Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
(Family Features) Cold, crisp days call for hearty foods to warm up from the inside-out. With just a few tasty additions, you can take chili…
October 2020
Cranberry Twp. assault
Construction trailer theft
Cranberry Twp. harassment
Vehicle strikes child
Bringing School and Community Together
Superintendent David McDeavitt’s ties to the A-C Valley School District go back a ways. “My father, actually, was a mason on the high school in…
No one injured in blaze that damaged home in Polk
From staff reports No injuries were reported in a fire that hit a one-story home on Erie Street in Polk on Saturday afternoon, according to…
ORA schedules workshop on National Heritage Area
From staff reports A public workshop regarding the strategic plan update for the Oil Region National Heritage Area will be held from 9 a.m. to…
World struggles as confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 40 million
LONDON (AP) — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the planet has surpassed 40 million, but experts say that is only the tip of…
Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One by one the dominos toppled. The NFL’s best running game fell first. The passing game came next, quickly followed by the…
Liam Neeson’s ‘Honest Thief’ notches No. 1 at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Liam Neeson’s thriller “Honest Thief” stole the top spot at the box office in yet another quiet weekend of moviegoing. The…
Recent Deaths 10/19/20
Neva Diane Slike Fleming, 67, of Clarion, died Oct. 18, 2020. Pauline E. Hogue, 88, of Seneca, died Oct. 16, 2020. William J. “Bill” Stivanson,…
Hefty grant will fund trail development work in region
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A few more gaps in the 270-mile long Erie to Pittsburgh Trail, a journey that cuts through Venango and…
Venango County moving toward option to text 911
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners were told Tuesday that the county is moving toward making it possible for people to text 911…
Pennsylvania reports 2nd-highest COVID-19 total of pandemic
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is reporting 1,857 new COVID-19 cases, the second-highest daily total since the beginning of pandemic, days after officials said the commonwealth…
Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — By now, every baseball fan has heard of remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena. They’re fast becoming familiar with his World Series-bound Tampa…
‘Home Improvement’ actor Zachery Ty Bryan arrested in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Zachery Ty Bryan, the actor who played the oldest son on the long-running 1990s sit-com “Home Improvement” was arrested in Oregon…
Franklin woman accused of sending children on cold, unattended walk
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing charges for sending three children unattended to pick up diapers from another house in Franklin…
7 bands planned for show at Pipeline Alley
From staff reports Pipeline Alley in Oil City will be the location for the second annual Halloween show featuring seven bands from the region. The…
Wolf vetoes bill to let restaurants operate at full capacity
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill Friday that would have let restaurants and bars reopen at up to full capacity,…
Artist hikes length of Vermont, painting along the way
MANCHESTER, Vt. (AP) — After hiking over 200 miles (320 kilometers) on the country’s oldest long-distance trail, Rob Mullen had just 3 miles (5 kilometers)…
Recent Deaths 10/17/20
Harold Rhinehart Beazell III, 70, of Franklin, formerly of Butler, died Oct. 5, 2020. Robert J. “Bob” Hoover, Sr., 88, of Titusville, died Oct. 15,…
Pet of the Day 10/16/20
Please meet our Aubrey. She was recently a mom to two beautiful kittens. THey both will be adopted this Saturday and we are now looking…
Chipotle Veggie Chili
(Culinary.net) Picture in your mind a warm bowl cupped in your hands, defrosting your fingertips after you just walked inside from a chilly afternoon. The…
OC man facing charges after drugs found in home
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after drugs and drug delivery paraphernalia were fund in his East Fourth Street home on…
Venango has given out nearly $1.5M in CARES funds
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners are continuing to get CARES money out to local small businesses. A total of 267 local businesses…
Avalanche of early votes transforming 2020 election
The Associated Press More than 17 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes driven both by Democratic…
Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in…
Stephen King’s thriller ‘Mr. Mercedes’ gets another chance
NEW YORK (AP) — One of Stephen King’s most creepy and tense stories was hiding in plain sight. “Mr. Mercedes” started life in 2017 as a…
Recent Deaths 10/16/20
William Perry Smith died Oct. 14, 2020. Christina Marie Spencer, 32, of Mississippi, formerly of Franklin and Oil City, died Oct. 9, 2020. For…
Horseradish and Chive Sauce
You can take steak to the next level by pairing it with a creamy sauce that delivers a kick. This Horseradish and Chive Sauce is…
Pet of the Day 10/15/20
Hello! I am Odessa. I come with some stipulations… I need to be the only kitty in your life, I just can’t handle sharing. At….
Venango County adds 14 to virus total
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced Venango County reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 (five confirmed and nine probable) and…
Venango Blind Association to hold virtual White Cane events
From staff reports The Venango County Association for the Blind is planning some virtual events today to mark the annual observance of White Cane Day….
Pennsylvania confirms virus resurges; no plans for lockdown
The Associated Press Pennsylvania is “at the start of the fall resurgence” of COVID-19, the state’s health secretary said Wednesday, but does not plan to…
Claypool’s climb: Steelers rookie WR drawing raves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger predicted Chase Claypool’s breakout. Now the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is gearing the rookie wide receiver for what comes next. Score…
Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend…
Recent Deaths 10/15/20
Jean Maxine Drusko, 93, formerly of Titusville, died Oct. 13, 2020. June Rose Lombardo, 91, of Shippenville, died Oct. 12, 2020. Jane M. Cummings, 93,…
Pet of the Day 10/14/20
Morgana was found on the Southside of Oil City extremely skinny and sick. She was cornered by two Dobermans when a neighbor stepped in. Morgana,…
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Boats
(Family Features) Delicious, colorful and versatile, smoked salmon can make it easy to elevate your holiday festivities, which might look shockingly different this year. Whether…
OC man accused of running from police twice in 2 days
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for running from police twice in two days. Oil City police said they initially made…
Venango, Clarion add to virus totals
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Tuesday announced Venango County reported four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported one…
Pennsylvania becomes a battleground over election security
HARRISBURG (AP) — For anxiety over voting and ballot counting in this year’s presidential election, it’s hard to top Pennsylvania. Election officials in Philadelphia, home…
NFL will test for COVID-19 on game days, has no bubble plans
The Associated Press The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the…
Post Malone, Kelly Clarkson, BTS set for Billboard Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Post Malone will celebrate his 16 whopping nominations at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards with a performance. The hitmaker is one…
Recent Deaths 10/14/20
Frances Nina Budzinski, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 7, 2020. Mary E. Anderson, 44, of Franklin, died Oct. 9, 2020. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 10/13/20
Patches is a sweet older kitty just looking for someone to love and cuddle her. Patches is black and white. She is nine years old…
Salisbury Steak
(Family Features) Enjoying a meal together at the table is surely one of the all-time holiday traditions for many families. Make this holiday season one…
2 Titusville officers test positive for COVID
From staff reports Two police officers for the City of Titusville have tested positive for COVID-19, city manager Neil Fratus said. A statement issued Saturday…
Venango leaders say broadband equipment will be in place soon
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners say they are making progress in bringing broadband access to underserved areas in Venango County. The commissioners…