Pet of the Day 11/30/21
Hi, my name is Feta. I am a friendly and energetic girl who recently found myself here as a stray. I like to play but…
November 2021
Thai Cashew Chicken Fried Rice
(Family Features) When tried-and-true family favorites turn stale and boring, digging through cookbooks and sorting through blogs for new recipes may seem far too time-consuming…
Pearl Harbor Remembrances
Dec. 7, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan. The United States declared war on Japan and, three days…
Conservation Hall inductions scheduled
From staff reports The 2021 Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Venango Campus’ Rhoades Center…
COVID-19 testing site hours updated
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced updated hours for two free, drive-up COVID-19 testing sites in Crawford and Jefferson counties. In Crawford…
New variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called the new coronavirus variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic” Monday and said…
Backlund lifts Flames past Penguins in 7-round shootout
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of a suspenseful shootout and the Calgary Flames beat the Pittsburgh…
NBC hopes the sun will come out with ‘Annie Live!’
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a famous saying in showbiz: “Never work with children or animals.” NBC is wisely ignoring that as it mounts a…
Recent Deaths 11/30/21
William E. Kightlinger, Jr., 54, of Summit Township, Crawford County, died Nov. 24, 2021. Dana Edward Swab, Sr., 72, of Franklin, died Nov. 26, 2021….
Pet of the Day 11/29/21
Cherub is a young male under a year old. He is extremely shy but is slowly getting better. Cherub would like to be adopted with…
Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl with Fried Egg
(Family Features) When tried-and-true family favorites turn stale and boring, digging through cookbooks and sorting through blogs for new recipes may seem far too time-consuming…
Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350,000
BOSTON (AP) — One of the first coins minted in Colonial New England, which was recently found among other coins in a candy tin, has…
Lock in: Dozens stuck in England’s highest pub after storm
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest altitude pub got a longer stay than they bargained for, after…
Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the…
Temple fires football coach Carey after 3 lackluster seasons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple fired coach Rod Carey on Monday after three seasons with the school, ending a tenure that started with a bowl game…
Finding Common Ground Despite Differing Realities
Over the last few weeks we’ve been talking a lot about big, regional-scale redevelopment partnerships and programs. Such partnerships come with their own set of…
Pathways receives statewide residential program award
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Pathways Adolescent Center of Oil City was chosen out of more than 100 facilities statewide to receive the Residential Program…
Lots of youth activities continuing at area libraries
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer In-person programming is still going on at local libraries, with both ongoing programs and changing offerings for school-aged youth. Annie…
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The last holiday season was far from the most wonderful time of the year for the U.S. Postal Service: Sick and…
Supreme Court set to take up all-or-nothing abortion fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there’s no middle ground in Wednesday’s showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the…
Montreal scores 5 times in third for 6-3 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens scored five third-period goals, and the most important one came shortly after Pittsburgh tied the game. Christian Dvorak scored…
Oil City native recalls broadcasting career in new book
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A former Oil City resident who now lives in Brookville has published a book that asks the simple question, “Was…
Christmas voucher distribution scheduled
From staff reports Venango County Human Services’ Community Support Services, along with the United Way of Venango County, will hold their annual Christmas voucher distribution…
Leaf pick-up schedules
From staff reports Here are the leaf pick-up schedules next week for Oil City and Franklin: Oil City Monday — Innis, Orange, Division (West Front to…
Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to limit areas available for energy…
High alert: World scurries to contain new COVID variant
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — With each passing hour, new restrictions were being slapped on travel from countries in southern Africa as the world scurried…
Jarry, Pens keep Isles winless in new arena, 1-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Tristan Jarry made 25 saves, Kasperi Kapanen scored in the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins kept the depleted New York…
Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent,…
Recent Deaths 11/27/21
Mary Louise Plyler, 93, of Oil City, died Nov. 22, 2021. Kathleen “Kathie” Ann Brown, 75, of Vienna, West Virginia, died Nov. 18, 2021. Sherry…
Pet of the Day 11/26/21
Cooper and Miles are 4-year-old male huskies. They are very friendly and would do good in a home with older children (6 and up). They…
Mac and Cheese with Pecan Breadcrumbs
(Family Features) Seeking comfort from the cold in the form of a wholesome meal is a perfect way to cap off a day with loved…
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; Orange seeking 6th win
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The pressure has reached a pinnacle for the Syracuse Orange: Win the regular-season finale against No. 20 Pittsburgh or there’s no…
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
BRUSSELS (AP) — The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets…
Pet of the Day 11/24/21
Denali is a beautiful Mackerel striped gray tabby. He is a little shy but gentle and sociable with other cats and has lovely green eyes!…
Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
(Family Features) Seeking comfort from the cold in the form of a wholesome meal is a perfect way to cap off a day with loved…
The 14 Best Garden Plant and Seed Catalogs Out There
By BETHANY HAYES Waiting for spring to arrive feels like torture for those of us who can’t garden year-round. In my opinion, the next best…
Widespread rise in drug overdose deaths during pandemic
OVERDOSE DEATHS-STATES — Map. For the first time in U.S. history, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in a single year. Experts blame…
Big injuries and absences disrupt NHL Thanksgiving benchmark
Bruce Boudreau does not believe in the NHL’s Thanksgiving rule. Which teams occupied playoff spots on the annual U.S. holiday had long been a strong…
US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another…
Pet of the Day 11/23/21
If you are looking for a stocky new beau Kal might be your guy! He is super friendly and ready to find a forever home…
Coffee Breakfast Rice Pudding
(Family Features) It’s often a challenge on cold, dreary days to pull yourself out from under the warm covers. Even though you know the importance…
Area woman will celebrate 103rd birthday
From staff reports H. Josephine Beach, a resident of the Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, will celebrate her 103rd birthday Saturday. She was born…
US to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the nation’s strategic reserve to help bring down energy…
Jarry solid again as Penguins beat Jets to end perfect trip
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Danton Heinen scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Tristan Jarry allowed one goal after back-to-back shutouts, and the…
Review: ‘House of Gucci’ is pure, unapologetic decadence
The Associated Press Everything in “House of Gucci” is over the top. The accents. The performances. The fashion. The settings. The runtime. The music. The…
Recent Deaths 11/23/21
Rhonda Jane Dunlap, 72, of Polk, died Nov. 21, 2021. Wayne L. Sheffer, 64, of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2021. Marilyn A. Frost, 69,…
Pet of the Day 11/22/21
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…
Breakfast Scramble
(Family Features) It’s often a challenge on cold, dreary days to pull yourself out from under the warm covers. Even though you know the importance…
VFW Testifies Before Senate
VFW National Legislative Director Pat Murray testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on pending legislation. Twenty-one bills were discussed, including expansions for Guard…
OC juniors win powder puff game
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Every year at Oil City High School, the student body puts together a Powder Puff Football game for the girls….