Sugarcreek prioritizes police coverage needs
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Now that Sugarcreek Borough Council has moved away from further discussions with the city of Franklin about possibly providing police…
2024
US ship with equipment for building a pier is on its way to Gaza as part of a plan to ramp up aid
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza was on its way to the…
Pastrnak reaches 40 goals as Bruins beat fading Penguins 5-1
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak reached 40 goals for the third consecutive season, and the Boston Bruins beat the fading Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Saturday….
The Oscars are almost here. Here’s what to know and how to watch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all,…
Church to hold soup cook-off
From staff reports North Sandy Presbyterian Church in Utica will hold a soup cook-off from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Guests may sample…
Biden says he’ll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday endorsed legislation that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States,…
Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday approved a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a…
Recent Deaths 3/9/24
Mary Lou Lesko, 87, of Titusville, died March 6, 2024. Kenneth E. Campbell, 93, of Kinston, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died March 5,…
Pet of the Day 3/8/24
Meet Cilia, the sweet and silly boxer mix! She is estimated to be around 7 years old, and weighs approximately 56 pounds. Cilia is incredibly…
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Loaf
(Family Features) What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and…
Man arrested for making threats in his neighborhood
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Seneca man is facing charges that include terroristic threats for causing a disturbance in his neighborhood Thursday morning and…
ORA survey: Formation of ATV trails has support
From staff reports There were more than 1,200 responses to Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism surveys and input during public meetings to…
Biden uses State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on 2nd term
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into…
Capitals drill reeling Pens 6-0; Pens trade Guentzel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tom Wilson made a trip home to Toronto last week to see his ailing grandfather, Jake Avery, one final time. The veteran…
Review: John Cena gets the laughs in middling comedy ‘Ricky Stanicky’
The Associated Press Your tolerance for the new Peter Farrelly comedy “Ricky Stanicky” may come down to whether or not you think the idea of…
Recent Deaths 3/8/24
William R. “Bill” Yount, 88, of Oil City, died March 6, 2024. Nancy C. Funka, 79, of Grove City, died March 6, 2024. Edna Irene…
Pet of the Day 3/7/24
Sweet Bramble is looking for a loving home to call her own! Approximately 2 years old, Bramble is very loving and enjoys affection. She can…
Everything Loaf
(Family Features) What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and…
307 days without a home… and counting
By JENNA BILTZ and REYNA WATSON Student Contributors Marley, a beautiful Doberman Pinscher and Labrador Retriever mix, came into the shelter when her owners could…
Episcopal commission makes donation to Together We Can group
From staff reports Mark Elliston, the vicar at Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City, recently presented a $500 donation to the scholarship fund of the…
Oil Region Ballet to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ this weekend
From staff reports The Oil Region Ballet will perform a ballet based on “The Wizard of Oz” on Friday and Saturday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre…
Biden hopes to use State of the Union address to show wary electorate he’s up to the job
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to use his State of the Union address Thursday to promote his vision for a second term…
Hamas says cease-fire talks to resume next week, making truce before Ramadan unlikely
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Thursday that its delegation has left Cairo and that talks on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release will resume next…
Review: ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is peak Kristen Stewart
The Associated Press Muscles ripple, veins pop and electronic music throbs in “Love Lies Bleeding,” a heaving, hyper-sexy neo-noir drenched in sweat, blood and bug guts. If…
Recent Deaths 3/7/24
Mayci June Clelland died March 2, 2024. David K. Slaugenhoup, Sr., 74, of Parker, died March 4, 2024. Carl Ray Kriebel, Sr., 86, of Hawthorn,…
Pet of the Day 3/6/24
The adorable Chumley recently came to us as a stray. He is super wiggly and full of love. Chumley is neutered and started on his…
Sourdough from Scratch
(Family Features) What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and…
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables
No matter how big or small your garden is, for successful vegetable gardening it is crucial to know the difference between cool-season and warm-season vegetables….
Cranberry holds hearing on proposed kennel and dog grooming business
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer About thirty-five people turned out for a Cranberry Township conditional use hearing regarding a kennel and dog grooming business in…
Activity picking up at Franklin’s Wildcat Mansion
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Things are stirring at the Wildcat Mansion carriage house at 4849 Route 322 in Franklin. Mangatas Muse, which opened last…
Biden, Trump dominate Super Tuesday races, move closer to rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, romped through more than a dozen states on Super Tuesday, all but cementing a…
Carter and Smith score late as Penguins pull away from Blue Jackets 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Change, perhaps significant change, is coming to the Pittsburgh Penguins. One thing, however, has remained a constant for Pittsburgh during an underachieving…
Guy Ritchie serves up thriller-comedy series on Netflix with ‘The Gentlemen’
NEW YORK (AP) — When we first meet the hero of Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix series, he’s not exactly what you’d expect from a Guy…
Recent Deaths 3/6/24
Richard LeRoy Rodgers, 66, died March 4, 2024. Marlen L. Knavel, 92, of Venus, died March 4, 2024. Michael C. “Mooch” Morkin, 71, of Franklin,…
Pet of the Day 3/5/24
Miss Maggie recently came to us because she wasn’t a good fit for the family that had her. She is super friendly and energetic, yet…
Apple, Bacon and Brie Cheese Toasties
(Family Features) Whether your favorite springtime meals take you to the patio or have you throwing open the windows to let fresh air in, enjoying…
Important information for Veterans
VA has announced that beginning on March 5, 2024, toxic-exposed veterans will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for…
Richland trailer ‘total loss’ after fire
From staff reports There were no reported injuries in a trailer fire that broke out a little before 7 a.m. Monday on Community Road in…
Relay team setting up at mall vendor event
From staff reports A “spring into spring” vendor event is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Cranberry Mall. The…
Takeaways from Trump’s Supreme Court win: He stays on ballot, but his legal peril is just starting
DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump gained a clear win at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, which unanimously ruled that states don’t have…
Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden, Trump closer to November rematch
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their party’s nominations during the biggest…
‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut
The Associated Press Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the…
Recent Deaths 3/5/24
George William Hack, 73, of Mercer, died March 1, 2024. Sally M. Kadylak died March 1, 2024. Nelrose Lenore (Shirey) Mahoney, 90, died Feb. 13,…
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California By BROOKE HESS and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) —…
Pet of the Day 3/4/24
This handsome boy is approximately 3 years old, and looking to find a new best friend! He came to us when his owner unfortunately passed…
Stilton Cheese Pizza
(Family Features) Whether your favorite springtime meals take you to the patio or have you throwing open the windows to let fresh air in, enjoying…
Suzette memorial walk set March 27 to mark one year since death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A walk in remembrance of Oil City woman Suzette Nellis has been planned for March 27, one year to the…
Will community support recreation center?
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The plan for the proposed Cranberry Township Recreation Center has reached a crossroad. To move forward, the proposal will need…
Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll rose to 10 on Sunday from a Russian drone strike that destroyed an apartment block in Ukraine’s southern…
US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military C-130 cargo planes dropped food in pallets over Gaza on Saturday in the opening stage of an emergency humanitarian assistance…