Baked Apples with Coconut and Crumble Topping
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Shifting Focus of Economic Development Organizations
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation is the lead economic development organization (EDO) for Clarion County. But what exactly does that mean? What is an…
Franklin couple accused of child endangerment
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer A Franklin couple face charges after two young girls were found walking to Rite Aid in Franklin without adult supervision….
National Transit Building gets $40K toward upgrades
From staff reports The Oil City Civic Center announced it has received a $40,000 grant from the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust,…
Amid massive search for mass killing suspect, Maine residents remain behind locked doors
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Shocked and fearful Maine residents kept to their homes Friday as hundreds of heavily armed police and FBI agents searched intensely…
US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon said,…
Smith scores twice, Penguins end Colorado’s winning streak at 15 in 4-0 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche spent the last six months essentially invincible on the road and the last two weeks unbeatable anywhere. It all…
Review: Video game-to-horror flick ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ misfires badly
The Associated Press Just in time for Halloween comes “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” a video game adaptation with the potential treat of demented Chuck E….
Recent Deaths 10/27/23
Nadine O. Beers, 93, died Oct. 25, 2023. Jason Lee “Jake” Black, 48, of Oil City, died Oct. 22, 2023. Mildred Mae Greenawalt Hoover George,…
Pet of the Day 10/26/23
Sweet Miley came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know her. Miley is estimated to be around 2 years old,…
Perfect Roasted Little Potatoes
(Family Features) While the busy holiday season can be loads of fun, you still need to get dinner on the table between parties. When you…
Moran says his vehicle with political signs vandalized
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer Nick Moran, the Republican nominee for Oil City mayor, told the newspaper on Wednesday that someone had vandalized the passenger…
Former Smedley Elementary teacher dedicates Little Library
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff Writer Smedley Elementary School students received a special dedication outside the school from a former longtime teacher on Wednesday afternoon —…
Mike Johnson is new House speaker, but faces same GOP challenges ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House, but the ally of Donald Trump inherits many of the same political…
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing; police hunt for shooter as residents take shelter
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Maine and then fled…
World Series 2023: How to watch and what to look for in Diamondbacks vs Rangers
The Associated Press The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks took long, bumpy roads back to the World Series. For both of these long-shot pennant winners, it’s…
Review: Teen dreams and adult nightmares in Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’
The Associated Press Dreamily gazing at the album covers of Elvis Presley was not, statistically speaking, a rare habit among American teen girls in the late 1950s…
Recent Deaths 10/26/23
Lois Delores Hawk, 89, of Brookville, died Oct. 25, 2023. Victor Eugene Ewy, 88, of Clarion, died Oct. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 10/25/23
Meet the beautiful Annie! Annie is a high energy, 4-year-old Australian shepherd who is looking for an experienced adopter. Annie would love an active home…
Cornish Game Hen with Kale Sweet Potato Salad
(Family Features) With the festive season arriving, bring together family and friends for a delicious feast you can feel good about serving. One standout recipe…
How to Recycle Pumpkins for Birds and Wildlife
Don’t toss pumpkins after Halloween. Follow these tips for recycling pumpkins for wildlife, including birds, butterflies, deer and squirrels. Readers Share Ideas for Recycling Pumpkins…
Cranberry schools get update on proposed recreation center
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff Writer Cranberry Area School Board member Kyle Melat, during the panel’s meeting Monday night, provided the directors with an information sheet…
OC Arts Council sets speakeasy
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will hold its third Immersive Speakeasy from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the National…
Mike Johnson is latest GOP nominee for House speaker as Republican infighting shows no end
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker desperate to unite their fractious majority and end the chaos,…
State Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+, marginalized people
HARRISBURG (AP) — A bill passed the GOP-controlled state Senate to require Pennsylvania parents to opt in their children to access books deemed sexually explicit…
Harley and Johnston’s 3rd-period goals help Stars defeat Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Robertson’s hard work in the crease gave the star forward his first goal of the season. His diving effort on a…
Love it or hate it, feelings run high over candy corn come Halloween
NEW YORK (AP) — Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on. In the pantheon of…
Recent Deaths 10/25/23
John C. Beary, 96, of Columbiana, Ohio, formerly of the Clarion area, died Sept. 24, 2023. Colene G. Bish, 85, of Knox, died Oct. 24,…
Pet of the Day 10/24/23
Meet Dawn, the beautiful little lab mix puppy! This pretty puppy was found as a stray, so we don’t know where she came from originally….
