Pet of the Day 3/31/22
Piper is a sweetheart who likes to go to the beat of her own drum. She gets along okay with other cats but can be…
March 2022
Brown Sugar Pound Cake
(Family Features) Whether your brunch feast consists of bacon and eggs, pancakes and waffles, or a combination of favorites, you can cap it off with…
OC police seeks public’s help regarding security cameras
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking residents and business owners in the city to help the department solve crimes by sharing…
Funding available for food, shelter programs
From staff reports Venango County has been awarded nearly $90,000 that can be distributed to agencies and organizations that provide food and shelter programs. A…
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s…
Convoy heads to Ukraine’s Mariupol to attempt evacuation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A convoy of buses headed to Mariupol on Thursday in another attempt to evacuate people from the besieged port city, while…
The future draws closer for still evolving Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates manager Derek Shelton knew there would be growing pains when he took over a team in transition in the fall of…
Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to…
Recent Deaths 3/31/22
Donna K. Weaver, 64, of Seneca, died March 29, 2022. Shirley Adams died March 29, 2022. Richard G. Hall, 58, of Marienville, died March 27,…
Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus
Brunch is a perfect opportunity to entertain friends and family with delicious recipes that will delight their taste buds. For example, this smooth hummus is…
Pet of the Day 3/30/22
Adelaide is a very sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is mostly content to curl up on a fuzzy blanket for an afternoon…
Vegetable Planting and Transplanting Guide
Here is a list of the major vegetables and the “best” time to plant: Cabbage Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 6 weeks…
Franklin man accused of breaking into residence
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for breaking into a residence by the bike trail in Cranberry Township on Monday….
Avian flu found in Venango Co.; 5 ducks died along Kahle Lake
From staff reports A warning has been issued by state Rep. R. Lee James to backyard chicken owners to protect their flocks after the National…
Russia shells areas in Ukraine where it vowed to scale back
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine’s capital and another city overnight, regional leaders said Wednesday, just hours after Moscow pledged to…
8-hour gap in Trump’s Jan. 6 White House phone records
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified an almost 8-hour gap in official White House records…
Kreider scores 45th goal, Rangers hold off Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins know where they are in the standings. They know a first-round playoff matchup seems almost…
Foo Fighters cancel all dates following drummer’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters have canceled all upcoming concert dates following the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The rockers had been…
Recent Deaths 3/30/22
Clair B. “Bub” McCall, 90, of Allison Park, died March 28, 2022. Judy M. Bunce (Adams),79, of Warren, died March 25, 2022. Carl F. Ochs,…
Pet of the Day 3/29/22
Tim and his siblings came from a feral colony in the summer of 2021. He and a couple of others from his litter were so…
Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
(Family Features) Perfect for any brunch occasion is a delicious dish that can be made a day in advance, simplifying your morning prep before guests…
Veteran Mammography Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed VFW-supported S. 2102, Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act of 2021, and S. 2533,…
OC High School holds Powerpuff Volleyball Tournament
By KAIDEN SHREVE and CONNOR HIGHFIELD – Student contributors On March 25, 2022, a men’s Powerpuff Volleyball Tournament was held at Oil City High…
Suspect in vehicle thefts apprehended
From staff reports State police said a Titusville man who has been charged with several vehicle thefts has been apprehended. According to police, Zachary Thompson,…
Demo derby set in Cochranton
From staff reports Cochranton Volunteer Fire Department will hold the first of two demolition derbies Saturday, April 23. The Spring Fling Demo Derby will be…
Russia says it will cut back operations near Ukraine capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s military said Tuesday it would “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, potentially a significant concession…
Pirates 3B Hayes eyes smoother 2022 after rocky rookie year
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes spent most of 2021 dealing with an aching left wrist that forced him to miss nearly half the season….
Senior royals gather to honor Prince Philip at memorial
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II walked into Westminster Abbey through a side door Tuesday, making good on her wish to attend a service of…
Recent Deaths 3/29/22
Charles Edward “Chuck” Kaufman, Jr., 75, of Oil City, died March 25, 2022. Joseph R. “Joe” Gourley, 79, of Sligo, died March 26, 2022. Betty…
Fiesta Rice
(Family Features) Warmer weather is often welcome for a variety of reasons and dining outdoors can help take that appreciation to the next level. Keeping…
Pet of the Day 3/28/22
Dingo is a 9-year-old boy that needs a new home. His previous owner was admitted to a nursing home. He is a cattle dog/heeler mix….
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi signs new contract fresh off ACC title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and football coach Pat Narduzzi have agreed on a new contract that will keep Narduzzi with the Panthers through at least…
Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to…
Ukraine leader says he seeks peace ‘without delay’ in talks
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine could declare neutrality, offer security guarantees to Russia and potentially accept a compromise on contested areas in the country’s east…
Fleeing and eluding
Honeywell facility to close
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Rumors that had spread in and around Franklin “for years” this week became reality — the Honeywell facility will be…
6 Franklin students to compete at Academic Games
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Six Franklin Area High School students have qualified to attend the Academic Games Tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee. James Ivell, teacher…
Bodies of Marines killed in NATO exercise returned to US
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The bodies of four Marines who died in a military aircraft crash during a NATO exercise were transferred back to the…
Biden lashes at Putin, calls for Western resolve for freedom
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a forceful and highly personal condemnation of Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Saturday, summoning a call for liberal…
Oscars set for return to normal, except all the changes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards are rolling out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre…
Franklin man accused of raping girl
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for raping a 14-year-old girl near Polk and in Irwin Township. Franklin state police said in…
Township to assist Cranberry robotics teams
From staff reports A couple of matters were discussed at Thursday’s brief Cranberry Township supervisors meeting. Eric Heil, the township zoning officer and interim township…
Shelled city in north Ukraine fears becoming ‘next Mariupol’
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nights are spent huddling underground from Russian strikes pounding their encircled city into rubble. Daylight hours are devoted to hunting down…
Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica
The Associated Press An ice shelf the size of New York City has collapsed in East Antarctica, an area long thought to be stable and…
On last Europe day, Biden meets with Polish leader, refugees
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, Joe Biden visited Poland’s capital with a warning: Even though the Soviet Union had collapsed, some of NATO’s…
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a…
Recent Deaths 3/26/22
Herman L Burgdorfer, 90, of Venus, died March 24, 2022. Janice C. Burch, 72, died March 25, 2022. Jane M. (Ritchey) McWillliams, 66, formerly of…
Fish with Bok Choy
(Family Features) Warmer weather is often welcome for a variety of reasons and dining outdoors can help take that appreciation to the next level. Keeping…
Pet of the Day 3/25/22
Cupid came to the rescue with her sister Comet when found wandering out on their own. Sadly, no one came looking for them so Cupid…
Impact of Small Business
We talk a lot in this column about the role of community organizations like the ORA, and we’ve touched somewhat on the role of individuals…