Officials urge evacuation near derailment, fearing explosion
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Officials monitoring the smoldering, tangled wreckage of a train derailment in northeastern Ohio urgently warned hundreds of nearby residents who…
2023
Beyoncé emerges as Grammys queen; Styles wins album honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday’s…
‘Knock at the Cabin’ knocks off ‘Avatar’ at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in almost two months, the box office doesn’t belong to blue people. After seven weeks as the top…
Recent Deaths 2/6/23
Ronald R. Dloniak, 88, died Feb. 3, 2023. Dorothy Arlene Barger, 93, of Sligo, formerly of Parker, died Feb. 4, 2023. Vannesse R. Webb Rusnak,…
OC Redevelopment Authority gets feedback on plans at railroad sites
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Redevelopment Authority members had many railroad-related questions for Carl Belke, retired president of the Western New York &…
Franklin girl’s event will help one of her dad’s hockey heroes
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The coldest time of year can’t dampen the warm-heartedness of a Franklin girl who is organizing an event Saturday to…
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A freight train derailment in Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line left a mangled and charred mass of boxcars and…
US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites…
Rivals Crosby and Ovechkin relish being All-Star teammates
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have played dozens of regular-season and playoff games against each other since breaking into the NHL…
Grammys could make history with Beyoncé, Bad Bunny wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Beyoncé emerge from the Grammy Awards as its most decorated artist ever? That’s one of the main storylines heading into…
Welcome to River Roots Redevelopment
Here we are, a month into 2023 already, and time shows no signs of slowing down! You may have noticed that our column has taken…
Firearms law class set Wednesday
From staff reports A free firearms law class will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Quality Inn in Franklin. The class,…
An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed’s economic models
WASHINGTON (AP) — Does the Federal Reserve have it wrong? For months, the Fed has been warily watching the U.S. economy’s robust job gains out of concern…
China plays down Blinken’s canceled visit over balloon
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China played down the cancellation of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken after a large Chinese balloon suspected…
Ohio train derailment causes causes fire, home evacuations
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line…
Recent Deaths 2/4/23
Jeffrey L. Heber, 59, of Titusville, died Feb. 2, 2023. Genevieve L. Stranford, 95, formerly of Little Genesee, died Feb. 1, 2023. Marilyn A. McClelland,…
Apple Cake
(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…
Pet of the Day 2/3/23
Anne recently came back to us after their owner passed away. Anne is very energetic, playful, and friendly! She is about two years old and…
OC woman facing child endangerment charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing child endangerment charges for leaving her young children unsupervised while she was passed out…
Cancer Society Daffodil Days orders due Feb. 21
From staff reports Orders and payments for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Tuesday, Feb. 21. Items available are…
Federal appeals court strikes down domestic violence gun law
The Associated Press A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the government can’t stop people who have domestic violence restraining orders against them from owning…
China: Balloon over US skies is for research, wind pushed it
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday that a balloon spotted over American airspace was used for weather research and was blown off course, despite U.S….
Review: ’80 for Brady’ is a sports film fumble for the ages
The Associated Press Tom Brady has officially — and finally, he insists — retired from the National Football League. Based on his new movie “80…
Recent Deaths 2/3/23
Kenneth Grant Johnston, 64, of Oil City, died Jan. 27, 2023. Ruth “Betty” Leuice, 92, of Knox, died Jan. 30, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 2/2/23
This sweet old lady recently came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her. She is currently undergoing treatment…
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe and Orecchiette
(BPT) – Ready to kick off 2023 with new resolutions that will help improve and simplify your routine? Campbell’s FlavorUp! comes in three flavor combinations…
Rep. James opens Titusville office
From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James has opened a district office at 104 N. Washington St. in Titusville. Office hours will be 9…
Venango Region Catholic School offering scholarships
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School is offering two scholarships through an essay contest for students who may be interested in attending St. Stephen…
Fly tying class set in Franklin
From staff reports The Keystone Fly Fishers of Franklin, a charter chapter of Fly Fishers International, will offer an intermediate fly tying class starting at…
FBI searches Biden’s vacation home; no classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without turning up any classified documents, the latest…
First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most expansive federal report in over two decades on guns and crime shows a shrinking turnaround between the time a gun…
Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration. People gathered…
Review: ‘Knock at the Cabin’ twists the home invasion horror
The Associated Press Knock. Knock. It being mid-winter (typically a doldrums in movie theaters), it’s a cozy relief to be able to throw open the…
Recent Deaths 2/2/23
Ruth Marion Elder Ericson, 89, died. Virginia M. Motzer, 90, of Clarion, formerly of Tionesta, died Jan. 31, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pomegranate Steak with Quinoa
(BPT) – The new year is a time to refocus on your health and the things that bring you joy. Fortunately, what you eat can…
Pet of the Day 2/1/23
Malia recently came back to us because her owners could no longer care for her. She is around 5 years old and is a very…
Pruning Landscape Trees
Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value. Why Prune Trees? Proper pruning of…
Winter is Tree Pruning Season
The leaves have all been raked up, it’s cold outside, and maybe there’s a layer of snow on the ground. While it seems like your…
Residential burglary
Man facing drug, assault charges after Pleasantville incident
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Erie County man is facing drug and assault charges in connection with an incident early Tuesday morning in Pleasantville….
Venango County recycling event planned Feb. 25
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor an upcoming collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
National Fuel customers will see rate decrease with adjustment
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the state Public Utility Commission its quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges, and the…
Connecticut may exonerate accused witches centuries later
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Decades before the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, Alse Young was killed at the gallows in Connecticut, becoming the first…
Anti-abortion activists aim to sway GOP White House hopefuls
CHICAGO (AP) — Emboldened anti-abortion activists are looking to the 2024 presidential election as an opportunity to solidify their influence over the Republican Party. Susan…
Powell likely to stress Fed’s inflation fight far from over
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is cooling, and parts of the economy appear to be weakening. But Chair Jerome Powell is likely Wednesday to underscore that…
Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charge in set death
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors linked Alec Baldwin to an expansive list of alleged failures in firearms safety as they filed a felony involuntary…
Recent Deaths 2/1/23
Larry E. Linamen, 75, of Licking Twp., died Jan. 30, 2023. Richard D. Miller, 71, died Jan. 30, 2023. Aldene K. Henderson, 90, of Pleasantville,…
A Humane Community Making a Difference
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor “Seeing an animal come in with bad health, regain their strength, and go to a caring home is amazingly fulfilling,…
Oil City basketball teams defeat Conneaut Area
By WILLIAM MCMAHON Student contributor The JV and Varsity region matchup between the Oil City Oilers and the Conneaut Area Eagles was a blowout for…
Ultra Shrimp Mac and Cheese Bites
(BPT) – From casual gatherings to formal parties, the holidays are full of opportunities to elevate your meals with seafood. Whether you’re an experienced home…