Recent Deaths 11/14/20
Ethel L. Parson, 91, formerly of Cherry Run Road, Rouseville, died Nov. 13, 2020. Lois J. Prichard, 87, of Dempseytown, died Nov. 13, 2020. Louise…
Ethel L. Parson, 91, formerly of Cherry Run Road, Rouseville, died Nov. 13, 2020. Lois J. Prichard, 87, of Dempseytown, died Nov. 13, 2020. Louise…
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,…
(Family Features) If you need a last-minute appetizer or want to impress your friends, but don’t have the time to spend hours making something, consider…
As I’m sure is abundantly clear by now, redevelopment is all about people. Sure, we work on the places and things around us, but the…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A longtime Oil City business has purchased a property just across the street from its current location and plans…
From staff reports All in-person services and gatherings have been suspended in Episcopal churches within the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. The…
The Associated Press With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S….
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward can’t figure out how the math works. The Pittsburgh Steelers keep winning games. And yet the veteran defensive tackle keeps…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through decades, deaths and disasters, AC/DC keeps thundering on. Forty-seven years along, and with the closest thing possible to their original…
James C. Albright, 94, of Franklin, died Nov. 10, 2020. Raymond Carl Dittman, 89, died Nov. 8, 2020. Arthur J. Flick, 77, of Rimersburg, died…
(Family Features) In what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 minutes of prep time…
Oliver came to us with Minnie because their owner no longer had time for them. He is a very nice boy and always very excited…
From staff reports A former Titusville Area School District physical education teacher accused of statutory sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to three…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Just as 33-year-old Scott Kennedy was getting his new business up and running in Oil City, the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Associated Press Texas on Wednesday became the first state with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and California closed in on that mark…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibe is the same. The jokes. The freewheeling banter. In that way, the daily meetings for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line…
The Associated Press Dust, dust and more dust. The parched Texas landscape of “Dreamland,” Miles Joris-Peyrafitte’s Depression-era drama, is chock full of the toxic gray stuff, which…
James W. Burk, 79, of Franklin, died Nov. 10, 2020. Ilo M. Hetrick, 94, died Nov. 10, 2020. Glenn C. Rodgers, 93, formerly of Titusville,…
Apollo is a handsome man with some emotional baggage, but hey don’t we all have some of that? His previous owners tell us he can…
(Family Features) Staying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread…
From staff reports Oil City and Cranberry school districts have announced more changes in learning models starting Monday. All schools in the Oil City district…
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer There will be no rate increase for Franklin water and sewer customers in 2021. Franklin General Authority members unanimously approved…
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19. A day after NFL’s last unbeaten team placed…
The Associated Press J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy,” an election-year explainer to liberal America about the white underclass that fueled Donald Trump’s rise, has been reborn…
Mary Jane “MJ” Greene, 74, of Tucson, Arizona, died Oct. 30, 2020. Sean Frederick Lackey, 49, of Guys Mills, died Nov. 9, 2020. Patricia Mae…
Rebel was surrendered due to his extreme case of mange however he is on the mend! And boy is he looking good. Rebel is the…
(Family Features) In what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 minutes of prep time…
From staff reports An Oil City man has been accused of growing marijuana in his garage and is facing drug charges. On Nov. 3, Raymond…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As the Assumption BVM Church building in Oil City was reduced to a heap of bricks and boards Monday, several…
The Associated Press As new coronavirus cases explode, Pennsylvania’s top health official on Monday warned the state is at a “critical point” in the pandemic…
HARRISBURG (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign launched a lawsuit to stop the certification of the election results in Pennsylvania, suing Monday as counties continued…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For viewers, “The Crown” offers a peek into a modern royal family’s life and times, or at least an engaging dramatization….
Lillian G. Kahle, 72, of Sigel, died Nov. 5, 2020. Herman E. “Worm” Shaw, 61, of Oil City, died Oct. 18, 2020. Michael Joseph Treen,…
Angelina is more or less a saint. No one has any unkind words towards her. Well… there was this instance that she liked our hamster,…
(Family Features) Many families constantly search for meal inspiration, and one of the best ways is to look toward trendy tastes for new options to…
The VA National Cemetery Administration has launched a “Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute” campaign to increase awareness of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). VLM…
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 71 cases of COVID-19. There were…
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Thirteen bicyclists made their way through the foggy streets of Oil City on Saturday to kick off the first ever…
BOSTON (AP) — As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to another, more pressing fight:…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger limped around the backfield directing his receivers this way and that, occasionally reaching for a left knee injured during…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch…
Helen M. Archer, 98, of Oil City, died Nov. 7, 2020. Patricia Lou “Pat” (Joyner) Radaker, 90, died Nov. 7, 2020. Vivian “Diana” Rice, 59,…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Demolition work is continuing at the landmark Assumption BVM Church building on Oil City’s North Side. A crew from BKI…
PURULHA, Guatemala (AP) — A strengthened Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Cuba early Sunday and had its sights set on the southern tip of…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers added newly acquired linebacker Avery Williamson to their 53-man roster on Saturday while releasing veteran offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski….
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Cooking chickens in a Yellowstone hot spring landed three people in hot water. A park ranger heard that a…