Pet of the Day 12/31/21
Otis recently came to us as a stray. He was a little unsure at first but has turned out to be a really nice boy….
December 2021
Cuban Chicken with Salsa Fresca
(Family Features) If your family gets stuck in a dinner routine rut, it can feel like you’re eating the same recipes over and over again….
State Insurance Department exam finds UPMC violations
From staff reports The state has handed UPMC Health Coverage Inc. and UPMC Health Options Inc. a $250,000 penalty stemming from a comprehensive Affordable Care…
National Fuel projects charge decrease next winter
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. projects a decrease in overall supply charges for gas purchases to be made between Aug. 1, 2022,…
US children hospitalized with COVID in record numbers
SEATTLE (AP) — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in record numbers, and…
Roethlisberger says Monday could be last home game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Monday night’s game against the Cleveland Browns could be his last at Heinz Field. “I don’t…
Revelers await return to NYC’s Times Square to usher in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City readied to embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — as…
Recent Deaths 12/31/21
Dorothy L. McGiffin, 79, of Knox, died Dec. 30, 2021. Frederick T. “Fritz” Anthony, 95, of St. Petersburg, FL., formerly of the Parker-Foxburg area, died…
Pet of the Day 12/30/21
Barley recently came to us because his owner passed away. He is middle aged and very sweet. Barley loves attention and will jump up to…
Alaskan Salmon Burgers with Peppered Bacon
(Family Features) Warm weather and grilling go hand-in-hand, and few dishes say summer like burgers. While traditional beef patties come to mind for many, there…
Fire destroys Victory Heights home
From staff reports No one was injured in a blaze that destroyed a Victory Heights home, according to Seneca Volunteer Fire Department Chief Paul Marsh….
Group gets $675,000 grant for renovations at Lyric
From staff reports The Colonel Drake Cultural Alliance has received a $675,000 grant for renovations at the old Lyric Theatre building in downtown Oil City….
Biden, Putin to hold call as Russia-Ukraine tension smolders
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday during their second…
Times Square show will go on despite virus surge, mayor says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city…
Review: ‘Jockey’ is a winner for Clifton Collins, Jr.
The Associated Press Clifton Collins Jr. has made a career out of being a supporting player. Even if the average moviegoer might not know his…
Recent Deaths 12/30/21
Amy Etzel, 61, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 21, 2021. Mark W. Garris, 60, of Parker, died Dec. 28, 2021. Bonnie I….
Pet of the Day 12/29/21
Charlie recently came to us as a stray. He has lots of energy to play and play and play. Balls are his favorite. Afterward, he…
Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters
(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…
Forcing Bulbs
Now is the time to plan and prepare for a bit of spring sunshine on dreary winter days. The term forcing refers to inducing a…
Tri-county area’s jobless rate drops
From staff reports The tri-county area’s November seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down from the previous month, according to the state Department of Labor &…
Flu case numbers edge upward
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor Influenza cases reported to the state Department of Health are on the rise. For the week ending Dec….
White House, Jan. 6 committee agree to shield some documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has agreed to defer its attempt to get hundreds of pages…
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
The Associated Press John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL…
FEMA to help Pennsylvania hospitals with COVID surge
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania hospitals overwhelmed with the latest COVID-19 surge will get help from federal teams as Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration finalizes the details,…
Recent Deaths 12/29/21
Edith Sullivan Foster died Dec. 27, 2021. Robert Netzler, 99, of Franklin, died Dec. 26, 2021. Nancy L. Smith, 69, of Oil City, died Dec….
Jamaican Jerk Popcorn
(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…
Pet of the Day 12/28/21
Murphy is such a sweet playful young hound mix! He is just so handsome and he loves to run in our play yards. Murphy does…
US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and…
Racial reckoning turns focus to roadside historical markers
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania had been installing historical markers for more than a century when the racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017 brought…
NHL brings back taxi squads in effort to keep season going
The Associated Press The NHL is emerging from an extended holiday break with taxi squads and other roster revisions, a move made to guard against…
Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — The presidential election, pandemic, and racial reckoning were stories that drove intense interest and engagement to news outlets in 2020. To…
Recent Deaths 12/28/21
Beverly M. Gilmore, 80, of Monroeville, died Dec. 25, 2021. Harry Leonard Schultz, 96, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2021. Richard E. “Dick” Wonderling, 81,…
Furikake Popcorn
(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…
Pet of the Day 12/27/21
Benny is a very nice hound that recently came to us as a stray. Though he was microchipped and neutered, no one came to claim…
Help Available for Veterans
The holiday times are very difficult for veterans. There is help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Veterans Crisis Line is available…
Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations
BRUSSELS (AP) — After struggling with the coronavirus for far too long, the world understands all too well Belgium’s word of the year, “knaldrang!” —…
Steelers dumped 36-10 by Chiefs as playoff hopes fade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers arrived at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday with their playoff hopes beginning to fade. Then, they played like…
‘Spider-Man’ surpasses $1B globally in second weekend
The Associated Press Peter Parker’s good fortune continued over the holiday weekend as Hollywood prepares to close the books on a turbulent 2021. Even with…
Recent Deaths 12/27/21
Rowenna K. “Renny” Reagle Mansfield, 77, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2021. Pauline A. Master, 96, of Clarion, died Dec. 23, 2021. Don David Lewis,…
Panel OKs more funds for 100 Seneca project
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Members of the Venango County Economic Development Authority discussed funding and other matters related to the 100 Seneca project at…
Local churches collect relief supplies for Kentucky
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer On Dec. 10, people across the country watched in horror as a tornado ripped through western Kentucky, destroying homes, lives…
Space telescope launched on daring quest
The Associated Press The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars…
Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands
NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of…
Putin to mull options if West refuses guarantees on Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for…
PA fire departments facing volunteerism emergency
SUNBURY (AP) — The state of volunteer firefighting is in a crisis. That is the assessment of Acting Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook and…
Polenta Bites
(Family Features) Whipping up family favorites all winter long is a perfect activity to keep loved ones warm in the kitchen while avoiding the bitter…
Pet of the Day 12/24/21
Carter recently came to us as a stray. If you are looking for a nice, middle-aged, well-behaved boy, look no further! We are not sure…
Oil City gearing up for First Night festivities
From staff reports Oil City is gearing up for its First Night festivities on New Year’s Eve. Following a hiatus of one year due to…
Community performs Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Community members performed selections from Handel’s “Messiah” at the Belles Lettres Club on Saturday and Sunday. The group was directed by Francis Nesta and accompanied…
Yes, there is a Santa Claus. No, COVID-19 won’t stop him
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve, and a second holiday with COVID-19 won’t…