TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. It…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers didn’t entirely make heads spin. Facing competition…
Cecelia Mae “Tootie” Pyle, 87, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 5, 2023. Harmony Nevaeh Katie Leige, 17, of Mercer, died Oct. 5, 2023. Aliya Jade Harvey,…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The yellowed papers covering the insides of the first floor windows at 202 Center St. in Oil City are now…
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The 33rd annual Friends for Food campaign is well underway, and Community Services of Venango County is gearing up for…
WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and five were wounded in a shooting during a private party at a Pennsylvania community center…
PENFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, Eric McCarthy and his client, Don Reichel, got up before sunrise to scour the…
From staff reports Mercer County Coroner John Libonati has identified the three teenagers who died as the result of a vehicle accident in Lake Township…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City’s Heath’s Market will open at a new location in Hasson Heights in the coming weeks. “We’re waiting on…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service on Friday as a rival to SpaceX’s broadband network….
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array…
MIAMI (AP) — The ad sounds like something out of the GOP 2024 playbook, trumpeting a senator’s work with Republicans to crack down on the…
Diane Powell McMillen, 85, of Clarion, died Oct. 4, 2023. Patrick J. “Phat Pat” Torpey, 72, of Oil City, died Oct. 3, 2023. Thomas Dauphin…
Meet Cilia, the sweet and silly boxer mix! Cilia was recently found as a stray with another dog, Evie. She is estimated to be around…
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for a new dip for your next get-together and tired of the same boring salsas and layered dips, this Cowboy Caviar…
Last week, we explored public space and what having abundant public space means for a community, including higher property values. This week, I want to…
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members heard from attorney Alex Spaid at the panel’s meeting Wednesday about the golf cart community idea…
From staff reports Hollow Oak Press, a new publishing company based in Oil City, will host a book launch party from 11 a.m. to 2…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is…
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are…
The Associated Press There may be no holier ground in horror than “The Exorcist.” As endlessly as William Friedkin’s 1973 film has been ripped off…
Rachel K. Bell, 52, of Franklin, died Oct. 2, 2023. James Allen Switzer, Sr., 79, of Worthington, formerly of the Clarion area, died Oct. 4,…
Evie, the sweet shepherd mix, was brought to us as a stray with another dog, Cilia. She was aged to be approximately 5 years old…
(Family Features) Catching a cold or getting the flu can happen any time of year, but the height of cold and flu season requires extra…
From staff reports The City of Franklin will launch its new free community alert system, Rave Alert, on Monday. The system will provide fast, reliable…
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City firefighters…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a judge to postpone his classified documents trial until after next year’s presidential election,…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that would authorize the Department of Revenue to go after the lottery winnings and income…
The Associated Press The disquieting root of Chloe Domont’s slinky, slick feature debut “Fair Play” lies in the face of Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) as he…
Diana L. Kachik, 73, of Franklin, died Oct. 2, 2023. Thomas M. (Tom) Brosnahan, 67, of St. Petersburg, died Oct. 3, 2023. John Edward Klinko,…
Meet Sadie, the WIGGLY hound mix puppy! Sadie was found as a stray, so we don’t know any of her history. This sweet girl was…
(Family Features) As part of the season of change with leaves crunching underfoot and a crispness in the air, remember to pause to celebrate a…
Many houseplants thrive outdoors in the summertime, but must be brought indoors before temperatures get too low. Learn how to help them readjust to conditions…
From staff reports An Erie man is facing charges for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl at a residence in Victory Township. Polk Borough police said…
From staff reports PennDOT is inviting high school students to participate in the annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge. The program encourages students to use their problem-solving,…
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) — Kaitlyn Adkins is studying law to help families in her community impacted by the opioid epidemic at the heart of West…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Most Pennsylvania lawmakers want to move their state’s presidential primary election up from late April, but disagreements arose in the House on…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin believes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of physicality in a one-sided loss to Houston is nothing a padded practice can’t fix….
Helen Mary Hoover, 95, of Fryburg, died Oct. 2, 2023. Richard Eric Eisenman, 47, of Springfield, died Oct. 1st, 2023. James D. Lamison, 89, of…
(Family Features) Once the table is cleared and gifts are put away, it’s often time for one of the favorite moments of holiday gatherings. The…
Meet Hanzo, the 5-year-old Eskimo and Klee Kai mix! This sweet boy was surrendered to us due to not getting along with other dogs. Hanzo…
Sens. King (I-ME), Cramer (R-ND), Shaheen (D-NH), and Rounds (R-SD) have introduced S. 2888, TAP Promotion Act, to authorize accredited claims representatives to be present…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Butler man is facing charges for fighting with a juvenile at the Franklin Sheetz on Friday. Franklin police said…
From staff reports The City of Franklin is seeking input from the public to identify areas of the city where street safety is of concern…
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s court appearances are no longer distractions from his campaign to return to the White House. They are central to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an extraordinary referendum on his leadership of the House after a conservative member of his own Republican…
YORK (AP) — Federal Reserve officials typically gather many of their insights and observations about the economy from some of the top Ph.D. economists in…
Waneta LaVerne (Bish) Copenhaver, 93, formerly of Oak Ridge Hill (Fairmount City), died Oct. 1, 2023. Stephen Michael Bertha, 66, of Knox, died Oct. 1,…
Meet the gorgeous Rylie! Weighing in at nearly 100 pounds, this big girl came to us as a stray so we do not have any…