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Survey going out regarding proposed Innis project in OC
From staff reports The City of Oil City plans to apply for a federal Community Development Block Grant to support the proposed reconstruction of Innis…
Courthouse offices to open to public Tuesday
From staff reports Offices in the Venango County Courthouse and other county buildings will reopen for public access on Tuesday. County offices have continued to…
Senate poised to vote on holding Trump accountable for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after…
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘surreal’ look back in TV’s ‘Young Rock’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Dwayne Johnson sold the idea for a TV comedy about his colorful and challenging early life to NBC a year…
Recent Deaths 2/13/21
David P. Cherry, 72, of Rouseville, died Feb. 11, 2021. Earl H. Adams, 98, of Erie, died Feb. 8, 2021. Elizabeth “Betty” Fleming, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 2/12/21
Tiny is a sweet little old lady that came to us because her owner was moving and could not take her along. She can seem…
Apple Cider Vinegar Beef and Broccoli
(Family Features) Committing to a daily wellness routine may include many components from eating healthy and exercising to meditating and achieving quality sleep. For some,…
Where We Are
Last week, I shared the tale of a very successful redevelopment project that sparked the transformation of an entire region. As I alluded to, though,…
Man accused of threatening co-defendant in drug case
From staff reports A Franklin man already going through the Venango County court system in a drug case is now facing additional charges for threatening…
Cranberry supervisors want help for home demolition
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township is asking the Venango County Land Bank for some funding to help defray costs associated with the…
After Democrats’ visceral presentation, Trump team on stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense…
Penguins top Islanders 4-3 on Crosby’s shootout goal
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the only goal of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 comeback victory over the…
Review: Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo go on a beach romp
The Associated Press There’s a tiny oasis on the west coast of Florida where the men wear Tommy Bahama from head to toe and women…
Recent Deaths 2/12/21
Virginia “Ginny” Keating Fortney died Jan 18, 2021. Charles Joseph Finley, 92, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, died Dec. 26, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 2/11/21
Delaney is a girl with a bit of sass. She loves to play and can sometimes be vocal, but she can have a bit of…
Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
(Family Features) Part of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together. From a tangy…
Man accused of strangling woman waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of strangling a woman last week at an Oil City residence and then fleeing from police waived…
Daffodil Days orders are due by Feb. 19
From staff reports Orders and payment for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Friday, Feb. 19. Items available are…
Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Feds fight release of New Castle woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday appealed the release of a Pennsylvania woman accused of using a large pipe to break a window in…
Front-office situation settled, Penguins press forward
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall, Pittsburgh Penguin. Yeah, it might take some getting used to. Still, longtime Penguins captain Sidney Crosby pointed to the club’s…
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a…
Recent Deaths 2/11/21
Jeffery L. Flinchbaugh, 62, of Cranberry, died Feb. 10, 2021. Karla Noreen Milford, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2021. Mary Anne Wilkinson, 66,…
Log Cabin fire investigation
Pet of the Day 2/10/21
Sadie is a gorgeous hunk of love. She does well with adults but not children. She came to us because she was not getting along…
Sheet Pan Mushroom Fajitas
(Family Features) Between the time it takes to plan healthy meals and the actual minutes spent in the kitchen, it can be easy for some…
Venango wants interim warden to get ‘outside set of eyes’ on jail
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County is planning to bring in an interim warden for the Venango County jail until a new warden is…
Virtual Transit Concert will be held Friday
The Oil City Arts Council will present a virtual Transit Concert with Acoustic Earle at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert is one of several that…
Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day that wrenched senators and the nation back to…
State task force to look at COVID -19 vaccine speedup
The Associated Press The Wolf administration and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers are forming a vaccine task force that will brainstorm ways to get…
Penguins tap Hextall as GM, Burke as president of hockey ops
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall’s relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins is complicated. His mandate as the team’s new general manager is not. The Penguins hired…
‘Wizard of Oz’ remake planned with ‘Watchmen’ director
NEW YORK (AP) — Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — again? New Line Cinema is making a new…
Recent Deaths 2/10/21
Patrick J. O’Brien “P.J.”, 60, of Henry’s Bend, formerly of Austin, Texas, died Feb. 4, 2021. Robert H. “Bobby” Patterson, Jr., 65, of Van, died…
Heroes of the Cave
By BROOKE WHITLING – Student contributor (Editor’s Note: In order to secure this interview, a request had to be made and approved through UPMC headquarters…
Pet of the Day 2/9/21
Buck is a super sweet fellow who was brought to us because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him. The previous owner says Buck…
Crunchy Buffalo Baked Veal Cutlet Sandwiches
(Family Features) On those busy evenings when brainstorming a meal the whole family agrees on seems like a tall task, turning to a versatile protein…
Cameron Russell: Football Star in the Making
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Coming from a small town, it can be difficult to achieve any form of recognition on a national level. However,…
Man accused of stealing 10 guns at residence
From staff reports A Harrisville man is facing charges for stealing 10 guns at a residence. Franklin state police said in a criminal complaint that…
Oil Region libraries reopening for public access next week
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City, Franklin and Cooperstown public libraries are reopening for public access Monday, Feb. 15. “Through examples of…
Dems propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden virus relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package…
Steelers hire longtime NFL assistant Sullivan as QB coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers filled their remaining coaching vacancies on Monday, hiring longtime NFL assistant Mike Sullivan as their quarterback coach, Chris Morgan…
Man charged with trespassing after run on Super Bowl field
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super Bowl has been charged with trespassing. With the world watching,…
Recent Deaths 2/9/21
John T. Coleman, 72, of Parker, died Feb. 6, 2021. Helen Patricia “Pat” Combs, 97, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2021. Emma Adams Cratty,…
Pet of the Day 2/8/21
I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…
Orange Moscow Mule Mocktail
(Family Features) Healthful eating starts with the ingredients you use, so it’s important to use fresh, seasonal ingredients that pack a nutritional punch. One of…
Independent Budgets Released
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), have released two reports, which are The Independent…
Tri-county reports 49 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced 49 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area, as well as two…
Impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency — by Democrats who want to hold…
Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady made the Buccaneers, their fans and their city believe from the moment he arrived in Tampa Bay. With help…