Shaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Neal…
February 2022
Recent Deaths 2/9/22
Shirlie Anne Anderson, 92, died Feb. 7, 2022. David J. Wade, 79, of Kennerdell, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Feb. 5, 2022. Donna M. Nelson, 82,…
Pet of the Day 2/8/22
Samson is a sweet and gentle older cat who would do well in a quiet home. He loves to be pet and brushed and will…
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu
(Family Features) Planning a delicious, romantic date night doesn’t have to take you any further than your own kitchen. You don’t have to be an…
Firefighters appreciate hydrant help
The Oil City Fire Department has been out in force following the last few snowstorms, and on Friday Lt. Charles Hoobler and firefighter John Horn…
Franklin artist wins people’s choice at showcase
From staff reports Deac Mong of Franklin was the people’s choice winner of the sixth annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale, which was held over…
White House: File your taxes to get full child tax credit
The Associated Press The Biden administration is kicking off an outreach campaign to get millions of families to file their taxes — so they can…
Wolf’s last budget, like his first, will feature schools
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s eighth and last budget proposal being delivered to lawmakers Tuesday is expected to push state spending well past $40…
‘Power of the Dog’ tops Oscar noms with 12; ‘Dune’ nabs 10
NEW YORK (AP) — Jane Campion’s gothic western “The Power of the Dog” led nominations to the 94th Academy Awards, where streaming services more than…
Recent Deaths 2/8/22
Michael E. Stevenson, Sr., 77, of Oil City, died Feb. 6, 2022. Patricia R. Andres, 83, of Oil City, died Feb. 6, 2022. Vivian G….
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Pet of the Day 2/7/22
Nomi is a very sweet and friendly kitty looking for a forever home. She came to our shelter with her three young kittens. Visit Nomi…
Italian Sausage Spinach and Tomato Rigatoni
(Family Features) Planning a delicious, romantic date night doesn’t have to take you any further than your own kitchen. You don’t have to be an…
Industries of Interest
After last week’s article on upcoming solar-focused projects, I received some questions about other business opportunities that might arise around our region. If you are…
VFW testifies Before House Health Subcommittee
VFW National Legislative Director Pat Murray testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health. The hearing focused on Vet Centers and their…
Be Here celebrates five years, launches new video
From staff reports Be Here, a program of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating five years and recently launched a new video promoting…
OC students participate in district choir festival
Oil City Middle and High School students Vada Brosius, Madelyn Garland, Shayla Hanlon, Hailey Hartsell, Madison Hazlett, Addi McGarvie, Jayda Robinson, Wesley Sanchez, Brittany Waters,…
Ukraine crisis talks move to Moscow and Washington
MOSCOW (AP) — International efforts to defuse the standoff over Ukraine intensified Monday, with French President Emmanuel Macron holding talks in Moscow and German Chancellor…
What to watch for in Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will pitch his eighth and last budget proposal to lawmakers Tuesday, as the Democrat pushes Republicans to spend more…
Spotify CEO says canceling Joe Rogan isn’t ‘the answer’
The Associated Press Joe Rogan has put Spotify in a tough spot, but the streaming giant is not ready to part ways with the popular…
Recent Deaths 2/7/22
Joyce Schmader died Feb. 5, 2022. Vida G. Murray, 101, of Emlenton, died Feb. 4, 2022. Carol Ann Barr, 84, of Oil City, died Feb….
