Portobello Mozzarella Sandwiches
(Family Features) Between the welcome warmth of the sun’s rays and a nearly universal desire to get outdoors, springtime is a beloved season for enjoying…
March 2023
Rocky Grove students to perform ‘Disney’s Descendants’ this weekend
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Rocky Grove High School will bring Disney characters to life this Thursday through Saturday as they put on their production…
Local church organizes religious literature collection
From staff reports The Cochranton Presbyterian Church Women’s Association has collected Bibles and other used Christian literature to be distributed to Christians around the world….
Norfolk Southern announces safety upgrades amid derailments
The Associated Press Norfolk Southern announced plans on Monday to improve the use of detectors placed along railroad tracks to spot overheating bearings and other…
Shapiro’s 1st Pa. budget to focus on schools, business taxes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to emphasize funding for Pennsylvania’s poorest school districts and making the state more competitive for cutting-edge tech…
Biden will seek Medicare changes, up tax rate in new budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to increase taxes to boost funding for Medicare and expand the program’s ability to negotiate lower costs for…
Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024
PARIS (AP) — The reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is going fast enough to allow its reopening to visitors and faithful at the…
Recent Deaths 3/7/23
Deanna Lee Gause died March 4, 2023. Sue Ann Pacior, 68, of Oil City, died March 3, 2023. Delores M. Lamey, 92, of Titusville, died…
Pet of the Day 3/6/23
Looking for a furry friend who loves to cuddle and play? Look no further! Meet Bonnie, an incredibly friendly and affectionate girl who is searching…
Chocolate Energy Balls
(Family Features) If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest…
District Quarterly Meeting Set for March 12
The Pa. VFW 28th District will hold there quarterly meeting Sunday, March 12. It will be held at VFW Post 169, located at 20628 Gospel…
1 dead, 9 hurt in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Apparently false fears of a shooting at a rap concert in Rochester, New York, sent a crowd surging toward the exits,…
35 detained after violence at Atlanta police training site
ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly three dozen people have been detained after flaming bottles and rocks were thrown at officers during a protest at “Cop City,”…
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for derailment: governor
HARRISBURG (AP) — Norfolk Southern has pledged several million dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after last month’s derailment…
A box office K.O.: ‘Creed III’ debuts to $58.7 million
The Associated Press “Creed III” punched above its weight at the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters. The MGM release knocked “Ant-Man…
Recent Deaths 3/6/23
Evelyn M. Hosey, 84, of New Bethlehem, died March 4, 2023. Patricia J. Boyles, 80, of Clarion, died March 3, 2023. Betty l. Bowser, 90,…
Polk Center census down to 46 residents as judge rules on aspect of suit
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A magistrate judge in the Middle District of Pennsylvania recently granted the state’s motion to decertify the class action aspect…
Sugarcreek moving ahead with playground camera installation
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council heard from police chief Bob Wenner at the panel’s monthly meeting Wednesday about steps Wenner has taken…
Biden’s Selma visit puts spotlight back on voting rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to pay tribute to the heroes of “Bloody Sunday,” joining thousands for the annual commemoration of the…
Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas, representing a…
Bobrovsky makes 31 saves as Panthers beat Penguins 4-1
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Sam Bennett scored in his return to the lineup and the Florida Panthers stopped Pittsburgh’s four-game…
Winter is the Time to Plan
Winter might seem like it would be a pretty slow time for projects like River Roots Community Farm, but behind the scenes, the Community Farm…
LIFE Northwestern facility moving ahead
Nate Simmons and Jared Fremer of Jewell Electric work on putting in an electrical outlet outside the new LIFE Northwestern PA facility at 800 Grandview…
Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses
HARRISBURG (AP) — Saying Pennsylvania is in the midst of a workforce crisis, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will propose a three-year incentive of up…
State lawmaker won’t quit amid sex misconduct claim
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania state representative accused of sexual harassment said Friday he is not resigning but has stepped down from the Judiciary Committee…
Tom Sizemore, ‘Saving Private Ryan’ actor, dies at 61
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Tom Sizemore, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence…
Pet of the Day 3/3/23
Leo is an amazing boy who was recently brought to us because his owner could no longer care for him. Leo is extremely friendly and…
Chocolate Covered Prune Fudge Cake
(Family Features) If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest…
Man, woman accused in Sugarcreek theft
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A man from Reno and a Warren woman are facing charges after being accused of stealing almost $10,000 of items…
4 charged in scrap metal thefts
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Three women and a man were charged this week with stealing scrap metal from several properties in the southern part…
Alex Murdaugh gets life in prison in murder of wife, son
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — In the culmination of the once-prominent lawyer’s fall from grace, Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday…
Trump can be sued for Jan. 6 riot harm, Justice Dept. says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at…
Jason Zucker scores in OT, Penguins beat Lightning 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jason Zucker scored his second goal of the game 2:13 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins completed a three-game season sweep…
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and…
Recent Deaths 3/3/23
Douglas Emerson Elliott, 74, of Emlenton, died Feb. 27, 2023. Linda Darlene Botts, 72, of Tionesta, died March 1, 2023. Robert R. Hovis, 61, of…
Pet of the Day 3/2/23
Meet Navie! Navie was in foster care for awhile after she came to us to raise her kittens, but now that they are weaned, she…
Vegan Brownies
(Family Features) The next time a healthy conscience keeps you from enjoying that sweet treat you’re craving, remember that making healthy swaps is all it…
Venango Human Services awards nominations being accepted
From staff reports Venango County Human Services is accepting nominations for its annual awards event to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April…
Make-A-Wish seeking volunteers in area
From staff reports Make-A-Wish has announced it needs volunteers in Venango, Crawford and Mercer counties. The agency is hosting virtual information sessions at 10 a.m….
DC’s cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather
WASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because…
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
ALLENTOWN (AP) — A Pennsylvania man faces federal criminal charges after he checked in a suitcase with an explosive device hidden in the lining on…
Kiss reveal last dates of their farewell tour, ending in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Rockers Kiss have announced the final shows of their last tour: The band plans to hang up their platform boots after…
Recent Deaths 3/2/23
John C. Mahan, Jr., 93, of Canonsburg, formerly of Titusville, died Feb. 26, 2023. Margaret Dorthea “Peg” Fair, 86, of Knox, died Feb. 28, 2023….
OC boys head to round of playoffs
By CAMERON VANWORMER Student contributor The Oil City High School boys’ basketball team came off a huge win against Seneca on Tuesday night, putting them…
Pet of the Day 3/1/23
Aloe came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her and are working on getting her to come out…
Savory English Muffins
(Family Features) Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No. 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is…
How to Create an Ecologically Vibrant Garden
(FineGardening.com) Naturalistic garden design catches all the headlines, but until recently it seemed removed from the reality of most home gardeners. Yet no matter how…
Cranberry School Board considers bond issue
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Cranberry School Board members on Monday considered approval of a resolution to increase the district’s non-electoral debt through the issuance…
Valley Grove recognizes two district employees
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School District administrators and school board members honored two district employees at the board’s meeting Monday. Geoffrey Sanner…
Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead
TEMPE, Greece (AP) — Rescuers delved Wednesday through flattened, burned-out carriages for survivors and bodies after a passenger train and a freight train crashed head-on…