Health Subcommittee Hearing
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on pending legislation. Witnesses from VA answered questions on its policies and procedures for improving…
2023
1 firefighter, 2 residents injured in Cornplanter structure fire
From staff reports Ben Schwab, Cornplanter fire chief, confirmed that one firefighter and two residents were transported with unknown injuries to UPMC Northwest from a…
Algae in the Allegheny ‘could pose a significant problem’
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Over the years there have been many changes in the Allegheny River, and one recent change has caused concern in…
International group of agencies investigates loss of submersible carrying 5 people to the Titanic
The Associated Press An international group of agencies is investigating the loss of the Titan submersible, seeking to determine what caused it to implode while…
Rookie Eury Pérez works 6 dominant innings to lead Marlins past Pirates 2-0
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Eury Pérez scattered four hits and struck out nine in six dominant innings to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-0…
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ slings back into box office top spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its webs back atop the box office ranks while “The Flash” saw a drop faster than…
Oil City Council moves forward with planned hotel purchase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council voted Thursday to move forward with the planned purchase of the former Days Inn hotel property by…
Rec center proposal comes before Cranberry economic committee
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Discussions are beginning to take place about the possible creation of a recreation center in Cranberry Township for the use…
Party and protest mix as LGBTQ+ pride parades kick off
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride are set to kick off Sunday, with thousands expected to march in…
Berti’s RBI single in 11th lifts Marlins over Pirates
MIAMI (AP) — Jon Berti drove in the winning run with a single in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Man held for court in connection with OC robbery
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court this week in Venango County Central Court on several charges in connection…
New stop signs in place in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin has announced that new stop signs have been added at the intersections of Elk and Ninth streets and…
AG denies whistleblower claims of interference in Hunter Biden investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back Friday against claims from IRS whistleblowers that the Justice Department interfered with the investigation into Hunter…
Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump’s impeachments
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he supports the idea of expunging the two impeachments of Donald Trump as hard-right Republican allies…
Pirates end a 10-game skid, rallying in the 9th to beat the Marlins 3-1
MIAMI (AP) — Carlos Santana broke a ninth-inning tie with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game losing streak, rallying to beat…
Recent Deaths 6/24/23
Dennis C. Lloyd, 76, died June 21, 2023. Dana W. Holmes, 90, of Franklin, died June 21, 2023. James R Wessell, 74, of Bonita Springs,…
Pet of the Day 6/23/23
Meet Ellie, the gorgeous white and black pitty mix! This sweet 3-year-old girl came to us with another dog, Buttercup, when their owner could no…
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Pecan Salsa
(Family Features) As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are…
US Coast Guard: Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board
The Associated Press A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said…
I-95 set to reopen less than 2 weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Interstate 95 was set to reopen to traffic Friday less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia shut down a…
Cooper’s 3-run HR highlights a 5-run 8th inning as Marlins beat Pirates 6-4
MIAMI (AP) — Garrett Cooper doubled, singled and hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh 6-4 Thursday…
Review: A fantasy adventure with riot-grrrl energy in ‘Nimona’
The Associated Press A powerful, shapeshifting teenage girl and a disgraced knight-in-training suspected of killing a beloved queen are at the heart of “ Nimona,” a…
Recent Deaths 6/23/23
Carol J. Jablonski died June 19, 2023. Ronald P. “Hoss” Slater, 76, of Marienville, died June 20, 2023. Ruth H. Kish, 91, formerly of Oil…
Pet of the Day 6/22/23
Buttercup came to us with another dog, Ellie, when their owner could no longer care for them. This big girl is around 6 years old…
Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese
(Family Features) As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are…
Franklin man pleads guilty in drug case handled by AG office
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man pleaded guilty Tuesday to selling methamphetamine and fleeing from police while intoxicated after a drug sale in…
Astronomy center to hold public night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center (ORAS) has scheduled a free public night on Saturday with presentations and events, including how you…
Search for the missing Titanic submersible passes the critical 96-hour mark
The Associated Press The search for the missing submersible on an expedition to view the wreckage of the Titanic passed the critical 96-hour mark Thursday…
A year after fall of Roe, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or tighter restrictions
The Associated Press One year ago Saturday, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded a five-decade-old right to abortion, prompting a seismic shift in debates about politics,…
Review: Jennifer Lawrence in the raunchy teen comedy ‘No Hard Feelings’
The Associated Press In a saner world, we would have already had a dozen Jennifer Lawrence comedies. When aliens arrive they will surely go directly…
Recent Deaths 6/22/23
Lena Alfredamae Gracy Robbins died June 16, 2023. Esther Behrens Dininny, 81, of Clarion, died June 21, 2023. Thomas Charles Powers, 61, of Akron, Ohio,…
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sprouts
(Culinary.net) They might not be the fanciest of foods, but when you eat a filling, protein-packed sandwich, you are usually left satisfied and full of…
Pet of the Day 6/21/23
Kasey came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. We estimated Kasey to be around 2 years old,…
Benefits Of Cinnamon: Using Cinnamon For Pests, Cuttings & Fungicide
Cinnamon is a wonderful flavor addition to cookies, cakes, and any number of other foods, but to gardeners, it’s so much more. This versatile spice…
2 accused of stealing nearly $26,000 from elderly woman
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Two Franklin women are facing charges for stealing nearly $26,000 from an elderly woman over several years. Sugarcreek Borough police…
More work going out to bid on 100 Seneca project in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority heard another update Tuesday on how things are going with the 100 Seneca project…
Stonehenge welcomes 8,000 visitors for summer solstice
STONEHENGE, England (AP) — All hail the rising sun. Around 8,000 revellers gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to…
Hunter Biden reaches a plea deal after 5 years of investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had just six words to offer after his 53-year-old son Hunter pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses in a…
State House passes $15 minimum wage bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure by a close vote Tuesday that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by…
Stroman runs his winning streak to 7, helping the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Stroman doesn’t pour over analytics. That’s simply not his style. The Chicago Cubs ace likes to think he gets by on…
Recent Deaths 6/21/23
Marilyn J. Luce, 74, of Oil City, died June 19, 2023. Rebecca Nelson, 81, of Pleasantville, formerly of Titusville, died June 17, 2023. For…
Chipotle Chicken Flatbread
(Family Features) When dining outside with your loved ones, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy. This Chipotle…
Pet of the Day 6/20/23
Here’s Jet! Jet is a spunky, loving boy who came in with his siblings June, Jade, Joan, and Jet. Being your typical kitten, he is…
Taste of Talent competitors announced
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 12 vocalists who will compete in this year’s Taste of Talent singing competition. This…
Rescuers race against time to find the missing Titantic bound sub
The Associated Press Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people…
Surging Cubs race past reeling Pirates 8-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs believe they’re starting to turn things around. The bounces that went against them for much of a miserable six-week…
Captivated by the multiverse and alternate realities? Here’s a handy guide to some good stuff
The Associated Press Loved “Everything Everywhere All at Once?” Can’t get enough of “The Flash” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” this month? Then this list…
Recent Deaths 6/20/23
Jean M. McAlevy, 92, died June 18, 2023. William M. Downs, 85, of Oil City, died June 16, 2023. Dolores M. Chitester, 93, of Brookville,…
104th VFW Convention Held
The Department Of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars held their 104th Convention in Harrisburg. The Pa. Auxiliary also held their convention. The Memorial Service was…
Pet of the Day 6/19/23
Meet Joan! Joan came in with her sibling, June, Jet, and Jade. They were found in a box outside. They have spent the first 8…