Knox-area gift shop owner closing doors at end of year
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer After 33 years in business, Jolinda Tharan has decided she needs to slow down a bit. Tharan has owned and…
November 2019
Leaf pick-ups will continue in Franklin
From staff reports Leaf pick-ups will continue next week in Franklin, starting Tuesday. Here is the schedule, which could change due to weather. Tuesday: Bag…
Relic thought to be from Jesus’ manger arrives in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — A tiny wooden relic that some Christians believe to be part of Jesus’ manger arrived Saturday in its permanent home…
Nyquist helps Blue Jackets beat Penguins 5-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gustav Nyquist scored three times to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night. Nick Foligno…
Gabrielle Union speaks out amid reports she’s off NBC show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabrielle Union thanked supporters for defending her amid reports she was fired from “America’s Got Talent” after complaining about racism and…
Recent Deaths 11/30/19
Michael J. Garbacz, 61, of Reno, died Nov. 27, 2019. David D. Irwin, 71, of Cooperstown, died Nov. 24, 2019. Dorothy Jean Shick, 89, of…
Students Build Houses in History Class
By ADY CARTER Student contributor For the past 20 years, 7th-grade students in Chris Svolos’s history class built Native American houses as part of a…
High winds an all-day affair in Venango County
From staff reports High winds wreaked havoc across Venango County Wednesday leaving trash cans and lighter yard ornaments in foreign yards and multiple trees down…
OC leaf pick-ups to continue
From staff reports Oil City crews will remove leaves from the following streets next week. Tuesday – Graff, Stout, Harriott, East Bissell, Bissell (Bishop to…
Shorter shopping season means a more intense scramble
NEW YORK (AP) — The mad scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas has begun — but with six fewer days. Black Friday once again kicks off…
Steelers’ Rudolph saying all the right things after demotion
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Soon after walking into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room after an abbreviated and earlier-than-usual practice Thursday, Mason Rudolph joked with teammates about…
After wind scare, balloons fly in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK (AP) — The beloved balloons flew, but lower than usual, in a windy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after an anxious weather watch. Wind…
Recent Deaths 11/29/19
Lawrence “Larry” Gregg Henderson, Jr. died Nov. 26, 2019. Lewis Jesse Himes, 88, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 25, 2019. Jan Marie Knorr, 67, of…
Chocolate Caramel Pie
1 package (15 ounces) pie crust Filling: 24 caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…
Pet of the Day 11-27-19
Easton, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 2 year old neutered male. He’s a grey and black tiger with almond-shaped green eyes and a pink…
How long do leftovers last? And other turkey questions, answered
There are a lot of questions the Thanksgiving hosts have to ask themselves. Cranberry sauce — fresh or canned? A side of carrots or corn?…
School threat
Emlenton man earns top auto technician award
From staff reports William Hurrelbrink, an Automotive Service Excellence-certified automotive technician from Emlenton, was honored with a national achievement award as the Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile…
Venango food distribution set next month
From staff reports The Venango County Emergency Food and Shelter Program will sponsor a county-wide food distribution in December. About 850 households will benefit from…
Judiciary Committee set to take over Trump impeachment probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump, scheduling a hearing for next week…
Steelers to start rookie Hodges in rematch with Browns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Devlin Hodges in. Mason Rudolph out. At least for now. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin tabbed Hodges as the starting quarterback for…
Review: In ‘The Two Popes,’ a buddy movie in vestments
The Associated Press Believers of all religions can agree on one thing: the Vatican is an unlikely place for a bromance. The novelty of Fernando…
Recent Deaths 11/27/19
Lewis J. Himes, 88 , of New Bethlehem, formerly of Fairmount City, died Nov. 25, 2019. Thomas L. Polm, of Rockland, died Nov. 25, 2019….
Holiday Baked Brie
Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of “Foxes Love Lemons” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 14 minutes Servings: 8…
Pet of the Day 11-26-19
Hutch, a neutered male, is 1 year and 7 months old. He’s a Boxer/American Staffordshire mix. Hutch has a tan coat with a splash of…
Warrant arrest
False reports
Clean audit report for Franklin School District
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin School Board members received news Monday that the district received a clean opinion in all areas of its annual…
Pitt-Titusville earns 3 regional awards
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville recently received three awards from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Mid-Atlantic Region. The campus…
Gov. Wolf to sign anti-child abuse measures
READING (AP) — Pennsylvania is on the cusp of enacting a law to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to sue, and…
Guentzel scores in OT, Penguins beat Flames 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan thought Alex Galchenyuk was working hard, even during a 14-game goal drought to start his tenure in Pittsburgh….
Review: In ‘Knives Out,’ a whodunit for the Trump era
The Associated Press Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” unravels not just a good old-fashioned murder mystery but the very fabric of the whodunit, pulling at loose…
Recent Deaths 11/26/19
Robert P. Colvin, Sr., 81, of Shippenville, died Nov. 25, 2019. William H. Caylor, 81, of Woodstock, Georgia, died Nov. 20, 2019. Mary Estella (Hamilton)…
A Comforting Casserole
(Culinary.net) Almost nothing says comfort food quite like a freshly baked casserole. Next time your family asks for a warm, comforting meal, try this Rotisserie…
Pet of the Day 11-25-19
Iris, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 6 month old spayed female. She has a black and grey tiger coat with contrasting white, green eyes,…
Veterans Beware of Scammers
Scammers are going very high tech. According to reports, scam callers are attempting to elicit financial and other personal information from veterans. Callers may tell…
Catholic initiative offers outlet for Giving Tuesday
From staff reports People living in the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania who plan to participate in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 will have a…
Light-Up Night parade winners announced
From staff reports Here is a list of the winners from Saturday’s Light-Up Night parade in Franklin: Best of Show: Central Elementary School Churches and…
Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper has fired the Navy’s top official, ending a stunning clash between President Donald Trump and top military leadership…
Hodges leads Steelers over winless Bengals 16-10
CINCINNATI (AP) — Devlin “Duck” Hodges took over for struggling Mason Rudolph and threw a 79-yard touchdown pass Sunday, sparking the depleted Pittsburgh Steelers to…
Swift moonwalks past Michael Jackson’s record at AMA Awards
The Associated Press Taylor Swift has moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s record at the 2019 American Music Awards, taking home six honors including artist of the…
Recent Deaths 11/25/19
Robert D. Toy, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 23, 2019. Jack A. Beebe, of Seneca, died Nov. 21, 2019. Jeffrey D. Lesher, 58, formerly…
OC parking authority will be dissolved next month
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A 62-year-old Oil City agency charged with overseeing parking issues is on its way to dissolution. At a meeting…
St. Stephen backers exploring appeal of closure decision
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer A group called Concerned Parishioners of St. Stephen Church is taking steps to possibly engage a lawyer to oppose the…
Top lawmakers reach agreement on spending as deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations on a package of spending bills to fund the federal government have produced a key breakthrough, though considerably more work is…
Steelers QB Rudolph fined $50,000 for brawl with Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph didn’t escape the brawl with the Browns unpunished. Rudolph was fined $50,000 on Saturday by the NFL for…
Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Eilish set for American Music Awards
The Associated Press All eyes will be on Taylor Swift at the 2019 American Music Awards. The 29-year-old pop star, who has continued to publicly…
Drug arrest
Grove woman facing more drug charges
From staff reports A Rocky Grove woman currently in jail as a drug case against her moves through the court system is now facing charges…
Traffic pattern changes coming in OC
From staff reports PennDOT and Venango County officials are alerting motorists to be ready for traffic pattern changes on Seneca Street in Oil City. Work…