Cruisin’ Into Safe Driving Week
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor One of the most prominent concerns in regards to student driving is their safety on the road. For the past…
May 2021
Woman charged with homicide in death of Titusville man
From staff reports The driver of a vehicle where a Titusville man was fatally shot in Erie in March is now facing charges. The Millcreek…
FLEX Presents event set Friday
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is holding FLEX Presents event on…
House looks to OK Jan. 6 riot commission, Senate GOP dubious
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a first…
Jarry rebounds with 37 saves, Pens even series with Isles
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry challenged himself to simply be better following a shaky performance in Pittsburgh’s playoff opener. Admittedly, the soft-spoken goaltender knew the…
Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2…
Review: Zack Snyder makes a bitingly good zombie-heist flick
The Associated Press It won’t take you long to warm to Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead.” All it took for me was the sight of a…
Recent Deaths 5/19/21
Delores J. “Dee” Christy, 86, of Sandy Lake, died May 17, 2021. Albert Richard “Dick” Daly, 77, of Titusville (Cherrytree Township), died May 17, 2021….
Pet of the Day 5/18/21
Jones recently came to us as a stray. He is a very nice little dog, friendly with people and other dogs. We would do a…
Grilled Pineapple Burgers with Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce
(Family Features) Cooking and entertaining outdoors can bring friends and family back together, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, flavorful recipes can be…
Endangered man found dead in Armstrong County
From staff reports Kittanning state police confirmed the body of a 20-year-old man who was reported as endangered after his vehicle was found on the…
Proposed OC school budget doesn’t include tax increase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer There is no tax increase in the Oil City School District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year. Oil City…
88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15. The payments…
Nationally watched questions on pandemic, race on ballot
HARRISBURG (AP) — Voters in Pennsylvania will weigh in on nationally watched questions on Tuesday’s primary ballot, questions stemming from Republican dissatisfaction over shutdowns ordered…
Recent Deaths 5/18/21
Janet F. Rose DeHart, 86, of Emlenton, died May 16, 2021. Wanda Lea Greenawalt, 70, of Rimersburg, died May 13, 2021. Darwin “Shane” Koch, 55,…
Pet of the Day 5/17/21
Looking for a sweet and loving kitty who doesn’t cause trouble and goes about her day like no one is watching? Then Opal is the…
New York Strips Oscar-Style
(Family Features) Summertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors. Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts…
VFW Testifies Before Senate on VA Disability Claims
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing on the state of the VA disability claims process during the COVID-19 pandemic. VFW…
Time to spruce up
From staff reports Emlenton residents on Saturday morning walked through the borough in search of two years’ worth of litter to clean up. The community…
Calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire, greater US efforts
The Associated Press U.N. Security Council diplomats and Muslim foreign ministers convened emergency meetings Sunday to demand a stop to civilian bloodshed as Israeli warplanes…
Palmieri’s OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Islanders brought Kyle Palmieri home at the trade deadline believing his mix of grit and scoring touch would make…
Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San…
Recent Deaths 5/17/21
Ellen Jean Amsler, 88 of Knox, died May 10, 2021. Janet DeHart, 86, of Emlenton, died May 16, 2021. Janet L. Hamm Logan, 72, of…
County election officials ready for light primary
By KARA O’NEIL and RANDY BARTLEY Staff writers Election officials in Venango and Clarion counties say things are on track at their offices in preparation…
A wild year here for wildfires
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer As the wildfire season comes to a close, a forester with the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says…
OC hotel may open in limited capacity in about a month
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The former Days Inn hotel in downtown Oil City may be opening in a limited fashion in about a month….
Pipeline operator says ‘normal operations’ have resumed
ATLANTA (AP) — The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline — hit on May 7th by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday that it…
Stallings hits game-ending, 2-run HR, Pirates top Giants 8-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Francisco Giants 8-6…
Janet Jackson’s ensembles from “Scream” video sold for $125K
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Janet Jackson’s ensembles she wore in the “Scream” music video opposite of her brother Michael Jackson are among the items…
Man charged after son, 2, found wandering in middle of road
From staff reports A Rocky Grove man is facing charges after his two-year-old son was found wandering in the middle of the road with no…
Persico says masks not needed at Mass for those vaccinated
From staff reports Those attending Catholic Mass in the Erie Diocese this weekend may attend without wearing a face mask as long as they are…
States, business sort out what new CDC mask guidance means
The Associated Press More than a dozen states quickly embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors…
Frazier rallies Pirates past Giants 3-2 in 11 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier tripled home the tying run in the 11th inning with his fourth hit of the game and scored the winner…
Home cooks find antidote to blandness on TikTok videos
The Associated Press From sourdough to feta pasta, much of the last year at home has been food-focused. And one driver of these delectable fads…
Recent Deaths 5/15/21
Barbara Freeman, 78, of Grove City, died May 14, 2021. Janet L. Hamm Logan, 72, of New Bethlehem, died May 14, 2021. Robert Martin Wareham,…
Pet of the Day 5/14/21
All I really want is a home to lay around in the laps of luxury and fed. I once stole an entire treat bag and…
Watermelon Berry Frozen Pops
(Family Features) After some fun in the pool and time spent in the sun, a cooling treat is often the perfect way to cap off…
The Farm a Community Built
More than a year and a half ago, Dr. David McDeavitt and I had a dream: to create a space on school grounds that would…
Man already in jail accused of intimidating witness
From staff reports A transient Franklin man already accused of stealing a woman’s gun and forcing her to give him a ride in her vehicle…
Cranberry to contribute $1,000 for fireworks
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors on Thursday approved a $1,000 contribution toward the township’s July 2 holiday fireworks extravaganza. The $1,000 amount…
Pennsylvania follows relaxed federal guidance on masks
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania automatically adopted new, relaxed federal guidance on mask-wearing for people who are vaccinated, while the Philadelphia Phillies said Thursday it will…
DeSclafani, Duggar lead NL-best Giants over Pirates 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony DeSclafani allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and Steven Duggar hit his first home run in nearly two years to…
‘American Idol’ contestant exits show amid video controversy
The Associated Press A 16-year-old “American Idol” contestant has dropped out of the singing competition after a video circulated of him sitting next to someone…
Recent Deaths 5/14/21
Ronald E. Snyder, 77, formerly of Polk, died Dec. 23, 2020. Robert M. Wareham, 85, of Knox, died May 13, 2021. Russell E. Young, 69,…
Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry Salad
(Family Features) Many summer meals start with a simple yet satisfying appetizer: salad. This year, make sure you set the table with a bright, delightful bowl…
Pet of the Day 5/13/21
Diamond Mae is a happy girl with lots of energy. She will need some work on obedience but she is eager to please. Diamond is…
Venango airport gets $150,000 grant
From staff reports Venango Regional Airport in Franklin will receive $150,000 from the state Department of Transportation. Gov. Tom Wolf announced the distribution of $10…
Walk-ins can get shots Friday at mall clinic
From staff reports Anyone who wants their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination or their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson shot can…
Hazardous waste, electronics collection event set June 5
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June…
Hearing on Jan. 6 violence exposes stark partisan divisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans sought to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 insurrection during a rancorous congressional hearing Wednesday, painting the Trump supporters who…