Marvel’s ‘Falcon’ promises action, explores race, patriotism
NEW YORK (AP) — When Steve Rogers handed Sam Wilson his Captain America shield at the end of Marvel’s massive 2019 event “Avengers: Endgame,” Wilson…
2021
Time to Get to Work on School Farm Project
This time last year, I was thanking folks for offering to donate items to our School Farm project and looking forward to getting our hands…
Franklin man accused of assault
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges in connection with an incident at the After Hours Bar in Franklin on Thursday afternoon. Franklin…
Street sweeping set for OC, Franklin
From staff reports Crews in Franklin and Oil City will sweep city streets next week in the following areas: Franklin Monday – Third Shift: downtown…
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said…
Smith-Schuster sticking with Steelers in 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster is keeping it “lit” with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The free-agent wide receiver surprisingly opted to return to the Steelers on…
Review: In ‘Happily,’ 10 millennials walk into an Airbnb….
The Associated Press “How did we find this place, anyway?” Wait, where have we heard that before? Actually, it’s a familiar line in a new…
Recent Deaths 3/20/21
Dale Weaver died March 17, 2021. Darlene Jane (Whitling) Fescenmyer Schettler, 81, of Knox, died March 17, 2021. Kathryn S. McAlevy (nee Isaly), of Oil…
Pet of the Day 3/19/21
Raven was brought to us recently as a stray. She is a super happy girl who is always excited to see you! She will need…
Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for a dinner or lunch combination that is wholesome, filling and, of course, easy, you’re not alone. Meal prepping is a…
Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts
With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor zoom made the cut. “Our…
Barletta to decide soon on whether to run for governor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lou Barletta, the former congressman who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in 2018, said Friday that he will make a…
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
NEW YORK (AP) — Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept…
OC police compiling camera system locations
The Oil City Police Department is seeking assistance from Oil City residents and businesses to compile a list of locations where home camera systems or…
Man accused of trying to steal car parts from vehicle
A Titusville man is facing charges for trying to steal car parts Wednesday from a vehicle on Deep Hollow Road. Franklin state police said in…
Fill dirt available from PennDOT
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Venango County maintenance office has announced waste fill dirt will be available as crews begin springtime activities…
Pennsylvania follows IRS in delaying tax deadline to May 17
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will delay its tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17, after the Internal Revenue Service said it is delaying…
Steelers cut LB Williams, re-sign OL Banner, CB Sutton
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers expected a bumpy offseason that was going to include some financially prudent but emotionally difficult decisions. They weren’t wrong….
Call of Duty among finalists for Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Voting is open for the next inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, with Call of Duty, Guitar Hero…
Pet of the Day 3/18/21
Remington is a gorgeous dog with a wonderful personality to match. He was surrendered to us because his owner was no longer able to take…
Baked Lemon Donuts
(Culinary.net) Sweets with enhanced fruit flavors are often among the best of the best when it comes to family treats. Fruit can add levels of…
Venango has phone number to help with vaccine scheduling issues
From staff reports Venango County now has a phone number dedicated to helping people who are having problems scheduling their COVID-19 vaccination. “The phone line…
Aggressive-driving enforcement initiative set to begin
From staff reports Venango County police departments, in cooperation with the Venango County Police Traffic Services Project, will join state police and more than 200…
Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlors
ATLANTA (AP) — A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors in an attack that sent terror through…
Pirates face uncertain present while eyeing positive future
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The centerpiece of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ future likes what he sees, down the road at least. “Once we add guys and we…
Fueled by fans, ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ hits HBO Max
The Associated Press Zack Snyder never really believed that his cut of “Justice League” would see the light of day. It has technically existed since…
Recent Deaths 3/18/21
Marion E. Stewart Beck, 83, of Oil City, died March 14, 2021. Raymond E. Hawke, Jr., 49, of Lehi, Utah, died March 14, 2021. Richard…
Pet of the Day 3/17/21
Cooper is a friendly, high-energy boy that likes to talk. He also loves tennis balls! He was brought to us because his owner could no…
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Culinary.net) It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe. Throw out…
OC apartment owners accused of retaliating against tenant
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Tuesday it is charging the husband-and-wife owners of apartments in Oil City with…
Kellner’s Fireworks sets demo days, seminars
From staff reports Kellner’s Fireworks will host its annual demo days and seminars Friday and Saturday, April 16-17. The seminars – one on “backyard” fireworks…
Atlanta-area shootings leave 8 dead, many of Asian descent
ATLANTA (AP) — A series of shootings over nearly an hour at three Atlanta-area massage parlors left eight people dead and raised fears that the…
Frederic’s third-period goal carries Bruins past Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trent Frederic scored the lone goal of the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night….
Review: In ‘The Courier,’ Cumberbatch is an everyman spy
The Associated Press The new Cold War film “ The Courier ” about a Soviet whistleblower and the British businessman who helped transport information to Western intelligence…
Recent Deaths 3/17/21
Ronald M. Bickel, 81, of Oil City, died March 16, 2021. Fredric Ellis Adams, 98, of Reno, died March 16, 2021. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 3/16/21
Hi there! My name is Critterbug, but you can call me Critter. I love love love people, but I am not a fan of other…
Tuscan Chicken Pierogy Skillet
(Family Features) From big things like juggling a career and family priorities to little things like writing lunchtime love notes, there are so many ways…
Valley Grove board hears about summer intervention program
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Summer programs were the focus at Monday’s Valley Grove School Board meeting. Valley Grove Superintendent Kevin Briggs told board members…
Cranberry Food Pantry will resume in-house distribution
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Cranberry Food Pantry is returning to in-house food distribution starting Monday. COVID-related health directives prompted the shutdown, and…
Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will expand more business and event capacity limits and lift a raft of long-standing coronavirus restrictions on bar service…
Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored on a power play for his 1,100th career point and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on…
‘Mank’ leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pandemic year that shuttered movie theaters and upended the movie business, Academy Awards nominations on Monday went to two…
Recent Deaths 3/16/21
William L. Carey, Sr., 81, of Cooperstown, died March 15, 2021. June S. Fisher, 79, of Noblesville, Indiana, died March 11, 2021. Beverly June Johnson,…
Pet of the Day 3/15/21
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…
Pappardelle with Garden Vegetables
(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…
American Rescue Plan Becomes Law
On Thursday, President Biden signed into law H.R.1319, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This legislative package addresses the economic and health issues facing…
OC clean-up day set for April 21
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The annual Community Clean-Up Day in Oil City will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April…
Titusville United Way meets goal
From staff reports The United Way of the Titusville Region has surpassed its goal of $175,000 in its annual fundraising campaign. Campaign chairman Dr. Michael…
Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday pledged swift work by Congress on a job and infrastructure package that will be “fiscally sound,”…
March Madness: 68 teams punch ticket; the hard part awaits
The Associated Press The 68 teams whose names popped up in the March Madness bracket only thought it was time to celebrate: The next four…