Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce the “best in the business.” He talked about about how…
December 2021
New Year’s Eve in Times Square still on, with smaller crowd
NEW YORK (AP) — Revelers will still ring in the new year in New York’s Times Square next week, there just won’t be as many…
Recent Deaths 12/24/21
Bennie Lee Loud, 66, of Oil City, died Dec. 15, 2021. Mona L. Noziglia, 88, of Oil City, died Dec. 20, 2021. Michael A. Reitz,…
Baked Tomato Goat Cheese Dip
(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 12/23/21
This sweet girl came in as a stray so we don’t have any history for her. She was pretty timid at first but has come…
Man facing charge in second trespass case
From staff reports An Oil City man who is already facing charges for entering a residence he had been evicted from is now facing an…
New vendor sought to handle recycling collections for county
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority was updated on the county’s recycling center at the panel’s monthly meeting Tuesday. Jason…
Biden and Dems scramble to salvage social, climate package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, along with progressive and moderate Democrats, appears determined to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, the…
First things first: Steelers searching for early momentum
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The answer to the biggest problem facing the Pittsburgh Steelers is easy. “We’ve got to score points,” coach Mike Tomlin said. More…
Review: Penélope Cruz delivers in ‘Parallel Mothers’
The Associated Press Two women meet in a maternity ward and their lives become inextricably linked in Pedro Almodóvar’s gentle but penetrating “ Parallel Mothers.” It’s…
Recent Deaths 12/23/21
Marjorie Grace Rodgers, 97, of Franklin, died Dec. 21, 2021. Tobias Frazier, 26, of Polk, died Dec. 20, 2021. Robert Lee Neely, 63, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 12/22/21
Oakley has a big voice and he loves to use it! This senior boy would thrive in a quiet home with lots of love and…
Poppy Chow
(Family Features) No matter the occasion, nearly every gathering of loved ones is better with snacks. One opportunity to celebrate this winter, National Popcorn Day…
Grinch arrested at local school
Police continue investigation into Rockland homicide
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Franklin state police are continuing their investigation of a homicide that occurred earlier this month in Rockland Township. Peter Bernardo…
Cranberry economic panel eyes new housing development project
By STACEY GROSS Contributing writer The Cranberry Township Economic and Development Committee heard updates Tuesday on the Cranberry Mall, an upcoming outdoor expo, and the…
AP sources: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The Associated Press The NHL is not sending players to the Beijing Olympics over concerns that the pandemic will disrupt the league’s ability to complete…
Secret Service: Nearly $100B stolen in pandemic relief funds
The Associated Press Nearly $100 billion at minimum has been stolen from COVID-19 relief programs set up to help businesses and people who lost their…
Review: ‘Matrix Resurrections’ rewrites its programming
The Associated Press How deep does the rabbit hole go? Deep enough, it turns out, to accommodate at least four movies, several videogames, a comic,…
Recent Deaths 12/22/21
Cornelius G.W. Stover, 86, of Knox, died Dec. 20, 2021. Robert N. “Bob” Botts, 80, of Oil City, died Dec. 20, 2021. Elaine R. Adam,…
Pet of the Day 12/21/21
Leo is a very sweet boy who needs a patient loving home. He got into some trouble with paint in his last home. Leo is…
Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange Peels
Consider these tips from the entertaining experts at Sunkist and food blogger, podcaster, and TV host Brandi Milloy for a fresh spin on your festivities….
