Conan O’Brien ends TBS late-night show with snark, gratitude
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conan O’Brien stayed true to form as he wrapped his TBS show “Conan” after nearly 11 years, bouncing between self-deprecating and…
June 2021
Pet of the Day 6/24/21
Mae is a happy girl with lots of energy. She will need some work on obedience but she is eager to please. She has the…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) Busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more….
Mobile food pantry planned in Emlenton
From staff reports Chapel on the Hill in Emlenton will hold a drive-through mobile food pantry from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8….
Cranberry Clothes Closet will be open in July
From staff reports The Cranberry Clothes Closet will be open every Thursday in July from noon to 4 p.m. The closet, located at the old…
Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough…
Wing of Miami-area condo collapses; at least 1 person dead
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one…
Grandal, White Sox end 5-game skid, beat Pirates 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox stopped a five-game losing streak, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Wednesday….
Britney Spears tells judge: ‘I want my life back’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge…
Recent Deaths 6/24/21
William C. Barrett, 85 of Shippenville, died June 23, 2021. Ruth R. Clark, 100, of Rimersburg, died June 22, 2021. Donald L. Johnson, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 6/23/21
I’m a squishmallow of a cat who loves people and attention. So my name Little Girl came from when I was younger. I was slim,…
Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers
(Family Features) Busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more….
Who are Our Pollinators?
Approximately three-quarters of our major food crops are pollinated. Here we will look at how wild bees provide insurance against ongoing honey bee losses. Honeybees…
Woman facing hindering, obstruction charges
From staff reports A woman is facing charges after allegedly lying to police and preventing the apprehension of a runaway teenager on Monday. Franklin state…
Tionesta will host KenVenture event
From staff reports Tionesta will be the host of a KenVenture event on Sunday. KenVenture features a group of five people who travel to random…
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats’ big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a…
Pirates rally for 6-3 win over skidding White Sox
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-hitter Erik Gonzalez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run rally in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Chicago White…
Review: In ‘F9,’ finding a new gear for ridiculousness
The Associated Press In 20 years and 10 movies, the “Fast and Furious” series has relentlessly insisted that its saga is really, truly about family….
Recent Deaths 6/23/21
Marian Louise Rodgers, 94, of Oil City, died June 22, 2021. Lynda Diane Young, 68, of Shippenville, died June 20, 2021. Kay L. Zerbe, 73,…
Pet of the Day 6/22/21
Hi, my name is Faye! I am a sweet girl with beautiful long fur that is great for petting. Sometimes I can be a little…
Apple Avocado Toast
(Family Features) Busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more….
Man charged with stalking for second time in six days
From staff reports A Seneca man who was charged last week for stalking a woman is now facing additional charges after he returned to the…
ORA holding online contest for tourism awards
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism is facilitating an online contest in which local businesses and groups will earn…
US hits encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots
The Associated Press COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster…
Biden White House launches public push for child tax credit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House sought Monday to raise awareness of the federal government’s new expanded child tax credit, which will start paying out…
Spielberg’s Amblin to make several films a year for Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Spielberg, a filmmaker synonymous with big-screen enchantment, has set a new deal with Netflix in which his production company, Amblin…
Recent Deaths 6/22/21
Richelle B. “Ricci” Aaron, 42, of Summerville, died June 20, 2021. Mary Ann Bedick died June 17, 2021. Jerry L. Best, 72, of Clarion, died…
Pet of the Day 6/21/21
Scout is a basset mix who is a bit of a mystery. He has been a good boy for us and does well with other…
3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
(Culinary.net) When it’s beyond hot outside and the kids are begging for a delicious afternoon snack, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to turn. The…
VFW officers installed
The VFW Department of Pennsylvania and Auxiliary held its annual convention over the weekend in Pittsburgh. The nominations, elections, and installations of officers for the…
Remains of 10 Native American children to be disinterred
CARLISLE (AP) — The remains of 10 more Native American children who died more than a century ago at a boarding school in central Pennsylvania…
‘It lessens my bills’: $500 payments tested in upstate NY
The Associated Press Annette Steele isn’t destitute or unemployed. But for a year she’ll be receiving $500 per month in no-strings-attached payments as part of…
Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1 Sunday….
‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ hits top mark at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” struck the top box office target. The Lionsgate’s film starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma…
Recent Deaths 6/21/21
James S. Rila, 90, of Franklin, died June 19, 2021. Charles “Chuck” Thoma died June 18, 2021. Maureen “Peach” Clark, 82, of Monroeville, formerly of…
Oil Heritage Festival back to full capacity this year
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer After last year’s abridged Oil Heritage Festival, things are on track for Oil City’s annual summer celebration to return to…
United Way kindergarten readiness program resumes
From staff reports Local students are participating in the Success By 6 kindergarten readiness program this summer following last year’s cancellation of the program due…
Hit by a ransomware attack? Your payment may be deductible
WASHINGTON (AP) — As ransomware attacks surge, the FBI is doubling down on its guidance to affected businesses: Don’t pay the cybercriminals. But the U.S….
Southwest US states bake, wildfire threatens Arizona towns
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Southwest U.S. continued to bake Saturday, and weather forecasters kept warnings in effect for excessive heat in Arizona, Nevada and…
15 months later, Radio City reopens with Dave Chappelle
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen months after shuttering for the pandemic, New York’s Radio City Music Hall reopened its doors Saturday for the Tribeca Festival…
Tropical Storm Claudette brings rain, floods to Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Claudette dumped heavy rain across coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as it chugged inland Saturday, threatening flash…
Biden promotes milestone of 300M vaccine shots in 150 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300…
Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold on to beat Indians 11-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a two-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly squandered a 10-run lead in the…
US pumps up Paralympic trials; NBC to increase coverage
The Associated Press The U.S. Paralympic team trials will receive unprecedented coverage this year, streaming live this week and culminating with a 90-minute highlight show…
Recent Deaths 6/19/21
Robert L. Flinchbaugh, 80, of Twinsburg, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died June 18, 2021. Jay Master, 81, of Rocky Grove, died June 17, 2021….
Pet of the Day 6/18/21
Hershey is a sweetheart that needs some TLC for her skin. She loves blankets, stuffed toys, and treats. Hershey sometimes “talks” for attention and seems…
Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie
(Culinary.net) Summer is the time to relax, refresh and indulge in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging poolside and watching the kids play, enjoy…
Check Out ‘FuchsFest’ during Emlenton’s Summerfest
If you don’t already have July 9–11 on your calendar, mark it now! Go ahead, I’ll wait… Okay, now that you’ve got it penciled in,…
Outdoor movies offered in Franklin, Cooperstown
From staff reports Franklin Fine Arts Council has begun a new summer feature called Movies in the Park that offers outdoor viewings of family-oriented films…
SCI Forest visitation resumes June 25
From staff reports The state Department of Corrections announced Thursday that three state prisons, including SCI Forest, have finalized plans to reimplement in-person visitation. Visitation…