Walnut-Stuffed Korean Street Tacos
(Family Features) Reimagining taco night can be as simple as a new protein swap. Spice up your favorite taco dishes by making walnuts the star…
September 2021
Pet of the Day 9/30/21
Chop says “Look deeply into my eyes…” He knows that one look at those beautiful peepers will melt your heart, and you won’t be able…
Prayer at the Pole: a Community Brought Together by Faith
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Wednesday, Sept, 22, it rained throughout the morning. However, the steady drizzle did not keep the Cranberry community from…
Franklin School Board handles several routine matters
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin School Board members handled some routine business at their meeting this week. The panel voted unanimously to pay $3,340,868.33…
Applefest helps spur women to put out fall decorations
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Eleanor Moyer and Jean Johnston, who live on opposite ends of Elk Street in Franklin, both enjoy decorating for the…
Fighting wave of misinfo, YouTube bans false vaccine claims
The Associated Press YouTube announced a sweeping crackdown of vaccine misinformation Wednesday that booted popular anti-vaccine influencers from its site and deleted false claims that…
Congress moves to avert partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the…
Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night to end a…
Britney Spears freed from father’s ‘toxic’ conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has been freed from her father. And she could be freed entirely from court control within weeks. In a…
Recent Deaths 9/30/21
Edward J. Barr, age 75, of Knox, died Sept. 28, 2021. Bernard W Eck, 81, of Tionesta, died Sept. 28, 2021. E. Joan Tecza, 88,…
Pet of the Day 9/29/21
Grace was actually left on our property in early September. She has a head tilt that could be from a prior ear infection. She appears…
Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos
(Family Features) Reimagining taco night can be as simple as a new protein swap. Spice up your favorite taco dishes by making walnuts the star…
Plant Bulbs in the Fall for a Spring Celebration
For a beautiful spring display, you should plan to plant bulbs in the fall. Find out how to select, plant, and care for bulbs in…
Cranberry board reviews food shortages, cyber school costs
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Cranberry School Board members reviewed food shortages and cyber education costs at the panel’s meeting Monday. Kim Daugherty, the district’s…
OC ‘Our Town’ show airs Thursday
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The program “Our Town More Stories from Oil City” will air at 8 p.m. Thursday on WQLN, Erie’s PBS channel….
Pfizer vaccine for kids may not be available until November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer has submitted research to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children but the…
Maryland newspaper gunman gets more than 5 life prison terms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Selene San Felice said she often questioned how or why she survived the shooting that left five others dead at a…
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago’s skid reaches 7 games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Colin Moran hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss,…
Tom Hardy, Andy Serkis sink their teeth into ‘Venom’ sequel
NEW YORK (AP) — If there was one broadly agreed takeaway from 2018’s “Venom,” it was that when you let Tom Hardy run loose, good…
Recent Deaths 9/29/21
William R. “Bill” Schell, 46, of Oil City, died Sept. 27, 2021. Kenneth W. Confer, 54, of Oil City, died Sept. 26, 2021. William P….
Pet of the Day 9/28/21
Wren is a friendly, affectionate, playful, and curious domestic shorthair female kitten. Visit Wren at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m….
Churro Popcorn
(Family Features) Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. As…
OC school meeting canceled as attendees refuse to wear masks
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members did not conduct any business at their meeting Monday due to the presence of two…
PennDOT updates Route 8 southbound detour
From staff reports The southbound lanes of Route 8 are open from the intersection with Old Route 8 (Route 3013) to the Georgetown Road (Route…
GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators blocked a bill to keep the government operating and allow federal borrowing, but Democrats aiming to avert a shutdown pledged…
Measure on masking in youth sports clears House committee
HARRISBURG (AP) — Legislation that cleared a House committee on Monday would give Pennsylvania school districts the authority to decide whether student-athletes must wear masks…
Votto helps Reds beat Pirates 13-1 to stay in playoff race
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-1 on Wednesday to stay…
Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty
NEW YORK (AP) — Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, BTS, and Elton John, and dozens of…
Recent Deaths 9/28/21
Katherine “Kathy” Ann Gloss, 59, of Oil City, died Sept. 24, 2021. Patricia Ditz, 72, of New Castle, formerly of Fryburg, died Sept. 27, 2021….
Pet of the Day 9/27/21
Albus is a male, black and white kitten who is friendly, affectionate, playful, and curious. Visit Ruby Tuesday at the Venango County Humane Society from…
Toffee Almond Chocolate Popcorn
(Family Features) Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. As…
VFW Testifies Before House
National Legislative Service Deputy Director Tammy Barlet testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs regarding innovation research and expanded public health efforts for veteran…
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for…
Biden plan seeks to expand education, from pre-K to college
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats push ahead with President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, they’re promising historic investments across the arc of education —…
Burrow throws 3 TDs, Bengals drop listless Steelers 24-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s not enough to talk about changing the culture, something Zac Taylor started doing the moment he took over as Cincinnati Bengals…
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opens 2nd to ‘Shang-Chi’ at box office
The Associated Press “Dear Evan Hansen” may have been a hit on Broadway, but the filmed adaptation of the Tony-winning show is off to a…
Recent Deaths 9/27/21
Robert L. Gharing, 73, of Cooperstown, died Sept. 24, 2021. Marla E. Downing, 62, of Oil City, died Sept. 25, 2021. Robert L. Cotherman, 88,…
OC gets grant for park work, including replacing bandshell
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members learned Thursday the city has received a grant for improvements at Justus Park, including the replacement…
Panel takes look at housing, mall
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer The Cranberry Township Economic Development Committee discussed two major issues at its meeting Tuesday — housing development and the Cranberry…
Panel OKs Dems’ $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion, 10-year bill strengthening social safety net and climate programs through the House Budget Committee, but one Democrat…
Suarez shutout, Harper HR, Phils win 5th in row, top Pirates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ranger Suarez has done a little bit of everything this season for the Philadelphia Phillies. Right now, he’s keeping them in the…
Tony Awards and TV special hope to be the jab Broadway needs
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes have all held their ceremonies during the pandemic. Now it’s time for the Tony…
Woman facing many charges after 18-mile chase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing charges that accuse her of fleeing from police in a vehicle while she was high…
OC homecoming queen crowned
Grace Sobina was crowned Oil City High School’s homecoming queen Friday at halftime of the Oilers’ football game against Harbor Creek. Mike McFarland was Sobina’s…
Biden: Budget talks hit ‘stalemate,’ $3.5T may take a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says that talks over his $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan have hit a “stalemate” in Congress as he made the…
Steelers QB Rothlisberger fine, LB Watt iffy for Bengals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play on Sunday against Cincinnati, while star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is questionable due to a…
Harris ‘View’ interview delayed, hosts positive for COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ live interview on “The View” was abruptly delayed Friday after two hosts of the talk show learned…
Recent Deaths 9/25/21
Judith M. Hepinger, 84, of Marienville, died Sept. 23, 2021. Steven Dale Burdette, 69, of Stoneboro, died Sept. 23, 2021. G. John Rex, 73, of…
Pet of the Day 9/24/21
Are you looking for a spunky female to spice up your everyday life? Someone who keeps you on your toes but also can be super…
Orange Cream Smoothies
(Family Features) With a return to busy fall routines, it can be challenging for many families to find the time to sit down at the…