Review: In ‘Rise of Gru,’ Minion mayhem reigns
The Associated Press For a not small segment of the audience for “Minions: Rise of Gru,” only one thing really needs to be said. The…
2022
US newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite a growing recognition of the problem, the United States continues to see newspapers die at the rate of two per…
Recent Deaths 6/30/22
Rev. Laurence “Larry” John Williams, of Seneca, died June 29, 2022. Cora Burt, 86, of Pleasantville, died June 24, 2022. Frances M. Himes, 87, of…
Pet of the Day 6/29/22
Blakeleigh is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She is spayed. For more information on Blakeleigh, contact…
Sweet ‘n’ Salty Popcorn Pretzel Sticks
(Family Features) As an important life skill, learning to cook and becoming familiar with kitchen basics can be an exciting adventure for kids from toddlers…
Using Companion Planting to Eliminate Need for Herbicides, Insecticides, Pesticides
Companion planting began as a simple way for Ancient civilizations to improve their crop harvests by planting two or more different plants next to or…
Man facing trespass, robbery charges after Franklin incident
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A transient Franklin man was arraigned and jailed Tuesday on charges that accuse him of entering a woman’s apartment without…
New OC bandshell going up
Andrew Hestor (in the lift) and Darrell Stout were continuing to assemble the new bandshell in Oil City’s Justus Park on Tuesday. Work began on…
Work at St. Stephen wraps up
Mark McDonald, with Palo Inc. out of Clarion, sweeps the new sidewalk around the East First Street side of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Oil…
Aide: Trump dismissed Jan. 6 threats, wanted to join crowd
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump rebuffed his own security’s warnings about armed protesters in the Jan. 6 rally crowd and made desperate attempts to join…
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. will significantly increase its military presence in Europe for the long haul, including by…
Corbin strikes out 12, Nationals rally to beat Pirates 3-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, Yadiel Hernandez delivered a go-ahead two-run double, and the Washington Nationals rallied in…
Chris Pratt picks military veterans for ‘The Terminal List’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Pratt portrays a Navy SEAL in his new Amazon series “The Terminal List,” and is surrounded on camera and behind-the-scenes…
Recent Deaths 6/29/22
Patricia Thompson Melat, 92, of Franklin, died June 27, 2022. Harry Allen Moon, 89, of Oil City, died June 27, 2022. Dianna Jean Jones died…
Pet of the Day 6/28/22
Brandee is 8 years old and looking for her forever home to grow old in. She would do best as an only dog. She likes…
Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas
(Family Features) After a long day in the classroom or at the office, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal….
Franklin Fourth of July Week festivities underway
From staff reports Franklin’s Fourth of July Festivities Week is moving into full swing, and Monday’s highlight was the popular pet show at Bandstand Park…
Commission accepting applications for block grants
From staff reports Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 round of the Northwest Commission’s Greenways Block Grant Program for eligible projects within the…
Abortion battles in state courts after Supreme Court ruling
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Abortion bans were temporarily blocked in Louisiana and Utah, while a federal court in South Carolina said a law sharply restricting…
Jan. 6 panel to hear from top aide in Trump’s White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Capitol insurrection will hear testimony Tuesday from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide in Donald Trump’s White House…
Franco’s 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Monday…
‘Elvis’ is king, alone, of box office after final tallies
NEW YORK (AP) — “Elvis” has won its box-office dance-off with “Top Gun: Maverick.” After the two films reported the same ticket sales Sunday, Monday’s…
Recent Deaths 6/28/22
Vickie Renee (Rodgers) Havens died June 24, 2022. Terry “Ted” Knight, 72, of Knox, died June 27, 2022. Dale Smith, 88, of Hermitage, died June…
Pet of the Day 6/27/22
Rosie recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know anything about her history. She is a little unsure and nervous but she…
Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce
(Family Features) After a long day, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal. When evenings are busy, however, there might…
House Passes Strong Act
The House passed VFW supported H.R. 6411, Support The Resiliency of Our Nation’s Great (STRONG) Veterans Act of 2022. The bill would improve VA’s mental…
OC native receives POW medal
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Ronald Dolecki, an Oil City native and Army veteran, stepped on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to receive…
More than 1 million voters switch to GOP in warning for Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — A political shift is beginning to take hold across the U.S. as tens of thousands of suburban swing voters who helped fuel…
Zelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of helping his country’s military improve its position against Russia in the…
‘Elvis,’ ‘Top Gun’ tie for box-office crown with $30.5M each
NEW YORK (AP) — Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic “Elvis” shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but — in…
Recent Deaths 6/27/22
Ruby E. Summerville, 98, of Strattanville, died June 25, 2022. James “Jim” C. McCutcheon, 64, of Franklin, died June 22, 2022. For complete obituaries,…
Updates on Community Garden, Brownfield Work
If someone could please let me know where the year has gone, I’d much appreciate it. But, here we are in the middle of June…
OC’s Jolly July 3rd will feature new band, 5K jaunt
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer This year’s Jolly July 3rd festivities in Oil City will feature a new band and the addition of a pet…
Franklin Fourth of July week offers some old and new
From staff reports Franklin’s annual Fourth of July Festivities Week returns with its traditional parade and fireworks, but also a lot of music and children’s…
As Senate-confirmed justices end Roe, how will voters react?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of Roe v. Wade started in the Senate. It was the Senate Republican partnership with President Donald Trump to confirm conservative judges,…
Pride parades march on with new urgency
NEW YORK (AP) — Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America’s biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential erosion of…
Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer in the eighth inning and a two-run single with two outs in the ninth, sending…
Owner will renovate as he eyes tenant at OC property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With two first floor tenants, Movie Stop and Raymond James, moving out of the old Welker & Maxwell building on…
Spilling the Beans plans to close its doors
From staff reports An Oil City business, which for nearly two decades has been a staple for people who enjoy that cup of coffee or…
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion, a fundamental and deeply personal change for Americans’ lives after…
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a…
Rays’ Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez scored Vidal Brujan with a game-ending pinch-single, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Friday…
Cranberry Twp. burglary
World of Wheels theft
Pet of the Day 6/24/22
Pete is a young, athletic boy who is looking for his forever family! Pete would love to go to an active home as he loves…
Watermelon Gelato
(Family Features) Whether your family’s ideal summer day consists of swimming, hiking, biking or simply enjoying the sunshine, all that time in the heat calls…
County plans to apply for home rehab grant funding
From staff reports Venango County, in partnership with the cities of Franklin and Oil City, is preparing an application for a federally funded HOME grant…
Summer swelter: Persistent heat wave breaks records, spirits
The Associated Press From the normally chilly Russian Arctic to the traditionally sweltering American South, big swaths of the Northern Hemisphere continued to sizzle with…
Setting gridlock aside, Congress set to OK gun violence bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan gun violence bill that seemed unimaginable a month ago is on the verge of winning final congressional approval, a vote…
Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in…