Afghan Female Tactical Platoon Event
The VFW Washington Office hosted members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon, lawmakers, and fellow veterans groups to discuss the critical need for the passage…
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State offers grant funds for veterans employment
From staff reports The state Department of Labor & Industry Secretary has announced the availability of $800,000 in grant funding to support Veterans Employment Program…
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza, battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for…
Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. It…
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
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…
Recent Deaths 10/9/23
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,…
Adamovsky cited again, this time for using Grandview for storage
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…
Annual Friends for Food campaign has kicked off
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…
Shooting at community center kills 1, injures 5
WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and five were wounded in a shooting during a private party at a Pennsylvania community center…
Witnesses to FBI hunt for Civil War gold describe armored truck, signs of a night dig
PENFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, Eric McCarthy and his client, Don Reichel, got up before sunrise to scour the…
3 teen fatal crash victims identified
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…
Heath’s Market to re-open at Hasson Heights site
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…
Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
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….
Surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array…
Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border
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…
Recent Deaths 10/7/23
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…
Pet of the Day 10/6/23
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…
Cowboy Caviar
(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…
Avoiding Gentrification
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…
Attorney says golf cart community not feasible in Reno
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…
New publishing company to host book launch party Saturday in OC
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…
Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is…
Thousands of US workers are on strike. Here’s a rundown of major work stoppages
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…
Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ doesn’t desecrate original but it won’t compel you
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…
Recent Deaths 10/6/23
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,…
Pet of the Day 10/5/23
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…
Immune-Boosting Green Grape Smoothie
(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…
Franklin to introduce new Rave Alert system next week
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…
Coats for Kids drive ramps up
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…
Trump’s lawyers seek to postpone classified documents trial until after 2024 election
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,…
State could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of turnpike toll scofflaws
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…
Review: In ‘Fair Play,’ a battle of the sexes on Wall Street
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…
Recent Deaths 10/5/23
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,…
Pet of the Day 10/4/23
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…
Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans
(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…
Bringing Houseplants Indoors
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…
Man facing sexual assault charges involving teen girl
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…
PennDOT offers students Innovations Challenge
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,…
Child care programs just lost thousands of federal dollars. Families, providers scramble to cope
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…
State House proposes April 2 for presidential primary, 2 weeks later than Senate wants
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…
Tomlin thinks Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing padded practice can’t fix
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….
Recent Deaths 10/4/23
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…
Pumpkin Pecan Rice Pudding Bars
(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…
Pet of the Day 10/3/23
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…
Claims Representative Access Bill
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…
Man facing charges for assaulting juvenile, threatening police
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…
Franklin offering listening sessions for street safety input
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…
Trump turns fraud trial into campaign stop as he seeks to capitalize on legal woes
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…
Rep. Gaetz files motion to oust Speaker McCarthy, throwing House into new turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an extraordinary referendum on his leadership of the House after a conservative member of his own Republican…
Fed’s Powell gets earful about inflation, interest rates from small businesses
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…