Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham with Bourbon, Honey and Orange Glaze
(Family Features) Whether you’re hosting a large holiday gathering or simply savoring the season with those nearest and dearest, serving up flavorful dishes your friends…
2023
VFW-Supported Amendment Passes Senate
The Senate passed an amendment to the Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. In July, the VFW testified in favor of…
Nazi imagery scrawled on campaign sign for OC school board candidate
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City School Board candidate’s campaign sign was vandalized with Nazi imagery recently, prompting condemnation from the Venango County…
CATA to provide free rides to voting polls
From staff reports Crawford Area Transportation Authority will provide free transportation in Crawford and Venango counties on all Fixed Route buses on Election Day, Nov….
Good Hope, Zion to again deliver free Thanksgiving meals
From staff reports Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will again deliver Thanksgiving meals to the elderly, shut-in and homebound members of…
FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by Hamas attack on Israel
The Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Tuesday that Hamas’ rampage inside Israel could inspire violence in the U.S., telling lawmakers that multiple…
Bills to combat hate crimes gain state House approval
HARRISBURG (AP) — Three bills seeking to expand and strengthen Pennsylvania’s anti-hate crime statutes were passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives. All members…
Steelers QB Pickett says he’s playing ‘for sure’ against Titans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett plans to play against Tennessee on Thursday night despite a rib injury that forced him to sit…
Review: ‘Rustin’ is terrific look at March on Washington
The Associated Press The 1963 March on Washington drew an estimated 250,000 people from across the country — the largest march at that point in…
Recent Deaths 11/1/23
Frank E. Seneca, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 8, 2023. Karen L. (Lawson) Williams, 54, of Conyers, Georgia, diedn Oct. 20, 2023. Ursula E….
From inventing the huddle to trying a new helmet, Gallaudet is home to a proud football tradition
From inventing the huddle to trying a new helmet, Gallaudet is home to a proud football tradition By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP)…
U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine
U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP)…
Kids return to school, plan to trick-or-treat as Maine communities start to heal from mass shooting
Kids return to school, plan to trick-or-treat as Maine communities start to heal from mass shooting By DAVID SHARP Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) —…
Pet of the Day 10/31/23
Lovely Lucy was found locally as a stray, and has spent the last several weeks in a foster home to socialize and grow. Lucy is…
Ultimate Cheesy Herb Sourdough Stuffing
(Family Features) For hosting tips and tricks, visit UltimateThanksgivingExperience.com. Ultimate Cheesy Herb Sourdough Stuffing Recipe courtesy of “What’s Gaby Cooking” on behalf of Finish 1…
Biden wants to move fast on AI safeguards and will sign an executive order to address his concerns
Biden wants to move fast on AI safeguards and will sign an executive order to address his concerns By JOSH BOAK and MATT O’BRIEN Associated…
General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending six-week strike
General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending six-week strike By TOM KRISHER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and the United Auto…
An Israeli ministry, in a ‘concept paper,’ proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt’s Sinai
An Israeli ministry, in a ‘concept paper,’ proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt’s Sinai By AMY TEIBEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Intelligence Ministry…
Pet of the Day 10/30/23
This gorgeous silver tabby girl was brought to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know her. Estimated to be about 2…
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
(Culinary.net) Many families crave savory and delicious weeknight meals. After a long day of work and school, it’s time to gather around the table to…
Venango County commissioner candidates get chance to sway voters
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The four candidates on the ballot Nov. 7 for the three Venango County commissioner positions answered questions on various topics…
Franklin school district joins multi-district litigation
By HELEN FIELDING Staff Writer The Franklin Area School District will be joining a multidistrict litigation suit filed in the federal court of the Northern…
Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White…
Senators top Penguins 5-2 to end 3-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo has spent most of his career being on the losing end when the Pittsburgh Penguins fire pucks his way. The…
Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Friends” star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable…
Salute To Our Veterans concert set in Harrisville
From staff reports The Harrisville Community Band will present their annual fall concert, Salute To Our Veterans, Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the…
Tickets available for second annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner
From staff reports Tickets are still available for purchase for the second annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner, presented by Friends of Drake Well, Inc., which…
NYC protesters demand Israeli cease-fire, at least 200 detained
NEW YORK (AP) — A sea of hundreds of protesters filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal during the evening…
Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put state on edge
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people,…
Review: ‘Pain Hustlers’ tells a sadly familiar story with a kitchen-sink style
The Associated Press The wife of a man who nearly died of an opioid overdose comes bursting into the office of the sleazy doctor who…
Recent Deaths 10/28/23
Harvey E. Crusan, 70, of Franklin, died Oct. 26, 2023. Walter L. “Walt” Guyda III, 70, of West Middlesex, formerly of Oil City, died Oct….
Pet of the Day 10/27/23
Meet the handsome and big Batman! This big boy is approximately 6 years old, and weighs over 12 pounds. Batman was brought to us when…
Baked Apples with Coconut and Crumble Topping
(Family Features) Find more fall recipe inspiration that helps you stretch your grocery budget at EnvyApple.com. Baked Apples with Coconut and Crumble Topping Servings: 8…
Shifting Focus of Economic Development Organizations
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation is the lead economic development organization (EDO) for Clarion County. But what exactly does that mean? What is an…
Franklin couple accused of child endangerment
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer A Franklin couple face charges after two young girls were found walking to Rite Aid in Franklin without adult supervision….
National Transit Building gets $40K toward upgrades
From staff reports The Oil City Civic Center announced it has received a $40,000 grant from the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust,…
Amid massive search for mass killing suspect, Maine residents remain behind locked doors
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Shocked and fearful Maine residents kept to their homes Friday as hundreds of heavily armed police and FBI agents searched intensely…
US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon said,…
Smith scores twice, Penguins end Colorado’s winning streak at 15 in 4-0 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche spent the last six months essentially invincible on the road and the last two weeks unbeatable anywhere. It all…
Review: Video game-to-horror flick ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ misfires badly
The Associated Press Just in time for Halloween comes “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” a video game adaptation with the potential treat of demented Chuck E….
Recent Deaths 10/27/23
Nadine O. Beers, 93, died Oct. 25, 2023. Jason Lee “Jake” Black, 48, of Oil City, died Oct. 22, 2023. Mildred Mae Greenawalt Hoover George,…
Pet of the Day 10/26/23
Sweet Miley came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know her. Miley is estimated to be around 2 years old,…
Perfect Roasted Little Potatoes
(Family Features) While the busy holiday season can be loads of fun, you still need to get dinner on the table between parties. When you…
Moran says his vehicle with political signs vandalized
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer Nick Moran, the Republican nominee for Oil City mayor, told the newspaper on Wednesday that someone had vandalized the passenger…
Former Smedley Elementary teacher dedicates Little Library
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff Writer Smedley Elementary School students received a special dedication outside the school from a former longtime teacher on Wednesday afternoon —…
Mike Johnson is new House speaker, but faces same GOP challenges ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House, but the ally of Donald Trump inherits many of the same political…
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing; police hunt for shooter as residents take shelter
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Maine and then fled…
World Series 2023: How to watch and what to look for in Diamondbacks vs Rangers
The Associated Press The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks took long, bumpy roads back to the World Series. For both of these long-shot pennant winners, it’s…
Review: Teen dreams and adult nightmares in Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’
The Associated Press Dreamily gazing at the album covers of Elvis Presley was not, statistically speaking, a rare habit among American teen girls in the late 1950s…
Recent Deaths 10/26/23
Lois Delores Hawk, 89, of Brookville, died Oct. 25, 2023. Victor Eugene Ewy, 88, of Clarion, died Oct. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…