Inflation gives pay raise gift to top Pennsylvania officials
HARRISBURG (AP) — Inflation is gift-wrapping another big salary increase for hundreds of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials in 2023, including…
November 2022
Review: Wrenching and riveting, ‘The Son’ leaves you shaken
The Associated Press If you don’t have children, you will likely walk out of “The Son” shaken and deeply moved. If you do have kids,…
Recent Deaths 11/23/22
Vernon “Lee” Baker, 82, of Carlton, died Nov. 20, 2022. Colleen Hileman Kifer, 89, of Clarion, died Nov. 19, 2022. John “Papa” W. Williams, 84,…
Pet of the Day 11/22/22
Bella is a sweet 9 year old shepherd mix looking for her forever family. Bella loves all people, squeaky toys, and being the center of…
Apple Coffee Cake
(Family Features) The traditions of the holidays often include family-favorite meals and seasonal sweets, but enjoying those beloved treats doesn’t always mean giving up health-conscious…
Railroad Club announces 2022 holiday show times
From staff reports The Clarion Model Railroad Club will again hold a model train show during the holiday season. The show will be held at…
Jan. 6 sedition trial of Oath Keepers founder goes to jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — As angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, ready to smash through windows and beat police officers, Oath Keepers…
Rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. One of the…
Review: ‘Devotion’ is a quiet tale of allyship amid heroics
The Associated Press There must be something about actor Glen Powell that casting directors associate with the heavens. He’s played astronaut John Glenn in “Hidden…
Recent Deaths 11/22/22
Brandi L. Rapp, 33, of Clarion, died Nov. 18, 2022. Mary E. Schneider, 83, of Corry, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2022. James…
Pet of the Day 11/21/22
Zeus was brought to us because his owner could no longer care for him. He is a very sweet wiggly boy who loves everyone. If…
Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with…
Powderpuff Boys Volleyball
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Last year, Junior Exec at Oil City High School had decided to try out something called Powder Puff Volleyball for…
Senate Hearings on Pact Act Implementation
VFW National Legislative Assistant Director Kristina Keenan provided a statement for the record for a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on VA’s implementation of…
Friends for Food drive provides warm feeling on a cold day
By MAYKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Even flurries and cold temperatures couldn’t put a chill on the warm feeling felt by the beneficiaries and 80 Friends…
Woman, 89, calls bingo to fulfill bucket list wish
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department had a guest caller for bingo last week. Betty Morrison, 89, of Franklin, fulfilled an item on her bucket…
Patrons in gay club shooting hit gunman with his own weapon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As bullets tore through a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and wounding many more, one patron who…
NASA capsule buzzes moon, last big step before lunar orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Orion capsule reached the moon Monday, whipping around the far side and buzzing the lunar surface on its way…
Steelers offense hurt by second-half struggles in loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense found the production they needed for one half against the Cincinnati Bengals. Then came the…
Crosby, Malkin score as Penguins beat Blackhawks 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — From start to finish, it was an emotional night for Evgeni Malkin. Complete with a very happy ending. Sidney Crosby had a…
‘Wakanda Forever’ extends reign, ‘She Said’ struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” extended its box-office reign in its second week of release with $67 million in ticket sales over…
Recent Deaths 11/21/22
Judith Bayer Eismont, 72, died Nov. 5, 2022. Patricia M. “Patty” Cotton-Hoden, 64, of Titusville, died. David C. “Herbie” Elliott, 78, of Perry Twp., died…
Franklin juggles CDBG funds, eyes playground, paving work
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council approved the repurposing of unused 2020 Community Development Block Grant funds to finance upgrades to the 11th…
Venango planning commission hears home rehab update
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County Regional Planning Commission members heard an update on the county’s home rehabilitation program, among other matters, during the…
Police: 5 dead, 18 hurt in Colorado gay nightclub shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — An attacker opened fire in a gay nightclub late Saturday, killing five people and wounding 18, officials said. The club…
Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Piles of snow, in some places taller than most people, buried parts of western and northern New York as a lake-effect…
Jarry shuts down Jets in Penguins’ 3-0 win
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped all 32 shots he faced for his 12th career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets…
Tree of Life shooting survivors’ stories told in documentary
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Filmmaker Trish Adlesic was in Pittsburgh celebrating her father’s 91st birthday on October 25, 2018. Two days later, a gunman walked into…
Local Catholic entities participating in Giving Tuesday effort
From staff reports The #iGiveCatholic campaign is bringing its Giving Tuesday effort to the Oil City area. #iGiveCatholic is a 24-hour online giving event designed…
Franklin, OC leaf pickup schedules
From staff reports Franklin Franklin city workers will pick up leaves Monday and Tuesday in the Oak Hill area. On Wednesday, leaves will be picked…
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into the presence of classified documents…
Twitter risks fraying as engineers exit over Musk upheaval
The Associated Press Elon Musk’s managerial bomb-throwing at Twitter has so thinned the ranks of software engineers who keep the world’s de-facto public square up…
Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison for duping investors in the…
Recent Deaths 11/19/22
Carol Ossesia, 87, of Sligo, died Nov. 17, 2022. Faith E. (Vargason) Sager, 66, of Tionesta, died Nov. 17, 2022. Kathleen A. “Kathy” Schmader, 78,…
Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust
(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with…
Pet of the Day 11/18/22
Forest is a shy boy who needs a little extra time to warm up. But once he does, look out! He is very affectionate and…
Greenways block grant money available
From staff reports Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Round B of the Northwest Commission’s Greenways Block Grant Program. Eligible projects must be within…
Early registration due today for Jingle Bell Run
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s annual Jingle Bell Run 5K will be held Saturday, Dec. 3. The run/walk event is being…
Pelosi, dominant figure for the ages, leaves lasting imprint
WASHINGTON (AP) — There are two searing scenes of Nancy Pelosi confronting the violent extremism that spilled into the open late in her storied political…
Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists in Penguins’ 6-4 win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals and two assists for a season-high four points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota…
Dangerous lake-effect snowstorm blankets Buffalo, western NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York, with more than a foot of snow already on…
Review: ‘She Said’ chronicles the scoop that fed a movement
The Associated Press Those old Hollywood newspaper flicks are great, but today’s journalists don’t run around newsrooms yelling “Get me rewrite!” Nor do they sprint…
Recent Deaths 11/18/22
Beverly Jean Wells, 81, of Distant, died Nov. 15, 2022. Judith A. Allaman, 79, of Clarion, died Nov. 15, 2022. Mona L. Messer, 89, of…
Pet of the Day 11/17/22
Chance is a sweetheart who came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for him. He is a little shy…
Classic Beef Wellington
(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with…
Buffalo, western NY brace for potentially dangerous storm
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency starting Thursday in parts of western New York ahead of a…
Venango dairy princess raises more than $1,000 in ‘milked’ campaign
From staff reports Back in June, Venango County Dairy Princess Kaylee Knapp asked the community for its help with her “You’ve Been Milked” campaign, which…
Fire association urges caution when cooking Thanksgiving meal
From staff reports The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging added caution when preparing this year’s turkey feast as Thanksgiving Day represents the leading…
Survey starts today for Oak Street residents in OC
From staff reports The City of Oil City will begin conducting demographic surveys today for a street reconstruction project on the entire length of Oak…
Nancy Pelosi to announce ‘future plans’ after GOP wins House
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to address her plans with colleagues on Thursday in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control…