Gunfire at Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration kills 1 and wounds nearly two dozen, including children
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as…
February 2024
Panthers race by Penguins 5-2 to extend franchise-record road winning streak to 9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Florida Panthers are playing so well, they don’t need any bounces. They’re getting them anyway. Anton Lundell scored twice — including…
Recent Deaths 2/15/24
Judith Ellyn Beaumont, 78, of Meadville, died Feb. 13, 2024. Mary E. Feeney, 96, of Oil City, died Feb. 13, 2024. Raymond J. Kirkpatrick, 75,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had planted fruit trees. If the owner did not properly care for the trees, the…
Pet of the Day 2/14/24
Meet Aries, the gorgeous 5-year-old mini panther who is on a mission to find a new address! Aries is a sweet girl who also isn’t…
Irish Apple Cake
(Family Features) If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling…
3 more charged for break-in at Rocky Grove home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Three more Franklin residents are facing charges in connection with a break-in last month at a Rocky Grove residence. The…
GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration…
Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day this year. Here’s what you need to know
The Associated Press Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, the fixed annual celebration…
Pain, sweat, sandworms: In ‘Dune 2’ Chalamet, Zendaya and cast rise to challenge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler were really looking forward to their fight. The actors had been training, separately, with a Kali…
Recent Deaths 2/14/24
Arlo James Buckley, of Stoneboro, died Feb. 9, 2024. Anthony L. Adiutori, 38, of Franklin, died Feb. 10, 2024. Ruth Schwarz Woodford, 92, died Jan….
Pet of the Day 2/13/24
Meet Bam Bam, the gorgeous orange boy with a heart of gold! This sweet 3-year-old boy came to us as a stray, so we aren’t…
Irish Sláinte Stew
(Family Features) If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling…
VFW Senators And Partners Support Afghan Allies
The VFW hosted Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Jerry Moran, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Coons, along with other veteran organization partners at the VFW Washington Office for…
Astronomical Society to host virtual event on eclipses
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night at 7 p.m. Saturday that will include a presentation by Astronomical…
US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is…
Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage release deal, officials said, as talks continued in Egypt on Tuesday,…
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election will feature contests for attorney general and Congress
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election may lack drama in the high-stakes races for president and U.S. Senate, but the field for lower-ballot contests…
Recent Deaths 2/13/24
Diana S. Lauer, 70, of Marseilles, IL, died Feb. 8, 2024. Don Elslager died Feb. 9, 2024. William R. Porath, 83, of Oil City, died…
Pet of the Day 2/12/24
Itty Bitty recently came to us with her housemate when their owner sadly passed away. She is approximately 6 years old with a gorgeous diluted…
Easter Sugar Cookies
(Family Features) Holiday hams and deviled eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, but edible crafts offer a reminder of the magic of the…
State issues warning on potential SNAP scam
From staff reports The state Department of Human Services has issued a warning of a potential scam targeting individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
What to know about a shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Texas during Sunday services
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman’s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers…
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other. Here’s a…
‘Lisa Frankenstein’ fails to revive box office on a very slow weekend
The Associated Press “Lisa Frankenstein” didn’t come to life at the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. The horror comedy written…
Recent Deaths 2/12/24
Beverly A. (Myers) Greenawalt, 84 of Rimersburg, died Feb. 10, 2024. Jane E Croyle, 62, of Shippenville, died. Arthur Dunlap, 89, of Polk, died Feb….
Venango Catholic High School will close
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Venango Catholic High School in Oil City will close at the end of this school year. The news was announced…
Women’s Pack the Plaza rally returning to Oil City
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Celebrating and empowering women is the theme of Pack the Plaza 2, a rally that has been planned for Sunday,…
Russia launches 45 drones in mass barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv continues war cabinet reshuffle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces launched 45 drones over Ukraine Sunday in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage, officials said, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued the…
Super Bowl 2024: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers livestream
The Associated Press Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas on Sunday is shaping up to be quite a doozy. There’s the Kansas City Chiefs and…
Jets beat Penguins 2-1 to end 5-game losing streak
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday night to end a five-game…
Smoke in room forces evacuation at Sugar Valley Lodge
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Firefighters responded to Sugar Valley Lodge on Friday afternoon for reports of a room full of smoke that was caused…
Bakery owners enjoyed their time at Franklin shop
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Kathy and Larry Licht, owners of Warner’s Bakery, feel they have been “very blessed” during the bakery’s time in Franklin….
Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Diversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led…
Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he’s honored
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves as the Minnesota…
In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Villeneuve doesn’t feel like he came back to Arrakis for “Dune: Part Two.” In his mind, he never left. The…
Recent Deaths 2/10/24
Gary Innis Weaver, 76, of Knox, died Feb. 8, 2024. Thomas Richard Reynolds III (Tommy), 38, of Oil City, died Feb. 7, 2024. For…
Pet of the Day 2/9/24
This handsome big guy was brought to us as a stray right around Christmas time, and is now ready to find a home to call…
Kids Krafty Easter Cake Pops
(Family Features) Holiday hams and deviled eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, but edible crafts offer a reminder of the magic of the…
Venango sheriff’s office arrests 4 on warrants
From staff reports Deputies from the Venango County sheriff’s office have arrested four people this month on warrants. Benjamin Bakker was arrested on Route 157…
Council hears from resident about Reno water
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A Reno resident voiced concerns at Wednesday’s Sugarcreek Borough Council meeting about ongoing water issues in Reno. Borough solicitor Brian…
Biden and Trump: How the two classified documents investigations came to different endings
The Associated Press Classified documents were found in a damaged cardboard box in President Joe Biden’s cluttered Delaware garage, near where golf clubs hung on…
Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off ballot over Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot, with conservative and liberal…
Here’s what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — Big name advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting high-profile actors, investing in dazzling…
Recent Deaths 2/9/24
Stephen Michael Fornof, 41, of Oil City, died Feb. 7, 2024. Richard F. Williams died Feb. 7, 2024. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Pruning Blueberries in Home Fruit Plantings
The philosophy behind blueberry pruning is to constantly renew the older, decreasingly productive canes by cutting them out and forcing new canes. The plant is…
Pet of the Day 2/8/24
Tawny, the gorgeous tabby, was recently brought back to us when there were too many cats in the home. Tawny is approximately 2 years old,…
Jesse’s Spicy Guac
(Family Features) If hosting isn’t your specialty but you’ve been named quarterback of the game day party, don’t let the pressure overwhelm you. Coming through…
Rig goes off embankment, no one hurt
No one was injured Tuesday evening after this rig missed a turn into the industrial pull off near the entrance to Two Mile Run Road…
2 men tie for People’s Choice Award at Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports Hydetown’s Scott Smith and Clarion’s Frank Bouch tied for first place for the People’s Choice Award at the Nature Art Showcase and…