PennDOT urges drivers to use caution during winter weather
Winter weather is in the forecast for northwest Pennsylvania over the next few days, and PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution while driving. As…
February 2021
The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories
As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered…
McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski’s bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500. Joey…
Pennsylvania’s Fetterman makes 2022 US Senate run official
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s larger-than-life lieutenant governor, the 6-foot-8, bald and tattooed John Fetterman, will run for U.S. Senate, making the announcement Monday after…
Biden White House seeks to turn page on Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial opens a new chapter for his successor in the White House. But while…
‘The Bachelor’ host stepping away after racial controversy
The Associated Press Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” says he is stepping down from his TV role and is “ashamed” for his handling of…
Judge rules Sandy Lake woman can be released while she awaits trial
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A federal judge on Thursday rejected an appeal by federal prosecutors for pre-trial detention of a Mercer County woman accused…
Hospital outlines vaccine effort
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest rolled out a limited community vaccination effort on Friday with the spotlight on Venango County residents 80…
Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the…
Denny Hamlin seeks historic 3rd straight Daytona 500 victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin, considered perhaps the best NASCAR driver without a Cup Series championship, can look past that hole on his…
Review: A star-making lead performance in ‘The Mauritanian’
The Associated Press It’s often the case that movies based on true stories offer a glimpse of the real-life characters at the end. In “The Mauritanian,” the…
Witness intimidation
Survey going out regarding proposed Innis project in OC
From staff reports The City of Oil City plans to apply for a federal Community Development Block Grant to support the proposed reconstruction of Innis…
Courthouse offices to open to public Tuesday
From staff reports Offices in the Venango County Courthouse and other county buildings will reopen for public access on Tuesday. County offices have continued to…
Senate poised to vote on holding Trump accountable for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after…
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘surreal’ look back in TV’s ‘Young Rock’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Dwayne Johnson sold the idea for a TV comedy about his colorful and challenging early life to NBC a year…
Recent Deaths 2/13/21
David P. Cherry, 72, of Rouseville, died Feb. 11, 2021. Earl H. Adams, 98, of Erie, died Feb. 8, 2021. Elizabeth “Betty” Fleming, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 2/12/21
Tiny is a sweet little old lady that came to us because her owner was moving and could not take her along. She can seem…
Apple Cider Vinegar Beef and Broccoli
(Family Features) Committing to a daily wellness routine may include many components from eating healthy and exercising to meditating and achieving quality sleep. For some,…
Where We Are
Last week, I shared the tale of a very successful redevelopment project that sparked the transformation of an entire region. As I alluded to, though,…
Man accused of threatening co-defendant in drug case
From staff reports A Franklin man already going through the Venango County court system in a drug case is now facing additional charges for threatening…
Cranberry supervisors want help for home demolition
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township is asking the Venango County Land Bank for some funding to help defray costs associated with the…
After Democrats’ visceral presentation, Trump team on stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense…
Penguins top Islanders 4-3 on Crosby’s shootout goal
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the only goal of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 comeback victory over the…
Review: Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo go on a beach romp
The Associated Press There’s a tiny oasis on the west coast of Florida where the men wear Tommy Bahama from head to toe and women…
Recent Deaths 2/12/21
Virginia “Ginny” Keating Fortney died Jan 18, 2021. Charles Joseph Finley, 92, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, died Dec. 26, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 2/11/21
Delaney is a girl with a bit of sass. She loves to play and can sometimes be vocal, but she can have a bit of…
Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
(Family Features) Part of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together. From a tangy…
Man accused of strangling woman waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of strangling a woman last week at an Oil City residence and then fleeing from police waived…
Daffodil Days orders are due by Feb. 19
From staff reports Orders and payment for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Friday, Feb. 19. Items available are…
Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Feds fight release of New Castle woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday appealed the release of a Pennsylvania woman accused of using a large pipe to break a window in…
Front-office situation settled, Penguins press forward
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall, Pittsburgh Penguin. Yeah, it might take some getting used to. Still, longtime Penguins captain Sidney Crosby pointed to the club’s…
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a…
Recent Deaths 2/11/21
Jeffery L. Flinchbaugh, 62, of Cranberry, died Feb. 10, 2021. Karla Noreen Milford, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2021. Mary Anne Wilkinson, 66,…
Log Cabin fire investigation
Pet of the Day 2/10/21
Sadie is a gorgeous hunk of love. She does well with adults but not children. She came to us because she was not getting along…
Sheet Pan Mushroom Fajitas
(Family Features) Between the time it takes to plan healthy meals and the actual minutes spent in the kitchen, it can be easy for some…
Venango wants interim warden to get ‘outside set of eyes’ on jail
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County is planning to bring in an interim warden for the Venango County jail until a new warden is…
Virtual Transit Concert will be held Friday
The Oil City Arts Council will present a virtual Transit Concert with Acoustic Earle at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert is one of several that…
Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day that wrenched senators and the nation back to…
State task force to look at COVID -19 vaccine speedup
The Associated Press The Wolf administration and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers are forming a vaccine task force that will brainstorm ways to get…
Penguins tap Hextall as GM, Burke as president of hockey ops
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall’s relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins is complicated. His mandate as the team’s new general manager is not. The Penguins hired…
‘Wizard of Oz’ remake planned with ‘Watchmen’ director
NEW YORK (AP) — Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — again? New Line Cinema is making a new…
Recent Deaths 2/10/21
Patrick J. O’Brien “P.J.”, 60, of Henry’s Bend, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Feb. 4, 2021. Robert H. “Bobby” Patterson, Jr., 65, of Van, died…
Heroes of the Cave
By BROOKE WHITLING – Student contributor (Editor’s Note: In order to secure this interview, a request had to be made and approved through UPMC headquarters…
Pet of the Day 2/9/21
Buck is a super sweet fellow who was brought to us because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him. The previous owner says Buck…
Crunchy Buffalo Baked Veal Cutlet Sandwiches
(Family Features) On those busy evenings when brainstorming a meal the whole family agrees on seems like a tall task, turning to a versatile protein…
Cameron Russell: Football Star in the Making
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Coming from a small town, it can be difficult to achieve any form of recognition on a national level. However,…
Man accused of stealing 10 guns at residence
From staff reports A Harrisville man is facing charges for stealing 10 guns at a residence. Franklin state police said in a criminal complaint that…