Blaze at Franklin home started in garage; damages ‘significant’
From staff reports Losses have been estimated at $150,000 in a fire that damaged a home on Evergreen Drive in Franklin late Thursday afternoon. No…
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OC fire department distributes about 460 coats
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Fire Department handed out about 460 coats to children in need in Venango County this year through…
Oil City hydrant flushing schedule
From staff reports Oil City water crews will flush fire hydrants again next week from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sunday night and continuing…
Trump’s subpoena and what’s next for the Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary step, the House Jan. 6 committee has voted unanimously to subpoena former President Donald Trump — a final effort…
Police: 15-year-old boy kills 5 in Raleigh shooting rampage
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy killed five people and injured two more in a shooting rampage in Raleigh, police said, horrifying a community…
Review: Does ‘Halloween Ends’ finally mean it’s over?
The Associated Press OK, so we knew there was going to be an ending. We just didn’t know there’d be, like, six endings. Honestly, after…
Recent Deaths 10/15/22
Josephine L. McCoy, 96, of Irwin, formerly of Franklin, died Oct. 11, 2022. Kenneth Wayne Orsino, 74, died Oct. 12, 2022. James Ronald Marshall, 77,…
Sweet potato Foil Packet Tacos
(Family Features) Fall provides almost endless opportunities to gather friends and family around great food. From tailgates and family events to those precious last outdoor…
Pet of the Day 10/14/22
Belle was surrendered to us when her owner could no longer care for her. She is about 5 years old, and very WIGGLY. This girl…
New this week: ‘Halloween Ends,’ ‘Rosaline’ and The 1975
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — Is…
Crosby starts 18th season with a bang, Pens top Coyotes 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — This is why Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stayed in Pittsburgh. And why the Penguins wanted them back, Sidney Crosby most of…
Bruce Sutter, Hall of Famer and Cy Young winner, dies at 69
Bruce Sutter, a Hall of Fame reliever and the 1979 Cy Young winner, has died. He was 69. Sutter was recently diagnosed with cancer and…
Ghostly Graveyard Cake
(Family Features) For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks…
Pet of the Day 10/13/22
Coraline is the sweetest girl. She came to us as a stray so her history is a mystery to us. We do know that she…
History Students Go the Distance
By ABBY SLOSS Student contributor Keeping students engaged in classes and lessons is a difficult task that many teachers may struggle with, but it seems…
Parkland school shooter to get life sentence for killing 17
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of 17 people at…
Franklin budget workshop planned Monday
By Helen Fielding Staff writer Franklin City Council will hold its annual budget workshop on Monday, starting at 4 p.m. In addition to discussing the…
County to hold collection event
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronic items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Central Elementary holds Walk and Bike to School Day
By LUKA KRNETA News editor About 100 children participated in Central Elementary School’s Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday. The children, who were…
Jan. 6 hearing promises ‘surprising’ details before election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee is set to unveil “surprising” details including evidence from Donald Trump’s Secret Service about the 2021 attack…
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023. That’s a historic increase and welcome news…
Edge of 17: Pens’ core of Crosby, Letang, Malkin still going
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene was mundane only in its familiarity. Sidney Crosby working just off to the side of the net. Kris Letang circling…
Andy Warhol, Prince at center stage in Supreme Court case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Andy Warhol and Prince held center stage in a copyright case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that veered from Cheerios and…
Recent Deaths 10/13/22
Don E. Bellinger, 71, of Oil City, died Sept. 30, 2022. Eula Weckerly Karns, of Oil City, died Oct. 8, 2022. Barbara Rauschenberg, 72, of…
Pet of the Day 10/12/22
Little Joe is an older male kitten. He is friendly and very playful. Little Joe is neutered, current on vaccines and negative for fiv and…
Pomegranate Cheesecake
(Family Features) Memories made and recipes shared are the trademarks of a successful holiday gathering, and this year, you can host your way to a…
Pink Splash for the Cure
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The 15th annual Pink Splash For The Cure event was held Tuesday in Franklin’s Fountain Park. After a brief proclamation…
Regional college announces time, locations for open house
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) will hold an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at five in-person locations — the…
Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production…
Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, NASA said…
Mandatory dates on ballot envelopes get new court ruling
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top-ranking state elections official said Tuesday a new U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding how rules for the state’s mail-in ballots had…
Angela Lansbury, ‘Murder She Wrote’ star, dies at 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Lansbury, the scene-stealing British actor who kicked up her heels in the Broadway musicals “Mame” and “Gypsy” and solved endless…
Recent Deaths 10/12/22
Roger Allen Skinner, 63, of Knox Dale, formerly of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 10, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The…
Pet of the Day 10/11/22
Sugar is a 7 year old Boston Terrier and she has lots of spunk. Her favorite things are treats, snuggling in a cozy bed and…
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Nests
(Family Features) Memories made and recipes shared are the trademarks of a successful holiday gathering, and this year, you can host your way to a…
Team Building Day 2022
By ALEX POWER Student contributor The students and teachers of Oil City Senior High School took part in the annual Team Building Day on Oct….
Clinton Twp. fire displaces family of 6
From staff reports A family of six, including four children, were displaced after a fire destroyed their home in Clinton Township on Sunday evening, according…
Core communication board erected in Franklin
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A pre-school speech therapist at the Riverview Intermediate Unit and her family displayed a core communication board that has 48…
Venango Chamber Orchestra to mark 30th year with free concert Sunday
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. This will be…
More missiles, drones strike Ukraine, alarms keep up fear
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces strafed Ukraine with a fresh barrage of missiles and munition-carrying drones Tuesday, a day after widespread strikes killed at…
No quick fixes for Steelers, Tomlin during nightmarish start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For nearly two decades the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed immune to the realities of the NFL. Seasons came, seasons went. And the Steelers…
Review: ‘Till’ grippingly reorients an American tragedy
The Associated Press Almost by default, filmmakers typically take a wide lens to historical moments like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till. In reaching…
Recent Deaths 10/11/22
Audrey Kightlinger Allen Smith, 96, died Oct. 8, 2022. Lavinia Anne “Vinnie” Lehman, 100, of Oil City, died Oct. 10, 2022. Gerald “Moe” W. McClellan,…
Pet of the Day 10/10/22
Brutus came to us because his owner could no longer care for him. Brutus has some kennel aggression but don’t let that fool you, he…
Chicken Souse
(Family Features) After families across the country began cooking more at home during the pandemic, that trend has continued as loved ones seek comfort in…
Endangering welfare of children
Senate Passes COLA Increase For Veterans and Survivors
The VFW-supported H.R. 7846, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022, will now head to the President’s desk for signature. Certain VA benefits, including disability…
NKorea confirms simulated use of nukes to ‘wipe out’ enemies
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s recent barrage of missile launches were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to “hit and…
Russia blasts Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities in deadly strikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities Monday, smashing civilian targets including downtown Kyiv where at least…
Pickett shows fire, Steelers defense sags in 38-3 loss
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kenny Pickett showed he could take some licks and stand up for himself in his NFL starting debut. The injury-depleted…