At collapsed Baltimore bridge, focus shifts to the weighty job of removing the massive structure
BALTIMORE (AP) — Teams of engineers are now focused on the formidable job of hauling the shattered remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge out…
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Hayes hits single and RBI double, Pirates pitching remains sharp in 7-2 win over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes had a single and an RBI double, and the Pittsburgh Pirates used another solid pitching outing to beat the Marlins…
Recent Deaths 3/30/24
Linda S. Sutley, 65, of Oil City, died March 28, 2024. William Bruce Cochran, Jr., died March 21, 2024. Robin Lynn Lafon, 58, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 3/29/24
Meet Bear, the 3-year-old mastiff mix with a heart as big as he is! Bear recently came to us as a stray and we are…
5 Steps to Grill Vegetables
(Culinary.net) Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal…
Local Foundation Selected for DOE Local Energy Action Program
The Pellere Foundation is proud to announce its selection into the second cohort of the federal Local Energy Action Program (LEAP). This marks a significant…
Statewide cleanup campaign underway
From staff reports The state is encouraging residents, local leaders, businesses and organizations to join in cleaning up their communities as part of the Pick…
Imagination Library hits milestone
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County has announced the distribution of 100,000 books to children across Venango and Forest counties through the…
Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of ‘very long road ahead’
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a “very long road ahead” to recover from the loss of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key…
Malkin scores twice to reach 20 goals for the 15th time as Penguins edge Columbus 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vladimir and Natalia Malkin took the long flight from Russia to Pittsburgh for the first time in several years this week. Their…
Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5
MIAMI (AP) — Jared Triolo hit an RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rally and beat the…
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in…
Recent Deaths 3/29/24
Thomas Gorton Bickel, 83, died March 28, 2024. Wilbert J. “Joe” Emings, 86, of Clarion, died March 26, 2024. Daryl D. Burnham, 61, of Corsica,…
Pet of the Day 3/28/24
Meet the gorgeous calico, Kimber! She is just under 2 years old and in desperate search of a new address. She was brought to us…
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
(Culinary.net) When you think about summer foods and outdoor gatherings, one of the first things that often comes to mind is, of course, grilling. It’s…
Fire chief: Take caution on river
From staff reports The ice boom on the Allegheny River in Oil City was in the process of being removed by the city’s public works…
Cranberry robotics team’s work lands it in World Championship
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Area School District’s successful robotics program is sending four teams to the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas,…
Talks resume on bringing Israeli officials to the US to discuss Gaza operation, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks have restarted aimed at bringing top Israeli officials to Washington to discuss potential military operations in Gaza, after Prime Minister Benjamin…
State House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’
HARRISBURG (AP) — A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on Wednesday,…
Review: Alice Rohrwacher’s tombaroli tale ‘La Chimera’ is pure magic
The Associated Press When we talk about “movie magic,” the first thing that comes to mind is often something like the bikes achieving liftoff in…
Recent Deaths 3/28/24
Margaret Jane (Linnon) Hoover died March 26, 2024. Priscilla M. McWilliams, 74, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, died March 20, 2024. Fremont James Dunlap, Jr.,…
Pet of the Day 3/27/24
This big guy recently came to us as a stray and was estimated to be around 4 years old. He is super friendly and absolutely…
Carrot Cake
(Culinary.net) Surprise your family with a dessert fit for the season. This Carrot Cake recipe is a traditional take on the timeless treat and created…
A Gardener’s Guide to Peas
Peas (Pisum sativum) are a cool season crop. If you ask a gardener if she or he grows peas, the answer is generally, “yes.” Because…
Police seek information on Barkeyville robbery
From staff reports Franklin state police are asking for information on a robbery that took place at Arby’s in Barkeyville on Sunday evening. At about…
Venango Museum exhibit to feature oil, baseball
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry will emerge from its winter hiatus on Monday with a new exhibit,…
Ukrainian navy says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea in just over two years of…
Crosby, Penguins spoil Guentzel’s return to Pittsburgh, beat Hurricanes 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins scored two goals on five shots in the second period, spoiling…
Review: Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix’s Homeless World Cup crowd-pleaser
The Associated Press “The Beautiful Game,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward, is about a real international soccer tournament called the Homeless…
Recent Deaths 3/27/24
Janet Elaine Karns, 95, of Franklin, died March 26, 2024. John Edward Flynn, 77, of Oil City, died March 25, 2024. Larry Farrington, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 3/26/24
Curious Collin is a 2-year-old domestic short hair in need of a new address! Collin came to us as a stray with a fractured pelvis,…
Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie
(Culinary.net) If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to…
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down. Rescuers are looking for people in water
BALTIMORE (AP) — A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below….
UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council on Monday issued its first demand for a cease-fire in Gaza, with the U.S. angering Israel…
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has ‘pole position’ for starting QB job
ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson…
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time
SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson ‘s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia area. The country luminary’s mostly annual…
Recent Deaths 3/26/24
Joan Marilyn Michalski, 88, of Charlotte, N.C., died March 20, 2024. Steven C. Pierce, Sr., 72, of Franklin, died March 24, 2024. John E. Flynn,…
Pet of the Day 3/25/24
Meet Rocky, the sweetest boy with a heart of gold! Rocky is approximately 5 years old and came to us as a stray in pretty…
Double Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
(Family Features) Flavorful French toast, filling breakfast burritos and favorite fruits make a feast to look forward to, but no brunch spread is complete without…
House Sub Committee Hearing on Pending Legislation
VFW National Legislative Deputy Director Kristina Keenan testified at a hearing on pending legislation before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Among the…
How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend
The Associated Press The auditorium at Crocus City Hall was about three-quarters full, with the crowd waiting to see Picnic, a band popular since the…
Trump could learn today how New York wants to collect $457 million owed in his civil fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump could find out today how New York state aims to collect over $457 million he owes in…
Drouin scores in OT, as Avalanche rally past Penguins 5-4 for 9th straight win
DENVER (AP) — Jonathan Drouin scored his second goal of the game 54 seconds into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied from a four-goal deficit…
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is No. 1 with $45.2M, ‘Immaculate’ lands in fourth
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghost busting is still a good business. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio…
Recent Deaths 3/25/24
Kathleen M. Novak, 73, of Oil City, died March 23, 2024. Dorothy E. Neely, 96, died March 23, 2024. Marian Horn, 81, of Franklin, died…
Housing plans for former Polk Center residents moving forward
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County Economic Development Authority members discussed the proposed development by the Verland company to house former Polk Center residents,…
Franklin approves plan to move sixth grade to high school
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin Area School District’s proposed move of sixth grade to the Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School, starting in the…
UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
RAFAH CROSSING, Egypt (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres stood near a long line of waiting trucks Saturday and declared it was time to “truly…
Biden and Trump win Louisiana’s presidential primary having already clinched nominations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Louisiana’s primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after they already clinched their party…
OC man charged after suspected drugs found in vehicle
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after suspected drugs and paraphernalia were found in his vehicle. Franklin state police…