Barbecue Ranch Breaded Chicken Tacos
(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…
April 2021
VFW Hosts Toxic Exposures Press Conference
On Tuesday, the VFW hosted a press conference in front of the VFW Memorial Building in Washington, D.C., for the introduction of the Presumptive Benefits…
Tri-county reports 2 deaths, 109 cases over past week
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced the tri-county area reported 109 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional virus-related deaths over the…
Parade held for longtime OC firemen, Hicks, Alcorn
From staff reports A parade honoring former Oil City Fire Department Chief Mark Hicks and Captain Dennis Alcorn was held Sunday along Seneca Street in…
NASA’s Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday, achieving the…
Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colin Moran hit an early three-run homer, then had an RBI double in the 10th inning that sent the Pittsburgh Pirates over…
Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night
NEW YORK (AP) — Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won the most awards of the night, including…
Recent Deaths 4/19/21
Dean L. Carmichael, 88, of Cranberry, formerly of Rimersburg, died April 16, 2021. Andrea K. “Andi” Cowles, 59, of Seneca, died April 16, 2021. Richard…
Music garden outside library expected to harvest interest
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer It’s spring, and the Oil City Library has just put in a new garden. However, it doesn’t contain vegetables or…
Some Jan. 6 defendants try to use journalism as riot defense
The Associated Press The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words…
Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Evan Rodrigues was so focused on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ late-season push to win the East Division title the forward didn’t realize…
Anderson’s arm, Bradley’s bat lead Brewers over Pirates 7-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brett Anderson pitched seven effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers built a big lead early and breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1…
Celebrities make a stand for COVID vaccines on TV special
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and a slew of celebrities including Billy Crystal, Jennifer Hudson and Lin-Manuel Miranda are…
Free water testing available for wells, springs, cisterns
From staff reports Penn State Extension has received funding through the state Department of Health to offer a limited number of free water tests for…
Street sweeping schedule set
From staff reports The street departments of Franklin and Oil City will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Franklin Monday – Third shift:…
Funeral to praise Philip’s ‘courage’ and support for queen
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both…
Cicadas expected to be fish ‘filet mignon’ in Pennsylvania
ERIE (AP) — Anglers are expecting a fisherman’s paradise toward the end of May in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Brood X cicadas are expected to emerge…
Brubaker pitches Pirates past Brewers 6-1 in series opener
MILWAUKEE (AP) — JT Brubaker struck out eight in six impressive innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their recent surge by beating the Milwaukee Brewers…
Keith Urban, Mickey Guyton have chemistry as ACM hosts
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards will host a very special crowd who will finally get to see live music…
Recent Deaths 4/17/21
Twila Pennington Best, 83, of Parker, formerly of Eldorado, Butler County, died April 16, 2021. Dean L. Carmichael, 88, of Cranberry, formerly of Rimersburg, died…
Dehner Secures Silver at Nationals
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Cranberry High School is home to a diverse population of students gifted in a variety of activities. Alexis Dehner has…
The Miracles of Mindfulness
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor Since coming back from remote and hybrid learning, Cranberry High School’s female gym classes have been incorporating activities to improve…
Pet of the Day 4/16/21
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…
Pappardelle with Garden Vegetables
(Family Features) Next time hunger calls in your home, turn to a filling family favorite: pasta. With a nearly endless variety of pasta types, sauce…
Cranberry ‘Bandie’ Makes History
By BO MYERS Student contributor For the second time in 20 years, a Cranberry High School student has secured a spot in the Pennsylvania State…
Ziegler Bowls Her Way to Marian University
By NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributor Bowling a 300 is no easy feat. Andrea Ziegler, a Cranberry High School senior, has dreamed of a perfect score,…
Find Opportunities to Reach Out
Last week, I talked about Pittsburgh’s P4 redevelopment framework, a model built on equitable and balanced consideration of People, Place, Performance, and Planet. If you’re…
Franklin man faces drug charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges that accuse him of having methamphetamine in his possession in Franklin. Franklin police said in a…
ORA contest winner launches Franklin food tours business
From staff reports A Bite of History Food Tours, which was launched in March by owner Valerie Perry, combines history, eating and exploring in Franklin….
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before apparently taking his own life in a late-night attack at a FedEx…
Giroux, Couturier score in shootout as Flyers edge Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier scored in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Thursday. Giroux and…
Gucci heirs worry over family depiction in Ridley Scott film
MILAN (AP) — The great-grandchildren of Guccio Gucci, who founded the luxury fashion house that bears his name a century ago in Florence, are appealing…
Recent Deaths 4/16/21
Richard “Dick” E. Say, 69, of the Polk area, died April 8, 2021. Susan L. (Boocks) Moorehead, 63, of Franklin, died April 15, 2021. …
Pet of the Day 4/15/21
Ellis loves treats, but has quite the cattitude. She has come a ways from where she was when we received her, but still has progress…
Cookie Brownie Supreme
(Family Features) Time available to cook, your family’s preferred dishes, ingredients you have in the pantry – there are plenty of considerations that may limit…
Man facing more charges for sexual assaults of girl
From staff reports A Seneca man who was arrested last week for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Seneca is now facing more charges in…
Taste of Talent packets available
From staff reports Taste of Talent application packets are available for the Franklin Fine Arts Council’s 11th annual vocal competition at Bandstand Park in downtown…
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and sanctions against nearly three dozen people and companies as…
Polanco hits early HR off Musgrove, Pirates beat Padres 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Wednesday night, beating Joe Musgrove in his first…
The disabled hope their Oscar moment can become a movement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right down to its production design, the Oscars have not always felt like the most welcoming place for the disabled. “I’ve…
Recent Deaths 4/15/21
William “Billy” Erwin, 72, of Clarion, died April 12, 2021. Conrad “Coon” Hill, 63, of Cochranton, died April 12, 2021. Walter Eugene “Butch” Mauthe, of…
Pet of the Day 4/14/21
I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…
Banana Breakfast Shake
(Family Features) Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome…
Information on Seed Packets
When considering starting your plants from seed, it is useful to know what information is found on the seed packet. When deciding what to plant…
Seed Starting Demystified
Colorful catalogs arrive in the dead of winter and tempt us to start our plants from seed. Here are some tips for choosing and starting…
OC apartment owners face suit alleging harassment
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday it has filed a lawsuit against a Cooperstown couple alleging sexual harassment and retaliation toward…
Historical Society seeks items for fundraiser
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society will raise funds for its programs through its annual yard sale. The society will accept donated items…
IRS chief expects new child payments to start this summer
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a strain, but the head of the IRS said Tuesday he expects to meet the July 1 deadline in the new…
Pirates chase Snell in 1st inning, beat Padres 8-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings had three hits and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Blake Snell in the first inning of an 8-4…
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem
NEW YORK (AP) — Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called “Eazy Sleazy.” “It’s a song that I…