Man killed in Irwin Township crash
From staff reports One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Irwin Township that apparently occurred overnight Sunday, according to Venango County 911. The…
Franklin names home decorating competition winners
From staff reports Franklin has announced the winners of its “Get Lit” Christmas home decorating competition. The first-place winner is Michael Fulmer of 726 Grant…
Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the omicron variant on the march, President Joe Biden plans to announce 500 million free rapid tests for Americans, increased support…
NHL shuts down Wednesday through Saturday; 5 games postponed
The Associated Press The NHL is beginning a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid a rise in positive COVID-19 test results among players, and with 10 of…
Smoke and mirror Steelers somehow still alive in AFC North
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t make any sense. They can’t run the ball. They can’t stop the run. They can’t score a ton…
Blanchett, del Toro on the femme fatale of ‘Nightmare Alley’
NEW YORK (AP) — With a touch of Barbara Stanwyck, a sumptuous Art Deco office, and a deadly shade of crimson lipstick, Cate Blanchett plays…
Recent Deaths 12/21/21
Winifred A. Black, 85, of Franklin, died Dec. 16, 2021. Cornelius G.W. Stover, 86, of Knox, died Dec. 20, 2021. Scott A. Salser, 59, of…
Pet of the Day 12/20/21
Poplar is a cuddlebug. She loves attention and head rubs. She can be playful, but often you’ll find her curled up for a nap on…
Baked Camembert Wreath with Navel Orange and Cranberry
(Family Features) Despite a busy holiday schedule, you can take the stress out of entertaining and cooking by planning ahead and simplifying your menu. Consider…
Congress Passes FY 2022 NDAA
The House and Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA). This includes a 2.7 percent pay raise for service members;…
St. Joseph Church renovations
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Oil City is undergoing extensive renovations. The renovations to the sanctuary include painting and…
Manchin upends Biden’s agenda, won’t back $2 trillion bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin all but delivered a death blow to President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion domestic initiative, throwing his party’s agenda…
Spidey nets 3rd best opening of all time with $253 million
The Associated Press Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way…
Tennessee two-step: Sloppy Titans fall once again
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sight of the ball bounding out of his grasp is becoming far too familiar to Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill. So is…
Penguins beat Devils 3-2 for 7th straight victory
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Danton Heinen, Teddy Blueger, and Mike Matheson scored in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ seventh straight win, beating the New Jersey Devils 3-2…
Decision on Times Square New Year’s Eve event due this week
NEW YORK (AP) — The fate of the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be decided this week. New York City Mayor…
Recent Deaths 12/20/21
Charles L. “Charlie” Burk, 79, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2021. Christopher L. Burns, 47, of Oil City, died Dec. 17, 2021. Joseph L. “Chief”…
Oil City man, woman charged in methamphetamine case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A man and a woman are each facing charges of possessing and distributing methamphetamine in the Venango County area. On…
Local schools: No issues after TikTok scare
By STACEY GROSS Contributing writer A rash of viral videos on Thursday sparked large responses at school districts nationally, including in the Oil Region. A…
Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors plead for food
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The governor of an island province in the central Philippines said Sunday at least 72 people died in the devastation wrought…
Hits ‘keep coming’: Hospitals struggle as COVID beds fill
DETROIT (AP) — Hospitals across the country are struggling to cope with burnout among doctors, nurses and other workers, already buffeted by a crush of…
Paul Rudd hosts ‘SNL’ sans audience, Charli XCX
NEW YORK (AP) — People’s Sexiest Man Alive of 2021 was indeed inducted into the vaunted Five-Timers Club on “Saturday Night Live,” but the surging…
Homicide charges filed in double fatal Redbank crash
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor A 29-year-old Tarentum man has been charged with numerous offenses, including two counts of criminal homicide, stemming from…
CATA to revise fare structure
From staff reports Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will revise the fixed route bus fare and bus pass structure in Venango and Crawford counties effective…
Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. officials intensified calls Friday for unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated in the face of the new omicron variant that contributed…
Carter scores in OT as Penguins top Subban, Sabres 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Malcolm Subban made a save so spectacular, it left the Pittsburgh Penguins muttering to themselves. Not that it mattered in the end….
Hope, challenges amid surge of funds to plug abandoned wells
PITTSBURGH (AP) — State environmental regulators have spent years ringing alarms about the scourge of abandoned oil and gas wells littering Pennsylvania’s landscape. The biggest…
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ snags eye-popping $50M in previews
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” grossed $50 million in…