A Humane Community Making a Difference
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor “Seeing an animal come in with bad health, regain their strength, and go to a caring home is amazingly fulfilling,…
January 2023
Oil City basketball teams defeat Conneaut Area
By WILLIAM MCMAHON Student contributor The JV and Varsity region matchup between the Oil City Oilers and the Conneaut Area Eagles was a blowout for…
Ultra Shrimp Mac and Cheese Bites
(BPT) – From casual gatherings to formal parties, the holidays are full of opportunities to elevate your meals with seafood. Whether you’re an experienced home…
Pet of the Day 1/31/23
Lila came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her. This sweet girl is around four years old and…
Help VA STOP Education Benefits Fraud
Scammers are taking advantage of new opportunities to commit fraud. There has been an increase in VA education benefits fraud by VA-approved schools that are…
Youth Theatre to perform ‘Rainbow Fish’ at Barrow
From staff reports Youth ages 8 to 16 have been rehearsing for their upcoming performances of “Rainbow Fish” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The…
Grove students attend Honor Band Festival
Rocky Grove High School students Miranda Gardner, Tyler Haylett, Bishop Williams and Jaden Lang recently attended the Tri-State Honor Band Festival at Mercyhurst University in…
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as…
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and three emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols,…
Review: Pamela Anderson captivatingly tells her own story
The Associated Press Pamela Anderson was always a bit of an open book in interviews. No one ever told her not to be, or that…
Recent Deaths 1/31/23
Harold “Bud” Price, 82, of Knox, died Jan. 29, 2023. Nancy L. Reed, 85, of Shippenville, died Jan. 28, 2023. Vernon Hilyer, 60, of Clarion,…
Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups
(BPT) – From casual gatherings to formal parties, the holidays are full of opportunities to elevate your meals with seafood. Whether you’re an experienced home…
Pet of the Day 1/30/23
Rose is a gorgeous girl who likes to “talk” to let you know she needs attention. She is pretty friendly but can have some mild…
Oil City couple charged with child endangerment
From staff reports An Oil City couple have been charged with endangering the welfare of three children in their care. Oil City police said in…
Suicide bomber kills 34, wounds 150 at mosque in NW Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated explosives during crowded prayers at a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan on Monday, causing the…
Super Bowl 57: Chiefs, Eagles meet for title in Arizona
The Associated Press Patrick Mahomes finally got the best of Joe Burrow. All he needed was a little shove. Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field…
‘Avatar 2’ tops box office for 7th weekend
The Associated Press “Avatar: The Way of Water” claimed the No. 1 spot on the domestic box office charts for the seventh weekend in a…
Recent Deaths 1/30/23
Harold E. “Bud” Price, 82, of Knox, died Jan. 29, 2023. Mae C. Allen, 95, of Middlesex Twp., died Jan. 27, 2023. Sandra M. Simpson,…
Judge again denies injunction to halt Polk closure
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The second motion for a preliminary injunction brought by plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the state to stave off the…
Corps of Engineers wades into Cranberry Township
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Three members of the Army Corps of Engineers addressed a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Cranberry Township regarding mitigation…
Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Hours before sunrise, migrants at one of Mexico’s largest shelters wake up and go online, hoping to secure an appointment to…
Trump opens 2024 run, says he’s ‘more committed’ than ever
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with stops Saturday in New Hampshire and South Carolina, events…
Couture leads Sharks past Penguins 6-4 to end four-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Logan Couture and the San Jose Sharks made sure they didn’t let a late third-period lead slip away for a second consecutive…
Seneca man facing kidnapping, other charges
From staff reports A Seneca man is facing kidnapping and other charges for threatening his former girlfriend with a BB gun. Oil City police said…
Venango Region Catholic School receives STEAM activities grant
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School in Oil City will transform an underutilized school lab into a STEAM activity area thanks to funding from…
Tyre Nichols’ brutal beating by police shown on video
