Herbed Spanish Omelet
(Family Features) Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and…
April 2023
Health Subcommittee Oversight Hearing
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on providing veterans access to life-saving substance abuse disorder treatment. Witnesses from VA answered questions…
FLEX top young professional
Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, awarded its top young professional of the year…
Velasquez helps Pirates beat Reds 2-0 for 7th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vince Velasquez struck out 10 in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday…
Trial to begin in 2018 killing of 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jury selection will begin Monday in the federal death penalty trial of a truck driver accused of shooting to death 11 Jewish…
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is No. 1 for third week
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” continued to rack up coins at the box office, leading ticket sales for the third straight…
Recent Deaths 4/24/23
Paul E. Sloss, 81, of Franklin, died April 20, 2023. Danny B. Shields, 71, of Franklin, died April 21, 2023. Gerald J. “Jerry” Sleigher, Sr.,…
Woman sentenced on murder charge for son’s overdose death
From staff reports A Cooperstown woman was sentenced Friday to up to 15 years in prison on a third degree murder charge in connection with…
V.E.T.S. Honor Guard to mark 20 years with ‘special’ banquet
By AUSTIN GRAY Contributing writer In 2003, there were 18 local military veterans who wanted to make a difference in their community. Twenty later, the…
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection
UNION, N.J. (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection, but its stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers,…
Ken Potts, one of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, dies at 102
HONOLULU (AP) — Ken Potts, one of the last two remaining survivors of the USS Arizona battleship, which sank during the 1941 Japanese attack on…
Pirates run winning streak to 6 with 2-1 victory over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a key triple and Rich Hill got through five innings for the win as the streaking Pittsburgh Pirates extended…
Venango home rehab program seeks more contractors
From staff reports The Venango County housing rehabilitation program is seeking more local general contractors to include in its growing pool to conduct whole-home rehabilitation…
OC, Franklin announce street sweeping next week
From staff reports Oil City and Franklin have announced their street sweeping schedules next week. Here is a rundown: Oil City Monday — West First…
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions…
Joe, Keller lead Pirates over Reds 4-2 for 5th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe had three hits and reached base four times to back a strong start by Mitch Keller and lead the Pittsburgh…
Women are monsters, victims and heroes in ‘Evil Dead Rise’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When director Lee Cronin set out to make the latest installment of the “Evil Dead” franchise, he knew he wanted to…
Recent Deaths 4/22/23
Calvin E. Noal, 70, of Seneca, died April 21, 2023. Debra J. Andres, 67, of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 10,…
Pet of the Day 4/21/23
Meet Tazzie! Tazzie came in as a stray so we have no history for her. We think she is around 2 years of age. She…
Frozen Yogurt Bark
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Several honored at Venango County Human Services dinner
From staff reports Several people were honored Wednesday night at the annual Venango County Human Services awards dinner at Wanango Country Club in Reno. Martin…
Oil City artist accepted into prestigious Chicago show
From staff reports Oil City artist Rachel Stine, owner of textile and fiber art business Querida Designs, has been accepted into Chicago’s annual One of…
Once-a-week nightmare: US mass killings on a record pace
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. is setting a record pace for mass killings in 2023, replaying the horror on a loop roughly once a…
Russia’s air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s military acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city not…
Joe, Suwinski hit back-to-back HRs in Pirates’ win over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe and Jack Suwinski hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Roansy Contreras took a shutout into the seventh and…
Recent Deaths 4/21/23
Nancy Karen Dengel, 81, of Oil City, died April 19, 2023. Delilah Grace Karimi-Hosseini, “Boo” “Peanut”, 14, of Rouseville, died April 16, 2023. Maryland K….
Pet of the Day 4/20/23
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…
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Man facing indecent assault, corruption of minors charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing several charges for having inappropriate sexual contact with two juvenile girls. Franklin state police said in a…
27 volunteer groups turn out for Oil City clean up day
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer After the weather dipped into the 30s earlier this week, it just as quickly rose back to the 60s Wednesday…
US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters
The Associated Press The Biden administration is set to announce more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels…
Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a sweeping package Wednesday that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion into next year…
Pirates romp 14-3 for sweep, send Rockies to 8th loss in row
DENVER (AP) — Rodolfo Castro hit a 458-foot homer and drove in four runs, leading Pittsburgh over the Colorado Rockies 14-3 Wednesday to complete the…
Foo Fighters plan summer album, first since drummer’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters have announced a new album is in the works, the first since the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor…
Recent Deaths 4/20/23
Brenda L. Saylor, 84, of Parker, died April 17, 2023. Bridgette L. Beinhaur, 44, of Clarion, died April 19, 2023. Mary Arlene Nick, 80, of…
Pet of the Day 4/19/23
Meet Keeks, the beautiful and friendly kitty! Keeks is a sweetheart, who can be a little bit shy until she warms up to you. Keeks…
Savory Mango Chamoy Daquiri
(Family Features) Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors…
PennDOT highlights local highway projects this year
From staff reports In conjunction with this week’s observance of Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, PennDOT District 1 officials in the state’s northwest region highlighted…
Historic Preservation Award winners announced by ORA
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance has announced the winners of this year’s Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards. The ORA will celebrate the winners…
Parents, schools face increasing scrutiny after shootings
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — In many school shootings, the person who pulled the trigger — often a current or former student — is the…
Supreme Court poised to rule on abortion pill restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is deciding whether women will face restrictions in getting a drug used in the most common method of abortion…
States restrict ‘tranq,’ animal sedative linked to overdoses
HARRISBURG (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to a powerful animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to…
Suwinski homers twice, Pirates beat skidding Rockies 5-3
DENVER (AP) — Jack Suwinski homered twice and drove in three runs, Vince Velasquez recovered from a rough start to pitch six solid innings and…
Recent Deaths 4/19/23
Carol Virginia Carr Spence died April 17, 2023. Elaine S. Platt-Ketner, 80, of Foxburg, died April 11, 2023. Mary L. (Curtis) Tanner died April 12,…
Oil City Leadership Council Takes on Leadership Event
By ALEXANDRIA POWER Student contributor The Oil City Senior High School’s leadership council was invited to the Venango Clarion campus by Leadership Venango on April…
Pet of the Day 4/18/23
Emily came to us when her owners could no longer care for her. A few short days after her arrival she gave birth to two…
Spiced Pork Ribs
(Family Features) Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors…
New apprenticeship fills manufacturing’s ‘skills gap’
By MICHELLE INCIARRANO Contributing writer Looking to help local manufacturers recruit from within, Keystone Community Education Council (KCEC) has created a new building maintenance repairer…
Franklin Preservation to hold workshop on home research
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will hold a workshop Saturday, May 20, that will allow attendees to research the history of their homes and the…
Biden signs executive order to improve access to child care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the…