Make-A-Wish seeking volunteers in area
From staff reports Make-A-Wish has announced it needs volunteers in Venango, Crawford and Mercer counties. The agency is hosting virtual information sessions at 10 a.m….
2023
DC’s cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather
WASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because…
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
ALLENTOWN (AP) — A Pennsylvania man faces federal criminal charges after he checked in a suitcase with an explosive device hidden in the lining on…
Kiss reveal last dates of their farewell tour, ending in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Rockers Kiss have announced the final shows of their last tour: The band plans to hang up their platform boots after…
Recent Deaths 3/2/23
John C. Mahan, Jr., 93, of Canonsburg, formerly of Titusville, died Feb. 26, 2023. Margaret Dorthea “Peg” Fair, 86, of Knox, died Feb. 28, 2023….
OC boys head to round of playoffs
By CAMERON VANWORMER Student contributor The Oil City High School boys’ basketball team came off a huge win against Seneca on Tuesday night, putting them…
Pet of the Day 3/1/23
Aloe came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her and are working on getting her to come out…
Savory English Muffins
(Family Features) Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No. 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is…
How to Create an Ecologically Vibrant Garden
(FineGardening.com) Naturalistic garden design catches all the headlines, but until recently it seemed removed from the reality of most home gardeners. Yet no matter how…
Cranberry School Board considers bond issue
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Cranberry School Board members on Monday considered approval of a resolution to increase the district’s non-electoral debt through the issuance…
Valley Grove recognizes two district employees
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School District administrators and school board members honored two district employees at the board’s meeting Monday. Geoffrey Sanner…
Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead
TEMPE, Greece (AP) — Rescuers delved Wednesday through flattened, burned-out carriages for survivors and bodies after a passenger train and a freight train crashed head-on…
TikTok sets new default time limits for minors
The Associated Press TikTok said Wednesday that every account held by a user under the age of 18 will have a default 60-minute daily screen…
Zucker’s late goal leads Penguins over Predators 3-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jason Zucker scored with 1:39 left to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night….
McCarthy defends giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 trove access
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defending his decision to give Fox News’ Tucker Carlson “exclusive” access to Jan. 6 security footage of…
Recent Deaths 3/1/23
Michelle L. Rankin, 54, of Leeper, died Feb. 27, 2023. Edward A. Bradley, Sr., 79, of New Bethlehem, died Feb. 27, 2023. Jean Sue Wojton,…
Pet of the Day 2/28/23
Josie is a young and affectionate girl who came to us when her owners could no longer care for her. She really loves to be…
Protein Packed Sausage Breakfast Muffins
(Family Features) Cooking meals that bring your loved ones joy is often objective No. 1 but creating those flavorful favorites on an appropriate budget is…
House Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Claim Sharks
Reps. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (AS), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) have introduced the VFW-supported Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding…
Franklin woman accepts plea deal in child endangerment case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman who had been facing charges for abusing her infant son has taken a plea deal in the…
Water line leak in Franklin
The City of Franklin water department closed off part of the road around the intersection of 13th and Elk streets Monday night to repair a…
Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital…
Supreme Court weighs Biden student loan plan worth billions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans…
Review: Michael B. Jordan delivers a brawler in ‘Creed III’
The Associated Press It must be a daunting prospect to pick up a franchise on the third movie. Add in the pressure of following filmmakers…
Recent Deaths 2/28/23
Patricia Ann Black, 95, died Feb. 27, 2023. Sharon Ann Moore, 77, of Pleasantville, died Feb. 25, 2023. Ada A. Hogue, 101, of Oil City,…
Indecent exposure, drug possession
Pet of the Day 2/27/23
Meet Jasper, the friendly and handsome black cat who will steal your heart with his adorable charm and playful nature. With his silky black coat…
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Pie
(Culinary.net) Some desserts deliver sweet taste that satisfies taste buds while others provide a rich flavor that lingers long after you’ve finished that last delicious…
UN chief points to ‘massive’ rights violations in Ukraine
GENEVA (AP) — Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today, the head of the…
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment earlier this month in eastern Ohio near the…
Penguins score 6 in 2nd period, beat Lightning 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed a breakout night after a difficult week. Sidney Crosby started a second-period surge and the Penguins beat the…
‘Cocaine Bear’ gets high with $23.1M, ‘Ant-Man’ sinks fast
NEW YORK (AP) — The gonzo R-rated horror comedy “Cocaine Bear” sniffed up $23.1 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while…
Recent Deaths 2/27/23
Linda (File) Emanuele, 81, of Oil City, died Feb. 25, 2023. Joesphine Agnes Sweitzer Kumm, 40, of Falls Creek, died Feb. 23, 2023. Shawn Patrick…
Manager says deal still not finalized for mall
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The sale for the Cranberry Mall property still hasn’t closed. Mall manager Jeff Clark told the Cranberry Township Economic Development…
OC Council OKs junior baseball plan for Hasson softball field
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday gave their support to a plan by the Oil City Junior Baseball Association to…
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year. Roughly…
EPA orders ‘pause’ of derailment contaminated waste removal
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery…
Rust’s overtime goal lifts Penguins to 3-2 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Rust scored the winning goal 1:16 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis…
Building Hope and Resilience
Since 2014, the Blueprint Initiative has been the catalyst for projects throughout the Allegheny-Clarion River Valley Region (ACRVR). The Blueprint Core Team and subcommittees focused…
Franklin man accused of endangering young son
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for endangering his nine-month-old son when he and the child’s mother got into a…
OC teenager found safe
From staff reports An Oil City teenager who went missing Sunday evening has been found safe. Oil City police chief Dave Ragon confirmed Friday that…
Applications open for PennDOT college intern program
From staff reports PennDOT’s District 10, which includes Clarion and Jefferson counties, has announced the opening of the application period for the STAMPP Program. The…
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers,…
Penguin to publish ‘classic’ Roald Dahl books after backlash
LONDON (AP) — Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for…
Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK
HARRISBURG (AP) — Victims would be able to sue over otherwise outdated claims of child sexual abuse under two pieces of legislation passed Friday by…
Recent Deaths 2/25/23
Beverly A. Lineman, 85, of Cranberry, died Feb. 23, 2023. Kenneth Orlo Williams, Jr., 84, of St. Clairsville, OH, died Feb. 22, 2023. Clyde J….
Pet of the Day 2/24/23
Meet Kylo, the affectionate and beautiful senior boy who has stolen the hearts of the staff here at the shelter. Kylo is a shining example…
Chick Cheese Balls
(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle…
OC to begin surveys today on part of Hasson Avenue
From staff reports The City of Oil City will begin conducting demographic surveys today for a street reconstruction project on a part of Hasson Avenue…
Monarch Park is focus of Historical Society program
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society is sponsoring a program — “Bringing Back the Days of Monarch Park” — Saturday at the Franklin…