Review: Steven Spielberg’s rousing ‘West Side Story’ revival
The Associated Press We’re so rife with reboots and remakes today that it can take a moment to gauge just what Steven Spielberg’s “West Side…
December 2021
Recent Deaths 12/3/21
Arlene L. Holzschuh, 79, of Titusville, died Dec. 2, 2021. Cindy Jo Seigworth, 58, of Shippenville, died Dec. 1, 2021. Matilda “Tillie” Sarah Nugent Beichner,…
Pet of the Day 12/2/21
Hi, I am Rory, they also call me a wiggle butt! I have a stub instead of a tail so I can’t help but wag…
Cast-Iron Smoked Queso Dip
(Family Features) Gathering your team to plan for a truly memorable game day at home starts with almost everyone’s favorite part of the festivities: the…
Backer elected Franklin School Board president
By STACEY GROSS Contributing writer Sabrina Backer was unanimously elected president of the Franklin School Board at the panel’s reorganization meeting Wednesday night. Backer was…
Local insurance agency holding Christmas food drive
From staff reports With so many challenges this year, staff members at TGIF Solutions — McMahan Brothers Insurance say they want to make sure hunger…
Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the biggest challenge to abortion rights in decades, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday signaled they would allow states to…
Michigan teen, 15, charged in Oxford High School shooting
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The parents of a teenager accused of killing four students at a Michigan school were summoned to discuss his behavior…
McDavid, Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, Zach Hyman scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2…
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: Rockefeller tree lit up
NEW YORK (AP) — The holly, jolly, best time of the year got a light-filled launch Wednesday when the towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center…
Recent Deaths 12/2/21
Mary R. Hardwick, 92, died Nov. 3, 2021. Douglas L. Yurkanin, 60, of Franklin, died Nov. 30, 2021. Florence L. Richburg died Nov. 26, 2021….
Pet of the Day 12/1/21
Hi, they call me Meatball, affectionately of course. I don’t like to be in crates, I would rather be with you. My front leg is…
Pulled Beef and Slaw Sliders
(Family Features) Gathering your team to plan for a truly memorable game day at home starts with almost everyone’s favorite part of the festivities: the…
Rent, utilities funding available to Venango Co. residents
From staff reports Venango County has funding available to help county residents catch up on past due balances for rent, mortgage, and private utilities. The…
Food drive planned Saturday at OC fire stations
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A holiday food drive to benefit Community Services of Venango County and the Oil City Salvation Army will be held…
Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that…
Student shoots, kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan high school
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in…
Mask mandate for K-12 schools remains for now, justices rule
HARRISBURG (AP) — An order requiring masks inside Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools and child care facilities will remain in place while the state Supreme Court considers…
Tomlin: Time for Steelers to put up and shut up
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin believes it’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to put up and shut up. Emphasis on shut up. “Talking doesn’t get…
Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funerals
HOUSTON (AP) — Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld festival have turned down…
Recent Deaths 12/1/21
Arthur Frank Hollabaugh, 73, of Franklin, died Nov. 29, 2021. Rosalita Rose (Rex) Kling, 77, of Clearfield, died Nov. 28, 2021. Robert R. Shaffer, 87,…