Florida inmate says he killed 6 in Pennsylvania in 1970s
HARRISBURG (AP) — An inmate serving life in Florida has confessed to killing six people in Pennsylvania in the 1970s, state police said Wednesday. Pennsylvania…
2021
Review: A familiar adventure story in ‘Edge of the World’
The Associated Press If the new adventure film “ Edge of the World,” about a British explorer and soldier in 1840s Borneo, seems suspiciously like “The…
Recent Deaths 6/3/21
Harold H. “Butch” Daum, Jr., 77, of Leeper, formerly of Butler, died May 29, 2021. Pastor Stephen Lester Henry, 43, of Victory Heights, died June…
Resisting arrest
Pet of the Day 6/2/21
Mara is a very sweet girl who would do well with any type of home. She came to us with her 3 babies when her…
Yellowfin Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Dates
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the world, but…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trial programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Man charged with endangering child as result of ATV accident
From staff reports An Oil City man faces charges after an April 25 ATV accident in the area of Reservoir and Beech streets on the…
Unemployment rate falls in most of tri-county area
From staff reports The tri-county area’s April seasonally adjusted unemployment rate – for the most part – was down from March, according to the state…
Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The world’s largest meat processing company is getting back online after production around the world was disrupted by a cyberattack just…
Benintendi’s slam, Perez’s 2 HRs power Royals past Pirates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 10-5 victory…
Review: Third chapter of ‘The Conjuring’ franchise creaks
The Associated Press The universe of “The Conjuring” proves it may be reaching its spooky limits when a demon pops up in the latest film…
Recent Deaths 6/2/21
Maxine Berdessa Brown Bickel DeGerlando, 91, died May 29, 2021. Stephen Lester Henry, 43, of Victory Heights, died June 1, 2021. Helen Louise Irwin, 88,…
Pet of the Day 6/1/21
Holly is a girl who is going to need a special adopter. She is very sweet, but she has to be very comfortable with you…
Kids Charcuterie Snack Board
(Family Features) Summer sun means it’s time for warm-weather fun for kids of all ages, and all that activity and playing calls for snacks and…
VFW Participates in Toxic Exposure Events
On Tuesday, VFW Department of Montana Adjutant Tim Peters represented the VFW on a call with Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester to pledge…
Hasson Park rhododendrons in full bloom
From staff reports The Rhododendron Arboretum in Oil City’s Hasson Park, an extensive rhododendron planting on a hillside within the 48-acre public park, features a…
Youths in Titusville to clean up town of cigarette butts
From staff reports Titusville youths will celebrate World No Tobacco Day with a “Big Butt Clean-Up” on Wednesday. YWCA youth advocates and Titusville middle and…
Canada lowers flags after discovery of bodies at school site
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Sunday that flags at all federal buildings be flown at half-staff to honor more than 200…
Mondesi, Minor lead Royals to 7-3 win over Pirates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi hit a two-run homer before injuring his hamstring, Mike Minor pitched six solid innings and the Kansas City…
Fueling box office rebound, ‘Quiet Place’ opens with $58.5M
NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing increasingly looks like it didn’t die during the pandemic. It just went into hibernation. John Krasinski’s thriller sequel “A Quiet Place…
Recent Deaths 6/1/21
James “Jim” Russell Colwell, 87, died May 28, 2021. Christine L. Daum, 59, of Shippenville, died May 27, 2021. Marsha Rue O’Neil, 74, of Knox,…
Venango in line with state on masks
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer After being given the choice, Venango County will permit unvaccinated people to enter its buildings without masks once the state…
Oil City adds 2 full-time firefighters
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council approved the hiring of two new full-time firefighters. Interim Oil City fire Chief Derek Long introduced firefighter…
Biden’s $6T budget: Social spending, taxes on business
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is proposing a $6 trillion budget for next year that’s piled high with new safety net programs for the…
