Astronomical Society to hold virtual public night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night, including a presentation on stars by Society president Dean Miskovich, at…
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Putin ups tensions over Ukraine, suspending START nuke pact
The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the U.S., announcing the move Tuesday…
Islanders rally in the third for 4-2 win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Islanders are running out of healthy bodies. They’re not running out of ways to stun the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bo…
Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship
LONDON (AP) — Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such…
Recent Deaths 2/21/23
Lois Marie Miller, 96, of Strattanville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Susan (Soborowski) Hanna, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 19, 2023. Betty Shriver, 91, of…
Pet of the Day 2/20/23
Meet Trail Babe! Trail Babe is a friendly and vocal feline who loves to communicate with her human friends. With her soft, plush fur and…
Sweetpotato Power Salad
(Family Features) Bright, beautiful spring days often call for fresh, delicious meals that give you energy to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hitting the…
Women charged after being passed out in vehicle with child
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Two Oil City women are facing drug and child endangerment charges after they were found passed out in a vehicle…
Cole McMahon Award recipient announced
From staff reports Justen Dunkle, a junior at Oil City High School, has been selected as the recipient of the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of…
Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022
ATLANTA (AP) — The woman flying out of Philadelphia’s airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. But…
Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train begins to roll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Nikki Haley is swinging through Iowa this week fresh off announcing her presidential campaign. Her fellow South Carolinian Republican, Sen….
Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display…
Ant-Man opens big at box office with $104M for ‘Quantumania’
NEW YORK (AP) — Phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have gotten off to a rocky start, but Ant-Man is bigger than ever…
Recent Deaths 2/20/23
Arthur “Bud” Harman died Feb. 16, 2023. Albert “Al” A. Jacks, 87, of Clarion, died Feb. 16, 2023. Alice Marie Askins, 91, of Rocky Grove,…
Employers still facing hurdles, but signs show an upward trend
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer COVID-19 has resulted in an unusual job market as it seems that windows in every business reveal a “now hiring”…
Franklin General Authority moving ahead on projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin General Authority has been pushing ahead on several new projects over the last few months, including assembling a…
N. Korea makes fresh threats, US bombers fly after ICBM test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity…
Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia,…
Nico Hischier leads Devils past weary Penguins, 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils spent years staring up at the standings at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not so much anymore. The young Devils…
OC man facing 244 child pornography charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing 244 child pornography charges as well as other charges stemming from his involvement with an underage…
5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death…
Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices’ ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment is upending gun laws across the country, dividing judges and sowing confusion…
Parise scores late, Nelson nets 2 as Islanders edge Penguins
NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise scored the tiebreaker late in the third period and Brock Nelson added two goals as the New York Islanders…
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and…
Recent Deaths 2/18/23
James Allen Rex, 55, of Shippenville, died Feb. 17, 2023. Neil S. “Dusty” Kurschinske, 71, of Seneca, died Feb. 17, 2023. Albert “Al” Jacks, Jr.,…
Pet of the Day 2/17/23
Meet Jenny, a sweet and gentle feline who is a bit on the shy side. Jenny is a quiet girl who prefers to observe her…
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
(Family Features) Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding…
Police say fentanyl mailed to jail; OC man, 5 inmates charged
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Five inmates at the Venango County jail and an Oil City man are facing charges in a case in which…
Franklin Elks to host Down Syndrome gathering
From staff reports The Franklin Elks Lodge on Buffalo Street is hosting an in-person get-together Saturday for individuals who have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome,…
EPA chief at train derailment site: ‘Trust the government’
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency got a first-hand look Thursday at the toll left by a freight…
Gov. Shapiro blocks death penalty, calls for repeal
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called…
Review: ‘Emily’ gives new life to the ‘strange’ Brontë sis
The Associated Press That name on the book cover is our first warning bell. Only two minutes into “Emily,” a bold and audacious retelling of Emily Brontë’s…
Recent Deaths 2/17/23
Phyllis L. Davis, 88, of Oil City, died Feb. 15, 2023. Hilton Leroy Buzard, 84, of Shippenville, died Feb. 16, 2023. Philip Eugene Rodgers, 63,…
Endangering welfare of child
Pet of the Day 2/16/23
Meet Melody, the friendly feline! Melody is a domestic long hair cat with a soft and fluffy black and white coat. She has the most…
Salmon Chili Bites
(Family Features) Focusing your menus on health-conscious recipes that look as good as they make you feel is key to making positive lifestyle changes. Adding…
Rocky Grove man accused of striking 3 children in home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Rocky Grove man is facing charges for frequently striking three children who lived in his house and smoking marijuana…
Venango Human Services accepting award nominations
From staff reports Venango County Human Services is accepting nominations for the agency’s annual service awards. Service providers and community members who make a difference…
White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo massacre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday…
Parts of Georgia special grand jury report to be released
ATLANTA (AP) — The public on Thursday will see portions of a report by a special grand jury that investigated whether then-President Donald Trump and…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three more were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a shopping mall in El Paso,…
Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top House Republican on Wednesday warned of chaos when legislators reconvene next week, six weeks after representatives elected a Democrat as…
Review: ‘Marlowe,’ with Neeson, resurrects a vintage gumshoe
The Associated Press The richly hard-boiled terrain of detective Philip Marlowe has always been, to quote Raymond Chandler, “a nice neighborhood to have bad habits…
Recent Deaths 2/16/23
Karen Rose Hulings, 73, of Clarion, died Feb. 14, 2023. Robert E. Houston, Jr., 59, of Tionesta, formerly of New Castle, died Feb. 14, 2023….
Pet of the Day 2/15/23
Meet Jefferson, a friendly and playful orange feline with a quirky personality. This sweet cat loves to spend his days lounging in the sun, playing…
Citrus Cherry Cobbler
(Family Features) Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, saying “I love you” to a faraway relative or offering a kind gesture to a friend or…
Vegetable Planting and Transplanting Guide
Listing of the major vegetables and the “best” time to plant. Cabbage Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 6 weeks Germination time: 10-12…
Man accused of stealing from Central Electric substation
From staff reports A Utica man is facing charges for stealing copper wire and brass from a Central Electric substation in Mineral Township. Franklin state…
United Way workshops designed to inspire student volunteerism
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County has announced a series of free workshops designed to inspire middle school students interested in volunteer…
U-Haul driver blames ‘invisible object’ for deadly rampage
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who went on a deadly rampage with a U-Haul truck Monday in New York City was suffering from an…