Calls to suspend gas taxes across U.S. grow as prices surge
The Associated Press With gas prices at record highs across the U.S., an increasing number of governors and state lawmakers are calling for the suspension…
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Review: In ‘The Adam Project,’ a blockbuster therapy session
The Associated Press Pathos and action are found in equal parts in “The Adam Project,” the latest attempt by Netflix to create the kind of…
Recent Deaths 3/10/22
Gwendolyn Lois Traister, 90, of Rimersburg, died March 8, 2022. Sara Ann Shafer, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 14, 2022. Loretta B Weis,…
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Cranberry Twp. assault
Pet of the Day 3/9/22
Brutus came to us as a stray. He is a big sweet baby. He doesn’t like other male dogs very much, but he seems okay…
Cheesy Basil Cod
(Culinary.net) During the spring months, fish can be a popular food for at-home meals. It’s a perfect nutritious option during Lent, and it’s flaky and…
Delay Garden Cleanup to Benefit Overwintering Insects
You can support butterflies, moths, bees, and other desirable insects by delaying your garden cleanup until spring. Learn simple ways to encourage overwintering insects and…
OC man charged for breaking into Franklin home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for breaking into a house on Norman Street in Franklin last week. Franklin…
ORA seeks nominees for Historic Preservation Awards
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism is accepting nominations through April 1 for its Historic Preservation Awards. The awards…
Biden’s inflation plan upends thinking on jobs sent overseas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the U.S. This challenges a…
Duclair, Verhaeghe help Panthers beat Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Duclair scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and Carter Verhaeghe added an insurance score in the third as the…
Will Ferrell lightens the mood for slumping Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Will Ferrell screamed and put a hand in Klay Thompson’s face as the Golden State star lofted a baseline 3-pointer. Nice…
Recent Deaths 3/9/22
Matthew “Clark” Watson, of Stoneboro, died March 6, 2022. Mary Ann Wheeling, 76, of Oil City, died March 8, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
1st trial in Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors…
Pet of the Day 3/8/22
Snickers is such a handsome boy! He seems to be a little nervous here in the shelter environment, but we know in the right home…
Cheesy Frittata with Veggies
(Family Features) Chef Nate Appleman knows how important it is to serve healthy meals to your family – ones they actually want to eat. Before…
US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for…
3 more charged in connection with Emlenton overdose death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Three more people are facing charges in connection with the overdose death of an Emlenton woman about a year ago….
Drake Well fundraiser race scheduled for May
From staff reports Friends of Drake Well is hosting a fundraiser race Saturday, May 21, at Oil Creek State Park. The “Meet-U in 5 and…
Court rejects GOP redistricting plans in NC, Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state…
Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘medieval’ tactics
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepened Monday as Russian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat, and medicine grew increasingly…
Review: Puberty runs amok in Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’
The Associated Press For better and worse, “Turning Red” is like no Pixar film before it. The film, directed by Domee Shi, who made the lovely Oscar-winning short…
Recent Deaths 3/8/22
Barbara Jean Lamison, 87, of Renfrew, formerly of Prospect, died March 5, 2022. Dean Thomas Dehner, 64, of Oil City, died March 7, 2022. Jack…
Pet of the Day 3/7/22
Celeste is a very nice girl. She just needs a bit of extra time to get to know you first. She is still learning how…
VFW Commander-In-Chief Testifies Before Congress
VFW National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic testified before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The VFW delivered its top…
Lemon Chicken with Roasted Red Onions and Potatoes
(Family Features) Chef Nate Appleman knows how important it is to serve healthy meals to your family – ones they actually want to eat. Before…
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting Monday, although the…
Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
BANGKOK (AP) — The official global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 6 million on Monday — underscoring that the pandemic, now entering its third year,…
Gas prices hit record highs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
The Associated Press Gas prices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hit all-time highs over the weekend amid tight worldwide oil supplies and increased demand as…
‘The Batman’ gives movie theaters a new hope with big launch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Batman has his fair share of pressures, from saving Gotham to saving movie theaters. And while they’re both still decidedly works…
Recent Deaths 3/7/22
Jack E. Gravatt, 86, of Oil City, died March 4, 2022. Richard R. “Bud” Stone, 89, of Oil City, died March 5, 2022. Lawrence W….
Hope 21 Ministry has 300 formal dresses to give away
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Looking for a dress for prom? Or a bridesmaid dress? Maybe a dress to wear to a wedding? Hope 21…
Complaints prompt reminder about school bus safety
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Franklin state police said they have received complaints about drivers in violation of school bus laws, prompting police to remind…
Ukraine official says assault halts evacuations for 2nd time
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Plans to evacuate civilians from a besieged port city in Ukraine collapsed Sunday for the second time along with an expected…
High court reimposes Boston Marathon bomber’s death sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The justices, by a 6-3 vote Friday, agreed…
As planet warms, less ice covering North American lakes
GRAND LAKE, Colorado (AP) — With a backdrop of mountain vistas and a rink of natural ice, the annual ice hockey tournament at Grand Lake…
Auditions for ‘Nunsense’ will be held Sunday, Monday
From staff reports Auditions for the Barrow-Civic Theatre’s performance of “Nunsense” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and from 6 to 8…
Russian cease-fire in Ukraine imperiled amid more shelling
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly fell apart Saturday as Ukrainian officials…
Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes rally past Penguins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored on a power play at 3:14 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from two goals down to…
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau goes ‘Against the Ice’ in Netflix pic
The Associated Press Winter could have been over for Nikolaj Coster-Waldau when “Game of Thrones” ended in 2019, but the Danish star put himself back…
Recent Deaths 3/5/22
Peggy Lee Levier Weckerly, 71, of Parker, died March 3, 2022. Peggy Lou (Butler) Haines, 85, died March 3, 2022. Eugene “Gene” Houser, 89, of…
Pet of the Day 3/4/22
Snoopy recently came to us because his owner passed away. He is a very sweet boy who needs a little help getting his weight under…
Marinated Skirt Steak
(Family Features) Chef Nate Appleman knows how important it is to serve healthy meals to your family – ones they actually want to eat. Before…
Success Provides Inspiration
With spring just around the corner, I’m starting to get excited about the upcoming season of on-the-ground works, with projects kicking off or starting back…
Titusville woman pleads guilty to federal drug charge
From staff reports A Titusville woman pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal drug laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung…
‘Read Across Franklin’ scheduled Saturday
From staff reports The Franklin Public Library is inviting the public to participate in “Read Across Franklin” on Saturday, a townwide reading event with interactive…
Russians take Ukraine nuclear plant; no radiation after fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine did not result in any radiation being released and firefighters…
Malkin has goal, 2 assists as Penguins beat Lightning 5-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, Tristan Jarry made 20 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay…
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder makes solo outing a group project
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Technically, Eddie Vedder’s new album and tour are a solo project. But the longtime Pearl Jam frontman was anything but alone…