Caring for Birds in the Winter
Many people think all the birds fly south for the winter. They might be very surprised to learn just how many birds live in our…
2023
OC Basketball
By CAMERON VANWORMER Student contributor The Oil City vs Greenville boys basketball game was played Jan. 6. The Oilers were able to come out with…
Oil City vs. Franklin Swimming
By KALLIE SMITH Student contributor On Jan. 12, the Oil City Oilers’ swimmers beat the Franklin Knights. For the past 8 years, both girls and…
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival returning
From staff reports After a two-year hiatus as a result of the pandemic, Venango County Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Oil City Arts Council…
Student wins Franklin Legion essay contest
Franklin American Legion Post 476 presented its 2023 high school essay contest first-place award to Rocky Grove High School senior Miranda Gardner. She is pictured…
US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) — The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border…
White House defends its delayed, limited document disclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House brushed aside criticism Tuesday of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President…
At Davos, UN chief warns the world is in a ‘sorry state’
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The world is in a “sorry state” because of myriad interlinked challenges including climate change and Russia’s war in Ukraine that…
Recent Deaths 1/18/23
Dennis L. Coxson, 53, of Plum Twp., died Jan. 16, 2023. Thomas J. “Tom” “T.J.” Combs, 73, of Franklin, formerly of Seneca, died Jan. 16,…
Penelec theft
Polk burglary
Pesto Pasta Salad
(Family Features) Starting the new year with fresh intentions, whether you’re trying to reset for 2023 or simply add more greens to your meals, begins…
Pet of the Day 1/17/23
Alexander is a tough little guy. He wants to be loved, but he doesn’t want to lose his “tough guy” exterior. He can be a…
Exposed To Toxins? Your Compensation Awaits
The VFW-championed PACT Act added more than twenty presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxins, extending VA benefits and compensation to more…
Meadville man killed, 2 Titusville residents hurt in crash
From staff reports A Meadville man was killed and two Titusville residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning at the intersection of Route…
Final toll in Russian strike: 44 dead, including 5 children
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The final death toll from a weekend Russian missile strike on an apartment building in southeastern Ukraine reached 44, officials said…
Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins past lowly Ducks 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A third-period lead over one of the worst teams in the NHL suddenly gone and well aware his club is fighting through…
Shapiro to become 48th Pa. governor, stress bipartisan aims
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrat Josh Shapiro will become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at Tuesday’s inaugural ceremony at the state Capitol, taking the oath of…
Swift guitar, Eminem shoes among items in charity auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift’s acoustic guitar, Eminem’s signed tennis shoes and an ensemble worn by a BTS member are among the items to…
Recent Deaths 1/17/23
James E. “Jim” McFarland, Sr., 74, of Titusville, died Jan. 14, 2023. Charles K. Reott, 67, of Knox, died Jan. 14, 2023. Harry R. “Skip”…
Pet of the Day 1/16/23
Ellis is a lover, but she takes a while to warm up to new people. She is one that will need to adjust and come…
On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
ATLANTA (AP) — America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted…
Pesto Pasta Salad
(Family Features) Starting the new year with fresh intentions, whether you’re trying to reset for 2023 or simply add more greens to your meals, begins…
OC Council awards contract for East Second project
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council awarded a nearly $5 million contract Thursday for the upcoming major project on East Second Street. S.E.T….
Scaffolding removal at 100 Seneca
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The 100 Seneca building in Oil City is starting to reemerge as the scaffolding that has encased the downtown landmark…
More classified documents found at Biden’s home by lawyers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known, the White House acknowledged…
Storm-battered California gets more wind, rain and snow
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Storm-battered California got more wind, rain and snow on Saturday, raising flooding concerns, causing power outages and making travel dangerous. Bands…
Andersen withstands blunder as Hurricanes top Penguins 2-1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Frederik Andersen made sure one mistake didn’t lead to any other problems for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Andersen stopped…
Local woman recognized as a Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful volunteer
From staff reports A Venango County woman has been recognized by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit that focuses on litter cleanups and community improvements,…
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College appoints 2 trustees
From staff reports Kevin Sprong of Titusville and Jennifer Gesing of Bear Lake in Warren County have been appointed to three-year terms on the Northern…
Yellen tells Congress US expected to hit debt limit Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Friday that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit on Thursday and will…
School searched 1st-grader’s backpack before teacher shot
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon…
Scheifele scores twice as Jets race by Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets are finding their footing at the season’s midway point. The short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for traction. Mark…
Review: Spellbinding ‘Saint Omer’ straddles truth, fiction
The Associated Press First, the real-life facts of the case, more shocking than you’ll find in most fiction: In November 2013, a mother took a…
Recent Deaths 1/14/23
Walter Blackwell Cook, 92, of Clemson, South Carolina, died Jan. 10, 2023. Evelyn J. (Edge/Edgie) Theiss, 95, of Strattanville, died Jan. 12, 2023. Paul Edward…
Pet of the Day 1/13/23
Bella is a sweet 9-year-old shepherd mix looking for her forever family. Bella loves all people, squeaky toys, and being the center of attention! Bella…
Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
(Family Features) No matter if you’re searching for a healthy family dinner, a quick lunch at home or an easy idea to meal prep for…
Venango, Crawford projects receive Growing Greener funds
From staff reports The Wolf Administration on Thursday announced nearly $1.5 million for nine conservation projects in northwest Pennsylvania through the Department of Environmental Protection’s…
Northwest Commission director named to Shapiro committee
From staff reports Jill Foys, executive director of the Oil City-based Northwest Commission, has been asked to join the Economic Development Transition Advisory Committee created…
Tornado hits Selma, Alabama; 7 deaths reported across South
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Crews worked through the night searching for people trapped after a deadly storm system spawned tornadoes across parts of the U.S….
Biden political future clouded by classified document probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Virtually everything was going right for President Joe Biden as he opened the year. His approval ratings were ticking up. Inflation…
Trump Organization to be sentenced for tax fraud, faces fine
NEW YORK (AP) — The stiffest penalty Donald Trump’s company could receive when it is sentenced Friday by a New York judge for helping its…
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54
The Associated Press Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized…
Recent Deaths 1/13/23
W. Dale Shetler, 84, of Shippenville, died Jan. 11, 2023. Joanne Boocks, 84, of Orlando, Florida, died Dec. 1, 2022. Robert E. “Bob” Jordan, 92,…
Pumpkin Curry Turkey Soup with Rice
(Family Features) After a cool, blustery day, it’s hard to beat a satisfying meal that provides comfort from the inside out. Better yet, turning to…
Pet of the Day 1/12/23
Bodhi is an older male kitten. He is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. He is neutered. Bodhi gets along well with…
DCNR invests $307,000 for trail in Forest County
From staff reports The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Wednesday an investment of $3.2 million to help address priority trail gaps and…
US consumer inflation eased again to 6.5% in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising U.S. consumer prices moderated again last month, bolstering hopes that inflation’s grip on the economy will continue to ease this year…
State Senate bill aims to undo 2023 gas tax increase
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Wednesday voted to undo an automatic wholesale tax increase on gasoline and diesel that kicks in this year…
Review: Gerard Butler keeps ‘Plane’ grounded
The Associated Press After “Airplane!” “Airport,” “Up in the Air,” “Flight,” “Snakes on a Plane,” “Non-Stop” and “The Terminal,” we have finally arrived, like weary…