School put on lockdown during prom after ‘credible’ threats
NEW CASTLE (AP) — New Castle High School was placed on lockdown during a procession for students attending the prom after what officials called “credible”…
Brubaker, Keller pitch Pirates to 2 shutouts, sweep Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh bullpen finished off a pair of seven-inning shutouts, and the Pirates blanked the Colorado Rockies 4-0 to…
Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby are the prom queen and king of the 2021 BET Awards. The chart-topping rappers each scored…
Ohio man faces charges in Franklin man’s drug death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Ohio man is facing charges of delivering drugs, which led to the death last year of a Franklin man,…
GOP blocks Capitol riot probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty…
Flu cases plummet in PA amid COVID-19 precautions
HARRISBURG (AP) — The just-concluded flu season was one of the mildest on record in Pennsylvania, health officials reported Friday, with COVID-19 precautions like masking…
Rain wipes out Rockies-Pirates; split doubleheader Saturday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Will Craig tried to find a little humor a day after his egregious fielding mistake brought the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman…
In a punk ‘Cruella,’ dogs play second fiddle to the designs
The Associated Press German punk princess Nina Hagen isn’t the most obvious inspiration for a Disney movie, but “ Cruella ” is also not your typical Disney…
Recent Deaths 5/29/21
Edith “Sally” Abate, 80, of Live Oak, Florida, died May 23, 2021. Marian E. Heald Emmett Weaver, 96, of Emlenton, formerly of Bradford, died May…
Theft from motor vehicle
Pet of the Day 5/28/21
Rose is a very vocal girl who has no shame in letting you know what she wants. She is very sweet most of the time,…
Easy Breakfast Quiche
(Family Features) The same old breakfast routine week after week can become tiresome and dull, especially for little ones. It’s time to add something new…
Community Farm is Officially Open
It took two tries, but with the second snip of the giant scissors on Saturday, May 15, the multi-colored ribbon was cut and the River…
Police say drugs, $4,000 found in Franklin apartment
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after 400 grams of methamphetamine as well as other drugs and $4,000 were found in his…
390 tri-county veterans have died in past year
From staff reports Of the 390 tri-county veterans who have died since last Memorial Day, 282 were from Venango County, 99 were from Clarion County…
Senate hits snag on vote for Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate pushed action into Friday on a bill to create an independent commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on…
State to lift mask mandate June 28, at latest
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is lifting its mask mandate no later than June 28. The Department of Health announced Thursday that it will no longer…
Wait what? Bizarre sequence helps Cubs top Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Javier Báez hit reverse and chaos ensued, as tends to happen whenever the livewire Chicago Cubs shortstop is on the basepaths. The…
Review: A gauzy, tear-filled reunion for ‘Friends’ actors
NEW YORK (AP) — Toward the end of HBO Max’s “Friends” reunion special, host James Corden asks the six actors to imagine what their characters’…
Recent Deaths 5/28/21
Donald L. Jones, 91, of Franklin, died May 27, 2021. Raymond Anthony “Sam” Lauer, 94, of Seneca, died May 26, 2021. Ruth (Ross) Mushrush, 102,…
Pet of the Day 5/27/21
Steve recently came to us because his owner was no longer able to care for him. He is friendly but a little timid at first….
Fruity Sprinkles Smoothie
(Culinary.net) To kids, birthday parties are a big deal and only happen once a year. From the decorations to their friends and all the sweet,…
Police locate man facing multiple drug charges
From staff reports Oil City police have arrested a transient Oil City man they were searching for who is facing multiple drug-related charges. On Monday…
Seniors honored with military cords
Gus Baker, Logan Dykins, and Magnum Vincent, seniors at Rocky Grove High School, were honored with military cords that they will wear during graduation exercises….
Forecast: 40% chance Earth to be hotter than Paris goal soon
The Associated Press There’s a 40% chance that the world will get so hot in the next five years that it will temporarily push past…