Biden to pitch sweeping ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans in Pennsylvania’s Senate are trying to make Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration start over on its plans to toll up to nine…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It looked like a playoff game. It felt like a playoff game. Next month, it very well could be. Tuukka Rask turned…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian-actor Leslie Jones will take the stage as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards next month. The network announced…
James Richard “Jim” Proper, 62, of Oil City, died April 25, 2021. Randy Ray O’Neil, 64, of Polk, died April 26, 2021. For complete…
All I really want is a home to lay around in the laps of luxury and fed. I once stole an entire treat bag and…
(Family Features) Every Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show your mom just how special she is and how grateful you are for all she…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A Clintonville volunteer firefighter has a “long road to recovery” after being injured while responding to a pileup crash last…
From staff reports The City of Franklin was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Brandi Levy was having that kind of day where she just wanted to scream. So she did, in a profanity-laced posting…
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education estimates it can save millions of dollars by merging six of its 14 universities into…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t talking like a coach in the market for a quarterback. Even with Ben Roethlisberger’s status beyond his upcoming 18th…
NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of prototype Nikes worn by Kanye West during his performances of “Hey Mama” and “Stronger” at the Grammy Awards…
H. Arlene Drake, 75, of Emlenton, died April 24, 2021. Ronald E. Caldwell, 75, died April 24, 2021. Larry Darwin Bell, 74, of Cochranton, died…
Hi there! My name is Twyla, and I am about 3 years old. I am a super sweet girl who loves lots of pets and…
(Family Features) Summertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors. Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts…
Leaders of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) have written an op-ed calling for comprehensive toxic exposure legislation. There are…
From staff reports Clarion state police released information on the initial nine-vehicle pileup crash that occurred Thursday morning along the Emlenton Bridge. Police said William…
The Oil Creek Memorial Landing at 575 N. Seneca St. in Oil City was dedicated Saturday. The water access and trailhead were developed by the…
The Associated Press The Biden administration is expanding a program to feed as many as 34 million schoolchildren during the summer months, using funds from…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered and had three hits, Clay Holmes and the bullpen held down the scuffling Twins and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan wants his highly skilled team to find a comfort level in playing low-scoring, one-goal games as the…
The Associated Press Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy…
Susan Cox, 67, of Franklin, died April 22, 2021. Bertha McLaughlin, 91, of Oil City, died April 24, 2021. James R. Lytle, 68, of Franklin,…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority heard from a preservation expert Tuesday about restoration options for the painted ceiling on…
NEW YORK (AP) — With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored their 20th goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Perez had three hits and three RBIs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday….
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car…
From staff reports Clarion state police are continuing to release details about the pileup Thursday morning on the Emlenton Bridge on Interstate 80 that involved…
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: Monday – Third shift: business district; First…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week’s climate summit. But there’s still a long way…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.A. Happ was skipped in his previous turn in Minnesota’s rotation, when virus protocols prompted postponements of three straight games for the…
The Associated Press A documentary about the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is coming to theaters this summer. Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville,…
Edith Mae Huffman, 92, died April 9, 2021. Reverend David R. Beals, 82, of Franklin, died April 21, 2021. Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Karns, 79, died…
Looking for a sweet and loving kitty who doesn’t cause trouble and goes about her day like no one is watching? Then Opal is the…
(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…
Rick Sheffer grew up in Emlenton in the 1950s and 60s. Though he moved out of the area many years ago, Rick keeps Emlenton…
By AMBER HOLT – Student contributor It is without a doubt that the pandemic and the 2020 lockdown drastically affected physical and mental wellbeing, the…
From staff reports A new shoe store has opened in Cranberry, and two other businesses have moved to new locations in Seneca. Shoe Sensation, located…
From staff reports An Oil City pharmacy is accepting appointments for people who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. People 18 and older can register…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t happy with the way they finished Tuesday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils. Team captain Sidney Crosby…
The Associated Press In 93 years of existence, the Oscars have been postponed by shootings — the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the…
Jean M. Bell, 93, of Franklin, died April 21, 2021. Edmund H. Cyrus, 73, of Oil City, died April 21, 2021. John A. Hegedus, 93,…
Ruby was recently brought to us because she wasn’t doing well with a smaller dog in the household. She does have some separation anxiety but…
(Culinary.net) Sometimes lunch is the most challenging meal of the day. When you wake up before heading to work or accomplishing the morning’s tasks, you…
Congratulations to our six Master Gardener graduates who successfully completed the forty-hour Penn State Extension Master Gardener Educational Program on March 4, 2021. The graduates…
From staff reports The Franklin General Authority has received nearly $1 million in state grant money as part of a massive investment in water infrastructure…