Conservation Hall honors significant contributors
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame, established in 2011 by the Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League…
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame, established in 2011 by the Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League…
ATLANTA (AP) — The private companies that make voting equipment and build and maintain voter registration databases lack any meaningful federal oversight despite the crucial…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball left Jared Goff’s hands and fluttered to the ground. And for a split second, everyone around Minkah Fitzpatrick eased up…
The Associated Press Disney is throwing its hat into streaming Tuesday with the debut of its Disney Plus service. It is hoping the $7-a-month service,…
Donna L. McClaine Finefrock, of Knox, died Nov. 11, 2019. Jean M. Nobs, 88, of Clarion, formerly of Murraysville, died Nov. 11, 2019. John A….
(Culinary.net) A quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green…
Holly, a Domestic Long Hair, is an 8 month old spayed female. She has a soft, black and white coat, green eyes, and a pink…
On Thursday, VFW Washington Office Executive Director B.J. Lawrence stood in solidarity with the Veteran Service Organization community as U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed…
Victory Elementary School Principal Tom Holoman stands with the champions of the school’s spelling bee, which was held Thursday. They are fourth-grade winner Madyson Christy,…
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday deported a U.S. citizen who fought for the Islamic State group as the government began a new push…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball fluttered into the air and hung there for a split second. When it came back down to earth, it landed…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite a fresh injection of four big movies into the marketplace including a Stephen King adaptation, a World War II epic,…
Kay E. Mansfield, 80, of Oil City, died Nov. 8, 2019. E. Elaine Jacoby, 79, of Franklin, died Nov. 8, 2019. Betty L. Haylett, 64,…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City Council offered a little tease about the 2020 city budget at a brief meeting Thursday. While city…
Repairs on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oil City’s Central Avenue plaza are nearly finished and will be done in time for Veterans Day…
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has discovered a new oil field in the country’s south with over 50 billion barrels of crude, its president said…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Penguins keep losing high-profile players and keep winning games. It’s not ideal, but they’ll take it — for now at least….
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Before Chuck Boers joined the U.S. Army, the Lipan Apache member was given his family’s eagle feathers. The feathers had been…
By BROOKE WHITLING and NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributors Cranberry Area High School hosted its annual Veterans Day assembly Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in honor of…
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A surprise early-season snowfall dumped about three inches of snow in parts of the region Friday morning and left motorists…
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Venango County veterans are praising a new program from Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA that provides them and…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a…
NEW YORK (AP) — France’s legendary Le Mans race, the central contest depicted in James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari,” runs more than 3,000 miles over…
Harold F. Potts, 80, of Meadville, died Nov. 7, 2019. Ione R. Schrecengost Lauer, 92, formerly of Lucinda, died Nov. 8, 2019. Gladys M. Alt,…
Save time on family desserts with make-ahead recipes like these Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes. By using kid-friendly treats that add nutrition to appealing flavor, you…
Jasmyn, a Domestic Long Hair, is a 3 year old spayed female. She’s a black, grey, and white tabby with slanted green eyes and a…
From Staff Reports Members of the Venango PA Senior Environmental Corps took part in an oil well plugging operation at Oil Creek State Park. Rob…
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northwestern Iran early Friday, killing at least five people and injuring over 300 others, officials said….
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Islanders 4-3 on…
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Five emerging screenwriters gained the film academy’s stamp of admission into Hollywood with help from an ensemble of actors that…
Raymond Richard “Rick” Zuendel, 63, of Tionesta, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Robert J. Murley, 76, of Oil City, died Nov. 7, 2019. Jerome “Keith”…
Arlo, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 10 week old neutered male. He’s a tuxedo cat with pale green eyes and long white whiskers. Arlo…
A Time-Saving Family Meal (Family Features) Leading a busy lifestyle doesn’t always leave time for spending hours in the kitchen, and these Mystic Mini Turkey…
From Staff Reports Two people were seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Rocky Grove in which police say the driver was found…
From Staff Reports James M. Henderson Post 32 of the American Legion in Oil City will conduct its annual Veterans Day program Monday at the…
XINGTAI, China (AP) — A Chinese court sentenced nine fentanyl traffickers on Thursday in a case that is the culmination of a rare collaboration between…
The Associated Press Paul Feig’s “Last Christmas” looks every bit like your standard holiday romantic-comedy, but it has some surprises under its gauzy wrapping. Kate…
Lloyd H. “Sonny” Sampsell Jr., 84, of Titusville, died Nov. 5, 2019. Bonnie Gay Collier, 79, of Clarion, died Nov. 2, 2019 Lester “Dean” Hoffman,…
(Family Features) As the weather cools, spicy recipes can warm things up by satisfying your taste buds. For example, award-winning chef Elise Wiggins brings the…
Axel, a Domestic Medium Hair, is an 8 week old neutered male. He has a black and white coat, round green eyes, and long white…
From Staff Reports All results are unofficial vote totals VENANGO COUNTY Commissioners Sam Breene (R), 6,250 votes (31.78%) Mike Dulaney (R), 5,720 votes (29.08%) Albert…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The simple belief that “every child deserves a good night” has yielded hundreds of new children’s pajamas and books…
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey has captured a wife of the slain leader of the Islamic State group, Abu…
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA says Iraq is not safe enough to host World Cup qualifying games against Iran and Bahrain. FIFA says it asked the…
The Associated Press Hei-Kyung Hong (hay-kyung hong) first sang the role of Mimi at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City when she was just…
Bonnie Gay Collier, 79, of Clarion, died Nov. 2, 2019. Rebecca E. “Becky” Watts, 76, of Hovey Township, Parker, died Nov. 4, 2019. Catherine I….
Nonstick cooking spray 1 box spice cake mix 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 1 cup water 1/2 cup canola oil 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups…