An Oil City High School senior is spending part of each day back in elementary school, this time as a mentor.
April 25, 2002
The following students at Venango Technology Center were named to the List of Excellence for the third-quarter grading period:
Venango Tea Party will meet Saturday
Dean’s list
Tri-City Duplicate Bridge
The Venango Conservation District’s farm bus tour scheduled Friday has changed locations.
Rocky Grove High School will hold its spring band concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the high school auditorium.
Anthony “Tony” and Debra Sue Zaccari, of Congress Hill Road in Franklin, will celebrate their 40-year wedding anniversary on Sunday.
UPMC is laying off about 1,000 employees throughout its 40-hospital system.
James R. Bowen, 98, of Franklin, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Wednesday April 24, 2024 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
David G. Deets, 84, of Cooperstown, passed away, surrounded by family, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.
Cory R. Osier, 46, of Shippenville, passed away Friday evening, April 19, 2024 at Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a strong battle with cancer.
Franklin man charged with assault
An Oil City man is facing charges that include indecent assault for engaging in multiple sexual encounters with a minor.
Cranberry crash
Central Court
Plum Township structure fire
Knox man hurt in crash
Man charged with sex crimes in Brookville
Justen Dunkle and Charlie Motter combined to go 5-for-7 at the plate with three runs scored and two RBIs with Motter also earning the win on the mound as Oil City avenged an earlier loss to visiting Slippery Rock with an 8-4 decision on Wednesday in Region 2 baseball action.
Conner Ritchey collected a double-double of 14 service points and 13 assists to go with two digs, but it wasn’t enough as homestanding Rocky Grove lost in four sets to Cochranton, 25-15, 18-25, 25-16, 25-16, on Wednesday night in Region 1 boys volleyball action at the Nest.
TITUSVILLE — Franklin’s Jillian Ewing led an 18-hit attack with four singles Tuesday afternoon as the Knights pulled out another one-run thriller with a 12-11 comeback victory over homestanding Titusville in a Region 4 softball matchup.
ERIE — Andrew Schwab recorded a double-double of 17 points and 16 digs as Rocky Grove proved to be too much for homestanding Cathedral Prep with a 25-12, 25-12, 25-12 sweep on Tuesday night in a Region 1 boys volleyball matchup.
“A small act is worth a million thoughts.”
I blame McDonalds.
It should not have taken the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration two years to make the common-sense ruling against one-person crews for America’s major freight railroads.
Q: We have 70,000 miles on our GMC Terrain. About a year ago, the backup camera stopped working. Every once in a while, the image would go to a fuzzy black and white background. If there is a simple fix and not too expensive, I would do it. R.S., Crete, Illinois
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male, and my A1C level has been averaging around 7.4% for a number of years. I was diagnosed diabetic at age 54. My doctor has been trying several combinations of drugs over the last couple years to get my A1C below 7%.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, April 25, 2024 — You are energetic, determined and have a strong desire to succeed. People notice you. This year is a time of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready to act. You might take …
I have a 2003 GMC Sierra.
After 19 years of producing 15 million vehicles, Henry Ford reluctantly shut down the Model T assembly line in May 1927. That October, the first Model A Fords began rolling off the assembly line. One of the early 1928 Model A Fords, with a base price of $528, was what Henry Ford liked to cal…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story featured some fan favorite characters last week as the stars went on a double date with Swift’s longtime pal Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper.
A body believed to be that of a missing truck driver has been found in a northwest Iowa field not far from where his abandoned rig was discovered on an isolated highway just before Thanksgiving, but details of his death remain a mystery. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says someone in his field discovered a body Wednesday, near where 53-year-old David Schultz’s semi was found on Nov. 21. The DPS didn’t identify the body as that of Schultz and says in a news release that a forensic autopsy is planned. But Schultz’s wife, Sarah, told reporters on Thursday that the person found was wearing boots that matched her husband’s, and his keys were found in the pants pocket.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Republican-controlled Missouri House on Thursday passed legislation that would make amending the state constitution more difficult, setting up a potential fight with the Senate over language intended to entice voters to approve the measure.
NEW YORK — An NYPD chief blasted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wednesday over her criticisms of police treatment of Columbia University pro-Palestine protesters who were temporarily cleared out of their encampment.
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal. The contract runs through the 2029-30 season with a $4.6 million salary-cap hit. Chicago went 23-53-6 this year, setting a franchise record for losses. But it is hoping for a turnaround as soon as next season, and the contract for Vlasic stamps the Illinois native as part of the team’s young core. The 6-foot-6 Vlasic, who turns 23 in June, had two goals and 14 assists in 76 games this season.
Theo Pourchaire faces a new challenge following his IndyCar debut as he goes from the streets of Long Beach to the road course at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama. The 20-year old Frenchman is the reigning Formula 2 champion. He will get his second turn racing for injured Arrow McLaren driver David Malukas on Sunday. He goes to a different side of the country and a much different course. Pourchaire went from 22nd to 11th as the biggest mover at Long Beach and called it a big positive from his first IndyCar race.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer. Details of the tour’ have been announced in an online video by the co-owners on Thursday. They confirmed two games in California and another in Vancouver, Canada, as part of the Welsh club’s preparations for next season. Wrexham shot to global fame after being bought by Hollywood actors Reynolds and McElhenney in 2021. It will play English Premier League teams Bournemouth and Chelsea as well as the Vancouver White Caps in July. Last year’s U.S. tour had games against Chelsea and Manchester United.
A big part of spring football is identifying players who are showing signs of making breakthroughs. Among Big Ten players on the cusp are Illinois running back Aidan Laughery, Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves, Michigan edge rusher TJ Guy, Rutgers tight end Kenny Fletcher and wide receivers Nick Marsh of Michigan State, Julian Fleming of Penn State, Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State, Trech Kekahuna of Wisconsin and Elijah Spencer of Minnesota. Quarterbacks looking to make their marks are Ohio transfer Kuris Rourke at Indiana, NC State transfer MJ Morris at Maryland and freshman Dylan Raiola at Nebraska.
Band Concert — 7 p.m., Harrisville Firehall, 313 E. Mercer St., Harrisville; d...
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