On a quiet weekend, ‘Old’ tops, ‘Snake Eyes’ sinks
The Associated Press M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” easily won a slower weekend at the North American box office, while the G.I. Joe pic “Snake Eyes”…
July 2021
Recent Deaths 7/26/21
John D. “Jack” Snyder, 69, of Parker, died July 24, 2021. Lida M. Schwabenbauer, 86, of Marble, died July 24, 2021. Norma “Toots” Lucille (Rea)…
Chamber: Impact of fraudulent jobless claims ‘significant’
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer In an effort to understand the impact of a spate of fraudulent unemployment compensation claims in the Oil Region, the…
Precious Paws welcomes 22 dogs from Texas
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Fourteen puppies and eight adult dogs – all aboard an air-conditioned truck – completed a four-day journey from Texas to…
Wildfires blasting through West draw states to lend support
BLY, Ore. (AP) — Out-of-state crews headed to Montana Saturday to battle a blaze that injured five firefighters as the U.S. West struggled with a…
Polanco, Newman lead Pirates to 10-2 romp over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered, drove in three runs and scored twice, and Kevin Newman matched his career high with four hits for…
LeVar Burton: ‘Jeopardy!’ host gig began ‘scary,’ ended fun
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeVar Burton’s quest to become the new host of “Jeopardy!” has been a confident, upbeat effort by the actor and those…
Ex hospital nurse accused of stealing pain medication 44 times
From staff reports A nurse formerly employed at UPMC Northwest is facing charges for stealing pain medications while she worked at the hospital. The Pennsylvania…
Days Inn still closed, more work needed
From staff reports The Days Inn hotel in Oil City remains closed, though the hotel manager had hoped to have it open by the Oil…
Search for bodies concludes at Florida condo collapse site
MIAMI (AP) — Firefighters on Friday declared the end of their search for bodies at the site of a collapsed Florida condo building, concluding a…
With workers in high demand, teenagers are filling the void
PITTSBURGH (AP) — As businesses have taken “closed indefinitely” signs out of their windows and reopened their doors, the landscape of a post-pandemic workforce is…
Reynolds HR, Pirates stop 4-game skid, beat Giants 6-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds homered, Adam Frazier drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when Pittsburgh…
Odd couple: Mayfield, rocker Alice Cooper team for TV spot
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield never dreamed of being on a team with Alice Cooper. The Browns quarterback also had no idea the legendary rocker,…
Recent Deaths 7/24/21
Jeannine E. Abel, of Sewickley, died July 8, 2021. Wilda N. Huber, 88, of New Bethlehem, died July 22, 2021. Katharyn “Kate” Dee Rivers, 41,…
Possession with intent to deliver
Cranberry Twp. burglary
Sustainable Frittata
(Family Features) As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework, and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals…
Pet of the Day 7/23/21
Java is a sweet little man who loves attention and photographs! He also loves his crate with a bed. He may need some work and…
Taking a Step Towards Prosperity
By guest columnist – ORA President John Phillips Summerfest 2021 is over, and memories were made as families, friends, and foreigners gathered and mixed as…
Oil City Council hears bonds sale ‘did very well’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer During Oil City Council’s meeting Thursday, the panel heard an update on the sale of bonds and approved a resolution…
Cranberry wants to hear about high water marks in flood prone areas
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer If you live on Deep Hollow Road or Riverside Drive and have high watermarks on your buildings or properties, the…
With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin
TOKYO (AP) — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a…
DOJ won’t investigate how Pennsylvania handled nursing homes
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Justice Department told Gov. Tom Wolf’s office on Thursday that it has decided not to open an investigation into whether Pennsylvania…
Steelers maintain Super Bowl expectations despite turnover
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced a significant amount of turnover during the offseason, yet they opened training camp on Thursday with the same…
Review: Crystal waters, soft sands, clunky dialogue in ‘Old’
The Associated Press “Can you believe I found this online?” a delighted Prisca asks husband Guy at the beginning of “Old,” as their family arrives at a…
Recent Deaths 7/23/21
Carol A. McBride Peters, 66, of Clintonville, died July 15, 2021. LaToshia L. Collins, 30, of Franklin, died July 21, 2021. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 7/22/21
Ginny is a young siamese mix. She’s a sweet cat looking for her forever family. Visit Ginny at the Venango County Humane Society from noon…
Chopped Chicken Taco Salad
(Family Features) As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework, and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals…
Catholic Foundation awards grant to St. Joseph Parish
From staff reports New programming at St. Joseph Parish in Oil City will be developed this year through a $2,000 grant from the Catholic Foundation…
Cooking up some dinners
Some pre-Oil Heritage Festival events, including the Elks Club chicken dinner, Town Square concert, art show receptions, and pet show, were held Wednesday on the…
Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan….
