Walker, Vogelbach lead Mets over Pirates 4-3 for 91st win
NEW YORK (AP) — Taijuan Walker won back-to-back starts for the first time in two months, Daniel Vogelbach homered against his former team and the…
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway next year
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, the biggest victim yet…
Recent Deaths 9/17/22
Walter Gerald “Gerry” Miller, 93, died Sept. 11, 2022. James Bruce McGinnis, 88, of Oil City, died Sept. 15, 2022., Joseph R. Neeley Sr., 80,…
Pet of the Day 9/16/22
Lily was rescued, along with the other “wildflower” kittens from an establishment advertising free kittens. She has been in a foster home and doing really…
Brulee Pumpkin Pie
(Family Features) Flavorful desserts are a staple of the holidays and the exciting, appetizing allure of new recipes can help elevate seasonal gatherings and create…
Oil City Uncorked fall wine walk set Sept. 23
From staff reports Tickets are on sale for the “Oil City Uncorked” fall wine walk scheduled from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in…
Monte Carlo Trail Ride set Oct. 1 at Two Mile
From staff reports The National Horse Lovers Association’s popular Monte Carlo Trail Ride will return Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Lockwood horse camp at Two…
Treasury recommends exploring creation of a digital dollar
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar, saying it…
Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1
NEW YORK (AP) — As far as Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco were concerned, there was no better way to honor Roberto Clemente than playing…
Review: A classic battle epic in ‘The Woman King’
The Associated Press Viola Davis should have been leading armies this whole time. In “ The Woman King,” the always regal Oscar-winner is a mass of…
Recent Deaths 9/16/22
Steven James Rembold, 52, of Oil City, died Sept. 14, 2022. James Bruce McGinnis, 88, of Oil City, died Sept. 15, 2022. For complete…
Pet of the Day 9/15/22
Buckeye was rescued, along with the other “wildflower” kittens from an establishment advertising free kittens. He has been in a foster home and doing really…
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup
(Family Features) Maintaining a healthy eating plan can be challenging year-round, and busier fall schedules can make those goals even more difficult. Finding easy-to-make favorites…
Homecoming set for ‘Friday Night Lights’
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Every year, Oil City and Cranberry High Schools combine for the annual homecoming dance. The schools switch it back and…
Meeting set to discuss OC bridge preservation project
From staff reports A public meeting will be held by PennDOT to discuss a project to preserve the bridge that carries State Street (Veterans Memorial…
Precious Paws fundraiser to feature alternative healing
By MICHELLE INCIARRANO Contributing writer Precious Paws Animal Rescue, like any nonprofit seeking to raise funds for its cause, has proved it’s willing to go…
Franklin crews to flush hydrants
From staff reports Franklin water and fire department personnel will flush fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove area starting next week. The work…
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating…
Fetterman, Oz agree to Oct. 25 debate, but feud over terms
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that he has agreed to an Oct. 25 televised debate against his Republican…
Castro homers as Pirates beat Reds 10-4 for 4-game sweep
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rodolfo Castro hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds…
R. Kelly convicted of child porn, enticing girls for sex
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury in Chicago convicted R. Kelly on Wednesday of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex after a monthlong…
Recent Deaths 9/15/22
Gloria Spanedda, 93, of Seminole, died Sept. 12, 2022. Walter E. Kenley, 77, of Marienville, died Sept. 12, 2022. Kenneth M. Culbertson, Jr., died Sept….
