Zelenskyy pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol and White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told America his country was fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned plea Tuesday…
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Carter, Guentzel score twice, Penguins end power-play skid in 4-2 win over Arizona
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins hope the end of one streak marks the beginning of another. Jeff Carter and Jake Guentzel both scored twice…
Pet of the Day 12/12/23
Meet the wild and wonderful Juliette! This lovely lady came back to us when her owners were no longer able to care for her. Just…
Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cupcakes
(Family Features) Make this year’s festivities truly memorable by adding a touch of sweetness to holiday celebrations with this delightful combination of fluffy cupcakes, creamy…
Pet of the Day 12/11/23
Sweet Seraphina came to us as a stray so we don’t know much about her. We do know that she is super affectionate and loves…
Cherry Coffee Cake
(Family Features) Add some sweetness to your breakfast routine with this delicious and easy-to-make Cherry Coffee Cake. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net. Cherry Coffee…
Leaders continuing their efforts to keep Venango Catholic open
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Leaders and supporters of the Venango Region Catholic School system in Oil City are going full bore with their campaign…
Domesticated ducks pose fowl dilemma in Cranberry
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Some feathered friends need to be helped out of a pre-duck-ament at Moody Pond in Cranberry Township. The township has…
Heavy fighting across Gaza as Israel presses ahead with renewed US military, diplomatic support
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Heavy fighting raged overnight and into Sunday across Gaza, including in the devastated north, as Israel pressed ahead with its…
6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as homes…
Knowledge Economy in the Oil Region
Recently, I was looking into The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), and in a blog post titled “The Equity of Economic Opportunity in Rural America”…
Franklin man acquitted of sexual abuse charges
From staff reports A Franklin man was found not guilty this week of 14 charges related to sexual abuse following a two-day jury trial in…
OC middle school students write, publish book
From staff reports Sarah Camden’s accelerated seventh-grade literature class at Oil City Middle School recently worked together to write and publish a book. The work…
US vetoes UN resolution backed by many nations demanding immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States vetoed a United Nations resolution Friday backed by almost all other Security Council members and dozens of other…
Europe reaches a deal on the world’s first comprehensive AI rules
LONDON (AP) — European Union negotiators clinched a deal Friday on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules, paving the way for legal oversight of…
Panthers top Penguins 3-1 for Pittsburgh’s 4th straight loss
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 shots, Eetu Luostarinen got the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the…
Recent Deaths 12/9/23
Janet B. Benjamin, 79, of Oil City, died Dec. 7, 2023. Theodore J. “Ted” Karns, 72, of Oil City, died Dec. 6, 2023. Donna L….
Pet of the Day 12/8/23
Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1 year old,…
Ricotta Puff Pastries with Strawberry Compote
(Family Features) Perfect for a party or simply indulging yourself, these addictive pastry puffs make it hard to stop at one. Easy to assemble with…
Pet of the Day 12/7/23
Pretty Princess came to us when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a sweet, vocal girl who loves all attention. Her…
Tomato-Tortellini Soup
When the weather is frightfully cold and you need something quick to warm you up, try this recipe for Tomato-Tortellini soup. With only 4 ingredients,…
Oil City Co-op Cheerleading Sweeps the Competition
By ISABELLA WHITLING Student contributor Three of Oil City High School’s competitive cheerleading teams that co-op with Cranberry High School took home gold medals Saturday,…
Parties agree to mediation in suit against Franklin School District
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The parties in a lawsuit filed by a former Franklin High School teacher against the Franklin Area School District have…
Schubert Sounds of Season concert is Sunday
From staff reports The Schubert Musical and Literary Club will present its annual Sounds of the Season concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace United…
Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack are returning to honor those who perished 82 years ago
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor’s uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin…
Vasilevskiy has 24 saves as Lightning beat Penguins 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 24 shots, NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning…
Review: In ‘Poor Things,’ Emma Stone takes an unusual path to enlightenment
The Associated Press It is sickly hilarious to make a movie in which so much consensual sex is had, often so gleefully, that is not…
Recent Deaths 12/7/23
Wallace A. “Alex” Uber, 86, of Polk, died Dec. 6, 2023. Janice Graham, 83, of Seneca, died Dec. 5, 2023. Charlotte E. Donley, 93, formerly…
Pet of the Day 12/6/23
Meet Nifty! This sweet young boy came to us as a stray, so we have no history for him. He is super confident and social,…
Pecan Snack Mix with Cranberries and Chocolate
(Family Features) ‘Tis the season for sweet and savory favorites – from the mouthwatering desserts you crave each year to starters and snacks that hold…
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care
In order to care for indoor winter holiday plants, first consider some houseplant basics. Plants in small pots dry out quickly. Most homes have a…
County proclamation supports Zonta efforts
From staff reports In recognition of the Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin’s efforts to end gender-based violence, the Venango County commissioners issued a proclamation that…
Relay for Life teams to participate in Daffodil Days
From staff reports Relay for Life of Venango County teams are again participating in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Judy Stevenson and Gayle Oxenham…
Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to White House
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel…
In rare action against Israel, US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department said Tuesday it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated…
Taylor Swift is named Time Magazine’s person of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Is the year of Taylor Swift over now? Not yet. Time Magazine named Swift its person of the year on Wednesday,…
Recent Deaths 12/6/23
Robert Thomas VanEpps, 74, of Knox, died Dec. 4, 2023. Mary Lee (Brooks) Stoops, formerly of Clarion, died Nov. 22, 2023. Kenneth Dean Fowler, 73,…
Pet of the Day 12/5/23
Meet Gibbs, the handsome and affectionate 10-year-old tabby! Gibbs came to us when his owner was moving and could not take him. Gibbs is very…
Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney
(Family Features) ‘Tis the season for sweet and savory favorites – from the mouthwatering desserts you crave each year to starters and snacks that hold…
Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrances Day
Public Law calls for the American Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Pearl Harbor is a naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii,…
Blood drive set Thursday in Seneca
From staff reports A blood drive, hosted by the Oil City and Franklin Rotary Clubs, will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at…
Beginner and Intermediate Fly-tying Lessons offered
From staff reports Keystone Fly Fishers will offer a beginner fly-tying class each Wednesday from Jan. 17 through Feb. 7 at the Emerging Technology Center,…
Israel strikes in and around Gaza’s second-largest city in a bloody new phase of war
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel intensified its bombardment in and around Gaza’s second-largest city early Tuesday, sending ambulances and private cars racing into…
Supreme Court is taking up case that could rule out tax on wealth favored by some Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a case Tuesday over a Washington couple’s $15,000 tax bill that is widely seen as a…
Sean Couturier’s OT goal lifts Flyers over Penguins 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored 3:55 into overtime to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night….
Recent Deaths 12/5/23
Judy Kay Klawuhn, 69, of Franklin, died Dec. 3, 2023. Nola R. Bohlender, 63 of Cochranton, died Dec. 2, 2023. Charlotte E. Donley, 93, formerly…
Pet of the Day 12/4/23
This handsome gentleman came to us as a stray. Meet Mr. Tucker, the cuddly tiger kitten! Already neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated, this playful guy is…
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark
(Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring…
Christmas Past spreads holiday cheer
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer Oil City’s Christmas Past brought holiday cheer to town over the weekend with what now has become a tradition for…
US is running out of money for Ukraine and that could hinder fight against Russia, White House warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military…