Oil City artist accepted into prestigious Chicago show
From staff reports Oil City artist Rachel Stine, owner of textile and fiber art business Querida Designs, has been accepted into Chicago’s annual One of…
2023
Once-a-week nightmare: US mass killings on a record pace
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. is setting a record pace for mass killings in 2023, replaying the horror on a loop roughly once a…
Russia’s air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s military acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city not…
Joe, Suwinski hit back-to-back HRs in Pirates’ win over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe and Jack Suwinski hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Roansy Contreras took a shutout into the seventh and…
Recent Deaths 4/21/23
Nancy Karen Dengel, 81, of Oil City, died April 19, 2023. Delilah Grace Karimi-Hosseini, “Boo” “Peanut”, 14, of Rouseville, died April 16, 2023. Maryland K….
Pet of the Day 4/20/23
Asher is a sweet girl, but she needs someone with lots of patience. She takes more time than normal to warm up and get comfortable…
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Man facing indecent assault, corruption of minors charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing several charges for having inappropriate sexual contact with two juvenile girls. Franklin state police said in a…
27 volunteer groups turn out for Oil City clean up day
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer After the weather dipped into the 30s earlier this week, it just as quickly rose back to the 60s Wednesday…
US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters
The Associated Press The Biden administration is set to announce more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels…
Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a sweeping package Wednesday that would raise the nation’s debt limit by $1.5 trillion into next year…
Pirates romp 14-3 for sweep, send Rockies to 8th loss in row
DENVER (AP) — Rodolfo Castro hit a 458-foot homer and drove in four runs, leading Pittsburgh over the Colorado Rockies 14-3 Wednesday to complete the…
Foo Fighters plan summer album, first since drummer’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters have announced a new album is in the works, the first since the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor…
Recent Deaths 4/20/23
Brenda L. Saylor, 84, of Parker, died April 17, 2023. Bridgette L. Beinhaur, 44, of Clarion, died April 19, 2023. Mary Arlene Nick, 80, of…
Pet of the Day 4/19/23
Meet Keeks, the beautiful and friendly kitty! Keeks is a sweetheart, who can be a little bit shy until she warms up to you. Keeks…
Savory Mango Chamoy Daquiri
(Family Features) Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors…
PennDOT highlights local highway projects this year
From staff reports In conjunction with this week’s observance of Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, PennDOT District 1 officials in the state’s northwest region highlighted…
Historic Preservation Award winners announced by ORA
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance has announced the winners of this year’s Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards. The ORA will celebrate the winners…
Parents, schools face increasing scrutiny after shootings
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — In many school shootings, the person who pulled the trigger — often a current or former student — is the…
Supreme Court poised to rule on abortion pill restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is deciding whether women will face restrictions in getting a drug used in the most common method of abortion…
States restrict ‘tranq,’ animal sedative linked to overdoses
HARRISBURG (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to a powerful animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to…
Suwinski homers twice, Pirates beat skidding Rockies 5-3
DENVER (AP) — Jack Suwinski homered twice and drove in three runs, Vince Velasquez recovered from a rough start to pitch six solid innings and…
Recent Deaths 4/19/23
Carol Virginia Carr Spence died April 17, 2023. Elaine S. Platt-Ketner, 80, of Foxburg, died April 11, 2023. Mary L. (Curtis) Tanner died April 12,…
Oil City Leadership Council Takes on Leadership Event
By ALEXANDRIA POWER Student contributor The Oil City Senior High School’s leadership council was invited to the Venango Clarion campus by Leadership Venango on April…
Pet of the Day 4/18/23
Emily came to us when her owners could no longer care for her. A few short days after her arrival she gave birth to two…
Spiced Pork Ribs
(Family Features) Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors…
New apprenticeship fills manufacturing’s ‘skills gap’
By MICHELLE INCIARRANO Contributing writer Looking to help local manufacturers recruit from within, Keystone Community Education Council (KCEC) has created a new building maintenance repairer…
Franklin Preservation to hold workshop on home research
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will hold a workshop Saturday, May 20, that will allow attendees to research the history of their homes and the…
Biden signs executive order to improve access to child care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the…
McCutchen HR, Mathias 4 hits as Pirates rout Rockies 14-3
DENVER (AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered, Mark Mathias had a career-high four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of an off night from Colorado…
Review: ‘Beau Is Afraid’ is stuck in a one-note nightmare
The Associated Press Beau may be afraid but Ari Aster certainly isn’t. Of the many words used to describe the writer-director’s previous two films —…
Recent Deaths 4/18/23
Elaine Platt-Ketner, 80, of Foxburg, died April 11, 2023. Mary L. (Curtis) Tanner died April 12, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 4/17/23
Meet Teflon! This sweet boy came to us a mess. His jaw was broken and he was very underweight. With the proper medical care, he…
Asparagus, Bacon and Egg Salad
(Family Features) Nothing makes family time special quite like a homemade meal, especially one made with locally sourced ingredients that are as fresh and flavorful…
VA Opens Additional Buildings for Homeless Veterans
VA announced the opening of two buildings that will provide 120 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless and at-risk veterans and their families at…
Oil Creek holds Volunteer Day
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer While many people could be found enjoying a sunny Saturday trout fishing or hiking and biking the trails, volunteers gathered…
Shooting at Alabama birthday party kills 4 people, wounds 28
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama law enforcement officers Sunday were imploring people to come forward with information about a shooting that killed four people and…
Edman hits game-ending single as Cardinals beat Pirates 5-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the…
‘Mario’ tops charts again; ‘Beau is Afraid’ wins in limited
The Associated Press “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” scored the best second weekend ever for an animated movie in North American theaters with $87 million…
Recent Deaths 4/17/23
Jimmie Edward Keener, 72, of Franklin, died April 15, 2023. Carolyn “Cookie” Pauline Sipe, 79, of Franklin, died April 14, 2023. Clifford J. Kirvan, Sr.,…
OC Council discusses trail cameras, storm damages to downtown roofs
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday discussed the possibility of putting up security cameras on the stretch of the Samuel…
Venango voting machines getting tested before primary
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As the May 16 primary election approaches, the Venango County elections office is testing all the county’s voting machines this…
Boston remembers deadly marathon bombing 10 years later
BOSTON (AP) — With a bagpiper playing “The Bells of Dunblane” and a few runners looking on, families of those killed in the Boston Marathon…
G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations vowed Sunday to work to hasten the shift toward cleaner,…
McCutchen homers in 10th to help Pirates beat Cardinals 6-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3…
Focusing on a Communities Strengths
Community development and redevelopment – where do you even begin? Generally, there are two ways of approach: looking at the community’s needs and looking at…
Oil Creek 5 & 13 stacked trail races coming in May to Titusville
From staff reports Friends of Drake Well Inc. and the Titusville Area Trails Association have announced the return of the Oil Creek 5 & 13…
OC, Franklin announce street sweeping schedules
From staff reports Street sweeping schedules next week in Oil City and Franklin have been announced. Here is a rundown: Oil City Monday – Darr Street,…
Top Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Federal Reserve official said Friday that there has been little progress on inflation for more than a year and that…
Woodford, Cards’ pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the…