UN weather agency says 2023 is hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.N. weather agency said Thursday that 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record,…
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Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United…
State trying to help voters avoid mistakes that would invalidate their mail ballot
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is trying anew to help voters using mail-in ballots in the battleground state avoid mistakes that might get their ballot thrown…
Recent Deaths 11/30/23
Rosella M. Aites, 68, of Oil City, died Nov. 25, 2023. Dorothy J. Brown, 99, of Franklin, died Nov. 28, 2023. Kay Kelly Guyton, 67,…
Pet of the Day 11/29/23
Playful Ronny came to us with the rest of his siblings and is in search of a new best friend! Curious and playful, this affectionate…
Arkansas Possum Pie
(Culinary.net) The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate…
Creative writing workshop set Saturday at OC library
From staff reports The Bridge Coffee House will host a creative writing workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Oil City Library…
Mediators aim to extend Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza ahead of last planned hostage swap
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages…
Forsberg scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins 3-2 for 6th straight win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Review: ‘Eileen,’ a wonderful novel about an ‘invisible’ young lady becomes an oddball film
The Associated Press Something strange has happened to Eileen Dunlop, and we don’t just mean the plot of “Eileen.” The adaptation of novelist Ottessa Moshfegh’s delicious coming-of-age…
Recent Deaths 11/29/23
Helen “Darlene” Wade, 76, of Seneca, died Nov. 27, 2023. Donald G. Klingensmith, 87, of Seneca, died Nov. 26, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 11/28/23
Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Betty Boop, the sweetest little black kitten who is looking for a new address. Betty…
Caramelized Bananas
(Culinary.net) Satisfying your craving for dessert just got a lot easier. These Caramelized Bananas are a delicious combination of crunchy caramel on the outside and…
Cherrytree firefighters pitch safety message
From staff reports A Christmas wreath with green bulbs has been hung in front of the Cherrytree Township Volunteer Fire Department and the department is…
Venango County dog licenses to go on sale Friday
From staff reports Venango County dog licenses will be available starting Friday. State law requires that all dogs three months or older, or upon transfer…
Fragile truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians if fighting resumes
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release…
Trump set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pugnacious first turn on the witness stand, former president Donald Trump plans to testify again next month in his…
‘Hunger Games’ feasts; ‘Napoleon’ conquers; ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box office
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers,…
Recent Deaths 11/28/23
Janet E. (Bobrosky) Gipe, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 27, 2023. Mildred Kathleen “Kathy” Whitmore, 72, of Knox, died Nov. 26, 2023. Pearl M….
Pet of the Day 11/27/23
Sweet Mauri came to us with her siblings, and is finally old enough to find a home to call her own! She is 2 months…
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…
Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned
Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAMY MAGDY Associated…
How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it
How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it By DANA BELTAJI Associated Press…
More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm
More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm By The Associated Press undefined A storm in…
DEP: Little headway in Reno cleanup
By DAVID HESS Contributing writer Inspection reports from the state Department of Environmental Protection show Petro Erie has made little progress in the last four…
Judge denies request for outside jury in OC murder case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A motion filed by the Venango County public defender’s office to bring in jurors from another county for the trial…
Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
The Associated Press Ukraine overnight tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones, Russian authorities said Sunday, just a day after Ukrainian officials reported that…
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track after an hourslong delay in a hostage-for-prisoner swap
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track early Sunday after the release of…
Karlsson scores late in 2nd period, Penguins defeat Maple Leafs 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t about to let a third-period lead slip away for a second consecutive night. Erik Karlsson scored the deciding…
Venango inmate who fled from hospital is sentenced
From staff reports An inmate at the Venango County jail who escaped from UPMC Northwest in May after striking a jail guard at the hospital…
PennDOT to display plans for Oil City corridor
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to view the online plans display for a project to improve safety and…
Hamas set to release 14 Israeli hostages for 42 Israel-held Palestinians in 2nd truce swap
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Egyptian officials said Hamas was preparing to release 14 Israeli hostages Saturday for 42 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel,…
Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian…
Tuch’s late goal caps Sabres’ 3-2 comeback win against Penguins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored with 2:44 left in regulation, Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres came…
Recent Deaths 11/25/23
Gloria J. Greenlee, 92, of Franklin, died Nov. 17, 2023. Gerald E. ‘Jerry’ Schell, 85, of Clearfield, died Sept. 28, 2023. Walter A. Kummer, 77,…
Pet of the Day 11/24/23
This gorgeous bonded pair came to us when their owner could no longer care for them. Peyton is a big and handsome boy, weighing in…
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
Pet of the Day 11/23/23
Koda has had quite the journey with us. He came to us with an old fracture to his front right paw. We started him on…
Poblano Frittata
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
Pet of the Day 11/22/23
Willow came to us recently with her brother Max. They were rescued from a neglectful situation, but the rescuer did not end up having enough…
Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
25 Gifts for Gardeners Who Have Everything
If you have a gardener on your gift list, this will be the easiest gift you’ve ever had to select and purchase! Truly, there is…
Artists Sunday expands this year
From staff reports Artists Sunday — a day designed to support local artists, creators, writers and performers — will be noticeably expanded when it takes…
Jingle Bell 5K set for Oil City
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s annual “Jingle Bell Run” 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 2. The event is held…
Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the war in Gaza — a breakthrough that will facilitate the release of…
Federal judge says Pennsylvania mail-in ballots should still count if dated incorrectly
The Associated Press Mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania without accurate handwritten dates on their exterior envelopes must still be counted if they are received in time,…
Review: In Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon,’ the emperor has no clothes but plenty of ego
The Associated Press For such a famed historical figure, Napoleon has made only fleeting appearances in movies since Abel Gance’s 1927 silent film. Stanley Kubrick had grand designs…
Recent Deaths 11/22/23
Charlotte C. Boyd, 102, of Oil City, died Oct. 21, 2023. Carl H. Siegel, Jr., 83, formerly of Leeper, died Nov. 20, 2023. William J….
Pet of the Day 11/21/23
Max came to us recently with his sister Willow. They were rescued from a neglectful situation, but the rescuer did not end up having enough…
Tuscan 3 Bean Peasant Soup
(Family Features) Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even…