Pet of the Day 5/6/21
Hi! My name is Chewey! I am a 7-year-old neutered male Shepherd mix! I’m a big boy weighing 65 pounds! I love love love my…
May 2021
Rattle Snake Pasta
(Family Features) From little ones learning the game to professional athletes pushing sports to new levels, nutrition impacts the ability to re-energize, stay hydrated, and…
OC police seeking man wanted in drug case
From staff reports Oil City police are looking for Zachary Luhellier, 27, of Oil City. Luhellier is wanted on charges stemming from an incident in…
Central students bike to school
From staff reports Students and staff members at Central Elementary School in Franklin observed National Bike to School Day despite some cloudy skies and the…
COVID’s US toll projected to drop sharply by the end of July
NEW YORK (AP) — Teams of experts are projecting COVID-19’s toll on the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July, according to research…
Cronenworth, Padres beat Pirates 4-2 to win series
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish has been the bullpen’s best friend in his first season with the San Diego Padres. Although he gave up…
Review: A Black teen on trial in Netflix drama ‘Monster’
The Associated Press “Monster,” a courtroom drama starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson, and Jennifer Ehle that’s premiering Friday on Netflix isn’t actually…
Recent Deaths 5/6/21
Glenn Allen Neiport, 71, of Shippenville, died May 4, 2021. Ronald J. “Ron” Klein, 63, of West Freedom, died May 4, 2021. B. Lavier Hummel…
Pet of the Day 5/5/21
Hi! My name is Abby! I am a 2-year-old hound mix! I am short in stature but still weigh a solid 58 pounds. I may…
Kickin’ Chicken Tostadas
(Family Features) Warmer months typically call for lighter bites, and one of the first things that come to mind for many is a fresh and…
Assault with weapon
Spring Yard Care Tips for Water Quality
When you are thinking about spring projects, consider some tips to enhance water quality and manage stormwater. Spring has just arrived, which means thousands of…
Man charged in 2015 crime after DNA match found
From staff reports A former Oil City man currently incarcerated at the SCI Fayette state prison has been charged with breaking into a house in…
Oil City high school and middle school closed rest of week
From staff reports Oil City High School and Oil City Middle School students will be learning remotely the rest of this week following several cases…
Nature at its craziest: Trillions of cicadas about to emerge
COLUMBIA, Md. (AP) — Sifting through a shovel load of dirt in a suburban backyard, Michael Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury find their quarry: a cicada…
GOP wants to restore work-search rule for jobless benefits
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans in Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Legislature are advancing legislation to reinstate work-search requirements for people claiming unemployment benefits, saying workers aren’t returning to…
Crosby scores 2 goals as Pens surge past Flyers 7-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins regained first place in the East Division with a 7-3 win over the…
Keller, bullpen pitch Pirates to 2-1 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mitch Keller tossed shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the San Diego Padres 2-1 on…
Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY’s Gov Ball festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was just two days away from headlining Madison Square Garden,…
Recent Deaths 5/5/21
Frederick A. Fiscus, 83, of Marble, died May 1, 2021. Roberta Wenner, 95, of Van, died May 4, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 5/4/21
Hi! My name is Bob! I am a 3-year-old neutered male English Pointer. I am a nice medium-sized boy weighing 39 pounds. I have a…
Thousand Island Burger Pizza
(Family Features) Warmer months typically call for lighter bites, and one of the first things that comes to mind for many is a fresh and…
Aggravated assault with motor vehicle
Man accused of entering residence without permission
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing a felony charge for entering a woman’s residence in Oil City on Sunday without her permission. Oil…
Youth Alternatives planning for annual children’s camp
From staff reports Youth Alternatives is gearing up for its 17th annual children’s camp, which will be held Aug. 1-7. The camp, which is free…
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week,…
Myers, Padres ruin Anderson’s no-hit bid, beat Pirates 2-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wil Myers had an opposite-field single with no outs in the seventh inning to end Tyler Anderson’s no-hit bid and the…
Giroux, Hayes help Flyers to win over first-place Penguins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Claude Giroux had two goals and an assist, Kevin Hayes gave Philadelphia a rare early lead, and the Flyers skated to an…
New kids’ TV show emerges from the Mister Rogers universe
NEW YORK (AP) — Mister Rogers’ neighborhood is expanding. In rare welcome news of sprawl, PBS Kids is releasing a new puppet-led series called “Donkey…
Recent Deaths 5/4/21
Scott R. Morrison, 59, of Oil City, died May 2, 2021. Ira “Odie” Wyman, 83, of East Brady, died May 2, 2021. For complete…
Pet of the Day 5/3/21
Ace is a happy little guy with a sweet personality. He came to our shelter because his owner was no longer able to care for…
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
(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…
VFW Testifies Before Senate On Toxic Exposures
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing on pending legislation. VFW National Legislative Service Director Patrick Murray testified on the VFW’s…
Gardeners dig May Garden Mart
People check out various plants at the Franklin Gardeners Association’s May Garden Mart on Saturday. Downtown businesses benefited from the influx of people to downtown…
US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that four families that were separated at the Mexico border during Donald Trump’s presidency will be…
Martínez goes 8, Bader 3-run HR as Cards sweep Pirates 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlos Martínez pitched eight marvelous innings, Harrison Bader hit an early three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination being safe, Prince Harry urged for the vaccine distribution everywhere and Jennifer Lopez…
Recent Deaths 5/3/21
Meda Beichner, 75, of Shippenville, died April 30, 2021. Frederick A. Fiscus, 83, of Marble, died May 1, 2021. John W. Hicks, 81, of Franklin,…
Missing person
Rockland Twp. assault
Venango tech center team battles to victory at robotics tourney
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango Technology Center students are celebrating their first-place finish in the annual RoboBOTS competition held last weekend at Meadville High…
Franklin board agrees to move ahead with plans for new field
By A.J. TITLEY Contributing writer The Franklin High School athletic complex will be getting a new field after the completion of the 2021 football season….
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness…
Penguins shut out Capitals 3-0 to reclaim 1st place in East
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryan Rust scored two unassisted goals, Tristan Jarry made 23 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Washington Capitals 3-O Saturday…
Flaherty goes to 5-0, DeJong homers as Cards beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six solid innings to keep his record perfect and Paul DeJong hit a three-run homer in the first inning…
PennDOT looking for Venango Adopt-A-Highway volunteers
From staff reports PennDOT is seeking volunteers to participate in the Venango County Adopt-A-Highway program, which involves cleaning litter from state-owned roadsides. “Over the past…
Library site to feature new content about OC history
From staff reports New content about Oil City’s rich history will be added to the Oil Region Library Association’s website soon. “The Oil City area’s…
Street sweeping set in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Monday – Third shift: random areas Tuesday…
Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
DALLAS (AP) — Disneyland reopened on Friday and cruise lines welcomed the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer, as…
Steelers focus on physicality in early rounds of NFL draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers headed into the offseason intent on finding ways to become a little less reliant on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Enter…