After Supreme Court ruling, it’s open season on US gun laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights threatens to upend firearms restrictions across the country as activists wage court battles over everything…
Reynolds’ leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7…
Review: ‘Thirteen Lives’ gets lost in sprawling rescue story
The Associated Press Twenty-seven years ago, Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” saluted men with the right stuff — quiet courage and grace under pressure. This summer,…
Recent Deaths 8/4/22
Daniel J. Edinger, 65, of Emlenton, died Aug. 1, 2022. Terri L. Vorse, 67, of Seneca, died Aug. 2, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
Jalapeno Bacon and Salsa Biscuit Bites
(Family Features) From kickoff to the final whistle, taking your game day party to the next level starts with serving an all-star lineup of menu…
Pet of the Day 8/3/22
Florence, as beautiful as her namesake, came to us with her five babies, and she is retiring from motherhood and looking for her forever home…
Ticks and Tickborne Disease: Tick Bite Prevention Tips to Reduce Your Risk
Many species of ticks occur in Pennsylvania. The most common are blacklegged (deer) ticks, American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and groundhog ticks. Ticks can…
Police investigate theft of knives
From staff reports Sugarcreek police said they are searching for an unknown male and female after three Gerber knives were stolen from Rural King. Police…
National Night Out observed
From staff reports National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, was observed at various locations locally in Franklin,…
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan after a visit that heightened tensions with China, saying Wednesday that she and other…
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the…
Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 victory…
Review: ‘Bullet Train’ goes off the rails, but Pitt doesn’t
The Associated Press Aboard the speeding locomotive of “Bullet Train” ride at least five assassins, one venomous reptile (a snake on the train), countless glib…
Recent Deaths 8/3/22
Samuel F. DeSanto, Jr., 87, of Leeper, died June 30, 2022. Jeffrey Lynn Harris, 57, of Clintonville, died July 30, 2022. Gerald B. “Bruce” Reed,…
Pet of the Day 8/2/22
Zander and his two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now he is ready to find his new forever home. Zander…
Enchilada Lasagna
(Family Features) From kickoff to the final whistle, taking your game day party to the next level starts with serving an all-star lineup of menu…
OC man accused of assault against woman and 2 men
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after being accused of assaulting three people at an Oil City residence on…
Main Street Program seeks public input on art
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s Public Art Committee has launched a survey to determine which kind of public art people would…
Pelosi believed headed to Taiwan, raising tension with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was believed headed for Taiwan on Tuesday on a visit that could significantly escalate tensions with…
Biden: Killing of al-Qaida leader is long-sought ‘justice’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he…
Third-party candidates file to run for state governor, Senate
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania third-party candidates for governor and U.S. Senate have filed paperwork ahead of a Monday deadline to get on the Nov. 8…
Recent Deaths 8/2/22
Ann Noreen (Gesin) Cherico, 90, died July 30, 2022. M. Celia Waringa, 99, of Clarion, died July 29, 2022. Lori L. Weeter, 62, of Cranberry,…
Criminal mischief
Layered Mediterranean Hummus Salad
(Family Features) From kickoff to the final whistle, taking your game day party to the next level starts with serving an all-star lineup of menu…
Pet of the Day 8/1/22
Zuni and her two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now she is ready to find her new forever home. Zuni…
Include Major Richard Star Act In FY 23 NDAA
Congress must include the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The VFW…
State sends search, rescue team to Kentucky
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf announced one member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA-TF 1) Urban Search & Rescue has deployed to Kentucky to…
Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change….
1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the…
Bohm triple shy of cycle, Phillies beat Bucs 8-2 for sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alec Bohm fell a triple shy of the cycle, tying a career-high with four hits in an 8-2 win for the Philadelphia…
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ takes No. 1 with $23 million
The Associated Press The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across…
Recent Deaths 8/1/22
Vicki Jo Colwell Brosius, 87, of Fairmount City, died July 29, 2022. Mary Lee Kunselman, 64, died July 29, 2022. Dyllan Marquis Rhoads, 23, of…
Another Heritage week here and gone and still no hotel in town
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Another Oil Heritage Festival has come and gone, and there remains no sign of life at an Oil City landmark…
Taste of Talent competition heading into final concerts
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council’s annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will wrap up with three concerts next week in Bandstand Park….
Some Appalachia residents begin cleanup after deadly floods
PRESTONBURG, Ky. (AP) — Some residents of Appalachia returned to flood-ravaged homes and communities on Saturday to shovel mud and debris and to salvage what…
Wildfires in West explode in size amid hot, windy conditions
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wildfires in California and Montana exploded in size overnight amid windy, hot conditions and were quickly encroaching on neighborhoods, forcing evacuation…
Phillies extend win streak to 4 with 2-1 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis made the right call. He just didn’t make the right throw. Didi Gregorious and the surging Philadelphia Phillies were only…
Disorderly conduct
Couple face charges for gun purchasing scheme
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman and a man from Ohio are facing firearms charges after the woman purchased seven firearms and…
Clintonville to host National Night Out
From staff reports Clintonville will host a National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the park in Clintonville on Park Street,…
Emlenton Splash Pad opens
Russell Rankin of Traverse City, Michigan, and James Kriebel of Parker were having fun Friday in the newly opened Splash Pad in Emlenton. The splash…
House passes bill banning certain semi-automatic guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and…
Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly…
Hoskins’ HR in 10th inning lifts Phillies past Pirates 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rhys Hoskins has been in the major leagues long enough to know when the pitch is in the middle of the plate,…
Recent Deaths 7/30/22
Barbara A. Krizinsky, 82, of Polk, died July 28, 2022. Robert “Bob” Eugene Goodman, 73, died July 27, 2022. James H. Smith, 78, of Parker,…
Pet of the Day 7/29/22
Zephyr and her two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now she is ready to find her new forever home. Zephyr…
Orangeberry Smoothie
(Family Features) Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for…
Franklin board OKs principal appointments
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin School Board members approved some principal appointments in the school district at a special board meeting this week. KC…
Work will result in reduced access to Franklin boat launch
From staff reports USG, a contractor hired by the Franklin General Authority, will be conducting main interceptor sewer line cleaning starting Monday in an area…
Appalachian floods kill at least 15 as rescue teams deploy
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire…