Venango Region Catholic School gala set March 18
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School will host its annual Heritage Gala to benefit local Catholic education on Saturday, March 18, at Venango Catholic…
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California deluge forces mass evacuations, boy swept away
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As another powerful storm walloped California, a 5-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Monday on the state’s central coast and…
House GOP kicks off majority with vote to slash IRS funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans began their tenure in the majority Monday by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had…
Shapiro taps superintendent to be education secretary
HARRISBURG (AP) — A school superintendent who won Pennsylvania superintendent of the year and has experience in both the wealthiest and poorest districts will be…
The Golden Globes return Tuesday in a 1-year audition
The Associated Press After going dark for a year, the Golden Globes return to the air Tuesday on a one-year audition to try to win…
Recent Deaths 1/10/23
Mame (Marian) Estadt, 83, of Shippenville, died Jan. 9, 2023. Patricia “Pat” Shaffer, 85, of Hermitage, formerly of Marienville, died Jan. 8, 2023. For…
Mushroom Spinach “Lasagna”
(Family Features) Regardless of your motivation, opting for meatless meals regularly provides plenty of benefits that extend from the health of you and your loved…
Pet of the Day 1/9/23
Meka came to us because she was having difficulty getting along with some other cats. She is a big beautiful girl that enjoys attention and…
VFW Sets 2023 Priority Goals
The 118th Congress is now in session. Although there were significant legislative victories for veterans in 2022, there is still work to be done. The…
Oil Region National Heritage Area reauthorized for 15 years
From staff reports President Biden has signed legislation that will reauthorize northwest Pennsylvania’s Oil Region National Heritage Area for the next 15 years along with…
Entries arriving for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports Entries for the Nature Art Showcase and Sale scheduled Feb. 3 and 4 in the lobby of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin…
Biden inspects US-Mexico border in face of GOP criticism
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden walked a muddy stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and inspected a busy port of entry Sunday on…
Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered…
Penguins beat Coyotes 4-1 to end 6-game slide
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own….
‘M3gan’ dolls up with $30.2M while ‘Avatar’ stays No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — The Blumhouse evil-doll horror film “M3gan” got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to…
Recent Deaths 1/9/23
Gloria N. Terwilliger, 87, of Perry Township, died Jan. 7, 2023. Cody James Donaldson, 28, of Harrisville, died Jan. 5, 2023. Richard L. “Rick” Myers,…
Franklin man charged with homicide by vehicle
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing numerous charges, including homicide by vehicle, in connection with a crash last year in Mercer…
Deadline nearing to challenge broadband access map in state
From staff reports The Jan. 13 deadline is approaching for Pennsylvanians to review and challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband access map for accuracy. The…
Big week for US-Mexico ties going into North American summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been a big week for U.S.-Mexico relations, and that was even before President Joe Biden becomes the first U.S. leader to…
Ukraine hails US military aid as cease-fire said to falter
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president praised the United States for including tank-killing armored vehicles in its latest multibillion-dollar package of military aid, saying they…
Mayor: Teacher shot by 6-year-old ‘red flag for the country’
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia teacher who was critically injured when she was was shot by a 6-year-old student in Newport News is showing…
No one injured in Oil City fire
From staff reports No one was injured in a fire at a home at 110 Hone Avenue in Oil City that broke out a little…
OC Elks donate to Venango VA
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Elks lodge has made a donation of $4,000 that will help Venango County veterans. Harry Whittemore, the…
Jan. 6 remembrance led by Dems as GOP wrestled with rebels
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan. 6 Capitol mob two years ago and the menacing…
McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and…
Steelers still eyeing playoffs as Browns visit in finale
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When November began, the Pittsburgh Steelers were lifeless and listless at 2-6, searching for a chance to get back to “respectability,” as…
Recent Deaths 1/7/23
James J. “Jimmy” Stepulla, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 5, 2023. Donna Belle Avery, 90, of Clarion, died Jan. 4, 2023. Kevin Eugene Hillary, 61,…
Baked Vegetarian Taquitos
(Family Features) Regardless of your motivation, opting for meatless meals regularly provides plenty of benefits that extend from the health of you and your loved…
Pet of the Day 1/6/23
Rose is a gorgeous girl who likes to “talk” to let you know she needs attention. She is pretty friendly but can have some mild…
One person killed in Irwin Township crash
From staff reports One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Route 8 in Irwin Township. Franklin state police said the crash…
Sugarcreek Council votes to remove foot bridge
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members were presented with two solutions during their meeting Wednesday regarding concerns raised by Venango Water Sewage…
Kremlin-ordered truce is uncertain amid mutual mistrust
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An uneasy calm in Kyiv on Friday was broken by air raid sirens that also blared out across the rest of…
NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed
The Associated Press The NFL said Thursday it will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed…
2 years after Jan. 6, speaker scrap paralyzes Congress again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Such are the fractures in the country, between the political parties and inside the Republican Party itself, that one time-honored specialty of…
Eichel shines in Knights return in 5-2 win over Penguins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists in his return from a lower-body injury and the Vegas Golden Knights beat…
Recent Deaths 1/6/23
Gerald C. “Jerry” Thornton, 69, of Marienville, died Jan. 4, 2023. Ruth A. Kapp, 88, of Venus, died Jan. 5, 2023. Marion Loretta McFetridge, 97,…
Pet of the Day 1/5/23
Patrick came to us as a beat up cat from a nearby neighborhood. He has been through a lot including a respiratory illness, dental, and…
Mexican Breakfast Scramble
(Family Features) One of the best parts of traveling is trying the local cuisine, and that’s particularly true on an international scale. No matter where…
OC authority looks to acquire blighted East End property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Redevelopment Authority members decided at their meeting Wednesday to move forward with the process of acquiring a blighted…
Local fly fishers chapter to offer tying class
From staff reports The Keystone Fly Fishers, a charter chapter of Fly Fishers International located in Franklin, will offer a “beginner” fly tying class starting…
GOP’s McCarthy rejected for House speaker — again and again
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House…
Proud Boys go to trial on sedition as Jan. 6 probe heats up
WASHINGTON (AP) — As members of the Proud Boys extremist group stormed past police lines and swarmed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, their leader…
Review: A grumpy Tom Hanks stars in ‘A Man Called Otto’
The Associated Press Sentimental tales about grumpy old men and American decline have, until recently, typically been the domain of Clint Eastwood. But in “A Man…
Recent Deaths 1/5/23
Linda L. Hall, 68, of Franklin, died Jan. 3, 2023. Margaret “Marti” E. Brown, 60, of Florence, died Dec. 31, 2022. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 1/4/23
Carmella is a spunky girl looking for someone to share in her antics. She is very affectionate and enjoys playing, and she is VERY food…
Kale and Kimchi ‘Fried’ Rice
(Family Features) One of the best parts of traveling is trying the local cuisine, and that’s particularly true on an international scale. No matter where…
Man accused of burglary for Sugar Valley Lodge incidents
From staff reports A resident of Sugar Valley Lodge in Sugarcreek is facing charges for trying to break into the medicine room and the rooms…
Winners announced in Franklin Christmas window contest
From staff reports Feldman Jewelers took the prize for best window in the City of Franklin’s downtown Christmas window contest. Feldman’s received a $100 prize…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not…
Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a…