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…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans began their tenure in the majority Monday by passing a bill that would rescind nearly $71 billion that Congress had…
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 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…
Mame (Marian) Estadt, 83, of Shippenville, died Jan. 9, 2023. Patricia “Pat” Shaffer, 85, of Hermitage, formerly of Marienville, died Jan. 8, 2023. For…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered…
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden conferred high honors on those who stood against the Jan. 6 Capitol mob two years ago and the menacing…
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…
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…
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,…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An uneasy calm in Kyiv on Friday was broken by air raid sirens that also blared out across the rest of…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House…
WASHINGTON (AP) — As members of the Proud Boys extremist group stormed past police lines and swarmed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, their leader…
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…
Linda L. Hall, 68, of Franklin, died Jan. 3, 2023. Margaret “Marti” E. Brown, 60, of Florence, died Dec. 31, 2022. For complete obituaries,…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not…
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a…