2020
Pet of the Day 10/7/20
Luna is a sweet girl with lots of energy. She is under medical care for her skin condition which isn’t contagious. She came on a…
Sweet and Spicy Nachos
(Family Features) When looking to guide your family toward healthier snacks, success can be as simple as rethinking the ingredients you choose to use, including…
Franklin man faces multiple charges in crash that injured 5
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man faces numerous charges after police said he crashed a vehicle while under the influence in late August,…
Bike trail extension meeting set Oct. 16
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will hold a public information meeting about its plans to extend the bike trail…
Wolf eases crowd limits with sliding scale tied to capacity
HARRISBURG (AP) — Coronavirus-related crowd restrictions for both indoor and outdoor events were loosened Tuesday by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who called the shift “a…
Playoff experience: 3 make MLB debuts in 2020 postseason
The Associated Press It’s normal for a baseball player to dream of making his big league debut or pitching in the postseason. Doing both at…
Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard…
Recent Deaths 10/7/20
Carrol Wayne Morgan “cowboy”, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died Aug. 8, 2020. Ella “Peg” M. Clark Shontz, 77, of Franklin, died Oct. 5, 2020. Frances…
Pet of the Day 10/6/20
I’m a squishmallow of a cat who loves people and attention. So my name Little Girl came from when I was younger. I was slim,…
Beefy Cali Roll
An innovative sushi-style concept, “beefshi” features convenient beef products like pastrami, roast beef, summer sausage, hot dogs, corned beef or bologna prepared in rolls with…
Police accuse Franklin man of molesting girl
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges of molesting a girl, now 13, for two years. Kenneth Urey, 76, would fondle the girl…
O.C.toberFest to get underway on Friday
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program and ARTS Oil City will celebrate the third annual O.C.toberFest in downtown Oil City on Friday….
3 scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole research
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three scientists won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for advancing our understanding of black holes, the all-consuming monsters that lurk…
Eagles go from winless to 1st place in NFC East in 1 day
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Earning their first win of the season in October put the Philadelphia Eagles in first place in the NFC East. They need…
Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theaters to close
LONDON (AP) — In the latest blow to the beleaguered film industry, the second-largest movie theater chain in the U.S. is temporarily shuttering its locations…
Recent Deaths 10/6/20
Donald E. Boughner “Pappy Don”, 66, of Penn Run, died Oct. 4, 2020. Loraine A. (Dykins) Gouse, 87, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, fomerly of Oil…
Small Shelter: Big Hero
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor “Have you ever seen so many dogs smiling?” My mom tearily asked me as we pulled out of the Venango…
Pet of the Day 10/5/20
Hello! I am Max. I absolutely LOVE food, like, it is the best thing ever. My day revolves around food! I also LOVE attention! I…
Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes
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…
VFW Testifies On VA Wait Times
Last week, VFW National Legislative Service Director Patrick Murray testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health regarding patient wait times and VA’s payment…
Father charged after no one home to let boy into apartment
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges in connection with an incident in which his six-year-old son was dropped off after school and…
Salvation Army taking applications for programs
From staff reports The Salvation Army is taking applications for its Project Bundle Up and Christmas assistance programs. Project Bundle Up provides new winter outerwear…
Record-breaking California wildfires surpass 4 million acres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a year that has already brought apocalyptic skies and smothering smoke to the West Coast, California set a grim new…
A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups
The Associated Press Now, baseball really has a 1981 feel to it. There were already some similarities between the pandemic-shortened season of 2020 and the strike-interrupted…
Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are promising laughs and good music when they co-host this year’s CMA Awards in…
Recent Deaths 10/5/20
Marjorie Kay “Margie” Horner, 73, of Parker, died Oct. 2, 2020. Nicki Rae Kay, 76, of Oil City, died Oct. 2, 2020. Ray W. Cochran,…
Gavel Down: What’s a Filibuster and Why You Should Question It
By BO MYERS – Student contributor In a chamber in Washington, D.C. sit a hundred people. These people are called the U.S. Senate. The Senate…
Motion for class action suit filed in Polk case
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A federal lawsuit filed by 13 residents of Polk and White Haven state centers could represent all residents of the…
16 dogs arrive safe and sound at Venango Humane Society
From staff reports Sixteen dogs arrived safe and sound Saturday at the Venango County Humane Society after an hours-long trip from rural Tennessee. They will…
Virus spreads on panel handling Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about the timing of Supreme Court…
Penguins sign All-Star goalie Jarry to 3-year contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are putting their faith and their money in goalie Tristan Jarry. The Penguins awarded the first-time All-Star a three-year…
‘Saturday Night Live’ recreates debate in 46th season opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this week’s presidential debate, Chris Rock’s jab at President Donald Trump and…
OC woman charged after 2 children found shut in their rooms
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing drug and endangerment charges for selling drugs to an informant and for keeping her two children…
Venango Co. hired local firm to print ballots this year
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has used a local company – PMP Printing in Franklin – to print the ballots that will be…
Trump at military hospital; new cases among allies emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — A feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID-19, as new cases…
NFL reschedules Steelers-Titans, Ravens’ bye now Week 7
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans now know when they are rescheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers after the first NFL game postponed by…
TV’s ‘Warrior’ latest proof that Bruce Lee still holds sway
The Associated Press Even nearly 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee can still make ripples. From this summer’s ESPN documentary, “Be Water,” to Quentin…
Recent Deaths 10/3/20
Rita Marie Kiser, 95, died Oct. 1, 2020. Dean Ronald Rapp, 67, of Shippenville, died Oct. 1, 2020. Julia M. “Judy” Schrecengost, 100, of New…
Pet of the Day 10/2/20
Hello! I am Meadow! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves
(Family Features) Leading a busy lifestyle doesn’t always leave time for spending hours in the kitchen, and these Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves can be made…
Drug possession
Next Step? A Hemp Co-op
“Oh, absolutely. You have to cooperate. Everyone succeeds when everyone works together.” I was struck by the simple sincerity with which Lee Ralph, owner of…
7 children removed from OC woman’s home
From staff reports An Oil City woman was arrested and arraigned Wednesday after her seven children were found to be living in unsanitary conditions in…
PennDOT honors Star of Excellence recipients
From staff reports Two local men were among 29 employees with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation who were honored for their outstanding performance with the…
Appeals court allows Pennsylvania to restrict crowd size
The Associated Press Pennsylvania can restore pandemic restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, putting on hold a judge’s ruling…
NFL players past and present want more action from owners
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — While the NFL fights for racial equality, current and former players want team owners to take more specific actions. Philadelphia Eagles defensive…
Review: Sofia Coppola’s ‘On the Rocks’ is a modest delight
The Associated Press Few filmmakers can bring a rut to life like Sofia Coppola. When her characters are in a funk, whether it’s a Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 10/2/20
Margaret “Peg” Hovis Girdich, 93, of Franklin, died Sept. 27, 2020. Gerald Hoffman, 81, of Kennerdell, died Sept. 29, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 10/1/20
Anya is on the shyer side of cats. She is very quiet and very sweet once she gets comfortable. She came into us as a…