What’s making mid-Atlantic songbirds sick?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A mysterious ailment has sickened and killed thousands of songbirds in several mid-Atlantic states since late spring. While scientists are still racing…
Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory
PHOENIX (AP) — Pavin Smith and Daulton Varsho have hit back to back in the lineup for a few seasons while coming up through Arizona’s…
Review: ‘Snake Eyes’ doesn’t play its cards right
The Associated Press Henry Golding has an undeniable screen presence. He’s handsome, sure. Lots of actors are. But Golding also has that effortless charisma that…
Recent Deaths 7/22/21
Virgina I. Horner-Braden, of Franklin, formerly of Oil City, died July 20, 2021. Donna Lee Best Tebay, 58, of Oil City, died July 19, 2021….
Pet of the Day 7/21/21
Willy is an older boy that will need an adopter willing to maintain his routine. He has diabetes, so he requires a shot of insulin…
Lemon-Garlic Tenderloin with Warm Sorghum Salad
(Family Features) Joining loved ones at the family table is an important moment for many, both as a filling way to enjoy a meal and…
Pet Friendly Gardening
Here are some helpful hints on ways to make your garden a pet safe and beautiful space. After 22 years in the military, it is…
Rains cause roadway flooding
Dave Wilson, of Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department, clears debris from ditches along Oleopolis Road and Route 227 (Rouseville Road) at about 8 p.m. Tuesday. Crews…
Agencies plan free movie night at mall
From staff reports The Venango Fatherhood Initiative and Youth Connection are partnering to bring a free movie night to the community. A free showing of…
Massive wildfires in US West bring haze to East Coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Wildfires in the American West, including one burning in Oregon that’s currently the largest in the U.S., are creating hazy skies…
D’backs win 3rd straight, score 8 in 7th to top Pirates 11-6
PHOENIX (AP) — Josh VanMeter began the night on the bench with a .182 batting average. The Arizona Diamondbacks infielder didn’t get into the game…
Netflix’s ‘UNTOLD’ to dive deep into epic sports moments
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlyn Jenner’s reflections about winning an Olympic gold medal, boxer Christy Martin’s fight for her life outside the ring, and the…
Recent Deaths 7/21/21
Charles Joseph “Chuck” Campbell, 86, of Franklin, died July 20, 2021. Michael Lynn Ritts, Sr., 73, of Venus, died July 18, 2021. For complete…
Pet of the Day 7/20/21
Haven is a spunky little girl. She loves to play, but she also loves to sit on your lap and soak up the cuddles. She…
Sorghum Split Pea Soup
(Family Features) Joining loved ones at the family table is an important moment for many, both as a filling way to enjoy a meal and…
Enhance the conversation: Offering local perspectives to consider vaccination
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with Clarion Hospital and our community partners, is proud to introduce Enhance the Conversation, a weekly column…
OC board hears about COVID policy, hears from union
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members heard an update Monday from Superintendent Lynda Weller about the district’s COVID policy going into…
Route 428 remains closed due to flood damage
From staff reports Due to flood damage, Route 428 in Venango County remains closed to through traffic from its intersection with Route 417 in Oakland…
Blue Origin’s Bezos reaches space on 1st passenger flight
VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Jeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire…