Pet of the Day 1/3/24
Sweet Sassy came to us with a litter of her puppies, and now that they have all been adopted and she is spayed. She is…
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Whole Grain Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
(Family Features) Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less…
Starting Seeds in Winter
When you consider how seeds germinate in nature, it makes sense to sow seeds the same way. In late summer, left to their own devices,…
Online voting for Paint the Plow to open Monday
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 invites the public to vote on 11 plows decorated by high school students in…
Artist registration open for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports Original art pieces are now being accepted for inclusion in the Feb. 2-3, Eighth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale, which is…
Biden will start year at sites of national trauma to warn about dire stakes of 2024 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly insurrection…
Ovechkin scores as Washington uses fast start to beat Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal during Washington’s fast start, and the Capitals beat Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on…
In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain. Slashed free of Disney’s…
Recent Deaths 1/3/24
Nancy Flick Dunmire, 84, of Kittanning, died Dec. 31, 2023. Jack Romito, of Clarion, died Dec. 29, 2023. Lawrence W. Schill, 81, of Venus, died…
VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) are VA survivor benefits that are tax exempt. This means you wont have to pay taxes on your compensation…
Pet of the Day 1/2/24
Who doesn’t love disco? This sweet and affectionate boy came to us with the rest of his siblings after he was found abandoned in a…
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa
(Family Features) Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less…
Ragon: Rash of vehicle break-ins on South Side
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Oil City Police Chief Dave Ragon advised residents to ensure their parked vehicles are locked after multiple vehicle break-ins were…
National Fuel projecting sharp hike in customer bills
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted its annual purchased gas cost filing as required by the state Public Utility Commission (PUC),…
States, Congress wrestle with cybersecurity at water utilities amid renewed federal warnings
HARRISBURG (AP) — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack. It had never had outside…
Biden, Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — U.S. presidential elections have been rocked in recent years by economic disaster, stunning gaffes, secret video and a pandemic. But for…
‘Wonka’ ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The…
Recent Deaths 1/2/24
David Allen Opitz, 70, of Stoneboro, died Dec. 30, 2023. Eric Charles Obert, 72, of Titusville, died Dec. 28, 2023. John Omiatek died Jan. 1,…
Pet of the Day 1/1/24
Pudding the chocolate lab came to us as a stray with another dog, Figgy. When Pudding was first brought to us in hunting season, he…
Acai Bowl with Whole-Wheat Toast
(Family Features) If you’re in need of a quick breakfast, consider starting your day with one of these tasty breakfast ideas. This on-trend Acai Bowl…