Recent Deaths 5/9/23
Wayne A. Cunning, 67, of Oil City, died May 8, 2023. Randall E. Bernecky, 69, died May 8, 2023. Thomas J. Oelkrue, 49, of Oil…
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Chicken Shawarma Sliders
(Family Features) Fresh, mouthwatering foods hot off the grill are a sure sign of summer fun. Hosting sunny get-togethers this year can be made easy…
Pet of the Day 5/8/23
This sweet boy was brought to us when his owner passed away. Spanky is about 5 years old and a really nice boy. He is…
Bill to Provide Support for Homeless Veterans and Caregivers
Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced VFW-supported S. 1436, Critical Health Access Resource and Grant Extensions (CHARGE) Act of 2023 to…
Fishing derby reels In kids
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Heath Township Sportsmen’s Club held its annual youth fishing derby Saturday at Clear Creek State Park. “This may be…
Waste, electronics collection scheduled
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor an upcoming event for both Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump rejected his last chance Sunday to testify at a civil trial where a longtime advice columnist has…
SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Police are preparing to arrest the hospitalized driver of an SUV that slammed into a crowd, killing eight people waiting for…
Merrifield has 4 RBIs, Blue Jays win 10-1, Pirates skid at 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday…
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114 million
The Associated Press There is nothing like the promise of a chapter closing to draw people to the movie theater, especially when tied to the…
Recent Deaths 5/8/23
Michael S. McGarvie died May 6, 2023. Lois McGuirk, 93, of Miola, died May 6, 2023. John Theodore Morelli died May 5, 2023. Terry E….
Oil City man is 3rd charged in boy’s fentanyl overdose death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man has been charged in connection to the death of a 2-year-old boy who died of a…
Local Set Free group keeping focus on human trafficking
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A local chapter of an international anti-trafficking organization, the Set Free Movement, is working to raise local awareness of the…
‘We started running’: 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled in panic after a gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and opened fire at a…
Pirates lose 6th straight, Belt 2-run double lifts Blue Jays
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak…
MTV Movie & TV Awards ditches live event due to strike
NEW YORK (AP) — The first big live awards show to air during the current screenwriters’ strike has retreated to a pre-taped event as the…
HUD invests more than $12M in Pennsylvania
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $12,081,840 in funding to the state to acquire, develop, create and protect…
Forest ATV trails to open
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will open all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trails at 8 a.m. on Friday,…
Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public
NEW YORK (AP) — A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the…
Bassitt impressive as Blue Jays end skid, top Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The settling-in process appears to be just about over for Chris Bassitt. The Toronto pitcher dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates over seven strong…
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition…
Recent Deaths 5/6/23
William R. “Bill” Himes, 82, of Rimersburg, died May 4, 2023. Mary Ann Nelles Reynolds died April 25, 2023. Ira E. Truitt, 89, of Fairmount…
Adapting to Change
Last week we explored what it takes for a community to be adaptive and resilient. This week, I want to look at how one centuries-old…
Chipotle Chicken Flatbreads
(Family Features) When dining outdoors with family, friends and neighbors, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy like…
Pet of the Day 5/5/23
Roscoe is an approximately 9-month-old terrier mix, who was surrendered to us when his owners could no longer care for him. Roscoe has a heart…
Oil City police issue reminder about ball fields
From staff reports Recent damage to the Little League ball field in Hasson Heights has prompted Oil City police to issue a reminder that ball…
3 area juniors receive Rotary Youth Leadership Award
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Three students who are finishing their junior year in high school attended the Oil City Rotary Club meeting on Thursday…
Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to…
Eflin goes 7 masterful innings, Rays sweep Pirates
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven scoreless innings, Randy Arozarena hit one of three Rays homers and Tampa Bay beat the Pittsburgh…
In ‘No Hard Feelings,’ a comedy made for Jennifer Lawrence
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television…
Recent Deaths 5/5/23
Diane Winters, 71, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of the Rocky Grove and Franklin area, died April 21, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Pet of the Day 5/4/23
Cedar was abandoned in a cardboard box with his brothers Cypress and Spruce. He has spent the last several weeks in foster, and is now…
Yellowfin Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Dates
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but…
Man ‘behaving strangely’ near marina held on drug charges
From staff reports A transient Oil City man was held for court Wednesday in Venango County Central Court on drug-related charges that were filed after…
Titusville Historical Society sets Martha Herpst exhibit
From staff reports A grand opening for the Titusville Historical Society’s newest exhibition, The Art of Martha Herpst, will be held from 4 to 7…
Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder
ATLANTA (AP) — The suspect in a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one woman dead and four others wounded has been charged with one…
US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious…
McClanahan improves to 6-0 as Rays beat Pirates 8-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became baseball’s first six-game winner and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Wednesday night….
This May the Fourth, Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the…
Recent Deaths 5/4/23
Mary M. Baker, 90, of Lucinda, died May 2, 2023. Paul A. Barger, 50, of Franklin, died April 30, 2023. Wallace L. (Butch) Yashinski, 83,…
Pet of the Day 5/3/23
Meet Sunday, the friendly and adventurous tuxedo kitten! Sunday was born here at the shelter, with his brother Breakfast, in February of this year. Sunday…
Tuna Aioli Dip with Balsamic Drizzle
(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but…
Family of 5 displaced by Oil City fire
From staff reports A mother and her four children were displaced from their 201 Spruce St. home in Oil City after it caught fire at…
Venango Youth Choir to present concert Monday
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will present a free concert titled “All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir” at 6 p.m….
US, Mexico agree on tighter immigration policies at border
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed on new immigration policies meant to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways…
Ramirez, Rays beat Pirates 4-1 in matchup of top two teams
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramírez homered and drove in two runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on…
Judge: Synagogue massacre suspect can face death penalty
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The man charged in the deadliest attack on Jewish people in U.S. history has lost another bid to get the death penalty…
Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation
LONDON (AP) — The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest military procession in 70 years. The Gold State Coach is…
Recent Deaths 5/3/23
Dennis E. McCauley, 70, of Oil City, died April 30, 2023. Ernest Dale Miller, 90, of Shippenville, died May 1, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 5/2/23
Meet Jackson, the beautiful and energetic husky! Jackson is a gorgeous 3-year-old husky who came to us because his owners no longer had the time…