Oil City celebration taking shape
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Finishing touches are coming together for Oil City’s big 150-year anniversary party. Celebrations are planned April 11 at both Justus…
2021
Singing hymns through masks, Christians mark pandemic Easter
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through…
Arrieta makes triumphant return as Cubs beat Pirates 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched six solid innings in a triumphant return to the Cubs, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward homered, and Chicago beat…
Rapper DMX on life support after heart attack, lawyer says
The Associated Press DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support Saturday evening at White Plains Hospital. “He had…
Man charged for leading deputy on chase in Clintonville area
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Parker man is facing charges for leading a Venango County sheriff’s deputy on a vehicle chase in the southern…
Street sweeping set for Oil City
From staff reports Crews in Oil City will sweep city streets next week in the following areas: Monday -Beech, West Fifth, West Sixth, West Eighth…
Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer has died after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol…
Unique 4/3/21 date draws lines for Vegas wedding licenses
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas on Friday, ahead of a unique…
Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for $660,000
DALLAS (AP) — An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. that was bought in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer has…
Recent Deaths 4/3/21
Donald E. “Red” Winslow, 84, of Franklin, died April 1, 2021. Fred E. Rosenberg, 80, of Cheyenne, WY, died March 31, 2021. Norman C. Dunkle,…
Pet of the Day 4/2/21
Leroy is a big kitty with an even bigger heart! This handsome boy is super friendly and full of affection. He adores being petted and…
California Queso Fresco Fish Tacos
(Family Features) While there are many ways to enhance the taste and texture of your family’s favorite dishes, perhaps one of the simplest and most…
Statewide trout season opens on Saturday
From staff reports With the opening of trout season to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, anglers are being reminded the state has consolidated the 2021…
Street sweeping scheduled in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets in the following areas next week: – Monday – Third shift: business district…
Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering virus woes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down, with religious sites…
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day
CHICAGO (AP) — It was breezy and chilly — but not nearly cold enough to contain Ke’Bryan Hayes. The rookie slugger hit a two-run homer…
Penguins end long winless drought in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Mike Matheson scored a highlight-reel goal after a lengthy rush, and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins ended a long winless drought in Boston…
With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Once again, mayhem and mass destruction is back at the box office. It’s almost like old times. “Godzilla vs. Kong,” one…
Recent Deaths 4/2/21
Denise M. Puleo Felmlee, 60, of Oil City, died March 31, 2021. Michel Germain Ossesia, 91, died March 30, 2021. Ric Ernest Crowther, 40, of…
Carrots-in-a-Blanket
(StatePoint) To celebrate spring, Carla Hall, renowned chef, author, and television host, offers two delicious recipes that make carrots the star ingredient of the season….
Pet of the Day 4/1/21
Eve came to us as a pregnant stray and on the day she was going to be spayed, she had two small kittens. To say…
Project will restrict travel on part of I-80
From staff reports Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound travel will be restricted to one lane from Exit 35 (Route 308, Clintonville) to the Venango-Mercer County…
Easter bunny to visit OC Saturday
From staff reports The Easter bunny will visit Oil City’s North and South Side neighborhoods between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday. The bunny’s visit will…
Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to ‘win the future’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Joe Biden outlined a huge $2.3 trillion plan Wednesday to reengineer the nation’s infrastructure in what he billed as “a once-in-a-generation…
Surging Penguins thriving by keeping it simple
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan spent a decade in the NHL carving out a niche as a defense-minded forward more intent on blocking shots than…
‘United States of Al’ puts war buddies on sitcom footing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The makers of “United States of Al” are keenly aware they’re treading on sensitive ground with the new CBS series about…
Recent Deaths 4/1/21
Joanne Marie Phillips, 86, of Franklin, died March 31, 2021. Helen M. Kline, 91, of Tionesta, died March 27, 2021. Denise M. Puleo Felmlee, 60,…
Pet of the Day 3/31/21
Buster is 85 pounds of muscle and love. He was recently surrendered to us because he was too much for his owner to handle. He…
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
(Culinary.net) Almost every get together – whether it’s family, friends or neighbors – always has one dish that’s the star of the show time after…
Man accused of breaking into house, assaulting resident
From staff reports A Clarion man is facing charges for breaking into a house in Emlenton and struggling with a man who lived in the…
ORA conducting survey for ATV trail study
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance is conducting a public survey as part of its ongoing ATV trail feasibility study for Venango County. “The…
NFL owners OK 17-game regular season, 3 preseason games
The Associated Press The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and planning to have full stadiums for those games. While reducing the…
State in talks to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
The Associated Press With Pennsylvania still vaccinating its most vulnerable population, Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that his administration is discussing when to make the…
World’s last Blockbuster more popular after Netflix show
BEND, Ore. (AP) — The Blockbuster video rental store in Bend, Oregon, soared to international fame when it became the last such franchise on Earth…
Recent Deaths 3/31/21
Ronald Lee Webber, 82, of Franklin, died March 16, 2021. Joseph Smith, Jr., 27, of Brookville, died March 26, 2021. Linda L. O’Brien, 76, of…
Pet of the Day 3/30/21
Calypso came in one day with a desperate owner who was out of a job and asking for help. For Calypso. Her skin was raw…
Florida Sunshine Grapefruit Smoothie
(Family Features) Taking care of your heart health requires a commitment to the right routines and smart decisions, such as adopting a heart healthy diet….
Flyers rally for 4-3 OT win, hand Sabres 18th straight loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ivan Provorov scored 42 seconds into overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers overcame a three-goal deficit to pull out a 4-3 win…
Man working on gun violence video killed in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man working on a video about gun violence was shot and killed in Philadelphia, police said. Police were called to the…
Pet of the Day 3/29/21
Hello! I’m a quiet youngin’. I hide when I get nervous. A nice civilian saw me outside wandering around and brought me in to the…
Easter Bunny Rolls with Spinach Dip
(Culinary.net) Easter is about coming together with loved ones, enjoying beautiful spring weather and eating your family’s favorite foods. The kids will be playing, adults…
Saves Lives Act Signed Into Law
On Wednesday, President Biden signed into law VFW-supported H.R. 1276, Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse (SAVE LIVES)…
Tri-county reports 20 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced 20 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area. Among the 7,178 new…
Canal service provider says container ship in Suez set free
SUEZ, Egypt (AP) — Salvage teams on Monday set free a colossal container ship that has halted global trade through the Suez Canal, a canal…
Video of Floyd arrest may appear early at ex-cop’s trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts…
‘Captain Underpants’ book pulled for ‘passive racism’
NEW YORK (AP) — A graphic novel for children from the wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves…
Recent Deaths 3/29/21
David L. Weber, of Titusville, formerly of Pleasantville, died March 26, 2021. John P. Sansone, of West Hartford, formerly of New Britain, Connecticut, died March…
State court rejects appeals by Cranberry junkyard owner
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A local junkyard owner’s appeals against litigation filed by Cranberry Township were rejected Wednesday by state Commonwealth Court judges in…
Council hears about plans for summer events in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Several events and programs planned this summer in Oil City got the go-ahead Thursday from Oil City Council. Susan Williams,…
Prosecutors struggle with consistent story in Jan. 6 cases
BOSTON (AP) — There’s little doubt the Oath Keepers were planning for something on Jan. 6. The question at the heart of the criminal case…