Region’s love of animals shows via donations
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Betty White was more than a well-known and beloved actress. She was also a huge animal lover, and several nationwide…
Another major storm socks region
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A second major winter storm in less than three weeks swept through the region Thursday and continued into Friday, bringing…
GoFundMe ends fundraiser for Canada convoy protesters
TORONTO (AP) — Ontario’s Conservative premier called Friday for demonstrators to end the “occupation” of Ottawa, while the crowdfunding site GoFundMe said it would refund…
Giroux named MVP, Metropolitan team wins NHL All-Star Game
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If any hockey executive is somehow still uncertain whether Claude Giroux can deliver on the biggest stages, the Philadelphia captain’s MVP…
Jennifer Garner celebrated as Hasty Pudding’s Woman of Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — “Alias” actor Jennifer Garner was honored as Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s Woman of the Year at a parade in historic Harvard Square…
The last run: White says Olympics will be his final contest
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — This really is it for Shaun White. The three-time gold medalist made it clear that not only will the Beijing Games be…
New map of Pennsylvania legislative districts approved
HARRISBURG (AP) — The five-member commission redrawing the boundaries of Pennsylvania’s state legislative districts voted Friday to approve new maps for the next decade, with…
Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne
LONDON (AP) — Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor wasn’t born to wear the crown. But destiny intervened. The woman who became Queen Elizabeth II will mark…
‘Ozark’s’ Jason Bateman feted as Hasty Pudding Man of Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — “Ozark” actor Jason Bateman was honored Thursday as Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals in Cambridge. Students…
Recent Deaths 2/5/22
Orphia “Joyce” Lutz, 75, of Clarion, died Feb. 2, 2022. Laura Jane Lamberton Rusnock, 68, of Oil City, died Feb. 2, 2022. Luke Jeffrey Dye,…
Pet of the Day 2/4/22
Jack came to us after being hit by a car. He is recovered now and ready for a home. He is negative for fiv and…
Storm that slugged South, Midwest brings misery to Northeast
A major winter storm spread misery from the Deep South, where ice-covered tree limbs snapped and a tornado claimed a life, to the nation’s northeastern…
COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000
New cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states as omicron rapidly loosens its grip, even as the nation’s death…
Peanut Butter Cookie Oatmeal
(Family Features) Give your family meals a powerful boost from breakfast to dinner with better-for-you recipes that pack a protein punch. Revamping the at-home menu…
Pet of the Day 2/3/22
Macaroon is a female young adult. She is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines and will be spayed. For more information on Macaroon,…
Fresh Veggie Spring Roll Bites with Peanut Sauce
(Family Features) Give your family meals a powerful boost from breakfast to dinner with better-for-you recipes that pack a protein punch. Revamping the at-home menu…
OC man charged after 15-mile, high speed chase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for fleeing from police Tuesday in a 15-mile chase from Oil City to…
Therapy dogs coming to Franklin Library
From staff reports The Franklin Public Library has partnered with Paws 4 A Cause to provide a unique reading program for school age children from…
Olympic spotlight back on China for a COVID-tinged Games
BEIJING (AP) — Long before the global pandemic upended sports and the world in general, the 2022 Winter Olympics faced unsettling problems. It started with…
Winter storm spreads heavy snow, ice further across US
CHICAGO (AP) — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path spread rain, freezing rain and heavy snow further across the country…
Review: Finding yourself in ‘The Worst Person in the World’
The Associated Press There is a fallacy of youthful restlessness that’s easy to forget when it’s mostly in the rearview mirror: It’s possible to both…
Recent Deaths 2/3/22
Melissa Brown, 48, of Oil City, died Feb. 1, 2022. Richard A. Eckel, 68, of Franklin, died Jan. 31, 2022. Janice Elaine Smith Baughman, 81,…
Pet of the Day 2/2/22
Dulce came to us as a very pregnant young cat. She gave birth to her babies and now that they’ve all been weaned, she’s looking…
Brussels Sprouts with Peanut Chipotle Vinaigrette
(Family Features) Give your family meals a powerful boost from breakfast to dinner with better-for-you recipes that pack a protein punch. Revamping the at-home menu…
Clubs at Cranberry
By ADY CARTER and GILLIAN WHITE Student contributors This school year at CranberryHigh School, many changes have been occurring. As a district, we are still…
Houseplant Selection
The need to bring nature indoors in winter is universal. As far back as archeological records go, there is evidence of man decorating his domicile…
Man facing charges after drugs found in vehicle
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cranberry man is facing charges after he was found in possession of drugs in a vehicle Sunday afternoon on…
Tri-county area’s jobless rate drops
From staff reports The tri-county area’s December seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down from the previous month, according to the state Department of Labor &…
Anti-vaccine protest in Canada spurs outrage
TORONTO (AP) — In a scene at odds with Canadians’ reputation for niceness and rule-following, thousands of protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19…