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…
2020
IOC official says no deadline for decision on Olympics
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…
Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic…
Recent Deaths 3/16/20
Mary J. Nugent, 68, of Knox, died March 14, 2020. Alan John Cicciarelli, 74, of Rimersburg, died March 13, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Some ideas laid out as planning starts for OC 150th
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…
Route 8 project’s start pushed back
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…
Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops
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,…
Wolf urges nonessential businesses to close in some counties
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 marks bombing anniversary with artistic events
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City honors victims of the 1995 bombing that shocked the nation in what remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism…
3 arrested for drug delivery
Police report 2 scams affecting residents
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…
Local cancellations, closings listed
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…
Governor shutters PA schools for at least 2 weeks
HARRISBURG (AP) — All schools in Pennsylvania will close for two weeks, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday as the state undertook sweeping measures aimed at…
No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown
MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he…
Disney sends ‘Frozen 2’ to streaming for housebound families
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the…
Recent Deaths 3/14/20
Matthew J. Baugher, 53, of Franklin, died March 11, 2020. Robert M. Hartzell, Sr., 83, of Clarion, died March 10, 2020. For complete obituaries,…
A Sweet St. Patrick’s Day
(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…
Pet of the Day 03-13-20
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…
Apartment damaged in fire above Billy’s
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…
School districts adhering to stricter guidelines
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…
Pentagon: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
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…
Coronavirus brings entertainment world to a standstill
NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment industry prepared Thursday for an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, canceling upcoming movies, suspending all…
Recent Deaths 3/13/20
Shirley J. Moore, 83, of Franklin, died March 11, 2020. Kimberly Amsdell, 48, of Oil City, died March 5, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Go Simple with Salmon
(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…
Pet of the Day 03-12-20
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…
OC man held for court on several drug charges
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…
Regional College will offer applied science degree
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…
Iraq will investigate attack on base that killed U.S. troops
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,…
Amid virus precautions, Tokyo Olympic flame is lit in Greece
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…
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with new virus
SYDNEY (AP) — Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus,…
Recent Deaths 3/12/20
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,…
Water trail maps provide tons of useful information
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…
Add a Personal Touch to a Classic Drink
(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….
Pet of the Day 03-11-20
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…
Possession with intent to deliver
DUI, chase
Shavings on Route 8 flatten tires, close road for hours
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…
Former Franklin Club items up for auction Saturday
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…
Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir…
Malkin leads slumping Penguins to 5-2 win over Devils
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…
Review: ‘The Hunt’ is a clunky swipe at a divided America
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…
Recent Deaths 3/11/20
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,…
Athletes of the Week: Nick Richar & Morgan Stover
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,…
Retail theft
Fatal crash
Red Raspberry Whole-Fruit Sorbet
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…
Pet of the Day 03-10-20
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…
Man arrested after high speed chase in OC, Franklin
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…
Many items have been collected for women veterans
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…
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud
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…