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities released video footage Friday showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers who held the Black motorist down…
Constitutional amendments stalled with Pa. House stalemate
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania voters almost certainly will not see a package of proposed constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot in May’s primary election after…
Harrison Ford inspires cast in new comedy ‘Shrinking’
NEW YORK (AP) — When Bill Lawrence was developing his new Apple TV+ comedy ”Shrinking,” he introduced one character in the pilot script as a…
Recent Deaths 1/28/23
Robert David Burnham, of Corsica, died Jan. 27, 2023. Jeffrey Myers Crawford, 83, of Lowell, Indiana, formerly of Emlenton, died Jan. 21, 2023. Richard “Dick”…
Mini Shrimp Scampi and Spinach Quiches
(BPT) – From casual gatherings to formal parties, the holidays are full of opportunities to elevate your meals with seafood. Whether you’re an experienced home…
Pet of the Day 1/27/23
Asher is a sweet girl, but she needs someone with lots of patience. She takes more time than normal to warm up and get comfortable…
Drake Museum to host Pithole cabin fever party
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park and Friends of Drake Well will host the Pithole cabin fever party from 10 a.m. to 2…
Historical Society presenting program on early oil days
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society will present a program on early oil history in Venango County at 11 a.m. Saturday at the…
Auschwitz anniversary marked as peace again shattered by war
OSWIECIM, Poland (AP) — Auschwitz-Birkenau survivors and other mourners commemorated the 78th anniversary Friday of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp, some expressing…
Past US presidents, VPs asked to recheck for classified docs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives has asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents to recheck their personal records for any classified documents following the…
Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom was grumpier than his usual self the morning before he and the Washington Capitals faced the Pittsburgh Penguins. “It happens…
Review: Cannes breakout ‘Close’ tells of innocence and grief
The Associated Press “Close ” is a crushing story of grief told with grace by Belgian director Lukas Dhont. At its heart is a friendship,…
Recent Deaths 1/27/23
Loren S. Miller, 73, of Franklin, died Jan. 25, 2023. Jean M. McBride, 95, of Grove City, died Jan. 26, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings
(StatePoint) If you’re someone who agrees that no tailgate or watch party is complete without wings, you’re in good company. According to Chef Jordan Carfagno…
Pet of the Day 1/26/23
Benny was recently surrendered to us because his owner was moving and unable to take him. Benny is a very sweet middle aged boy who…
Drake Museum Winter Academy program will focus on birds
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park will hold a Winter Academy via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, and the interactive program…
Franklin Celebration of Talent event set Feb. 4
From staff reports The Barrow-Civic Theatre and the Franklin Rotary Club will present the sixth annual Celebration of Talent competition at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb….
Lawyer: Warnings boy had gun ignored before he shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Concerned staff warned administrators at a Virginia elementary school three times that a 6-year-old boy had a gun and was…
Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
The Associated Press Facebook parent Meta said Wednesday it will restore former President Donald Trump ‘s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year…
Penguins goaltender Jarry out until after the All-Star break
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry’s on-again, off-again season is now off again. Coach Mike Sullivan said Wednesday that the two-time All-Star will…
Review: Fleeting joys in the sublime ‘One Fine Morning’
The Associated Press Like most things, the title of Mia Hansen-Løve’s “One Fine Morning” sounds better in French. “Un Beau Matin” doesn’t have that same…
Recent Deaths 1/26/23
Jay D. Klingler, 88, of Titusville, formerly of Pleasantville, died Jan. 24, 2023. Marilyn A. Creacraft, 81, of Centerville, died Jan. 24, 2023. John L….
Chipotle Chicken Flatbread
(Family Features) When dining outside with your loved ones, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy. This Chipotle…
Pet of the Day 1/25/23
Eevee has been a wonderful mama to 7 beautiful babies, but she is ready to retire from motherhood and find her forever home. She is…
How to Read a Seed Catalog
It’s January and the seed catalogs are piling up faster than the snow drifts. With all those gorgeous pictures and lush descriptions, how is a…