Recent Deaths 7/6/20
Ronald M. Rigby, 71, of Franklin, died July 3, 2020 Gerald R. Peairs, 86, of St. Petersburg, died July 2, 2020 Elizabeth L Arras Fischer,…
Ronald M. Rigby, 71, of Franklin, died July 3, 2020 Gerald R. Peairs, 86, of St. Petersburg, died July 2, 2020 Elizabeth L Arras Fischer,…
CHICAGO (AP) — A loose network of Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders has…
The Associated Press Family may be the great subject of Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, but he doesn’t draw straightforward portraits. In Kore-eda’s hands, family is…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Musgrove isn’t trying to make a political statement when the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher dons a mask, but a practical one. Musgrove…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County’s youngest-ever board of commissioners is now six months into was has certainly been an eventful time in office….
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin state police don’t plan to have an active role in enforcing the state’s latest directives regarding the wearing of…
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States has dipped under 50,000 new daily infections for the first time in four days, according to…
The Associated Press Freddie Freeman tests positive for COVID-19. Masahiro Tanaka gets hit in the head by a line drive. David Price announces he won’t…
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing felony drug charges after police discovered 88 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle Thursday. Franklin police said…
From staff reports Four new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango County on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health. The county, which…
HARRISBURG (AP) — With a spike in coronavirus cases expected to continue growing, Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh and 1.2 million residents, imposed a one-week…
The Associated Press Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward was going to address his entire team before the start of MLB’s unprecedented summer training camp, just…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Vanilla Ice cooled off plans for a concert in Texas after taking considerable heat for an event that sought to gather…
Clyde Herman Mason, 95, of Kennerdell, died July 1, 2020. Brenda L. Goodman-Smith, 61, of Oil City, died July 2, 2020. Patricia Sheldon McIntyre, 95,…
Zena is a quiet kitty who is reserved but loves to be petted and loved on. She loves kitty treats and having her belly scratched….
(Culinary.net) Having fun in the kitchen can be an easy way to get kids involved for a family-friendly activity. These Fiesta Snacks call for flavors…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration moved Wednesday to expand its indoor mask order to public places outdoors where social-distancing is impossible, while he…
The Associated Press The roar is back at New York’s Thunder Road. Three months after its opening day was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, Watkins…
From staff reports The building that is home to Giant Eagle in Oil City is up for sale. According to Bill Moon, broker of record…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beavis and Butt-Head are coming back to TV in a reimagined version of the animated series about a pair of Gen…
Patricia P. Berry, 90, of Youngsville, died June 27, 2020. Judy M. Copley, 77, of Titusville, died June 30, 2020. Henry C. “Skip” Hoffman, 76,…
Hello there, I’m Katalina. I’m a bit shy and reserved at first, but after I get comfortable I love to be pet and cuddle on…
(Family Features) A summer weekend isn’t complete until you fire up the grill, but flame-kissed steaks are just the start to an unforgettable meal that…
(Family Features) Although many young people care deeply about global issues like food and the environment, they don’t necessarily see these matters as connected. By…
From staff and wire reports The state Department of Health on Tuesday said no new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area. Venango…
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will start its Pipeline Alley concerts today with a virtual performance by Back Porch Gold. The group…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will sign the first bills passed by Pennsylvania’s Legislature in response to widespread protests over police brutality and the…
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more…
NEW YORK (AP) — No one in the world of comedy was more admired, and loved, than Carl Reiner. Reiner was the rare untortured genius…
Diane E. “Lady Di” (McDonough) Harris McGuire, 78, of Tionesta, died June 29, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick…