Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
NEW DELHI (AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global…
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Bubble hockey champions: Lightning win Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from…
James Patterson awards $500 grants to thousands of teachers
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of schoolteachers will receive $500 grants from author James Patterson to help students build reading skills, especially as schools struggle…
Recent Deaths 9/29/20
Leora M. Crisman, 93, died Sept. 28, 2020. Gwen Ferringer Kossman, 84, died Sept. 26, 2020. Evelyn Imogene McGuirk, 88, died Sept. 27, 2020. Mildred…
Pet of the Day 9/28/20
Diamond Mae is a HAPPY girl with lots of energy. She will need some work on obedience but she is eager to please. She likes…
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffins
(Family Features) The seemingly constant rush of hectic school days and nights often leaves busy families feeling like there’s no time for a homemade meal…
Homicide victim identified
DUI crash
House Holds Hearing on Burn Pits
Last Wednesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing to discuss airborne hazards in the Southwest Asia theater…
Venango, Clarion counties report new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Sunday announced Venango County reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported one…
OC VFW celebrates 100 years
Oil City VFW members Adam Cunningham and Latisha Stephens play a round of cornhole during the post’s 100th anniversary celebration Saturday evening. The milestone was…
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from…
Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent two quarters trying to hem in Deshaun Watson. It didn’t take. After watching the Houston quarterback move the…
Nearly a year after sudden exit, Shepard Smith returns to TV
NEW YORK (AP) — Two weeks shy of a year after abruptly quitting Fox News Channel with a declaration that “truth will always matter,” Shepard…
Recent Deaths 9/28/20
Anita E. Cauvel, of Franklin, died Sept. 22, 2020. J. Max Runyan, 90, of Clarion, died Sept. 26, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Motor vehicle theft
Mall movies will close for now due to lack of new films
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A lack of new films and a cash flow problem will temporarily shut down the Movies at Cranberry in…
Fall theme in works
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Transit Art Gallery and Gift Shop in downtown Oil City is celebrating the onset of the autumn season…
Late night protest in Portland, Oregon, declared unlawful
PORTLAND (AP) — Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly late Saturday, forcing protesters from downtown Portland, Oregon, and making several arrests, just hours after demonstrations…
Indians’ playoff positioning hurt by 8-0 loss to Pirates
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians will have one eye on the field and one eye on the scoreboard on the final day of the regular…
Music fan seriously hurt by stage diver wins $2M settlement
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who suffered serious spinal injuries when a stage diver landed on his head during a concert…
Venango Co. subtracts virus case, Clarion Co. adds 3
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced Venango County subtracted one confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported three new…
Oil Region Alliance receives grant from DCNR
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism has received a grant worth almost $230,000 from the state Department of Conservation…
Portland, Oregon, braces itself for large right-wing rally
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — At least several thousand people are expected in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for a right-wing rally in support of President Donald…
Pirates’ Keller pulled 5 no-hit innings, Indians bunt in 7th
The Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was pulled after five innings despite not allowing a hit — and walking eight — against the…
Recent Deaths 9/26/20
Stefanie Ann Rankin, 49, of Emlenton, died Sept. 23, 2020. Ketina E. Van Brussel, 57, died Sept. 19, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 9/25/20
My name is Kai! I am a big boy that absolutely loves attention and food. I am weary of cats that are very dominant personalities,…
Plantain Crusted Salmon Fillets
(Family Features) If you’re looking to spice up your mealtime routines, especially during those busy school nights, you may find your solution in versatile ingredients…
Students Taking Charge
By BROOKE WHITLING – Student contributor Every school year, Journalism and Publication students are elected to head departments. Here are the class leaders: …
First Focus, Regenerative Ag (Joe’s Farm, Part 3)
Betsy Gibson loves to tell the story of how she, a vegetarian from Pittsburgh, fell in love with Joe Gibson, a rural pig farmer. We…
Cranberry will seek funds for 2 projects
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township intends to ask Venango County officials for some funds to help offset costs on two construction projects….
OC VFW will celebrate 100 years Saturday
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Veterans of Foreign Wars post is marking its 100th anniversary this year, and a special celebration is…
Fraud, backlogs disrupt US unemployment benefit payments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many American workers applying for unemployment benefits after being thrown out of a job by the coronavirus face a new complication: States’…
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds each homered in three-hit games in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0…
Holly Hunter suits up as US prosecutor in ‘The Comey Rule’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holly Hunter has been entrusted with playing an array of real-world women, from tennis great Billie Jean King to a cheerleading…
Recent Deaths 9/25/20
Helen Marie Kuwahara, 89, died Sept. 11, 2020. Donna M. O’Shaughnessy, 83, of Oil City, formerly of Titusville, died Sept. 23, 2020. Blaine M. Taylor,…
Pet of the Day 9/24/20
Alfred is a sweet old man that is full of surprises. He loves treats of all kinds, will nudge you for more attention if you…
Grass-fed Beef Meatballs with Garlic and Herbs
(Family Features) Warm, delectable dishes go hand-in-hand with cool fall evenings when the crisp air sends you to the kitchen for a filling meal. Look…
Possession with intent to deliver
‘See You at the Pole’
By ADYSSON CARTER Student contributor On Sept. 23 at 6:15 in the morning, Ignite, Cranberry High School’s Fellowship of Christian Students’ club, hosted an event…
First Focus, Regenerative Ag (Joe’s Farm, Part 2)
“Locally sown, grown, and owned.” The emphasis on keeping things local ran throughout my conversations with the Gibson family as I continued to speak with…
First Focus, Regenerative Ag (Joe’s Farm, Part 1)
“Ah, man…he would be so happy. I tell you what, he’d be out there, right now, in the field, working on a new discer or…
Redevelopment Works: Reimagine. Reinvent. Reinvigorate.
Many of humanity’s greatest accomplishments were inspired by the necessity of the moment during times of strife and stress. When crisis strikes, responsibility and inspiration…
Victim of fatal crash in Rockland identified
From staff reports Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh on Wednesday identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal crash between a FedEx truck and lawn tractor in…
In-person programs for youths will resume soon at libraries
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer After a long hiatus because of coronavirus-related health directives, in-person library programs for young people will resume soon at…
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets…
Pirates cool off Hendricks, slip past playoff-bound Cubs 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are heading to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. If their offense doesn’t pick up soon,…
New Year’s Eve in Times Square incorporates virtual elements
NEW YORK (AP) — New Year’s Eve in Times Square will incorporate virtual elements, organizers said Wednesday as they gear up for a celebration that…
Recent Deaths 9/24/20
Sondra “Sue” Daum, 75, of Tionesta, died Sept. 22, 2020. Dale Thomas “Tom” Grimm, 78, of Oil City, formerly of Williamstown, West Virginia, died Sept….
Gavel Down: Ballot Battle
By BO MYERS – Student contributor Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court extended the due date for a mail-in ballot for General Election…