Two dogs die in OC house fire on Moran Street
From staff reports Two dogs died in a fire Monday morning at a Moran Street home in Oil City. The blaze broke out at about…
2022
Police looking for Titusville woman accused of theft
From staff reports Police are trying to locate a Titusville woman who is facing charges of theft and obstruction for giving police a false identity….
OC Veterans Day events planned Friday
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City’s annual Veterans Day observance is planned Friday. The Oil City VFW is in charge of the program this…
Election 2022: Turbulent campaign season comes to a close
WASHINGTON (AP) — A tumultuous election season that tugged again at America’s searing political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future…
Power balance in Congress on ballot for Pennsylvania voters
HARRISBURG (AP) — Three races among Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation have taken shape as some of the closer contests in the country this year as voters…
Chris Evans named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield but he’s got a new badge of honor: he’s been named People…
Recent Deaths 11/8/22
Paul Lee “Papi” Meehan, 81, of Seneca, died Nov. 6, 2022. David G. Richardson, 73, of Clarion, died Nov. 5, 2022. Barbara Louise Schar Gaj…
Pet of the Day 11/7/22
Rosie recently came to us as a stray so her history is a mystery. She has the sweetest personality! Rosie loves to run and sniff…
Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole
(Family Features) Turkey and ham may sit centerstage, but classic holiday sides can make the season truly special. You can bring smiles to your loved…
Veterans Day is Nov. 11
Veterans Day Events The National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. The public is invited to…
Oil City church’s pajama collection underway
From staff reports The pajama collection project is up and running for the 11th year at Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City. From now through…
World in crisis a grim backdrop for UN climate talks
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Envoys from around the globe gathered Sunday in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on tackling climate…
Last total lunar eclipse for three years arrives Tuesday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Better catch the moon’s disappearing act Tuesday — there won’t be another like it for three years. The total lunar…
What to watch in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of primaries, campaign events and fundraising pleas, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and…
‘Black Adam’ tops box office again on quiet weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — On a quiet weekend in movie theaters before the upcoming release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Warner Bros.’ “Black Adam” topped…
Recent Deaths 11/7/22
Sara Claire Copenhaver, 97, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 4, 2022. Judith (Bayer) Eismont, 72, of Oil City, died Nov. 5, 2022. Stanley George Lutz,…
Polk-White Haven case has class-action status; preliminary injunctions denied
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the state to stave off closure of both Polk and White Haven state centers saw…
Venango County voting machines tested
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County election officials held a public voting machine testing Friday morning in the Courthouse Annex in preparation for Tuesday’s…
Powerball jackpot up to record $1.9 billion after no winner
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A record Powerball jackpot grew to an even larger $1.9 billion after no one won the lottery drawing on Saturday night….
Trump says US ‘in decline’; Biden has his own dire warning
LATROBE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is predicting America’s destruction if his fellow Republicans don’t deliver a massive electoral wave on Tuesday. Democrats, led…
Alvarez blasts Baker, Astros to World Series title vs Phils
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series…
Tanev scores late as Kraken hand Pens 7th straight loss, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Tanev scored the game-winning goal with 3:39 remaining and the Seattle Kraken beat Pittsburgh 3-2 on Saturday night, sending the Penguins…
Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found…
State fire commissioner says change batteries with clocks
From staff reports Acting Pennsylvania fire commissioner Charles McGarvey is highlighting the importance of fresh batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in conjunction…
Sugarcreek police, Community Services food drive set
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police and Community Services of Venango County will conduct their sixth annual food drive from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday,…
N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday,…
Biden, Obama, Trump make final midterm push in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Swing-state Pennsylvania is the stage for a clash of presidents on Saturday as each party’s biggest stars work to energize voters just…
From ‘Enola Holmes’ to ‘Extraction,’ Netflix bets on sequels
The Associated Press It’s easy to forget that the Netflix original film department is still rather young. Five years ago, the streaming service didn’t even…
Recent Deaths 11/5/22
Glenn L. “Whitey” Whiteman, 87, of Knox, died Nov. 3, 2022. Barbara J. Baker, 87, died Oct. 31, 2022. Dana D. Weaver, 59, of Grove…
Pet of the Day 11/4/22
Kevin recently came to us as a stray with another dog. He is about a year old, and full of energy to run and play!…
Brussels Sprouts and Ham Rice Gratin
(Family Features) Turkey and ham may sit centerstage, but classic holiday sides can make the season truly special. You can bring smiles to your loved…
Registration extended for hospital health fair
From staff reports The registration deadline for UPMC Northwest’s community health fair on Wednesday has been extended to Monday. Health resources, screenings and education will…
US employers keep hiring briskly even in face of rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers kept hiring vigorously in October, adding 261,000 positions, a sign that as Election Day nears, the economy remains a picture…
Employees at Elon Musk’s Twitter brace for layoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Employees braced for widespread layoffs at Twitter on Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform. In a letter…
Wolf signs bills, including to decriminalize fentanyl strips
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed new laws Thursday that, among other things, decriminalize fentanyl test strips, legalize possession of switchblades and call…
Recent Deaths 11/4/22
John L. Bracken, 83, of Valencia, and Chautauqua Lake, NY, died Oct. 31, 2022. Ethel P. Culbertson, of Clarion, died Nov. 2, 2022. Ethel Rhoads…
Pet of the Day 11/3/22
Baby and Sheba were recently surrendered to us when their owner could no longer care for them. Baby is a sweet girl who is about…
Thanksgiving Stuffing
(Family Features) Starting with parades and ending with family meals, Thanksgiving provides all-day opportunities for celebrating life’s special moments with those nearest and dearest to…
OC’s Volleyball Senior Night
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Oil City High School honored its senior volleyball players Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. While seniors Ansley Svolos, Lillie Heise, Emma…
Man serving prison term in Shauna Howe case dies
From staff reports Eldred “Ted” Walker, who was serving a state prison sentence for his role in the 1992 abduction and murder of 11-year-old Oil…
2 charged for abandoning elderly woman for long periods
From staff reports A Franklin man and woman are facing charges for abandoning an elderly woman, who they were responsible of taking care of, for…
Dinner fundraiser will help mission team
From staff reports A small group of local residents will travel to the Dominican Republic later this month for a short-term mission trip through the…
2 alleged ‘boogaloo’ members arrested in Michigan and Ohio
DETROIT (AP) — The FBI has arrested two alleged members of the far-right anti-government group the Boogaloo Boys, with authorities increasingly concerned about the potential…
Sabres score five goals in third to rally over Penguins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored with 9:26 left and the Buffalo Sabres had five goals in the third period to rally past the…
Powerball prize up to $1.5 billion, 3rd-largest ever in US
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The bad news is that no one won Wednesday night’s huge $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot. The good news is that…
Review: Florence Pugh shines in haunting ‘The Wonder’
The Associated Press It is 1862 in a remote Irish village when an English nurse is called in by a local council to observe and…
Recent Deaths 11/3/22
Norman C. Peterson, 86, of Pleasantville, died Oct. 31, 2022. Doris “Dorie” (Graham) Feather died Oct. 31, 2022. Gary Conrad Faller, 69, of California, MD,…
Pet of the Day 11/2/22
Stewart recently came to us as a stray with another dog, so we do not have any history for him. Stewart is about 4 years…
Turkey Cranberry Dinner Rolls
(Family Features) Starting with parades and ending with family meals, Thanksgiving provides all-day opportunities for celebrating life’s special moments with those nearest and dearest to…
County to host tire collection
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a tire collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Venango County Community…