Franklin’s Christmas tree to arrive Friday
From staff reports The City of Franklin will welcome its community Christmas tree on Friday. This year’s tree was donated to the city by Dixie…
2023
Democrat McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrat Dan McCaffery won an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court in Tuesday’s general election, preserving a strong Democratic majority on a…
Jarry injured, Hellberg finishes shutout in Penguins’ 2-0 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tristan Jarry and Magnus Hellberg combined on a 32-save shutout after Jarry left with an injury late in the second period,…
Review: In David Fincher’s ‘The Killer,’ an assassin hides in plain sight
The Associated Press It’s a noir staple to open with a bit of narration, but once the nameless hit-man protagonist of David Fincher’s “The Killer”…
Recent Deaths 11/8/23
Christina Jane Manning Wilson, 63, of Fresno, California, died Sept. 19, 2023. Douglas Allen Rhoads, 70, of Knox, died Nov. 6, 2023. Glenyce Joette Croasmun,…
Pet of the Day 11/7/23
Meet Remmy, the sweetest pup with a heart of gold! This sweet 5-month-old pit mix was surrendered to us when his owners could no longer…
Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cupcakes
(Family Features) Make this year’s festivities truly memorable by adding a touch of sweetness to holiday celebrations with this delightful combination of fluffy cupcakes, creamy…
House Subcommittee Hearing on Pending Legislation
VFW National Legislative Deputy Director Kristina Keenan testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity regarding pending legislation related to education and other…
Public input sought for second OC library staircase mural
From staff reports Local artist and Woods and River Coffee co-owner Marcy Hall is asking the community to give input and work together on the…
Conservation Hall of Fame ceremonies set
From staff reports The Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame 2023 induction ceremonies will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Rhoades Hall auditorium…
Supreme Court hears arguments in a case over a gun law that protects domestic violence victims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to a federal law that prohibits people from having guns if they are under…
Trump lashes out at judge, NY attorney general as he testifies in fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Donald Trump sparred with a New York judge and slammed the state attorney general suing him Monday, using the…
Voters weigh abortion rights in open state Supreme Court seat
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania voters will make a decision with implications for the future of voting and abortion rights in a presidential battleground state when…
Recent Deaths 11/7/23
Dorothy M. Minich, 93, of Fairmount City, died Nov. 4, 2023. Joseph R. Womer, Sr., 81, of Oil City, died Nov. 6, 2023. Minnie L….
Pet of the Day 11/6/23
What’s better than one big, lovable, handsome and friendly cat? Two of course! Bo and Titan are a bonded pair of 7 year olds who…
Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels
(Culinary.net) A sweet and savory treat, these Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels will disappear scary fast at your next Halloween party. With just three ingredients, they’re…
Everyone was in the pink
From staff reports Pink Pumpkins for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest, Seven Mountains Media and Northwest Hospital Foundation joined for Breast Cancer Awareness…
Israeli forces cut off north Gaza as Palestinian death toll from monthlong war passes 10,000
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense airstrikes overnight…
Trump’s business, political ambitions poised to converge as he testifies in New York civil case
NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump takes the stand Monday in a Manhattan courtroom to testify in his civil fraud trial, it will be…
Weekend box office results are muted without ‘Dune: Part Two’
The Associated Press The North American box office had one of its slowest weekends of the year, due in large part to “Dune: Part Two’s”…
Recent Deaths 11/6/23
Ethel D. Rice, 86, of Franklin, died Nov. 3, 2023. Elizabeth “Bette” Moore, of Clintonville, died Nov. 3, 2023. Ronald C. Wygant, 83, of Tionesta,…
Voting machine, tabulator tested in run-up to election
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County election officials held a public voting machine testing Friday in the Courthouse Annex in preparation for Tuesday’s general…
East Second work winding down, Schroyer says project ‘well executed’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members heard an update Thursday on the East Second Street project and honored the late Henry B….
Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of…
Penguins win 10-2, hand Sharks record-tying 11th straight loss to start season
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Reilly Smith and Jake Guentzel each had two goals and two assists, Evgeni Malkin also scored twice, and the Pittsburgh…
Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan make crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Sheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday night and Missy…
Christmas Tree Lane scheduled in Cochranton
From staff reports Christmas Tree Lane, the annual fundraiser for the Cochranton Community Fair Parade, is scheduled to run Nov. 17 to 19. There are…
Sandycreek sixth graders host veterans breakfast
Sixth-grade students of teacher Eva Hollidge at Sandycreek Elementary School hosted a breakfast for veterans this week. Hollidge, who teaches health, science and social studies…
Lawyers in Trump’s civil fraud trial ordered to clam up about judge’s communications with staff
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial barred attorneys in the case Friday from commenting on “confidential communications” between…
Hamas leader’s home is hit in airstrike as Israel presses its attacks and U.S. envoy seeks aid route
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military hit the family home of the exiled leader of Hamas on the outskirts of Gaza City with an…
State’s election will be headlined by races for statewide courts, including high court seat
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court — which…
Recent Deaths 11/4/23
Russell “Russ” Eugene Dayton, 65, of Cochranton, died Nov. 1, 2023. Kathryn Ruth Griffin, 71, of Utica, died Nov. 1, 2023. Darlene J. Mazon, 66,…
Pet of the Day 11/3/23
Meet Roozen, the lovable 7 year old who will steal your heart with his affectionate nature and cute little beauty mark. Roozen loves people and…
Orange Juice and Coconut Chickpea Soup
(Family Features) Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your…
Fetterman secures $400K for Oil City Library theater
From staff reports U.S. Sen. John Fetterman secured over $400,000 in funding for restoration of the Oil City Library theater after the Senate passed its…
Nurse accused of killing 4, injuring others with high doses of insulin
BUTLER (AP) — A registered nurse in Pennsylvania faces charges she administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients — including a…
OC, Franklin have crowded school board races
By MARK OLIVER City editor School board races next week in the Oil City and Franklin school districts feature ballot choices for voters, while the…
Poll shows most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The warnings have grown louder and more urgent as 2024 approaches: The rapid advance of artificial intelligence tools threatens to amplify…
Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers know their margin for error is impossibly thin. They know no other way. The tighter the finish, the more…
Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow ready for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of hip-hop, country, pop, funk, R&B and rock all have reason to cheer the 2023 class entering the Rock &…
Recent Deaths 11/3/23
Shirley A. Nevel, 88, of Emlenton, died Nov. 1, 2023. Gail M. Miller, 61, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Meadville, died Oct. 29, 2023….
Pet of the Day 11/2/23
Young, busy, and affectionate – Grady loves to play! He also loves attention, and will curl up to you for some cuddles and purrs. He…
Honey Mustard Crunch Salmon
(Family Features) Quick and easy family dinners often feel few and far between, but you can make them a more frequent occurrence by depending on…
Multi-vehicle crash on I-80 kills 1 and injures others
MERCER (AP) — A multi-vehicle crash on a snowy stretch of interstate in western Pennsylvania early Wednesday killed at least one person and injured at…
Veterans ceremonies planned at PennWest Clarion, OC campuses
From staff reports Next week has been designated Military and Veterans Appreciation Week at Pennsylvania Western University, and ceremonies to mark Veterans Day have been…
Biden calls for humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening…
Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through an open area on the left side of the…
Review: In ‘Radical,’ an unorthodox teacher in a violent Mexican border town
The Associated Press On their first day sixth grade, the students of Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary School in the Mexican border city of Matamoros find…
Recent Deaths 11/2/23
Elberta Mae Fesenmyer, 92, of Oil City, died Nov. 1, 2023. AJ Fetty-Coast, 16, of Millcreek Township, Sandy Lake, died Oct. 30, 2023. Winnie Veonah…
Pet of the Day 11/1/23
Meet Pip! Pip is a fun-loving kitty who was originally found as a stray. She is a real sweetheart, who is always so playful and…