Pet of the Day 7/31/23
Meet Anna, the sweet and silly calico! Anna was brought to us with another cat, Tabby, when their owner passed away. Anna is approximately 1…
July 2023
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
(Family Features) For those busy school nights when time is at a premium and you need to get a meal on the table quickly, these…
Veterans, Take Notice
File your PACT ACT claim by August 9th, to be eligible for backdated benefits. There is no deadline to apply for PACT ACT benefits. But…
Cooperstown man dies in motorcycle crash
From staff reports A Cooperstown man died after he crashed his motorcycle Friday. Franklin state police said Rod E. Urey, 57, died after his 2011…
Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here’s a look at that investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks in her investigation into efforts by Donald…
Palacios celebrates 2-run walkoff homer, Pirates rally to beat Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Palacios hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from two runs down to…
‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds No. 2 spot
NEW YORK (AP) — A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated. Seven days after Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” conspired to set…
Recent Deaths 7/31/23
Mary Ann Vogelbacher, 79, of Fryburg, died July 28, 2023. Barbara Joan Lewis–Zeitler died June 8, 2023. Linda Ann (McAlkich) Siar, of Franklin, died July…
Trial of murder defendant Wells scheduled next month
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The trial of an Oil City man accused of killing his girlfriend last year in their Mineral Street home and…
OC street milling will start this week
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Street milling in Oil City will start Monday, city manager Mark Schroyer announced at Thursday’s Oil City Council meeting. On…
Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon….
Rookies Rodriguez, Peguero lift Pirates to 7-6 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Endy Rodriguez hit a go-ahead, bases-loaded triple and drove in four runs, fellow rookie Liover Peguero had a home run among his…
Putting the ‘Community’ in Community Gardens
Community Gardens are assets that bring not only fresh food but a much-needed sense of community. In addition to the River Roots Community Farm located…
Broadband meeting is Monday at 4-H fairgrounds
From staff reports Residents can still make plans to attend a meeting Monday that is focused on broadband access and availability. The casual gathering is…
OC police holding several recovered bikes
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking area residents to contact police if they are missing a bicycle as they have a…
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Reyes sought shade under a tree in the Bronx on a day that felt like it was over 100 degrees…
Phillies beat Pirates 2-1 for fourth win in five games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Schwarber broke out of a slump by hitting a two-run home run and reaching base in all five plate appearances, Zack…
Emmy Awards postponed due to the Hollywood strike, source says
The Associated Press The 75th Emmy Awards are the latest production to be put on pause due to the Hollywood strikes and will not air…
Recent Deaths 7/29/23
James (Jim) A. Smith, 89, of Hickory, North Carolina, died July 23, 2023. Charles F. Buchman, 81, of Marienville, died July 27, 2023. Donald J….
Pet of the Day 7/28/23
Charlie is a very affectionate, energetic boy that would love an active family to go on adventures with. We aren’t sure of his background, but…
Tart Lime Smoothie
(Culinary.net) During summer months, it’s common for many people to want to spend as much time outside enjoying the weather as possible. From the minute…
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year BY DREW COSTLEY AP Science Writer Nearly 200 million people in…
‘We were in the air.’ Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart
‘We were in the air.’ Mississippi family recounts surviving tornado that tore mobile home apart By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America ROLLING FORK, Miss….
As crews contain Europe fires, Pope Francis sounds alarm on climate threat to ‘our common home’
As crews contain Europe fires, Pope Francis sounds alarm on climate threat to ‘our common home’ By NICOLE WINFIELD and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS,…
Pet of the Day 7/27/23
Sweet Chip was recently brought back to us when his owners health was declining and he could no longer be cared for. Chip is a…
Raspberry Streusel Muffins
(Family Features) A balanced breakfast can go a long way toward setting you up for success each day and on a path to healthier eating…
Recent Deaths
Scott Lee “Scoot” Wood, 55, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 17, 2023. Bernice C. Scobbo, formerly of Crown, passed…
Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort
Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe…
Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame
Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame By CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A rare and…
Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs
Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Air Force intelligence…
Pet of the Day 7/26/23
Meet the sweet and beautiful Tabby, the tabby cat! Tabby is around 3-years-old and came to us with another cat, Anna, when their owner passed…
Fluffernutter Sandwich
(Family Features) Back-to-school season brings change to routines and often makes each day slightly more hectic, especially for families with little ones. This year, despite…
Machado, Soto and Sánchez homer to help the Padres beat the Pirates 5-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado, Juan Soto and Gary Sánchez homered to help the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday…
South Florida waters hit hot tub level and may have set world record for warmest seawater
South Florida waters hit hot tub level and may have set world record for warmest seawater By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The water temperature…
Fire on New York construction crane causes arm to collapse and hit a building as it falls
NEW YORK (AP) — A tall construction crane caught fire in Manhattan on Wednesday morning, and its arm hit a building as it crashed to…
Recent Deaths 7/26/23
Robert John Cavanaugh, Windsor, Colorado, passed away on July 20, 2023. Jeffrey A. Shull, Twin Falls, ID, passed away at his home on July 12,…
Biden’s son Hunter arrives at a Delaware court where he’s expected to plead guilty to tax crimes
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter arrived Wednesday at a federal court where he is expected to plead guilty to two tax…
Pet of the Day 7/25/23
Meet Anna, the sweet and silly calico! Anna was brought to us with another cat, Tabby, when their owner passed away. Anna is approximately 1…
Caterpillar Sandwich
(Family Features) Back-to-school season brings change to routines and often makes each day slightly more hectic, especially for families with little ones. This year, despite…
In ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ smash success, audiences send message to Hollywood: Give us something new
NEW YORK (AP) — In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners. Greta Gerwig, who made history for female directors….
Climate change leaves fingerprints on July heat waves around the globe, study says
The fingerprints of climate change are all over the intense heat waves gripping the globe this month, a new study finds. Researchers say the deadly…
Israeli doctors walk off the job, more strikes may be looming after a law weakening courts passed
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israeli doctors walked off their jobs, labor leaders threatened a general strike and senior justices rushed home from a trip…
Trevor Reed, Marine veteran freed from Russia in 2022, is injured while fighting in Ukraine, US says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former U.S. Marine who was released from Russia in a prisoner swap last year has been injured while fighting in Ukraine,…
Pet of the Day 7/24/23
Sweet little Mika came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. Mika is an absolute sweetheart who just…
BLT Lobster Roll
(Family Features) As people look to change what’s on their plates, it can be tough to know where to begin. From social media-inspired recipes to…
Texas is using disaster declarations to install buoys and razor wire on the US-Mexico border
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Wrecking ball-sized buoys on the Rio Grande. Razor wire strung across private property without permission. Bulldozers changing the very terrain…
Police narrow search for infant lost in flash flood, after 2-year-old sister’s body found
WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Search teams in Pennsylvania were focusing on one underwater area Sunday as they try to find a 9-month-old boy swept…
Why is Israel’s judicial overhaul so divisive?
JERUSALEM (AP) — For seven months, tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul…
Man who ambushed Fargo officers likely had bigger and bloodier attack in mind, attorney general says
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The heavily armed man who ambushed Fargo police officers investigating a fender bender last week likely had a bigger and bloodier…
Proposed Cranberry rec center gets some positive reviews
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer A proposed recreation center in Cranberry Township that has been discussed at public meetings during the last month is getting…