Pet crematory has opened in Franklin
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Those who have lost a four-legged, furry or feathered friend have a new place in Venango County where they can…
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Art show to open at new Graffiti Gallery location
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Oil City Arts Council’s Graffiti Gallery in Oil City is moving to a new location, and its inaugural exhibit…
Congress returns to try to prevent shutdown; GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of struggling to find agreement on just about anything in a divided Congress, lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to…
Hayes, Suwinski homer as Pirates send Brewers to 2nd straight loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent the better part of a decade being relegated to the role of spoiler when September rolls around….
‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records
The Associated Press The third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million according to studio…
Recent Deaths 9/5/23
Lester J. Wright, 84, of Cochranton, died, Sept. 1, 2023. Evan S. Pippin, 75, of Kossuth, died Sept. 1, 2023. Sara Jane Troupe, 96, of…
Some new good eats options have popped up in Franklin
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The summer months have seen a few new dining options offered in Franklin. A few weeks after its grand opening…
Students put a lot of faith in mission to help Jamaicans
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Over the past 14 years, Cranberry Area High School teacher Trisha Dixon has been taking students on mission trips to…
Russia attacks a Ukrainian port before key grain deal talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two people were hospitalized following a 3½-hour Russian drone barrage on a port in Ukraine’s Odesa region on Sunday, officials said….
Palacios’ pinch hit home run in 9th lifts Pirates over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Palacios hit a pinch hit home run off Drew VerHagen in the top of the ninth inning to help the…
2 Oil City men facing theft charges
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Two Oil City men are facing misdemeanor charges of theft and loitering for taking a central air conditioning unit from…
Winners announced for Oil Region Alliance tourism awards
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism has announced the winners of its third annual Oil Region tourism awards. The…
Children hit hardest by the pandemic are now the big kids at school
The Associated Press They were the kids most disrupted by the pandemic, the ones who were still learning to write their names and tie their…
Pirates beat Cardinals 4-2 and extend win streak to 4 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andrew McCutchen came off the bench and knocked in the go-ahead run on an error in the 10th inning, helping the…
‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing…
Recent Deaths 9/2/23
Carl S. Aaron, 83, of Tionesta, died Aug. 31, 2023. Barbara Ann (Delahunty) Carlson, 85, formerly of New Cumberland, died Aug. 10, 2023. William L….
Strawberries and Cream Popcorn
(Family Features) Perfect for a picnic, celebrating a birthday or just enjoying time with family and friends, the classic combination of strawberries and cream serves…
Pet of the Day 9/1/23
Who doesn’t love fresh fruits and vegetables? Our garden litter is finally ripe and ready for picking! Tomato came to us with her mom, Garden,…
Make Preservation a Part of Redevelopment Plan
When talking about development or redevelopment, it is important to look not only at progress but also at preservation. Taking historical or architectural preservation and…
Man accused of luring girl into vehicle
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for luring a young girl into his vehicle following a dispute between the girl…
Benjamin’s closing on Saturday
From staff reports Benjamin’s Roadhouse at the corner of Liberty and 12th streets in Franklin will be closing its doors this weekend, at least for…
Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would require thousands more firearms dealers to run background checks, in an effort to…
State will end state funding for anti-abortion counseling centers
HARRISBURG (AP) — For nearly 30 years, Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have approved millions of taxpayer dollars for an anti-abortion program. Now the…
‘Walking Dead’ spinoffs, ‘Interview With the Vampire’ can resume with actors’ union approval
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of spinoffs of “The Walking Dead” and the next season of “Interview With the Vampire” can resume production despite…
Recent Deaths 9/1/23
Brenda Kay (Hilliard) Porter, 60, of Sigel, died Aug. 30, 2023. Helen Futyma, 98, of Oil City, died Aug. 31, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 8/31/23
If you’re looking for an active and playful best friend, look no further! Meet Spiffy, the terrier mix! Spiffy came to us as a stray…
Honey-Lime Quinoa and Grape Salad
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
Reno water distributions to continue next month
From staff reports As the “do not consume” water advisory in Reno hits six weeks, water distributions in the village will continue next month. The…
Tropical Storm Idalia descends on N. Carolina after pounding Florida, Georgia, S. Carolina
PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of…
Andre Jackson gets first big league win as Pirates sweep Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andre Jackson pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat…
Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to movie theaters in October
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to movie theaters. Swift announced Thursday that the concert film “Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour”…
Recent Deaths 8/31/23
Winnie M. Gardinier, 85, of Waynesboro, Virginia, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 29, 2023. Cora Mae Burrows, 77, of Titusville, died Aug. 30, 2023. William…
Pet of the Day 8/30/23
A part of our gemstone litter, Amethyst is a silly young female kitten who is looking for a new home to grow and play in!…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese, Blueberries and Pecans
(Family Features) Weeknights filled with after-school activities, social events, family commitments and more can make eating nutritious meals a daunting task. Turn to quick dinner…
Police investigating Stubler’s burglary
From staff reports Oil City police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Stubler’s drive thru on East Second Street at about 3:45 a.m. Monday….
Cool sight at 100 Seneca
By LUKA KRNETA News editor A cooling system, composed of a couple of units that approximately weigh a combined 35,000 pounds, was hoisted atop 100…
Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida as Category 3 storm
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a catastrophic Category 3 storm on Wednesday and unleashed life-threatening storm…
Hayes’ homer in 8th inning sends Pirates to 6-3 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer with two out in the eighth inning, helping rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a…
Review: Washington’s vigilante battles Italian mafia in ‘Equalizer 3’
The Associated Press There’s an awful lot of talk about the end of movie stars considering Denzel Washington is right over here, walking around. Antoine Fuqua’s “Equalizer 3,” a taut and…
Recent Deaths 8/30/23
Elizabeth “Libby” Montana, 86, died Aug. 27, 2023. Richard Hugh Reitz, 74, of Brookville, died Aug. 27, 2023. Jeffrey T. Clark, 61, of Cranberry, died…
Pet of the Day 8/29/23
Cute little Peridot came to us with 8 of his siblings as a part of our gemstone litter. Peridot is a sweet boy and a…
Watermelon Walnut Currant Chutney
(Family Features) With temperatures cooling and cravings leaning toward comforting flavors, fall offers a perfect time for families to explore adventurous twists on favorite foods….
Relief Efforts To Assist Maui Veterans
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System staff is working to provide care and resources for more than 3,000 Maui veterans impacted by the recent…
UPMC Northwest to host virtual better breathing clinic
From staff reports UPMC Northwest is sponsoring a better breathing clinic for those who often have trouble breathing or who have chronic lung conditions such…
Idalia strengthens to hurricane, pushing surge of ocean water toward Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Much of Florida was in disaster mode on Tuesday with only hours to go before an onslaught from Idalia, forecast to…
Oviedo pitches 2-hitter for first complete game, leads Pirates over Royals 5-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Johan Oviedo pitched a two-hitter for his first complete game in 53 major league starts, Ke’Bryan Hayes had four hits…
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The Associated Press The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie,” after all. On Sunday, “ Gran…
Pet of the Day 8/28/23
Sapphire is a part of our gemstone litter and is anxiously awaiting a home of his own! He has spent the last several weeks in…
Watermelon Bourbon Glaze with Grilled Flank Steak
(Family Features) With temperatures cooling and cravings leaning toward comforting flavors, fall offers a perfect time for families to explore adventurous twists on favorite foods….
Global inflation pressures could become harder to manage in coming years, research suggests
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Rising trade barriers. Aging populations. A broad transition from carbon-spewing fossil fuels to renewable energy. The prevalence of such trends…