Recent Deaths 3/24/20
Glenn Robert Foster, 70, of Oil City, died Feb. 15, 2020. Gerald “Jerry” Evan Hughes, 78, of Whiteville, North Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died March…
Legislation Introduced to add New Presumptive Diseases for Agent Orange Exposure
Last week, Sen. Tester (D-MT) introduced VFW-supported S. 3444, the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2020. This important legislation would expand the list…
Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
(Family Features) With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids…
Pet of the Day 03-23-20
Meet Blakely, a black, domestic short hair. She’s rather shy, but loves to be affectionate. We make it easy for you to do the right…
Area school districts’ SAT scores run nearly parallel
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The 2019 Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT) show Venango County’s four school districts with relatively closely-aligned scores, while scores from Clarion…
Water line split closes OC street
East First Street in Oil City between Central Avenue and State Street was closed for almost seven hours Saturday while crews worked to fix a…
Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming
PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and…
As coronavirus cases grow, PA eyes later primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania saw another big increase in confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday, as well as another death, as lawmakers speed legislation to delay the…
Michelle Obama, Oprah, more joined an epic (virtual) party
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hottest party in town Saturday night was on DJ D-Nice’s Instagram, where over 100,000 accounts tuned in during his epic…
Recent Deaths 3/23/20
Sherry Lou Ann Sliker, 55, of Clarion, died March 20, 2020. Calvin Clark “Mick” Ross, 75, of Franklin, died March 21, 2020. For complete…
Missing person
Butler Health System confirms presumed positive case of coronavirus
From staff reports Officials at Butler Health System on Saturday confirmed it has treated a patient with presumed positive results for the novel coronavirus that…
Chambers reach out
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Area chambers of commerce are stepping up to help local businesses that have been forced to temporarily close or drastically…
Campaign results ‘amaze’ foundation director
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The timing for a major area fundraising campaign to aid non-profit organizations couldn’t have been worse. The fourth annual…
McConnell: ‘Very close’ on rescue package topping $1T
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are pushing toward resolution on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President…
The drive-in, relic of yesterday, finds itself suited to now
NEW YORK (AP) — The drive-in theater, long a dwindling nostalgia act in a multiplex world, is experiencing a momentary return to prominence. With nearly all…
Hitting the limit before last light
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor After an exciting morning of watching and shooting snow geese, a nap was extremely desirable. However, we had work…
Cranberry employees sent home; township declares emergency
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township employees were sent home Friday morning and will not be returning to work at the township building…
Franklin will begin street sweeping
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Monday through Wednesday – Third shift, business…
Election limbo as coronavirus outbreak upends US primaries
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. elections have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. At least 13 states have postponed voting and more delays are possible as…
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