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🌱 What witnesses say really happened at Hasson Park in Oil City

Oil City, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What witnesses say really happened at Hasson Park in Oil City
  • See how cyclists turned Oil City trails into a Halloween ride
  • Why retirees on Social Security are eyeing a move to Oil City

Also on today's calendar: Emotions Anonymous: 12-Step Support Group Meeting and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fix a broken pizza? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Pennsylvania election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Turning sunny; cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 37.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oil City Man Accused of Indecent Assault, Lying to Police in Alleged Park Incident Held for Court (explorevenango.com) — An Oil City man has been ordered to stand trial after police say he repeatedly touched a woman without her consent at Hasson Park and then falsely claimed he’d been assaulted there. Court records show multiple witnesses backed the alleged victim’s account, and the case has now been moved to Venango County Court of Common Pleas while the defendant remains jailed on monetary bail.
   

2. Nice day for a ride; mild October extends weekly cyclists' routine (thederrick.com) — Cyclists from Venango County Trail Mix and Hump Day Cyclists rode the Samuel Justus Trail into Oil City, stopping at Woods and River Coffee and taking a spooky detour along West Third Alley’s doll-lined fence. Mild October weather has extended their weekly Wednesday rides, which highlight local scenery and businesses while bringing Franklin, Knox, Cranberry, and Oil City riders together in costume.
   

3. Pack Your Bags And Move To 10 Pennsylvania Towns Where Social Security Alone Pays Every Bill (newsbreak.com) — Oil City gets a strong endorsement here as a riverfront town where low housing costs and everyday expenses can realistically be covered by Social Security alone. The piece highlights the community’s oil-industry history, easy access to shops and services, and abundant outdoor recreation, positioning Oil City as an appealing, budget-friendly place for retirees looking to relocate within Pennsylvania.
   

4. Knights rally past Ikes (thederrick.com) — Oil City volleyball fans saw Franklin’s girls rally past Eisenhower in a four-set District 10 Class 3A quarterfinal at Oil City High School, overcoming an opening-set loss and multiple late deficits. Strong performances from hitters and servers like Sophie Boal and Sophia Beach helped Franklin advance to Tuesday’s semifinal against Fairview, with the team crediting grit and late-game focus for the win.
   

5. John Richard McCarthy, Lordstown, Ohio (wkbn.com) — Friends with roots in Oil City may remember John Richard McCarthy, who began his railroad career there in 1960 before a long life of service in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The 85-year-old Lordstown resident, former Rocky Grove firefighter and community volunteer, is remembered as a devoted family man, storyteller, and “The Goodest” grandfather, with a private burial planned in Lordstown.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you fix a broken pizza?" — With tomato paste! (Thank you Douglas D. for sending it in!)
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