Grapefruit Paloma
(Family Features) Holiday gifting is an exciting tradition for many families, but finding that perfect present for the person who seems to have it all…
Joint Senate Committee Hearings on Military Transition
VFW Washington Office Executive Director Ryan Gallucci testified at a joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Armed Services on military to…
Officer hurt pursuing OC man who had warrants for his arrest
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer An Oil City police officer was injured after falling down a hillside in the downtown area while pursuing an Oil…
Nominees sought for small business awards nominations
From staff reports The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominees for its small business awards. For nearly 60 years, the SBA has been celebrating…
Israel’s increased strikes across Gaza kill more than 700 in past day, Palestinians say
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rapidly expanding Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed more than 700 people in the past day as medical facilities…
Trump expected back at civil fraud trial with Cohen set to testify
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Cohen once proclaimed he’d “take a bullet” for Donald Trump. Now, after breaking with the former president amid his own…
Review: A holiday movie with some bite in Alexander Payne’s ‘The Holdovers’
The Associated Press Alexander Payne brings audiences to a New England boarding school in 1970 in “ The Holdovers,” a textured, nostalgic and often funny piece about…
Recent Deaths 10/24/23
Christena Gourley Martin, 90, formerly of Summerville, died Oct. 22, 2023. Mary Marie Rodgers Latshaw, 56, of Oil City, died Oct. 22, 2023. For…
Pet of the Day 10/23/23
Sweet little Molly came to us as a stray in rough condition. We estimated her to be about 10 years old, and she weighs just…
Grapefruit Avocado Bruschetta
(Family Features) Holiday gifting is an exciting tradition for many families, but finding that perfect present for the person who seems to have it all…
No problems arise during St. Patrick prayer service
By LUKA KRNETA News editor A St. Patrick Catholic Church service, with a focus on prayers of deliverance in anticipation of the Franklin Business &…
Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday that the United States expects the Israel-Hamas war…
Steelers’ offense awakens in 4th quarter, rallies for a 24-17 victory over Rams
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Both the Steelers and the Rams knew their tight game wasn’t solely decided by one questionable fourth-down spot at the two-minute…
Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ opens strongly
NEW YORK (AP) — In a movie match-up almost as unlikely as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Martin Scorsese took on Taylor Swift in cinemas over the…
Recent Deaths 10/23/23
James “Jim” E. Monson, 73, of Oil City, died Oct. 20, 2023. Lois A. LaForme, 67, of Clarion, died Oct. 22, 2023. W. Randall “Randy”…
$1.5M grant awarded for work on first floor at 100 Seneca
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Things are looking up for a proposed restaurant and retail space on the first floor of 100 Seneca in downtown…
Operation Safe Stop draws awareness to bus safety
By AUSTIN GRAY Contributing writer This week is National School Bus Safety Week, and PennDOT held its annual Operation Safe Stop event Wednesday. The day…
Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war against Hamas threatens to ignite other fronts
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza overnight and into Sunday, as well as two airports in Syria and a mosque…
Saad scores twice as Blues beat Penguins 4-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brandon Saad scored twice and Jordan Binnington stopped 31 shots as the St. Louis Blues beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on…
Drought watches lifted in Venango, Clarion counties
From staff reports Venango and Clarion counties are among the six counties whose drought watches have been lifted by the state Department of Environmental Protection….
Reno ‘getting back to normal’ after water crisis
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer It was back on July 20 when a discharge from a Petro Erie brine storage tank was identified in Reno,…