. 11, 2016. Betsy Rae Allen (Ritchey) died Oct. 4, 2016. Gladys I. Norris, 82, of Franklin, died Oct. 11, 2016. Richard…
Penguins begin repeat bid versus Capitals minus Crosby
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins playtime with the Stanley Cup is over, the names that led the franchise to its fourth title last spring…
Pet of the day 10/12/16
Name: OJ Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 4 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown OJ can be found at Venango…
Elk and more
A trip last week to Benezette in Elk County included some elk sightings and beautiful scenic views. While waiting for the elk to make an…
Wayne Twp. scattering Rubbish
Portersville Borough fire investigation
Franklin woman arrested after police arranged drug buy
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin woman is facing felony drug charges after undercover state police officers said they caught her trying to sell…
N.C. keeps watch on bloated rivers after Matthew
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Homeowners, students and businesses in one of eastern North Carolina’s population centers are keeping a nervous watch on the river that…
Pens: No timetable for Crosby’s return
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby collided with a Pittsburgh Penguins teammate last Friday at practice and thought nothing of it. Just one of those things….
Miley Cyrus slams “Supergirl,” says title character is woman
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miley Cyrus is taking issue with the CW series, “Supergirl,” because she says having a show with a gender attached to…
Recent Deaths 10/12/16
Dominic C. Pacilli, 85, of Wilmington, N.C., died Oct. 6, 2016. Peggy Jo Mohr, 58, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 8, 2016. Twyla M. Heller, 84, of Eau…
Obama pushes US goal to send humans to Mars by 2030s
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought Tuesday to reinvigorate his six-year-old call for the U.S. to send humans to Mars by the 2030s, a…
Pet of the day 10/11/16
Name: Titan Breed: English Mastiff Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Male Size: XL Color: Tan/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Titan can be found at…
Springfield Twp. accident
Falls Creek Borough criminal mischief
Dakota Access pipeline work to resume near large protest
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Construction on the four-state Dakota Access pipeline will resume on private land in North Dakota that’s near a camp where…
Homecoming royalty crowned
Keystone homecoming king and queen crowned Dalton Schultz and Jenna Zacherl were crowned homecoming king and queen at Keystone High School. The theme was the…
Samsung stops making Galaxy Note 7s as more phones ignite
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics says it is stopping production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, a day after it halted global sales…