US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious…
2023
McClanahan improves to 6-0 as Rays beat Pirates 8-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became baseball’s first six-game winner and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Wednesday night….
This May the Fourth, Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the…
Recent Deaths 5/4/23
Mary M. Baker, 90, of Lucinda, died May 2, 2023. Paul A. Barger, 50, of Franklin, died April 30, 2023. Wallace L. (Butch) Yashinski, 83,…
Pet of the Day 5/3/23
Meet Sunday, the friendly and adventurous tuxedo kitten! Sunday was born here at the shelter, with his brother Breakfast, in February of this year. Sunday…
Tuna Aioli Dip with Balsamic Drizzle
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but…
Family of 5 displaced by Oil City fire
From staff reports A mother and her four children were displaced from their 201 Spruce St. home in Oil City after it caught fire at…
Venango Youth Choir to present concert Monday
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will present a free concert titled “All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir” at 6 p.m….
US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed on new immigration policies meant to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways…
Ramirez, Rays beat Pirates 4-1 in matchup of top two teams
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramírez homered and drove in two runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on…
Judge: Synagogue massacre suspect can face death penalty
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The man charged in the deadliest attack on Jewish people in U.S. history has lost another bid to get the death penalty…
Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation
LONDON (AP) — The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest military procession in 70 years. The Gold State Coach is…
Recent Deaths 5/3/23
Dennis E. McCauley, 70, of Oil City, died April 30, 2023. Ernest Dale Miller, 90, of Shippenville, died May 1, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 5/2/23
Meet Jackson, the beautiful and energetic husky! Jackson is a gorgeous 3-year-old husky who came to us because his owners no longer had the time…
Sweetpotato Power Salad
(Family Features) Bright, beautiful spring days often call for fresh, delicious meals that give you energy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the…
VFW Letter to Speaker McCarthy Urging Veteran Protection
The House passed a budget resolution to reduce the amount of federal spending for the next fiscal year (FY). The resolution sets overall spending at…
Man facing trespass, resisting arrest charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A transient Oil City man is facing charges for hiding in the attic of a condemned home in Oil City…
Several events planned this month at Oil Creek
From staff reports Oil Creek State Park has several upcoming activities. Here’s a look at what the park is offering: Wildflower Walk A Wildflower Walk…
Treasury’s Yellen says US could default as soon as June 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Monday that the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1, if…
State Senate votes to ban safe injection sites
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle…
Hollywood writers, slamming ‘gig economy,’ to go on strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Television and movie writers declared late Monday they will launch a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 5/2/23
Dennis E. McCauley, 70, of Oil City, died April 30, 2023. Genevieve Mae “Genny” Hitchcock, 86, of Strattanville, died April 29, 2023. Arthur “Art” P….
Pet of the Day 5/1/23
Rio came to us as a stray so we have no history for him. The vet estimated his age to be about 5 years. Rio…
Sweetpotato Summer Rolls
(Family Features) Summer adventures can often take people just about anywhere, from down the street at the neighborhood pool to across the country on a…
Grove City resident dies in crash
From staff reports Mercer state police reported that a Grove City man died in a crash Friday in Mill Creek Township. Police said Donald L….
First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators seized troubled First Republic Bank early Monday, making it the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, and promptly sold all…
Gray throws 6 strong innings, Nationals beat Pirates 7-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Josiah Gray pitched six strong innings, Joey Meneses had four hits and the Washington Nationals finally cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2…
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1B, is No. 1 for 4 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s still Mario Time at the box office. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” led ticket sales for the fourth straight weekend in…
Recent Deaths 5/1/23
James A. “Rabbit” Bish, 83, of New Bethlehem, died April 29, 2023. Shawn Eric Vincent, 60, of Leeper, died April 29, 2023. Thomas E. “Tom”…
Nuisance meeting related to Adamovsky building discussed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday discussed holding a public nuisance meeting about the IOOF building on Seneca Street, which…
OC Council discusses possibly taking over armory property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members discussed at their meeting Thursday the National Guard armory property in Hasson Heights that the city…
Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that…
Maggi gets 1st big league hits, Pirates sweep Nats 6-3, 16-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drew Maggi doesn’t know if he’ll have any major league at-bats in his future, so he was determined to take advantage of…
Known for laughs, DC dinner spotlights risks to journalism
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner — known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington — took a more solemn tone…
Police seeking man wanted on warrants
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police are asking for the public’s help in locating 30-year-old Franklin resident Jedd Fuller. Fuller has outstanding warrants for felony…
National Fuel adjustment will decrease bills
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges that will…
OC sets street sweeping next week
From staff reports Here is the Oil City street sweeping schedule for next week: Monday — Harold, Liberty, Imperial, Walnut and Church Tuesday — Wilson, State, East…
Russian official: Ukrainian drones hit Crimea oil depot
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive fire erupted at an oil depot in Crimea after it was hit by two of Ukraine’s drones, a Russia-appointed…
What to know about tick, Lyme season following a mild winter
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year? Researchers say it is hard…
Review: All creatures great and small in ‘Guardians 3’
The Associated Press When Peter “Star-Lord” Quill, while inspecting a murky extraterrestrial region, pressed play on Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” in the first…
Recent Deaths 4/29/23
Carole E. “Sis” Myers, 82, of Oil City, died April 28, 2023. Richard H. Ridgway, 94, of Hydetown, died April 27, 2023. Vernon “Lee” Baker,…
Pet of the Day 4/28/23
Meet Buddy, the happy and healthy mixed breed boy who is looking for his forever family. Buddy came to us when his owners could no…
Energy Bites
(Culinary.net) Having enough energy and fuel to make it through a long day can be challenging. No matter if you’re a stay-at-home parent, corporate worker…
Embracing Change
“The only constant in life is change.” This expression is credited to Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who lived approximately 2,500 years ago, but it still…
Venango United Way helps organize Summer Career Camps
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County has partnered with local organizations to bring Summer Career Camps to Venango County. The goal of…
Cranberry team takes top honors at Envirothon
From staff reports The Cranberry High School Tunnel Rats team took home the first-place title in the annual Venango County Evirothon competition at Two Mile…
Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to…
Steelers trade up, draft Georgia tackle Broderick Jones
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin took a group of Georgia draft prospects out to dinner a year ago, he asked them…
Keller Ks 10, tying career high; Pirates top Dodgers 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out 10, matching his career high, in six innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-2 victory over the…
Summer Movies: Indy, Barbie, ‘Fast X’ zooming to theaters
The Associated Press The stakes are always high in the summer movie season. But even in a schedule that has heavyweights like Indiana Jones, Ariel, Ethan…