Feds fight release of New Castle woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday appealed the release of a Pennsylvania woman accused of using a large pipe to break a window in…
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Front-office situation settled, Penguins press forward
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall, Pittsburgh Penguin. Yeah, it might take some getting used to. Still, longtime Penguins captain Sidney Crosby pointed to the club’s…
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a…
Recent Deaths 2/11/21
Jeffery L. Flinchbaugh, 62, of Cranberry, died Feb. 10, 2021. Karla Noreen Milford, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2021. Mary Anne Wilkinson, 66,…
Log Cabin fire investigation
Pet of the Day 2/10/21
Sadie is a gorgeous hunk of love. She does well with adults but not children. She came to us because she was not getting along…
Sheet Pan Mushroom Fajitas
(Family Features) Between the time it takes to plan healthy meals and the actual minutes spent in the kitchen, it can be easy for some…
Venango wants interim warden to get ‘outside set of eyes’ on jail
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County is planning to bring in an interim warden for the Venango County jail until a new warden is…
Virtual Transit Concert will be held Friday
The Oil City Arts Council will present a virtual Transit Concert with Acoustic Earle at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert is one of several that…
Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day that wrenched senators and the nation back to…
State task force to look at COVID -19 vaccine speedup
The Associated Press The Wolf administration and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers are forming a vaccine task force that will brainstorm ways to get…
Penguins tap Hextall as GM, Burke as president of hockey ops
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall’s relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins is complicated. His mandate as the team’s new general manager is not. The Penguins hired…
‘Wizard of Oz’ remake planned with ‘Watchmen’ director
NEW YORK (AP) — Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — again? New Line Cinema is making a new…
Recent Deaths 2/10/21
Patrick J. O’Brien “P.J.”, 60, of Henry’s Bend, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Feb. 4, 2021. Robert H. “Bobby” Patterson, Jr., 65, of Van, died…
Heroes of the Cave
By BROOKE WHITLING – Student contributor (Editor’s Note: In order to secure this interview, a request had to be made and approved through UPMC headquarters…
Pet of the Day 2/9/21
Buck is a super sweet fellow who was brought to us because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him. The previous owner says Buck…
Crunchy Buffalo Baked Veal Cutlet Sandwiches
(Family Features) On those busy evenings when brainstorming a meal the whole family agrees on seems like a tall task, turning to a versatile protein…
Cameron Russell: Football Star in the Making
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Coming from a small town, it can be difficult to achieve any form of recognition on a national level. However,…
Man accused of stealing 10 guns at residence
From staff reports A Harrisville man is facing charges for stealing 10 guns at a residence. Franklin state police said in a criminal complaint that…
Oil Region libraries reopening for public access next week
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City, Franklin and Cooperstown public libraries are reopening for public access Monday, Feb. 15. “Through examples of…
Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package…
Steelers hire longtime NFL assistant Sullivan as QB coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers filled their remaining coaching vacancies on Monday, hiring longtime NFL assistant Mike Sullivan as their quarterback coach, Chris Morgan…
Man charged with trespassing after run on Super Bowl field
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super Bowl has been charged with trespassing. With the world watching,…
Recent Deaths 2/9/21
John T. Coleman, 72, of Parker, died Feb. 6, 2021. Helen Patricia “Pat” Combs, 97, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2021. Emma Adams Cratty,…
Pet of the Day 2/8/21
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…
Orange Moscow Mule Mocktail
(Family Features) Healthful eating starts with the ingredients you use, so it’s important to use fresh, seasonal ingredients that pack a nutritional punch. One of…
Independent Budgets Released
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), have released two reports, which are The Independent…
Tri-county reports 49 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced 49 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area, as well as two…
Impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency — by Democrats who want to hold…
Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady made the Buccaneers, their fans and their city believe from the moment he arrived in Tampa Bay. With help…
Review: Yawn, is it Monday yet? The Weeknd bores at halftime
NEW YORK (AP) — His name is The Weeknd but his Super Bowl performance felt like a dreary Monday morning. The pop star headlined the…
Recent Deaths 2/8/21
Christine K. Marshall, 64, of Oil City, died Feb. 5, 2021. Loretta J. Salsgiver, 85, of Titusville, died Feb. 5, 2021. Kyle Andrew Nulph, 32,…
Investor buys big OC buildings
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A software engineer from New Jersey is on a buying spree for multi-story buildings in Oil City’s North Side…
Learning hubs serving purpose
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As schools have transitioned between virtual and hybrid learning at different times over the last several months, the United Way…
Officials plead: Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader
The Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs superfan Ty Rowton hugged strangers in the streets of Miami last year after watching his team win the Super…
Lee scores late in 3rd, Islanders beat Penguins 4-3
UNIONDALE, NY (AP) — Anders Lee scored on the power play late in the third period to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh…
Nickelodeon to have big presence in CBS Super Bowl coverage
The Associated Press There might be a kids-focused broadcast of the Super Bowl eventually. It just won’t be this year. Nickelodeon will still have a…
Franklin man killed in crash
From staff reports A Franklin man was fatally injured in a one-vehicle crash Friday morning in Canal Township. Kyle Nulph, 32, died as a result…
Clarion, Venango report more virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced a combined 35 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Clarion and Venango counties,…
Biden wants fast COVID aid, but minimum wage hike in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out his case Friday for moving fast to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief, but even as he…
Gov. Wolf signs $912M pandemic relief bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private…
Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect
NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche. And this year, it’s a doozy. After a year…
Recent Deaths 2/6/21
Velma Faye Meals, 88, of Franklin, died Feb. 5, 2021. Nancy Arlene Young, 80, of Jackson Township, died Feb. 3, 2021. Phyllis Irene Bean, 93,…
Pet of the Day 2/5/21
Anya is on the shyer side of cats, she is very quiet and very sweet once she gets comfortable. She came into us as a…
Baked Chicken Parmesan
(Family Features) Creating family meals with nutrition in mind adds another consideration to a daily task that is often stressful enough. However, making health-conscious decisions…
New Life, New Hope
I’d like to tell you a story about a town with a challenging history. This is a town that was built up on 19th century…
Venango Chamber website lists info on vaccine sites
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has listed information on its website as to area COVID-19 vaccination sites. “It is just another…
Division Street residents will be surveyed for paving project
From staff reports Residents on a portion of Division Street in Oil City will be surveyed next week to determine eligibility for a street paving…
US virus deaths surpass 450K; daily toll is stubbornly high
The Associated Press Coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 450,000 on Thursday, and daily deaths remain stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day,…
Agents visit home of Sandy Lake woman pictured at Capitol riot
SANDY LAKE (AP) — Federal agents on Thursday were at the Pennsylvania home of a woman who told a magazine this week she was at…