Pet of the Day 10/11/23
Meet the fun and loving Limbo! This sweet little girl is from our “party” litter and was found abandoned with her four siblings. Limbo is…
October 2023
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
(Family Features) When the sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat….
Venango Chamber taking outstanding citizen nominations
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Citizen Award, which each year is bestowed upon an individual…
Franklin mayor elected president of Pennsylvania Municipal League
From staff reports Franklin Mayor Doug Baker was elected president of the Pennsylvania Municipal League during the association’s annual business meeting, which was held last…
Israeli strikes demolish Gaza neighborhoods as only power plant in territory runs out of fuel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians in the sealed-off Gaza Strip struggled to find any safe area Wednesday, as Israeli strikes demolished entire neighborhoods, hospitals ran low…
After one week without House speaker, Republicans appear no closer to choosing new leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a…
Bedard makes NHL debut as Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard skated into the faceoff circle, saw one of his idols standing across from him and tried to soak in the…
Review: In ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ a sharp courtroom drama that will end relationships
The Associated Press Of all the ways that a relationship can end, a fundamental disagreement about a work of art is in some ways extremely…
Recent Deaths 10/11/23
Thomas Dauphin Brown, 85, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 21, 2023. Delores J. Reagle, 84, of Oil City, died Oct. 3, 2023. Ronald E. “Ron”…
Pet of the Day 10/10/23
Who doesn’t love a good party? Confetti came to us with his four siblings as part of our “party” litter. Confetti is a polydactyl and…
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
‘Nobody Fights Alone’
By BETHANY NOVICKI and MACKENZIE REDFIELD Student contributors Cranberry High School Volleyball Boosters is hosting a cancer awareness and benefit game Oct. 12, 2023, to…
Stroke support group to meet Oct. 17
From staff reports UPMC Northwest will offer a free stroke support group Tuesday, Oct. 17. The group, which offers education, support and resources for individuals…
PennWest enrollment exceeds projections
From staff reports Pennsylvania Western University, in a news release, said preliminary enrollment numbers for fall 2023 indicate it is continuing on a path to…
Israel pounds Gaza neighborhoods, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood on Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety…
Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said…
Connor Bedard is the NHL’s latest ‘next Sidney Crosby.’ The original has plenty left in the tank
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby knows a little — OK, maybe more than a little — about being hockey’s next big thing. The hype. The…
Recent Deaths 10/10/23
Donna R. Waterhouse, 75, of Kennerdell, died Oct. 9, 2023. Barbara A. Stewart, 70, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 8, 2023. Mary Ann Hill, 82, of…
Pet of the Day 10/9/23
Meet Conner, the handsome and affectionate 5-year-old lab mix! Conner was surrendered to us to no fault of his own. His owner was moving and…
Parmesan Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Artichoke
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
Afghan Female Tactical Platoon Event
The VFW Washington Office hosted members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon, lawmakers, and fellow veterans groups to discuss the critical need for the passage…
State offers grant funds for veterans employment
From staff reports The state Department of Labor & Industry Secretary has announced the availability of $800,000 in grant funding to support Veterans Employment Program…
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza, battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for…
Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. It…
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers didn’t entirely make heads spin. Facing competition…
Recent Deaths 10/9/23
Cecelia Mae “Tootie” Pyle, 87, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 5, 2023. Harmony Nevaeh Katie Leige, 17, of Mercer, died Oct. 5, 2023. Aliya Jade Harvey,…
Adamovsky cited again, this time for using Grandview for storage
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The yellowed papers covering the insides of the first floor windows at 202 Center St. in Oil City are now…
Annual Friends for Food campaign has kicked off
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The 33rd annual Friends for Food campaign is well underway, and Community Services of Venango County is gearing up for…
Shooting at community center kills 1, injures 5
WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and five were wounded in a shooting during a private party at a Pennsylvania community center…
Witnesses to FBI hunt for Civil War gold describe armored truck, signs of a night dig
PENFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, Eric McCarthy and his client, Don Reichel, got up before sunrise to scour the…
3 teen fatal crash victims identified
From staff reports Mercer County Coroner John Libonati has identified the three teenagers who died as the result of a vehicle accident in Lake Township…
Heath’s Market to re-open at Hasson Heights site
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City’s Heath’s Market will open at a new location in Hasson Heights in the coming weeks. “We’re waiting on…
Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service on Friday as a rival to SpaceX’s broadband network….
Surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array…
Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border
MIAMI (AP) — The ad sounds like something out of the GOP 2024 playbook, trumpeting a senator’s work with Republicans to crack down on the…
Recent Deaths 10/7/23
Diane Powell McMillen, 85, of Clarion, died Oct. 4, 2023. Patrick J. “Phat Pat” Torpey, 72, of Oil City, died Oct. 3, 2023. Thomas Dauphin…
Pet of the Day 10/6/23
Meet Cilia, the sweet and silly boxer mix! Cilia was recently found as a stray with another dog, Evie. She is estimated to be around…
Cowboy Caviar
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for a new dip for your next get-together and tired of the same boring salsas and layered dips, this Cowboy Caviar…
Avoiding Gentrification
Last week, we explored public space and what having abundant public space means for a community, including higher property values. This week, I want to…
Attorney says golf cart community not feasible in Reno
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members heard from attorney Alex Spaid at the panel’s meeting Wednesday about the golf cart community idea…
New publishing company to host book launch party Saturday in OC
From staff reports Hollow Oak Press, a new publishing company based in Oil City, will host a book launch party from 11 a.m. to 2…
Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is…
Thousands of US workers are on strike. Here’s a rundown of major work stoppages
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are…
Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ doesn’t desecrate original but it won’t compel you
The Associated Press There may be no holier ground in horror than “The Exorcist.” As endlessly as William Friedkin’s 1973 film has been ripped off…
Recent Deaths 10/6/23
Rachel K. Bell, 52, of Franklin, died Oct. 2, 2023. James Allen Switzer, Sr., 79, of Worthington, formerly of the Clarion area, died Oct. 4,…
Pet of the Day 10/5/23
Evie, the sweet shepherd mix, was brought to us as a stray with another dog, Cilia. She was aged to be approximately 5 years old…
Immune-Boosting Green Grape Smoothie
(Family Features) Catching a cold or getting the flu can happen any time of year, but the height of cold and flu season requires extra…
Franklin to introduce new Rave Alert system next week
From staff reports The City of Franklin will launch its new free community alert system, Rave Alert, on Monday. The system will provide fast, reliable…
Coats for Kids drive ramps up
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City firefighters…
Trump’s lawyers seek to postpone classified documents trial until after 2024 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a judge to postpone his classified documents trial until after next year’s presidential election,…