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…
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…
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…
NEW YORK (AP) — Post Malone will celebrate his 16 whopping nominations at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards with a performance. The hitmaker is one…
Frances Nina Budzinski, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 7, 2020. Mary E. Anderson, 44, of Franklin, died Oct. 9, 2020. For complete obituaries,…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stylistically, there are issues. A running game that seems to be all or nothing. A secondary that hasn’t been nearly as consistent…
The Associated Press Disney said Monday that it is reorganizing its business units to focus even more on streaming. The company said in August that its Disney…
Alice “June” (Snyder) Baughman, 89, of Brookville, died Oct. 12, 2020. Louise H. Dechant, 95, of Clarion, died Oct. 11, 2020. Dorothy M. DeMarches, 84,…
Hello, my name is Otto! I am a larger dog, but am super gentle. I am a little bit shy, so I need someone who…
A whole-grain food, popcorn has energy-producing carbohydrates and fiber, which can help keep you satisfied longer when looking for an at-home snack to share with…
The VA announced the reopening of in-person benefit services in select locations. Currently, 11 regional offices are open to the public. The reopening of other…
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Sunday announced Venango County reported nine new cases of COVID-19 (seven confirmed and two probable) and…
From staff reports It was a special day at the Venango Regional Airport on Saturday when World War II veteran Lyle Langdon visited a few…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are set to begin as a divided Senate charges ahead on President Donald…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The text message Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool received from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Friday couldn’t have been more direct. “I just…
Lois A. (Domansky) Fiscus, 78, of Millcreek, died Oct. 9, 2020. Dixie Lee Gifford Flinchbaugh, 81, of Seneca and Citrus Hills, Florida, died Oct. 10,…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer As the Gulf Coast states are getting battered by heavy rains, courtesy of Hurricane Delta, other areas across the…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Things will appear different during this year’s Community Services of Venango County’s Friends for Food distribution, which provides traditional Thanksgiving…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The jig may be up for an “asteroid” that’s expected to get nabbed by Earth’s gravity and become a mini…
The Associated Press Hundreds of lawsuits about voting have been filed before the Nov. 3 election. The cases concern the fundamentals of the American democratic…
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Paris Hilton has been speaking out about abuse she said she suffered at a boarding school in Utah, and on Friday…
From staff reports Franklin city workers will start to pick up biodegradable leaf bags on Monday. Residents may put their filled leaf bags along their…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eric Ebron never stops talking. Ever. In the huddle. In the locker room. On the field. On social media. The Pittsburgh Steelers…
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May. Although…
Pamela Jean Hoover, 64, of Franklin, died Oct. 8, 2020. Mary J. Kulasza, 87, of Oil City, died Oct. 8, 2020. Thomas B. Mays, 72,…
I hope everyone has enjoyed getting to know more about a few of our neighbors over this last month. The potential for increased resilience in…
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…
(Family Features) Whether this back-to-school season calls for at-home learning or heading back to the classroom, busy evenings are likely a constant for many families….
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced Venango County reported six additional cases of COVID-19 (five confirmed and one probable) and…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City School Board, during a special meeting on Wednesday evening, approved a revised school schedule for Oct. 21…
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday in announcing charges in an alleged…
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger in regions facing conflict…
NEW YORK (AP) — When Hollywood does biopics on musicians, we’re used to lots of saucy tales of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Not…
Colleen Winger Fabry, 64, of Harrisville, died July 29, 2020. Marilyn Ruth (Biltz) Stuck, 85, of Seneca, died Oct. 8, 2020. William James Mullins Thompson,…
By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor Covid-19 has affected everything in our daily lives. We must adapt to these changes and think positively. This is exactly…
EDITORIAL By DYLAN LU – Student contributor On Sept. 17, 2020, the leftwing Green-Socialist Coalition was removed from the ballot in Pennsylvania by the PA…
Banner has escaped the odds more than once. He spent a year in a shelter in Tennessee before being pulled by another rescue in July….
(Family Features) Breakfast for dinner may be a widely accepted practice for many families, but breakfast for dessert can be a new option for your…
By AUDREY FRAZIER Student contributor “It was very amazing to see my hard work finally pay off. This really showed me I can do anything…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A federal judge in Erie has ruled an Oil City man’s political sign that includes a vulgar word can…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer At a special meeting on Wednesday evening, the Oil City School Board approved changes to the sports spectator guidelines to…
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit…
The Associated Press Two Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to — virtually — live…
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further —…
Danny D. Feltenberger, 80, of Kennerdell, died Oct. 6, 2020. Mary E.”Liz” Hetrick, 78, died Oct. 6, 2020. Marlys Gertrude McHenry, 86, of Knox, died…