US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Shots could…
Tomlin still mum on starting QB as Steelers add LB, lineman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce a starting quarterback. Publicly anyway. The way the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach figures it,…
Cruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates’ 4-2 victory
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Oneil Cruz can’t quite explain his uncanny success against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ rookie shortstop was at it again Tuesday…
Ambitious ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel hopes to slay dragons
NEW YORK (AP) — The return of dragons on the small screen has been a huge hit. Now it’s time for the return of the…
Recent Deaths 8/31/22
Ronald John “Ron” Hoag, 88, of Erie, died Aug. 26, 2022. Douglas H. Baine, 74, of Shippenville, formerly of Tionesta, died Aug. 25, 2022. June…
Pet of the Day 8/30/22
Dewberry was part of group that was rescued from an establishment advertising free kittens. He has been in a loving foster home all summer and…
Blended Crunchy Mushroom Wraps
(Family Features) If the prices of your favorite ingredients have you dreading the next trip to the grocery store, finding ways to stretch your budget…
Storms knock down trees, wires; some roads blocked
From staff reports Storms ripped through Venango and Clarion counties Monday afternoon, causing several trees and some wires to fall and block some roads. No…
Venango Chamber Orchestra looking for participants
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra is looking for qualified musicians to participate in the orchestra’s fall concert. The concert, which is free to…
Venango County to participate in overdose awareness day
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Venango County Human Services department will participate in Wednesday’s observance of International Overdose Awareness Day for the second year….
Man suspected of killing 3 ‘terrorized’ Detroit, chief says
DETROIT (AP) — A 19-year-old man suspected of randomly killing three people on Detroit streets over roughly two hours may have been emboldened when he…
Biden to talk crime, gun control in swing state Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to talk up his crime prevention plans during a visit to Pennsylvania, where Democrats and Republicans are…
Mitchell, Hiura homer late, Brewers rally past Pirates 7-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and Keston Hiura connected for a game-ending shot in the ninth…
Recent Deaths 8/30/22
Shirley L. Kope, 86, of Utica, died Aug. 28, 2022. Scotty Schultz, Jr., 31, of Harrisville, died Aug. 28, 2022. Helen M. Ray, formerly of…
Fatal crash
Pet of the Day 8/29/22
Violet was part of group that was rescued from an establishment advertising free kittens. She has been in a loving foster home all summer and…
Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice
(Family Features) For home chefs looking to take their cooking skills to the next level, it all starts with a little inspiration and a few…
Women Veterans Task Force Holds Roundtable
Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Women Veterans Task Force, VA, women veterans, and veteran organizations discussed issues faced by women veterans, its…
Regional College expands to Franklin
From staff reports The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has announced the opening of a new instructional location in Franklin for the beginning of the 2022-23…
Drake Well to host annual Fall Gas Up event
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park will host the 37th annual Fall Gas Up, sponsored by the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society,…
UN agency to inspect Ukraine nuclear plant amid safety fears
KYIV (AP) — A team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Monday started its journey to the Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant at the heart of…
Engine problem leads NASA to scrub launch of new moon rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A fuel leak and then an engine problem during final liftoff preparations led NASA to call off the launch of…
Pirates for 3! Yes! Triples lead Pirates past Phillies 5-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies surged into a pennant race by beating some of the worst teams in…
‘The Invitation’ tops tepid weekend at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror film “The Invitation” needed just $7 million to finish at the top of the weakest weekend of the summer…
Taylor Swift wins top prize, announces new album at MTV VMAs
The Associated Press Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday before she closed out the show…
Recent Deaths 8/29/22
Alton “Junior” Z. Hall, 89, of East Hickory, died Aug. 26, 2022. Douglas H. Baine, 74, of Shippenville, formerly of Tionesta, died Aug. 25, 2022….
OC woman charged in alleged DUI crash that injured 4
From staff reports Several felony charges have been filed against an Oil City woman who is accused of driving under the influence last month and…
Fat Chad’s, other Titusville sites will get TV exposure
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer It’s not every day a small town like Titusville is filmed for the small screen. But earlier this month, several…
Judge plans to appoint special master in Trump records case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Florida told the Justice Department on Saturday to provide her with more specific information about the classified records…
Russia blocks final document at nuclear treaty conference
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia late Friday blocked agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the U.N. treaty considered the cornerstone of…
MTV VMAs ready to host, honor some of music’s biggest acts
NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards are back Sunday with some of the biggest names in music vying for the network’s fabled…
Man facing charges for fleeing from deputy sheriff
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing two felony charges for running away from a Venango County deputy sheriff who had ordered him to…
Northwest Commission workers clean up trail
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The staff at the Venango County branch of the Northwest Commission spent Friday conducting a clean-up day on the 1.7…
FBI: Trump mixed top secret docs with magazines, other items
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate early this year contained classified documents, many of them…
Powell: Fed’s inflation fight could bring ‘pain,’ job losses
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark warning Friday about the Fed’s determination to fight inflation with more sharp…
Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the…
Recent Deaths 8/27/22
Caroline Jane McCreary, 81, of Rockland Township, died Aug. 26, 2022. James E. “Jim” Karg, 91, of Tionesta, died Aug. 25, 2022. Kay R. Weller,…
Pet of the Day 8/26/22
Hugh was brought to us recently as the last kitten of his litter that needed a home. He is very handsome and friendly! Visit Hugh…
Grilled Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs
(Family Features) For home chefs looking to take their cooking skills to the next level, it all starts with a little inspiration and a few…
Projects’ Value to Community Key to Success
As we get started on the work made possible by the USDA’s Farm to School grant, I’ve received a few questions from folks curious about…
Venango jail inmate accused of assaulting employee
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer An inmate at the Venango County jail is facing charges for assaulting an employee at the jail. Franklin police said…
Trade groups, lawmakers celebrate Petroleum Day
From staff reports In conjunction with Saturday’s observance of National Petroleum Day, state trade groups and several lawmakers were at Drake Well Museum in Titusville…
Three more GOP-led states enact abortion ‘trigger laws’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three more Republican-led states banned almost all abortions this week as yet another slate of laws severely limiting the procedure took…
California phasing out gas vehicles in climate change fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California set itself on a path Thursday to end the era of gas-powered cars, with air regulators adopting the world’s most…
Trump search affidavit to be released, portions blacked out
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is set to release Friday a heavily blacked out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former…
Review: In ‘Me Time,’ Wahlberg and Hart make some trouble
The Associated Press There is a montage in “ Me Time,” the new Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg Netflix comedy, where Hart’s character Sonny gets…
Recent Deaths 8/26/22
Mary R. (Lechner) Barlett, 101, of Sligo, died Aug. 25, 2022. R. Kelly Trusel, 63, of Oil City, died Aug. 24, 2022. Edward Gordon Clowney…
Pet of the Day 8/25/22
Nectarine was left on our doorstep several weeks ago with her siblings Peach and Fuzz. They are super sweet purring machines that are ready to…
Smoked Chuck Beef Ribs
(Family Features) For home chefs looking to take their cooking skills to the next level, it all starts with a little inspiration and a few…
OC woman accused of attacking man with bat
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges for hitting her ex-husband with a baseball bat several times in front of their juvenile…