New kids’ TV show emerges from the Mister Rogers universe
NEW YORK (AP) — Mister Rogers’ neighborhood is expanding. In rare welcome news of sprawl, PBS Kids is releasing a new puppet-led series called “Donkey…
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Recent Deaths 5/4/21
Scott R. Morrison, 59, of Oil City, died May 2, 2021. Ira “Odie” Wyman, 83, of East Brady, died May 2, 2021. For complete…
Pet of the Day 5/3/21
Ace is a happy little guy with a sweet personality. He came to our shelter because his owner was no longer able to care for…
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
(Family Features) Next time hunger calls in your home, turn to a filling family favorite: pasta. With a nearly endless variety of pasta types, sauce…
VFW Testifies Before Senate On Toxic Exposures
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing on pending legislation. VFW National Legislative Service Director Patrick Murray testified on the VFW’s…
Gardeners dig May Garden Mart
People check out various plants at the Franklin Gardeners Association’s May Garden Mart on Saturday. Downtown businesses benefited from the influx of people to downtown…
US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that four families that were separated at the Mexico border during Donald Trump’s presidency will be…
Martínez goes 8, Bader 3-run HR as Cards sweep Pirates 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlos Martínez pitched eight marvelous innings, Harrison Bader hit an early three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination being safe, Prince Harry urged for the vaccine distribution everywhere and Jennifer Lopez…
Recent Deaths 5/3/21
Meda Beichner, 75, of Shippenville, died April 30, 2021. Frederick A. Fiscus, 83, of Marble, died May 1, 2021. John W. Hicks, 81, of Franklin,…
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Venango tech center team battles to victory at robotics tourney
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango Technology Center students are celebrating their first-place finish in the annual RoboBOTS competition held last weekend at Meadville High…
Franklin board agrees to move ahead with plans for new field
By A.J. TITLEY Contributing writer The Franklin High School athletic complex will be getting a new field after the completion of the 2021 football season….
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness…
Penguins shut out Capitals 3-0 to reclaim 1st place in East
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryan Rust scored two unassisted goals, Tristan Jarry made 23 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Washington Capitals 3-O Saturday…
Flaherty goes to 5-0, DeJong homers as Cards beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six solid innings to keep his record perfect and Paul DeJong hit a three-run homer in the first inning…
PennDOT looking for Venango Adopt-A-Highway volunteers
From staff reports PennDOT is seeking volunteers to participate in the Venango County Adopt-A-Highway program, which involves cleaning litter from state-owned roadsides. “Over the past…
Library site to feature new content about OC history
From staff reports New content about Oil City’s rich history will be added to the Oil Region Library Association’s website soon. “The Oil City area’s…
Street sweeping set in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Monday – Third shift: random areas Tuesday…
Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
DALLAS (AP) — Disneyland reopened on Friday and cruise lines welcomed the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer, as…
Steelers focus on physicality in early rounds of NFL draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers headed into the offseason intent on finding ways to become a little less reliant on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Enter…
Carpenter hits another pinch homer as Cardinals beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Carpenter hit his second pinch. three-run home run in as many days, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its anonymous nomination review committees — groups that determined the…
Recent Deaths 5/1/21
Ronald Eugene Albaugh, Sr., 65, of Brookville, died April 29, 2021. Richard D. “Dick” Clark, 89, of Oil City, died April 28, 2021. Helen L…
Pet of the Day 4/30/21
Well hello there, I’m Cassidy! Before I go any further, I must warn you that I have some mild cattitude. I am pretty friendly once…
Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza
(Family Features) Creating a gluten-free dinner can be as easy as tweaking some of your loved ones’ favorite meals. Even pizza can offer a gluten-free…
Springing into Spring
Spring 2021 feels like a breath of fresh air on so many levels. We’ve still had a few snowstorms to deal with – both literal…
OC man facing charges for assaults on 2 women
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for assaulting two women and strangling one of them as well as pouring gasoline on…
Vigil for Rocky Grove student
Students and educators gathered at Franklin High School on Thursday alongside local community and religious leaders to mourn the loss of Rocky Grove High School…
Free rides and beer: Incentives are added to vaccine drive
The Associated Press Free beer, pot, and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to…
Steelers turn to Alabama star Harris to jump-start run game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The conversation was short. Maybe because there really wasn’t a reason to have one. The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the clock. Alabama…
Guentzel wins it in OT as Pens, Caps clinch playoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored his 22nd goal 2:11 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals…
Review: Family and robots in ‘Mitchells vs the Machines’
The Associated Press Easily the most heartfelt movie about family life that also includes a robot apocalypse and a pug often mistaken for a loaf…
Recent Deaths 4/30/21
Nathan G. Luzier, 15, of Franklin, died April 27, 2021. Bradley L. Montgomery, 33, of Deer Creek Township, Sandy Lake, died April 29, 2021. Charlotte…
Pet of the Day 4/29/21
I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…
Sabich
(Family Features) Whether you enjoy your spring meals al fresco or simply turn to warm-weather dishes at the comfort of your own dining table, the…
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Dinner for fireman sold out quickly
From staff reports A chicken dinner fundraiser for an injured Clintonville volunteer firefighter sold out in less than an hour Tuesday at the Clintonville fire…
Groups help out at OC cleanup day
Members of the Oil City Garden Club took on some spring cleaning Wednesday outside the Oil City Library. Various volunteer groups around town spent the…
Feds raid Giuliani’s home, office, escalating criminal probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones in a major escalation of the Justice…
Soler’s three hits, three RBIs lead Royals over Pirates 9-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Review: Seyfried lends grounding presence to campy thriller
The Associated Press Hollywood thrillers in which sophisticated, attractive city folk move to creaky old country homes and experience scary things are a dime a…
Recent Deaths 4/29/21
Donald D. Dee, 89, formerly of Pine Street, Parker, died April 28, 2021. LeWayne E. Rottman, 67, of Petrolia, Butler County, died April 28, 2021….
Pet of the Day 4/28/21
Hello! I am Laurel! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit
(Culinary.net) Fresh fruit is finally in season. When the sun is out and kids are hitting the pool, it’s also time to indulge in some…
Dissemination of intimate image
Spring Fruit Tree Planting Tips for the Home Garden
The following suggestions will help you to successfully plant fruit trees. Time of planting: Dormant fruit trees can be planted in the spring as soon…
Move Over Law is now in effect in state
From staff reports The state’s new Move Over Law took effect Tuesday, and PennDOT is reminding motorists the law requires drivers approaching an emergency response…
PennDOT updates study at 15th Street, Route 62
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer PennDOT discussed potential changes to 15th Street in Franklin and its intersection with Route 62 at a second virtual safety…