Recent Deaths 12/24/20
Richard L. “Rick” Burchfield, 79, died Dec. 21, 2020. Glenn Royal Cowles, 91, formerly of Seneca, died Dec. 22, 2020. Margaret “Midge” Eakin, 78, of…
December 2020
Pet of the Day 12/23/20
Hello! I am Laurel! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Toasted Marshmallows
(Family Features) Time is of the essence in many kitchens across the country, especially during this busy season when everything seems to happen at once….
Redevelopment in Action
We’ve been talking a fair bit about the theory of redevelopment – what it’s about and what sorts of activities it can entail. Today, though,…
Man accused of breaking into Pinegrove property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Venus man is facing charges for breaking into a garage Monday morning in Pinegrove Township. Franklin state police said…
Cranberry budget approved; Red Express gets zoning OK
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors adopted a 2021 budget, a spending plan that maintains all services and does not include a…
Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic…
Struggling Steelers in midst of historic collapse
The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone from dreams of matching the perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins to searching for another win. After winning their…
Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in ‘News of the World’
The Associated Press Tom Hanks rides a horse and blasts a six-shooter in his new film, “News of the World.” Some of you might be thinking this…
Recent Deaths 12/23/20
Richard L. Burchfield, 79 of Oil City, died Dec. 21, 2020. Kay L. Allen, 71, of Franklin, died Dec. 21, 2020. Marian E. Amsler, 87,…
Pet of the Day 12/22/20
Asa is a nice hound boy with lots of energy. He loves to give attention, but on his terms. He came to us recently from…
Vegetarian Ramen Zoodle Bowls
(Family Features) A new year brings with it new opportunities to better yourself in all kinds of ways, including your health. Start by evaluating your…
Scrubgrass Twp. crash
Police searching for man wanted in OC drug raid
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a drug raid last week at a Bissell Avenue apartment…
Venango Democrats offering delivery for Christmas dinner
From staff reports The Venango County Democratic Committee has expanded its reach to provide free Christmas dinners to area residents as a result of a…
$900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources…
Bell’s big hit sets tone as Bengals stun slumping Steelers
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals safety Vonn Bell made a beeline for JuJu Smith-Schuster and delivered a devastating hit, forcing a fumble while sending the Steelers’…
From his home, Attenborough shows viewers ‘A Perfect Planet’
LONDON (AP) — Sir David Attenborough is a globetrotter, discovering far-flung lands and exotic species for TV audiences since the 1950s. The pandemic may have…
Recent Deaths 12/22/20
Maxine Carlson, 92, died Dec. 16, 2020. Ruby M. Baker Cummings, 79, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2020. Michael C. Himes, 61, of Cooperstown, died…
Pet of the Day 12/21/20
Moses has been a fighter from the beginning. Our vet brought him in after finding him with a deep cut above his left eye. Unsure…
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…
Donations Needed at Erie VA Medical Center
The Corona Virus, has effected every one. Especially donations that are given to the Erie VA Medical Center that come from the various organizations around…
Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is set to act on a $900 billion pandemic relief package, finally delivering long-sought cash to…
‘Take a deep breath’: Roethlisberger says Steelers are fine
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger says all the hand-wringers just need to calm down. The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be fine. After two…
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ grabs $38.5 million overseas
The Associated Press The superhero sequel “Wonder Woman 1984” has earned an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from international theaters, Warner Bros. said Sunday….
Recent Deaths 12/21/20
Andy Chalot, of Cranberry, died Dec. 19, 2020. James L. Rhoades, 63, of Clarion, died Dec. 18, 2020. D. Pauline Shirley, 89, formerly of Cooperstown,…
UPMC Northwest welcomes ‘precious cargo’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest received its first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine for the coronavirus at 9:50 a.m. Thursday. “It’s a…
First Night celebration is on
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Arts Council, bedeviled by a string of public event cancellations in 2020 because of the COVID-19…
2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US preparing to ship out
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (AP) — Workers on Sunday began packaging shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S., a desperately needed boost to…
Deal on Fed removes obstacle to agreement on virus aid bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional lawmakers struck a late-night agreement on the last major obstacle to a COVID-19 economic relief package costing nearly $1 trillion,…
Tri-county adds 79 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 79 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area, and Venango and…
Lighted Christmas trees adorn hospital grounds
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest is a little brighter this holiday season because of the generosity of a local couple. A quartet…
Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over pandemic aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying yet more time for frustratingly slow…
New York Times: ‘Caliphate’ podcast didn’t meet standards
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times admitted Friday that it could not verify the claims of a Canadian man whose account of committing…
Recent Deaths 12/19/20
Jane B. LaKari, 92, of Oil City, died Dec. 18, 2020. June L. Vincent Schwabenbauer, 91, of Olean, New York, died Dec. 15, 2020. Joan…
Challenging Times Call for Creativity
In this time of all-things-virtual, it can feel…challenging, to say the least… to find ways to get involved in the community. Many of our local…
Pet of the Day 12/18/20
Ferris is such a sweet little guy. He is the last of his siblings that is looking for a home, and he has so much…
Apple Cake
(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…
Tri-county reports more virus cases, additional death
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced 70 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area and Venango County…
Hack against US is ‘grave’ threat, cybersecurity agency says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about a long-undetected intrusion into U.S. and other computer systems around the globe that officials suspect…
Steelers motivated for Monday night matchup with Bengals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two in a row and looked bad doing it, their Monday night matchup with the last-place…
Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in first ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeremy Bulloch, the English actor who first donned a helmet, cape and jetpack to play Boba Fett in the original “Star…
Recent Deaths 12/18/20
Mary Jane Goble, 90, of Shippenville, died Dec. 17, 2020. Richard B. Gulnac, 81, of Franklin, died Dec.16, 2020. John Winston Gunning, 68, of Fisher,…
Pet of the Day 12/17/20
So how I came about this name. It’s honestly very embarrassing so don’t tell anyone! Somehow I was found with a stick in my tail,…
Holiday Watermelon Cutouts
(Family Features) Making the holiday season special is an important tradition for many families, and it’s likely to take on heightened importance this year with…
Tri-county area adds 83 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced 83 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area, and Venango and Clarion counties…
Police identify man fatally hurt in UTV crash
From staff reports Franklin state police have released more details of a UTV crash in Canal Township that fatally injured one man and seriously injured…
Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300-per-week jobless…
Soft Steelers? Pittsburgh looks to regain swagger
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s not deaf. He’s not blind, either. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hears the criticism — from his coach, from fans, from…
In ‘Ma Rainey,’ channeling the blues of August Wilson
NEW YORK (AP) — Like many of those involved in the making of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” it’s not easy for Viola Davis to summarize…