OC, Franklin have crowded school board races
By MARK OLIVER City editor School board races next week in the Oil City and Franklin school districts feature ballot choices for voters, while the…
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Poll shows most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The warnings have grown louder and more urgent as 2024 approaches: The rapid advance of artificial intelligence tools threatens to amplify…
Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers know their margin for error is impossibly thin. They know no other way. The tighter the finish, the more…
Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow ready for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of hip-hop, country, pop, funk, R&B and rock all have reason to cheer the 2023 class entering the Rock &…
Recent Deaths 11/3/23
Shirley A. Nevel, 88, of Emlenton, died Nov. 1, 2023. Gail M. Miller, 61, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Meadville, died Oct. 29, 2023….
Pet of the Day 11/2/23
Young, busy, and affectionate – Grady loves to play! He also loves attention, and will curl up to you for some cuddles and purrs. He…
Honey Mustard Crunch Salmon
(Family Features) Quick and easy family dinners often feel few and far between, but you can make them a more frequent occurrence by depending on…
Multi-vehicle crash on I-80 kills 1 and injures others
MERCER (AP) — A multi-vehicle crash on a snowy stretch of interstate in western Pennsylvania early Wednesday killed at least one person and injured at…
Veterans ceremonies planned at PennWest Clarion, OC campuses
From staff reports Next week has been designated Military and Veterans Appreciation Week at Pennsylvania Western University, and ceremonies to mark Veterans Day have been…
Biden calls for humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening…
Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through an open area on the left side of the…
Review: In ‘Radical,’ an unorthodox teacher in a violent Mexican border town
The Associated Press On their first day sixth grade, the students of Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary School in the Mexican border city of Matamoros find…
Recent Deaths 11/2/23
Elberta Mae Fesenmyer, 92, of Oil City, died Nov. 1, 2023. AJ Fetty-Coast, 16, of Millcreek Township, Sandy Lake, died Oct. 30, 2023. Winnie Veonah…
Pet of the Day 11/1/23
Meet Pip! Pip is a fun-loving kitty who was originally found as a stray. She is a real sweetheart, who is always so playful and…
Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham with Bourbon, Honey and Orange Glaze
(Family Features) Whether you’re hosting a large holiday gathering or simply savoring the season with those nearest and dearest, serving up flavorful dishes your friends…
VFW-Supported Amendment Passes Senate
The Senate passed an amendment to the Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. In July, the VFW testified in favor of…
Nazi imagery scrawled on campaign sign for OC school board candidate
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City School Board candidate’s campaign sign was vandalized with Nazi imagery recently, prompting condemnation from the Venango County…
CATA to provide free rides to voting polls
From staff reports Crawford Area Transportation Authority will provide free transportation in Crawford and Venango counties on all Fixed Route buses on Election Day, Nov….
Good Hope, Zion to again deliver free Thanksgiving meals
From staff reports Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will again deliver Thanksgiving meals to the elderly, shut-in and homebound members of…
FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by Hamas attack on Israel
The Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Tuesday that Hamas’ rampage inside Israel could inspire violence in the U.S., telling lawmakers that multiple…
Bills to combat hate crimes gain state House approval
HARRISBURG (AP) — Three bills seeking to expand and strengthen Pennsylvania’s anti-hate crime statutes were passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives. All members…
Steelers QB Pickett says he’s playing ‘for sure’ against Titans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett plans to play against Tennessee on Thursday night despite a rib injury that forced him to sit…
Review: ‘Rustin’ is terrific look at March on Washington
The Associated Press The 1963 March on Washington drew an estimated 250,000 people from across the country — the largest march at that point in…
Recent Deaths 11/1/23
Frank E. Seneca, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 8, 2023. Karen L. (Lawson) Williams, 54, of Conyers, Georgia, diedn Oct. 20, 2023. Ursula E….
Pet of the Day 10/31/23
Lovely Lucy was found locally as a stray, and has spent the last several weeks in a foster home to socialize and grow. Lucy is…
Ultimate Cheesy Herb Sourdough Stuffing
(Family Features) For hosting tips and tricks, visit UltimateThanksgivingExperience.com. Ultimate Cheesy Herb Sourdough Stuffing Recipe courtesy of “What’s Gaby Cooking” on behalf of Finish 1…
Pet of the Day 10/30/23
This gorgeous silver tabby girl was brought to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know her. Estimated to be about 2…
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach Salad
(Culinary.net) Many families crave savory and delicious weeknight meals. After a long day of work and school, it’s time to gather around the table to…
Venango County commissioner candidates get chance to sway voters
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The four candidates on the ballot Nov. 7 for the three Venango County commissioner positions answered questions on various topics…
Franklin school district joins multi-district litigation
By HELEN FIELDING Staff Writer The Franklin Area School District will be joining a multidistrict litigation suit filed in the federal court of the Northern…
Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White…
Senators top Penguins 5-2 to end 3-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joonas Korpisalo has spent most of his career being on the losing end when the Pittsburgh Penguins fire pucks his way. The…
Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Friends” star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television’s most famous and most quotable…
Salute To Our Veterans concert set in Harrisville
From staff reports The Harrisville Community Band will present their annual fall concert, Salute To Our Veterans, Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the…
Tickets available for second annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner
From staff reports Tickets are still available for purchase for the second annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner, presented by Friends of Drake Well, Inc., which…
NYC protesters demand Israeli cease-fire, at least 200 detained
NEW YORK (AP) — A sea of hundreds of protesters filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal during the evening…
Maine mass killing suspect found dead, ending search that put state on edge
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people,…
Review: ‘Pain Hustlers’ tells a sadly familiar story with a kitchen-sink style
The Associated Press The wife of a man who nearly died of an opioid overdose comes bursting into the office of the sleazy doctor who…
Recent Deaths 10/28/23
Harvey E. Crusan, 70, of Franklin, died Oct. 26, 2023. Walter L. “Walt” Guyda III, 70, of West Middlesex, formerly of Oil City, died Oct….
Pet of the Day 10/27/23
Meet the handsome and big Batman! This big boy is approximately 6 years old, and weighs over 12 pounds. Batman was brought to us when…
Baked Apples with Coconut and Crumble Topping
(Family Features) Find more fall recipe inspiration that helps you stretch your grocery budget at EnvyApple.com. Baked Apples with Coconut and Crumble Topping Servings: 8…
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,…