Pet of the Day 12/5/22
Sweet Pea’s name says it all! She is a very warm and loving kitty who likes being pet. She also likes to play with toys…
Remembering Our Fallen at Pear Harbor
On the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the VFW solemnly honors the men and women who died in the devastating attack on…
Old-Fashioned Christmas provides old-fashioned joy
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A real old-fashioned downpour threatened to wash out the Franklin Retail and Business Association’s Old-Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, but the…
Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case, a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that…
Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Ironhead would’ve been proud of his boys. After a morning trip to their father’s grave, Cameron and Connor Heyward played an inspired…
‘Wakanda Forever’ is No. 1 for 4th straight weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” kept the box-office crown for the fourth straight weekend, and the comic holiday thriller “Violent Night” debuted…
Recent Deaths 12/5/22
Lorraine Harrah, 78, of Seneca, died Dec. 2, 2022. Arthur “Art” W. Frampton, 74, of Sligo, died Dec. 2, 2022. Joyce Smith Maitland, 80, of…
Bidders picking up their specs for East Second project
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members heard an update on the East Second Street project and approved a second reading of the…
Venango Co. in good financial shape as new year approaches
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County chief financial officer Diona Brick says things in the county “are going very well from a fiscal perspective.”…
Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate
The Associated Press A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, an NBA star and other prominent people, is stoking fears that public…
Kapanen’s hat trick powers Penguins to 6-2 win over Blues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The last two weeks were difficult for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen, as he watched from the press box. The last two…
Downey Jr. on making one last film with his dad in ‘Sr.’
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. set out to make an objective portrait, a tribute to his father, the underground filmmaking maverick Robert Downey…
Alliance announces winners of outdoor rec contest
From staff reports Winners of the Oil Region Alliance’s outdoor recreation business plan contest were announced during Friday’s Christmas Past celebration in Oil City. First…
Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice:…
Flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials said Friday that 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due…
Review: Will Smith-led ‘Emancipation’ is an action thriller
The Associated Press It comes as some relief that Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation,” starring Will Smith as a runaway slave in Civil War-era Louisiana, is not,…
Recent Deaths 12/3/22
Donald L. Weidner, 84, of Shippenville, died Dec. 2, 2022. Philip O. Womer, 82, of Oil City, died Nov. 30, 2022. Roger Courson, 69, of…
Pet of the Day 12/2/22
If you are looking for an energetic kitty who loves to play then look no further! Lucky is a friendly boy that enjoys chasing after…
Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn
(Family Features) With countless ways to enjoy the holiday season from decorating and hosting parties to wintertime activities, it’s a perfect time to bring family…
OC woman charged for spitting on man who had been attacked
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing aggravated assault and endangerment charges in connection with an incident at a Hone Avenue…
OC Arts Council announces First Night plans
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council has announced plans for the city’s annual First Night Oil City celebration on New Year’s Eve. Activities…
Trump probe: Court halts Mar-a-Lago special master review
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous federal appeals court on Thursday ended an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing…
Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers…
Guentzel, Kapanen fuel rally as Penguins slip by Vegas 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have no idea how long they’ll have to play without Kris Letang. They may have landed on a formula…
Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefront
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Footage of an upcoming documentary about Harry and Meghan released Thursday shows the couple is once again prepared to tackle the…
Recent Deaths 12/2/22
Kathryn E. Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Nov. 26, 2022. Billie Jo Coleman, 66, of Franklin, died Nov. 30, 2022. Doris “Ruth” Rodgers-Bradybaugh, 61, died…
Pet of the Day 12/1/22
Miss Marbles is a young adult female. She is current on vaccines and spayed. She does not like other cats. Miss Marbles is a bit…
Gingersnap Popcorn Snack Mix
(Family Features) With countless ways to enjoy the holiday season from decorating and hosting parties to wintertime activities, it’s a perfect time to bring family…
Titusville women’s services agency settles in at new office
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Titusville division of Women’s Services Office is in a new location at 123 N. Franklin St. in Titusville. Debbie…
Venango Chorus to present concert
From staff reports The Venango Chorus will present a concert titled “Goin’ Home” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Lutheran Church at 800 Moran…
Biden hosting Macron amid some friction over US climate law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron are celebrating the long-standing U.S.-French relationship, but these are friends with differences. The French leader is…
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies…
Review: Emma Corrin gives us a vibrant new ‘Lady Chatterley’
The Associated Press The lovely and magnetic young actor Emma Corrin certainly has a thing for characters who marry unwisely. We cringed when Corrin’s winsome,…
Recent Deaths 12/1/22
Betty S. Weaver, 96, of Oil City, died Nov. 29, 2022. Joanne M. Strickland, 76, of Oil City, died Nov. 28, 2022. Janet R. Roddy,…
Apple Cranberry Havarti Melt
(Family Features) All that holiday hustle and bustle can work up some real hunger. Between decorating, baking and preparing for entertaining, hosts often earn an…
Pet of the Day 11/30/22
This sweet older guy came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for him. We estimated Jethro at about 10…
Two-vehicle crash in Seneca
Emergency crews work at the scene of this two-vehicle, head-on crash that occurred at about 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Route 257 and…
OC police looking for Reno man
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Justin L. Huey, 32, of Reno. Huey is wanted…
Fun day planned at Franklin’s Old-Fashioned Christmas event
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Children will be able to get a taste of Christmases past this Saturday in Franklin during the Franklin Retail and…
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a…
Oath Keepers’ Rhodes guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn President Joe Biden’s election, handing…
Pesce’s winner in OT lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins saw a hit they considered dangerous and stopped. Carolina didn’t. And when the whistle didn’t blow, the Hurricanes took…
Review: Slice into the holiday spirit with ‘Violent Night’
The Associated Press The holiday season is upon us and how better to celebrate than watching Santa slip several pool balls into a Christmas stocking,…
Recent Deaths 11/30/22
Marilyn Lee (Boyer) McKain, 90, of Fairmount City, died Nov. 25, 2022. Bryan E. Lineman, 62, died Nov. 25, 2022. Wilhelmina Maria Messmer, 81, of…
Pet of the Day 11/29/22
Squirt is a spunky kitty with a big personality! She loves to run and play with toys, especially strings. She seems to do well with…
Sunchokes and Potato Quiche
(Family Features) The focus for home chefs hosting during the holidays is often centered around the big feast, but if you’re welcoming guests for an…
New Toxic Exposure Screening
Have you heard about the new toxic exposure screening? If you’re enrolled in VA health care, you can now receive the toxic exposure screening at VA…
Pair from OC facing charges after meth found in vehicle
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man and woman, along with an Erie man, are facing several charges after methamphetamine was found in…
Business seeks donations for toy drive
From staff reports The TGIF Solutions — McMahon Brothers Insurance business is seeking help from the community for its Christmas toy drive. New, unwrapped toys…
Annual Nick of Time gift drive underway
From staff reports The annual In the Nick of Time campaign, a community project designed to provide area teenagers with holiday gifts, is underway. Gifts…