Pet of the Day 9/14/22
Ladybug is a very friendly girl. She loves attention and loves to be where the people are. She can be playful when she is in…
Mexican Street Corn Bowls with Grilled Chicken
(Family Features) Maintaining a healthy eating plan can be challenging year-round, and busier fall schedules can make those goals even more difficult. Finding easy-to-make favorites…
Fall Garden Tool Maintenance Tips
Before you wrap up the gardening season and head indoors to take a well-deserved rest, make sure that all of your gardening tools are properly…
Coon & Fox Club ready for weekend of bluegrass
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Venango County Coon & Fox Club will hold its second Bluegrass Festival of the year this weekend. It’s an…
Astronomical Society to hold public viewing night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a free public night from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Oil Region Astronomy…
Judge unseals additional portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday unsealed additional portions of an FBI affidavit laying out the basis for a search of former President Donald…
Driven by consumers, US inflation grows more persistent
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a more stubborn phase that will likely require drastic action by the Federal Reserve, a…
Pirates sweep doubleheader from punchless Reds 6-1 and 1-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kevin Newman hit an RBI single in the seventh inning and four pitchers combined on a one-hitter that led the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 9/14/22
Pamela “Pam” Jean Basinger, 64, of Reynoldsville, died Sept. 5, 2022. Bruce D. Rodgers, 88, of Franklin, died Sept. 13, 2022. Vickie McBride, 65, of…
Pet of the Day 9/13/22
Pidgey is a very affectionate kitty looking for a family to share her love with! She loves to play, both with people and other cats,…
Classic Turkey and Swiss
(StatePoint) Sandwiches reign supreme as one of America’s favorite meals — 47% of Americans eat a sandwich daily, according to a survey conducted by French’s….
Oil City woman charged with assault of family members
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges after being accused of getting into an altercation with relatives and then resisting arrest and…
Free child car seat inspection scheduled
From staff reports National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Certified Technicians and Franklin state police will hold a free child car seat inspection from 3 to…
UN sums up climate science: world heading in wrong direction
GENEVA (AP) — With weather disasters costing $200 million a day and irreversible climate catastrophe looming, the world is “heading in the wrong direction,” the…
What’s left as Jan. 6 panel sprints to year-end finish
WASHINGTON (AP) — With only three months left in the year, the House Jan. 6 committee is eyeing a close to its work and a…
Pirates slam three home runs to down Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the…
‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmys; 1st time winners shine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” topped the Emmy Awards on Monday, in a ceremony that touted the influence of TV and extended…
Recent Deaths 9/13/22
Mary L. Rybak, 97, of Oil City, died Sept. 12, 2022. Austin “Lee” Marsh, Jr., 85, of Venus, died Sept. 11, 2022. Shirley A. Pierson,…
Pet of the Day 9/12/22
Mew is a quiet girl looking for her forever home. She can be playful at times, but she is mostly content to find a comfortable…
5-Minute Dark Chocolate Cereal Bars
(Culinary.net) Running short on time from a busy schedule shouldn’t mean skipping out on your favorite desserts. In fact, it should be all the more…
Eliminate Unjust Offset of Chapter 61 Retirees
Reform to retirement pay and disability compensation policy is long overdue. Many of our nation’s combat-disabled veterans are prohibited by Congress from receiving their full…
Franklin man among 2 people who die as result of crash
From staff reports Butler state police said a Franklin man and a Slippery Rock woman suffered fatal injuries when the motorcycle they were riding on…
Pitt’s Titusville and Bradford campuses to inaugurate president
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh-Titusville and University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is preparing for the inauguration of its fifth president, Rick Esch, on Sept. 25…
In a nod to JFK, Biden pushing ‘moonshot’ to fight cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to channel John F. Kennedy on the 60th anniversary of JFK’s moonshot speech, highlighting Biden administration efforts…
Pujols’ 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in…
Steelers get late FG in OT after Watt injured vs Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept kicking the door open against the Cincinnati Bengals. It took until the final whistle to…
‘Barbarian’ is top film amid late-summer box office doldrums
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror film “Barbarian” won the weekend by bringing in $10 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, as the late-summer doldrums…
Recent Deaths 9/12/22
Elizabeth L. “Beth” Wolbert Hart, 57, of Clarion, died Sept. 10, 2022. Frances E. Gathers, 88, of Sligo, died Sept. 10, 2022. Gary Lynn Redmond,…