US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that…
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that…
SYDNEY (AP) — The leader of the IOC’s coordination commission for the Tokyo Olympics said there is no May deadline to cancel the games and…
NEW YORK (AP) — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic…
Mary J. Nugent, 68, of Knox, died March 14, 2020. Alan John Cicciarelli, 74, of Rimersburg, died March 13, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The City of Oil City’s 150-year anniversary celebration set for 2021 got off to a hefty start Tuesday as…
From staff reports The start date for the project to reconstruct more than 17 miles of Route 8 in Venango County has been rescheduled due…
BAGHDAD (AP) — A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad on Saturday, Iraqi security officials said,…
HARRISBURG (AP) — State health officials have announced six additional presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 47 cases, and the…
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City honors victims of the 1995 bombing that shocked the nation in what remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism…
From staff reports Area police have released information about two more scams affecting residents. Marienville state police are investigating an incident in which they say…
From staff reports Several area agencies, organizations and schools have canceled or postponed events as a result of the coronavirus. Other area facilities, including YMCAs…
HARRISBURG (AP) — All schools in Pennsylvania will close for two weeks, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday as the state undertook sweeping measures aimed at…
MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the…
Matthew J. Baugher, 53, of Franklin, died March 11, 2020. Robert M. Hartzell, Sr., 83, of Clarion, died March 10, 2020. For complete obituaries,…
(Culinary.net) Even if you’re not Irish, a green treat like this Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie can get you and your guests into the…
Tulip, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 2 year old female. She’s a cream tabby point with an angular head and dark eyes. Tulip is…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Nobody was injured after a fire broke out at about 5 p.m. Thursday in a third-floor apartment above Billy’s bar…
From staff reports Area school districts are hustling to meet new and stricter guidelines for facility cleaning in response to the coronavirus. In the Cranberry…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq, targeting the Iranian-backed Shiite militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded…
NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment industry prepared Thursday for an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, canceling upcoming movies, suspending all…
Shirley J. Moore, 83, of Franklin, died March 11, 2020. Kimberly Amsdell, 48, of Oil City, died March 5, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
(Culinary.net) Make your next family meal quick and tasty with a recipe that calls for common ingredients and simple preparation. These Southwest Salmon Patties are…
Felix a Rat Terrier/Beagle mix, is a young male. His brown and white coat has a large patch of black on the back. Felix has…
From Staff Reports An Oil City man accused of selling drugs to a confidential informant in Franklin was held for court Wednesday in Venango County…
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has been approved by its board of trustees to offer a two-year associate degree of applied science in…
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s military on Thursday said it opened an investigation into a rocket attack hours earlier that killed three servicemen, including two Americans,…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The flame for the Tokyo Olympics was lit Thursday at the birthplace of the ancient games in a pared-down ceremony because…
SYDNEY (AP) — Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus,…
Larry L. Zimmerman, 88, of Seneca, died March 9, 2020. LaVaughn J. Weiser, 68, of Polk, died March 4, 2020. Robert Joseph Tomaszewski, Jr., 59,…
I couldn’t see the river from where I parked earlier in the day, and I couldn’t see the parking lot from where I was on…
(Family Features) A traditional drink that’s easy to make when entertaining, it can be easy to put your own personal twists on the Bloody Mary….
Artemis, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 9 month old neutered male. He’s a white and grey tiger with hazel eyes. Artemis explored every level…
From staff reports Metal shavings lost from a truck Tuesday on Route 8 led to many flat tires in Venango County. Franklin state police said…
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Fond memories will be up for grabs Saturday when items from the former Franklin Club go up for auction. The…
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir…
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up another to lead the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-2 victory over the…
The Associated Press Fittingly, few films in recent memory arrive with a bigger target on its back than “The Hunt.” Our quick advice? Lower your…
Jill Suzanne Fetzer, 41, died March 4, 2020. Martha E. Kline, 91, of Titusville, died March 9, 2020. Robert H. “Bob” Myers, 89, of Knox,…
By ANNA MOORE Student contributor Cranberry High School students Nick Richar and Morgan Stover, who both qualified for the PIAA State Championship AA swim meet,…
Servings: 8 (1/2 cup each) 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 18 ounces frozen raspberries 1 egg white, pasteurized In blender, blend sugar and frozen raspberries until…
Brooks, a Boxer mix, is a 3 year old male. He has a brindle and white coat and brown eyes. Since Brooks came in as…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Sandy Lake man is facing charges for leading police on a high speed chase through Oil City and Franklin…
From staff reports A campaign to collect items for women deployed on active duty in the U.S. military is picking up steam. “We received many…
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Tuesday, taking a step forward on its peace deal…