Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
(Family Features) The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking…
2023
Garden Bugs: Friend or Foe?
Our gardens aren’t just full of tastes, colors, and smells – they are full of BUGS! Some of them are friends of the garden, and…
Man suspected of shooting New York officer found dead in Venango jail
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An inmate who was accused of shooting an off-duty police officer in New York City was found dead inside the…
Franklin church raises funds for UPMC Northwest patients
From staff reports Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin held a mission collection during its Vacation Bible School to raise funds for patient hardship needs…
Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election, block transfer of power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to…
Peugero’s homer, Oviedo’s strong pitching lead Pirates over Tigers 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Liover Peguero hit a two-run home run and Johan Oviedo pitched seven strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a…
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, and maybe better than ever
The Associated Press There are some good gags and clever innovations in the animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” but there is one brilliant idea: casting…
Recent Deaths 8/2/23
Jesse O. McKee, 82, died July 15, 2023. Deirdre (Dee) Mullarkey, 85, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Franklin, died June 18, 2023. For…
Pet of the Day 8/1/23
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…
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Family Features) After a long day of learning or a tough homework assignment, many kids love a warm, chocolatey homemade cookie. Once your kiddos pack…
Titusville man facing charges related to thefts
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A transient Titusville man is facing charges in connection with several thefts in the Titusville area. Corry state police said…
National Fuel rates will be lower in next billing cycle
From staff reports The monthly bill for a typical National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. customer is falling sharply for at least the next three months,…
Road safety improvement project to begin next week
From staff reports A $450,000 safety improvement project on Route 8, Route 417 and Deep Hollow Road (Route 3025) in Venango County is scheduled to…
Phoenix has ended 31-day streak of highs as rains ease a Southwest heat wave
PHOENIX (AP) — A record string of daily highs over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix ended Monday as the dangerous heat wave…
PA schools face spending down reserves or taking out loans as lawmakers fail to act
HARRISBURG (AP) — Some of Pennsylvania’s school districts may have to empty their reserves or take out loans to open for the fall semester because…
Recent Deaths 8/1/23
Nancy Carol (née Sumosky) Scierka died July 30, 2023. John Henry Mullen, 64, of Stoneboro, died July 23, 2023. Gerard A. Bauer, 85, of Lucinda,…
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…
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…