Impatience grows over hotel
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer This month marked two years since Oil City Hospitality, a Richmond, Virginia-based company, purchased the former Days Inn Hotel. So,…
March 2023
C&S Hardware in Oil City to close
By MICHELLE INCIARRANO Contributing writer There was a vision when Chris and Speedy Ewing opened C&S Hardware in Oil City — a one-stop shop for…
Trump, facing potential indictment, holds defiant Waco rally
WACO, Texas (AP) — Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him…
Search on for missing in deadly chocolate factory explosion
WEST READING (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed three people and left four people missing, authorities said. One…
Biden declares emergency as crews dig through storm wreckage
The Associated Press President Joe Biden early Sunday issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties,…
Malkin’s late goal lifts Penguins past Ovechkin, Caps 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin remains a live wire. Even now, 17 seasons into a career that is likely destined for the Hall of Fame,…
Cranberry resident questions proposed zoning change
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A Cranberry Township resident raised additional concerns over proposed zoning during this week’s supervisors meeting. Property owner Scott Snow wants…
Pennsylvania chocolate plant blast kills 2, leaves 9 missing
WEST READING (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed two people and left nine people missing, authorities said. Several other…
Trump rallying supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges
WACO, Texas (AP) — Staring down a possible indictment, a defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday as he…
Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night,…
Recent Deaths 3/25/23
Jane L. Shaffer, 75, of Clarion, died March 22, 2023. Annette Brooks, 86, of Long Island, New York, died March 7, 2023. Sue A. Stuck,…
Lemon Blueberry Trifle
(Family Features) After enjoying eggs, bacon, French toast and pancakes or any other brunch combination you crave, it’s tough to top a fresh, fruity treat…
Pet of the Day 3/24/23
Meet Kaynos! This sweet middle-aged boy was abandoned, so we don’t really have any history for him. Kaynos is very mild mannered, gentle, and affectionate….
Regional Collaboration
Last week, we looked at different levels of collaboration needed to build a resilient community. This week, I want to dive a little deeper into…
Forum to focus on early Venango County history
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society’s continuing Speaker’s Forum will host a presentation on the early history of the Venango County area on…
Erie Philharmonic to perform in OC
From staff reports The Erie Philharmonic will return to Oil City at 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, to perform a public concert at the Venango…
Fetterman expected back ‘soon,’ but no certain timeline yet
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s office said Thursday that he is expected to return soon to the chamber, although Democratic leaders are giving…
Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol
HARRISBURG (AP) — Anti-gun violence advocates rallied Thursday and packed into a friendly legislative hearing in Pennsylvania, where a politically divided government has fought firearms…
Stars beat Pens 3-2 despite Crosby’s 1st goal in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger allowed Sidney Crosby’s first career goal in Dallas. The Stars goaltender also made plenty of big saves, including a few…
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org. says
NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a…
Recent Deaths 3/24/23
William G. “Bill” Gordon, 91, of Emlenton, died March 21, 2023. Henry V. Schaeffer, 88, of Sligo, died March 21, 2023. Sara Aileen Palmer, 89,…
Pet of the Day 3/23/23
This sweet girl is Rue, who came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her. Rue is about one…
Savory Cheese Balls
(Family Features) Birthdays, holidays or just casual Saturdays are all perfect excuses to enjoy brunch with your favorite people. Bringing everyone together with quiches, pastries,…
Parent asks Valley Grove to invest more in musical program
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members heard from parent Jill Harry at their meeting this week, and she encouraged the school…
Annual Good Friday Laymen’s Service planned in OC
From staff reports The 56th Good Friday Laymen’s Service will be held April 7 in Oil City. The event begins at 6 a.m. at the…
Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns…
Gun violence to bring hearing, rally to state Capitol
HARRISBURG (AP) — The March For Our Lives at the state Capitol rally marks its fifth anniversary since its inception after the 2018 shooting that…
Crosby reaches 30-goal mark, Penguins knock off Avs 5-2
DENVER (AP) — Sidney Crosby wasn’t even aware of reaching yet another milestone. He’s simply locked in on helping the Pittsburgh Penguins make a 17th…
Review: Despair in Jersey in Zach Braff’s ‘A Good Person’
The Associated Press All filmmakers should be so lucky to have Florence Pugh in their movies. She so consistently delivers the best version of whatever…
Recent Deaths 3/23/23
Charles A. “Charlie” Moody, 77, of Tionesta, died. Mary Lee (Weeter) Cunningham, 96, died March 19, 2023. Carol L. Grove died. For complete obituaries,…
Orange Oatmeal
(Family Features) A staple of warm weekend days, brunch combines the best flavors of the first two meals of the day. Every great brunch spread…
Pet of the Day 3/22/23
Meet Remmi, the sweet and loyal German shepherd and Jack Russell mix. Remmi is two years old and was surrendered to us when her owners…
Theft of motor vehicles
Soil Management in Home Gardens and Landscapes
Proper soil conditions are essential for all stages of crop and plant development. Thus, an understanding of soil and how to manage it is the…
VTC Students Earn Honors
By ABBY SLOSS Student contributor On Nov. 17, 2023, six Venango Technology Center (VTC) students from Cranberry High School were inducted into the National Technical…
Cranberry Student Encourages Others to Travel
By LILY SHOOK Student contributor Ady Carter, a senior at Cranberry High School and the World Language Club secretary, shared her experience traveling Europe as…
Franklin building one of 5 sites for regional college open house
From staff reports The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College will hold an open house event at five of its classroom locations from 5 to 6:30 p.m….
Venango Patriots Project to meet Saturday
From staff reports The Venango County Patriots Project will meet at King’s Restaurant in Franklin at 9 a.m. Saturday. Those wanting to eat breakfast should…
Fed facing a blurrier outlook as it meets to weigh rate hike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation just as…
TikTok CEO to tell Congress app is safe, urge against ban
The Associated Press TikTok’s CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the…
Trump’s potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny
NEW YORK (AP) — For 40 years, former President Donald Trump has navigated countless legal investigations without ever facing criminal charges. That record may soon…
Review: John Wick gets even more stylish in fourth episode
The Associated Press A trip to Paris should be on everyone’s bucket list, even John Wick. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre…
Recent Deaths 3/22/23
Deborah Kay Barber, 72, of Oil City, died March 18, 2023. Lawrence “Skip” Travis, 81, of Knox, died March 20, 2023. Catherine L. Schrecengost, 80,…
Pet of the Day 3/21/23
If you like big dogs, we have the perfect boy for you! Duke is a two-year-old mastiff and Great Dane mix that was surrendered to…
Citrus Watermelonade
(Family Features) A staple of warm weekend days, brunch combines the best flavors of the first two meals of the day. Every great brunch spread…
Biology Students Bubble With Excitement
By LILY SHOOK Student contributor On Oct. 24, 2022, biology students in Lauri Piercy’s freshman class participated in a bubble lab to better understand cell…
Students Delight in Local Dairies
By BREANN CLARK Student contributor A legen-dairy event took place at Cranberry High School on Jan. 25. Milk from Mitch-Hill Dairy, Fairview Farms yogurt, and…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
March 29, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. March 29 was chosen as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because…
Fabric store opens in Seneca
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A local business is stepping in to help fill a void and starting to sell fabric by the yard. Cris-Cross…
Franklin school staff describe threat simulation training event
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin School Board members heard a report at their work session Monday about a threat assessment simulation training attended by…