Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oil City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Oil City resident among several cited in recent regional police reports

Oil City, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Oil City! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oil City resident among several cited in recent regional police reports
  • How an Oil City star is turning NFL lessons into local guidance
  • What an Oil City-backed CDL law means for Pennsylvania drivers’ safety

Also on today's calendar: Silver Cornet Band Concert and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Recent Reports Detail Burglary Investigation, Harassment Charge, and Public Drunkenness Case in Region (explorevenango.com) — Recent police reports include a harassment citation against a 25-year-old Oil City woman stemming from an alleged July 28 incident in Cornplanter Township. Troopers are also probing a Forest County burglary, and Franklin authorities filed a public drunkenness citation against a Seneca woman, reflecting several ongoing low-level cases in the wider Venango County area.
   

• LITTLE THINGS: Oil City Graduate Ben Koyack Brings NFL Lessons Back to Clarion (explorevenango.com) — Oil City native and record-setting former Oiler Ben Koyack is back in western Pennsylvania, using lessons from his NFL career to mentor tight ends at PennWest Clarion. He’s emphasizing detailed preparation, confidence, and personal support, hoping local athletes learn the habits that helped him stick in the league and even outgrow his own playbook knowledge.
   

• CDL mill legislation signed by Shapiro (timesobserver.com) — Pennsylvania has sharply increased fines on unlicensed “CDL mills,” with a new law co-sponsored by Oil City’s Sen. Scott Hutchinson boosting penalties up to $25,000 for unapproved training centers. Supporters say the change, prompted by federal criticism, is meant to ensure commercial drivers receive proper training and English-proficient testing to keep motorists safe statewide.
   

📸 Around Oil City

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Oil City

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Oil City Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Remodel Merchandiser in Oil City. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Manager in Oil City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oil City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seneca

Franklin

  • Two Days Until the Venango County 4‑H Livestock & Cheese Yield Auction — Get Ready for a Big Night (exploreclarion.com)
  • Venango County Prison Warden Out After Six Months (explorevenango.com)
  • DEP Drought Conditions Update: 3 Counties Return To Normal Status; 8 Counties Remain In Drought Warning (blogspot.com)

Ok Oil City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oil City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oil City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.