Drake Day will be celebrated Saturday at museum
From staff reports Drake Well Museum and Park will host Drake Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of…
Uvalde school police chief fired for response to shooting
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Uvalde school district has fired police chief Pete Arredondo under mounting pressure in the grieving Texas town to punish officers…
Putin orders Russian military to beef up forces by 137,000
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered the Russian military to increase the size of the country’s armed forces by 137,000 amid…
Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If the goal of swinging a bat is to hit the ball hard, then Oneil Cruz did it better than anyone. The…
Review: Love, hope and ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
The Associated Press There is not a cynical molecule in the makeup of George Miller’s “ Three Thousand Years of Longing, ” a patient and…
Recent Deaths 8/25/22
Alma R. Kinch, 87, of Seneca, died Aug. 23, 2022. Lee William Benedict died Aug. 20, 2022. Charles “Jack” Shields, 65, of Seneca, died Aug….
Pet of the Day 8/24/22
Fuzz was left on our doorstep several weeks ago with his sisters Peach and Nectarine. They are super sweet purring machines that are ready to…
Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced detailed plans to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for…
Blended Pasta Sauce
(Family Features) In today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With…
USC transfer Slovis wins starting QB job at No. 17 Pitt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis didn’t transfer from USC to Pitt planning to sit on the bench. He won’t. Head coach Pat Narduzzi named Slovis…
Biden announces nearly $3B in new military aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is sending $2.98 billion in new military aid…
Season Extenders and Growing Fall Vegetables
You can extend the vegetable gardening season with low tunnels, cold frames, hot beds, and cloches. Learn how to use these tools and about types…
Pet of the Day 8/23/22
Peach was left on our doorstep several weeks ago with her siblings Fuzz and Nectarine. They are super sweet purring machines that are ready to…
Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup
(Family Features) In today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With…
Conservancy completes annual river cleanup
From staff reports The Allegheny Valley Conservancy held its annual Allegheny River cleanup on Saturday. Volunteers started at the Oil City Marina and cleaned the…
ORA seeking nominations for tourism awards
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance is seeking nominations for the second annual Oil Region Tourism Awards. The Alliance is the designated tourism marketing…
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infection expert
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks —…
New space telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Scientists released the shots…
Odorizzi Ks 7, Harris homers; Braves top Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Odorizzi struck out seven and Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves gain in the NL East…
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are you ready for some football? Fine, but the return of the NFL is why the 2022 Emmy Awards have been…
Recent Deaths 8/23/22
Paul F. Malone, 84, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 19, 2022. Robert Lee Murphy, Jr., 87, of Clarion, died Aug. 19, 2022. Karen R. Steele, 76,…
Questions on Camp LeJeune Justice Act
Many veterans have reached out to the VFW regarding the Camp LeJeune provision (Section 804) of the recently passed PACT Act. Please be advised that…
Pet of the Day 8/22/22
Alpha Bits was left at the doorstep of the shelter when he and his siblings were about ten days old. A staff member took them…
Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto
(Family Features) In today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With…
County firefighters updated on safety equipment at meeting
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Association heard an update at their meeting this week about safety equipment the…
Marchers voice support of Roe ruling
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer About 150 people gathered in Franklin on Sunday to celebrate the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme…
US, S. Korea open biggest drills in years amid North threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea began their biggest combined military training in years Monday as they heighten their defense…
Area near Ukraine nuclear plant hit again despite US pleas
NIKOPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shelling across the river from Ukraine’s main nuclear power plant wounded four people Monday, an official said, hours after the…
Fraley tallies 3 RBIs, scores 4 times; Reds top Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Fraley had three RBIs and scored four times to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Dragon Ball Super’ bests ‘Beast’ at box office with $20.1M
The Associated Press Idris Elba may go head-to-head with a lion in “Beast,” but the action flick was no match for the latest “Dragon Ball”…
Recent Deaths 8/22/22
Melvin L. Porter, 69, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 16, 2022. Louisa M. Detar, 88, of Falls Creek, died Aug. 19, 2022. Marjorie J. Goodwill,…
Route 8 sidewalk plan moves forward
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A decade after a complete street study was done on Route 8, a sidewalk wide enough to support both pedestrians…
Part of Seneca Street to close next week for crossing work
From staff reports Seneca Street from Center Street to Veterans Bridge in Oil City will be closed next week, beginning Monday, for work on the…
Finland, Sweden offer NATO an edge as rivalry warms up north
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first surprise, for the Finnish conscripts and officers taking part in a NATO-hosted military exercise in the Arctic this spring: the…
Pickett shines vs starters, Steelers top Jags in preseason
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett’s second preseason performance was as impressive as his first, and it came against better competition. Pittsburgh’s rookie quarterback completed…
Fraley’s two-run HR into Allegheny lifts Reds past Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Fraley’s two-run home run highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth inning and Justin Dunn earned his first win in 16…
OC man facing charges for fleeing from police
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges that accuse him of fleeing from police and driving under the influence of…
Southern Venango County Community Days set Aug. 27
By Laura O’Neil Staff writer Southern Venango County Community Days is back, with a full slate of family fun, food and entertainment, from 10 a.m….
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these…
Russia, Ukraine spar over fighting near nuclear facility
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A fire at a munitions depot inside Russia forced the evacuation of two villages near the border with Ukraine, an official…
Chavis’ bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 8/20/22
Paul E. Osborn, 71, of Franklin, died Aug. 18, 2022. Neva Marie Ruditis, 87, of Franklin, died Aug. 17, 2022. Gary S. Spieker, 71, of…
Italian Pasta and Bean Salad
(Family Features) Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to…
Pet of the Day 8/19/22
Special K was left at the doorstep of the humane society a few months ago with her siblings and mom. A staff member took them…
Astroblast is next week at learning center
From staff reports Astroblast will start Tuesday and run through Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center between Oil City and Clarion…
Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe…
Reynolds 2 HRs; Brubaker, Pirates top Bosox, end 6-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs, JT Brubaker pitched seven shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing streak, beating…
Review: ‘Beast,’ with Idris Elba, has B-movie bite
The Associated Press Sharks, grizzlies, giant snakes and rampaging apes have traditionally been the go-to choices for animal-kingdom antagonists in survival thrillers. Lions not so…
Recent Deaths 8/19/22
James Eugene Lindquist, 95, of Oil City, formerly of Venus, died Aug. 17, 2022. Theresa Dawn Chutz, 41, of Wexford, formerly of Emlenton, died Aug….
Pet of the Day 8/18/22
Cheerios and his siblings were left at the humane society doorstep a few months ago with their mom. One of the staff took them home…