Pet of the Day 7/11/23
Meet Pearl. Pearl came to us when her owner could no longer care for her. She is super sweet and loving. She is good with…
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Ham, Cheese and Zucchini Breakfast Cups
(Family Features) Mornings can be hectic enough with wake-up calls, preparing for work, getting the kids ready and so many other daily tasks. Add in…
Hasson students donate blankets
Hasson Heights Elementary School students (from left) Ava Drozdo, Bryar Zuck, Amelia Sneltzer and Josie Witmer are pictured here with Angela Proper, director of The…
Grand jury could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia’s 2020 election
ATLANTA (AP) — A grand jury being seated Tuesday in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or…
NATO summit reaches agreement on admitting Sweden but faces division over Ukraine
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hailed an agreement for Sweden to join NATO as more work remained to determine a…
Police searching for escaped homicide suspect find possible campsites near jail
WARREN (AP) — A homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail is likely still in the area and someone…
Recent Deaths 7/11/23
Marlene Laverne Stewart, 91, of Verland North, formerly of Polk State Center, died July 5, 2023. Byrl “Pete” Shaffer, 86, of Oakwood Heights, formerly of…
Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) 2023 Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing was held in Washington, D.C., on June 30. The event included formal presentations,…
Pet of the Day 7/10/23
Meet Churchill. Churchill came to us after being found in the woods with his 6 other siblings. He is your typical kitten who loves to…
Asian Peanut Slaw
(Family Features) Soaking up some sun and sharing a meal with family and friends brings people together, especially when favorite recipes are on the table….
Manhunt continues for suspect who escaped from Warren prison
WARREN (AP) — Authorities from local, state and federal agencies were searching Sunday for an inmate described by police as “very dangerous” who escaped from…
Biden, King Charles III zero in on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
WINDSOR, England. (AP) — President Joe Biden and King Charles III, two aging leaders who’ve waited decades to reach the pinnacle of their careers, used…
Choi slugs 2-run homer as Pirates beat Diamondbacks 4-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh’s bullpen wasted a strong start by All-Star Mitch Keller by giving up a late run and a walk-off hit Saturday night….
‘Insidious 5’ topples ‘Indiana Jones’ before ‘Mission: Impossible’ launches
The Associated Press Indiana Jones’ reign atop the box office was short-lived. In its second weekend in theaters, the Disney release was usurped by another…
Recent Deaths 7/10/23
Frederic J. “Spike” Craig, 69, of Chicora, died July 8, 2023. Shirley Bruce Clark, 94, of Stoneboro, died July 7, 2023. Judith L. “Judy” Ziegler,…
Federal ‘effort’ on French Creek stirs anger
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Two things were made clear Thursday during a meeting about the French Creek watershed between public officials from five counties,…
Oil Heritage Festival to mark 45th year later this month
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans are taking shape for Oil City’s 45th Oil Heritage Festival later this month. This year’s festival theme is “Let…
Yellen: Washington might ‘respond to unintended consequences’ for China due to tech export curbs
BEIJING (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said she agreed Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on U.S. technology exports…
Ukraine, environment on agenda when Biden meets UK politicians, royalty
LONDON (AP) — A dash of pomp and a dose of politics are on the agenda during a stopover visit to the U.K. where President…
Carroll drives in winning run in Diamondbacks’ 3-2 victory over the Pirates
PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll singled with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Pittsburgh…
Murder suspect escapes from Warren County Prison
From staff reports According to the Warren County Emergency Management Agency, murder suspect Michael Burham escaped from Warren County Prison in the early morning hours…
Drake Well Marathon & Half set Aug. 20
From staff reports The Drake Well Marathon & Half is scheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Drake Well Museum and Park south of…
Texas gunman in Walmart shooting gets 90 consecutive life sentences
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas…
US will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine, defends delivery of controversial weapon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday defended what he said was a “difficult decision” to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine, a move the…
Diamondbacks beat the Pirates 7-3 to end a 4-game losing streak
PHOENIX (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a three-run homer and fellow All-Star Zac Gallen pitched seven strong innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat…
Recent Deaths 7/8/23
John Victor Lerch, 71, of Rimersburg, died July 6, 2023. Robert J. Udovic, 88, of Seneca, died July 7, 2023. Domer H. Ritchey, 70, of…
Pet of the Day 7/7/23
Jo was surrendered to us when her owners could no longer care for her. Jo is one year old and very friendly and loves people….
Mexinut Dip
(Family Features) Soaking up some sun and sharing a meal with family and friends brings people together, especially when favorite recipes are on the table….
No one injured in river rescue in Reno
From staff reports No one was injured Thursday afternoon when a pontoon boat got stuck on rocks because of the low levels of the Allegheny…
Sugarcreek Council OKs hot spots for police vehicle computers
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council on Wednesday approved buying four hot spots for police vehicle computers. Over the past months, Sugarcreek police…
Recent events that indicate Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory
The Associated Press As a warming Earth simmered into worrisome new territory this week, scientists said the unofficial records being set for average planetary temperature…
Dodgers beat the Pirates to pull within a half-game of NL West-leading Arizona
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman homered and Julio Urias pitched six innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh…
Franchise turns it up a notch in ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning’
NEW YORK (AP) — There are, as a rule, only so many places you can go as an action movie after leaving Tom Cruise clinging…
Recent Deaths 7/7/23
Norris M. Carter, Jr., 93, of Oil City, died July 3, 2023. Terri L. Dunkle, 80, died July 3, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
The US will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine and is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon will…
Township building used to store public works equipment explodes; no injuries reported
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — An explosion at a building housing public works equipment in a Pennsylvania township destroyed the structure and heavily damaged some nearby…
Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern says the owner of the rail car that caused the fiery Ohio derailment in February failed to properly maintain…
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’
Jalen Hurts has no time to be satisfied. After a breakout season in which he nearly led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl victory…
Pet of the Day 7/6/23
This old lady came to us when her owner passed away. Bandit is 17 years old, and is looking for the purrfect family to spend…
Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls
(Family Features) Despite busy lives and full schedules, finding time for regular meals with loved ones encourages connections and conversations that can benefit mental and…
Worm Farms 101: Everything you need to know
Worm farms are the perfect way for people who don’t have space for a compost system to dispose of their food scraps. In a worm…
USAA Launches Initiative To Combat Veterans Suicide
USAA has launched an initiative focused on veteran suicide prevention. Face the Fight is a coalition of 40 corporations, foundations, nonprofit and veteran-focused organizations that…
Pet of the Day 7/5/23
Meet Aster, the handsome, silky, soft, and affectionate black cat! Aster came to us when his owner could no longer care for him, and he…
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…
Franklin man taken into custody for several warrants
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Sugarcreek police and the Venango County Sheriff’s office teamed up to take a Franklin man who was wanted on multiple…
Changes made to Oil Heritage Junior Olympics, kids parade
From staff reports Changes have been announced for the Junior Olympics and children’s parade at this year’s Oil Heritage Festival in Oil City. Junior Olympics…
Kremlin open to talks over potential prisoner swap
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Tuesday held the door open for contacts with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve…
Palacios delivers double in 9th as Pirates rally past Dodgers 9-7
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Josh Palacios came through with a tiebreaking two-run double in a three-run ninth inning that rallied the Pittsburgh Pirates to…
9 shot, wounded in D.C. as violence continues to mar July Fourth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine people were shot and wounded, including two juveniles, early Wednesday in Washington, D.C., police said. Shortly before 1 a.m., police responded…
Pet of the Day 7/3/23
Patrick came to us as a beat up cat from a nearby neighborhood. He has been through a lot including a respiratory illness, a dental,…