Pet of the Day 6/14/22
Journey recently came to us as a stray so we do not know anything about her history. Journey seems like a really easy-going girl who…
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Traditional Lobster Rolls
(Family Features) The arrival of summer means favorites like fresh seafood are back on the menu for many families. This year, as you explore new…
Missing person found
Venango County gets $400,000 home rehab grant
From staff reports The Venango County housing rehabilitation program has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund….
ORA receives $20,000 grant to assess historic buildings
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has received a $20,000 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Keystone Historic Preservation planning…
State House GOP moves to bottle up 4 gun safety proposals
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans used a legislative bill-shuffling strategy Monday to voluntarily relinquish a Pennsylvania House committee’s control over four bills that address gun violence….
Goldschmidt, Carlson homer, Cards send Pirates to 7th loss
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and Dylan Carlson added a three-run blast to help the St….
Review: Sorry, Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ is a buzzkill
The Associated Press “In 1995, Andy got a toy from his favorite movie. This is that movie.” So begins “Lightyear,” a new Pixar release that takes a…
Recent Deaths 6/14/22
Major Marjorie E. Miller, 92, of Ephrata, died June 4, 2022. Gregory Scott Daum, 60, of Oil City, died June 13, 2022. Lewis “Lew” Gene…
Pet of the Day 6/13/22
Darby is a very sweet adult girl who was recently surrendered to us for not getting along with other dogs in the home. Darby is…
Chilled Lobster with Orange and Basil Vinaigrette
(Family Features) The arrival of summer means favorites like fresh seafood are back on the menu for many families. This year, as you explore new…
Missing person
DCNR celebrates French Creek as 2022 River of the Year
From staff reports State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn on Saturday joined the French Creek Valley Conservancy and the Pennsylvania…
Jan. 6 panelists: Enough evidence uncovered to indict Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider…
Senate negotiators announce a deal on guns, breaking logjam
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers on Sunday announced the framework of a bipartisan response to last month’s mass shootings, a noteworthy but limited breakthrough offering…
Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Duvall homered twice off José Quintana, William Contreras and Matt Olson also connected, and the Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight…
With ‘Jurassic World 3,’ dinosaurs rule again at box office
The Associated Press Move over Maverick, the dinosaurs have arrived to claim their throne. “Jurassic World: Dominion” took a mighty bite out of the box…
Recent Deaths 6/13/22
Jeanne Ann (Brumbaugh) Roberts, 77, of Cochranton, died June 10, 2022. James Harry “Jim” McElroy, 86, of Oil City, died June 11, 2022. Georgia Lou…
Cranberry Twp. grants Spencer conditional use permit
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to grant a conditional use permit to township resident Randy Spencer to operate a…
Jeeps group helping Two Mile again with park ride
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Two Mile Run County Park has so much to offer on its 2,700 acres, and the Oil Valley Jeeps organization…
‘Enough is enough’: Thousands demand new gun safety laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people rallied on the National Mall and across the United States on Saturday in a renewed push for gun control…
Biden ramps up federal help for New Mexico wildfire fight
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Saturday he was escalating federal assistance for New Mexico as it faces its largest wildfire in…
Albies slam leads Braves to 10th in row, 10-4 over Pirates
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. still sees plenty of room for improvement as the Atlanta Braves keep winning. “We’re going to keep grinding and…
Firefighters collecting for Coats for Kids
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…
Hunting licenses available at courthouse annex
From staff reports Hunting and furtaker licenses are now being sold for the 2022-23 season. Licenses may be purchased at the treasurer’s office in the…
Thousands rally for gun reform after surge in mass shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protestors are expected to rally in Washington, D.C., Saturday and in separate demonstrations around the country as part of a…
$5 gas is here: AAA says nationwide average hits new high
NEW YORK (AP) — The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever. Auto club AAA said…
Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — A move toward simplicity served Spencer Strider well in his first home start. The adjustment could help Strider keep his new-found place…
Navajo mystery series ‘Dark Winds’ seeks true storytelling
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin are the big names behind “Dark Winds,” but they’re not the most important. That distinction…
Recent Deaths 6/11/22
Donna Jean Staub, 85, formerly of Rouseville, died June 3, 2022. Roseann Bruno Gibbons, 89, of Franklin, died June 8, 2022. Paul E. “Bones” Gibbons,…
Pet of the Day 6/10/22
Fang recently came to us as a stray. He was a little unsure at first but warmed up pretty quickly and turned out to be…
Mediterranean Platter
(Family Features) As rays of sunshine light up backyards and patios, many families take their meals outdoors to enjoy the warm weather while sharing special…
Franklin Council OKs funding for 12th, Liberty improvements
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council approved funding for improvements to the intersection at 12th and Liberty streets during the panel’s monthly meeting…
OC Music on the Square concert series returns next week
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s Music on the Square outdoor concert series is returning to Oil City this summer, and the…
Uvalde school police chief defends Texas shooting response
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas school police chief criticized for his actions during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history said in…
Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An injured officer who slipped in blood and spoke of “carnage.” Video of a huge, violent mob pushing through the U.S. Capitol….
US inflation hit a new 40-year high in May of 8.6%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The costs of gas, food, and other necessities jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households…
Fried, Braves beat Pirates 3-1 for 8th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried found a way to win even without having his best stuff. “Definitely had to work tonight,” he said. “A couple…
Recent Deaths 6/10/22
Christina J. S. “Chris” (Sporer) Barletta, 56, died June 6, 2022. Donald Wallace Texter died June 7, 2022. Cheri L. Wilson, 75, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 6/9/22
Xena recently came to us as a stray with another dog so we do not know her history. What we do know is she is…
Frozen Yogurt Bark
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Plans announced for Heritage Festival art show
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City are once again teaming up to organize the annual Oil Heritage Festival art…
OC firefighters will collect for July 3rd fireworks
From staff reports Oil City Fire Department members will be collecting donations for the Jolly July 3rd fireworks in downtown Oil City on Friday, June…
Oil City, Franklin pools will open this weekend
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer School is ending for the year and temperatures are rising. And you know what that means — time for the…
Jan. 6 Capitol attack committee goes prime time with probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — With never-seen video, new audio, and a “mountain of evidence,” the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol…
Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Faedo is trying not to get ahead of himself. Having two years basically taken away from him — first by the…
Review: Chaos reigns in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’
The Associated Press The enduring, collective love for “Jurassic Park” is immensely hard to explain. Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film implanted itself into our cultural consciousness…
Recent Deaths 6/9/22
Judy M. McQuiston, 79, of Jackson Township, died June 7, 2022. Mary L. Winger, 86, of Oil City, died June 8, 2022. Timothy D. Stempin,…
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Pet of the Day 6/8/22
Warrior recently came to us as a stray with another dog so we do not know much about him. We do know that Warrior is…