Governments ramp up demands for user info, Twitter warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter warned Thursday that governments around the globe are asking the company to remove content or snoop on private details of user…
Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his National League-leading 32nd homer and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large…
Wolf sues to stop GOP-backed amendments on abortion, voting
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor sued the state Legislature on Thursday over a package of proposed constitutional amendments that Republican lawmakers are pursuing, including…
Recent Deaths 7/29/22
James Anderson, 80, of Wilmington, N.C., died July 26, 2022. Robert C. “Bob” Michael, Jr., 69, of Franklin, died July 27, 2022. John L. Renfrew,…
Pet of the Day 7/28/22
Annie is a playful girl who also enjoys her afternoon naps, especially if there is a lap available! She is very friendly and seems to…
Orange Oatmeal
(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…
Blood drives scheduled as need is urgent
From staff reports The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors. In recent weeks, a decline in donations has caused the Red…
Verizon stores to host backpack giveaway
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Wireless Zone, a Verizon retailer, is hosting its annual backpack giveaway from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at stores across…
Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the…
What’s in, and out, of Democrats’ inflation-fighting package
WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as a $4 trillion effort during President Joe Biden’s first months in office to rebuild America’s public infrastructure and family…
And they’re off! Steelers QB derby begins in earnest
LATROBE (AP) — Mike Tomlin figures there’s already enough unspoken pressure on Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett. He sees no need to add…
Recent Deaths 7/28/22
William H. Earley, 78, of Franklin, died July 26, 2022. Vernon C. Ford, Jr., 58, died July 26, 2022. Michele Schultz Crisman, 72, of Franklin,…
Homemade Bug Spray Recipes for Your Skin, Home, and Yard
Not everyone is comfortable using synthetic chemicals and pesticides to ward off bugs. Many people are turning to natural, environmentally friendly remedies for repelling insects,…
Pet of the Day 7/27/22
Hallie is a very sweet girl looking for a forever home to call her own. She is pretty playful but also loves her afternoon naps…
Strawberry Shortcake
(Family Features) Gathering together to enjoy a meal at the family table or a sweet treat at the end of a long day is what…
Franklin man accused of making threats with gun
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for threatening several people with a gun at a trailer park in Cranberry Township….
US military making plans in case Pelosi travels to Taiwan
SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the U.S….
No one wins U.S. Mega Millions, jackpot now over $1B
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and…
Rep. says no to gay marriage, attends son’s same-sex wedding
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania representative attended the same-sex wedding of his son three days after voting against legislation to protect the recognition of same-sex…
Welcome back: Steelers return to familiar rhythms of Latrobe
LATROBE (AP) — Some elements of NFL training camp are portable. Two-a-day practices, or whatever the approximation is these days. Extended film sessions. Team meetings….
Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs
CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the…
Review: Great voice cast anchors ‘DC League of Super-Pets’
The Associated Press DC films have a reputation for being a little too self-serious. They’ve made significant strides to chip away at that dark and…
Recent Deaths 7/27/22
Clair E. Oakes, Jr., 56, of Oil City, died July 25, 2022. Bernice P. Sloan, 94, of Clarion, died July 23, 2022. Shirley Ann Sayers,…
Pet of the Day 7/26/22
R.B. is quite the spunky little guy. He loves to play and always seems to have lots of energy to use. He is very sweet…
Penne Alla Vodka
(Family Features) Gathering together to enjoy a meal at the family table or a sweet treat at the end of a long day is what…
Man accused of pulling gun in downtown OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for pulling a gun on another man by McDonald’s in Oil City on…
Vehicle hits credit union building
Caution tape seals off a damaged area of the Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union on East First Street in Oil City on Monday morning. Oil City…
Junior Olympics, children’s parade return to festival
From staff reports The Junior Olympics and children’s parade were brought back into the Oil Heritage Festival lineup of activities this year after a two-year…
Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
MASKWACIS, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools, saying…
US to plant 1 billion trees as climate change kills forests
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday said the government will plant more than one billion trees across millions of acres of burned…
Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar top MTV VMA nominees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar are top contenders with seven nominations at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards….
Nico Hoerner’s double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Monday night…
Recent Deaths 7/26/22
Audley J. Bartley, 67, of St. Petersburg, died July 23, 2022. Dorothea Ann “Donna” Jolley, 81, died July 23, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 7/25/22
Marley was brought to us because her owner couldn’t keep her. She wasn’t too sure about us at first, but after we spent time with…
Breakfast-to-Go Grape Smoothie
(Family Features) Whether it’s at school or at home after a day of learning, many kids love to snack. Lunches and snacks that are packable,…
Nominations, Elections, Installation of VFW National Officers
Timothy M. Borland was elected Commander-in-Chief on July 21, 2022, at The VFW 123rd National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Borland served in the United…
One Injured in ATV crash
From staff reports According to Venango County 911, one person was injured as a result of an ATV crash on Rainbow Road in French Creek…
Storm causes power outages in area
From staff reports According to the Penelec website, storms that rolled through the area on Sunday resulted in, at one point, more than 2,000 power…
Jan. 6 panel deepens probe to Trump Cabinet, awaits Thomas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee said Sunday it will interview more former Cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia…
Yellen downplays US recession risk as economic reports loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is…
Alcantara fans 10 in 6 innings, Marlins beat Pirates in 10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Fortes and Miguel Rojas hit RBI singles in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on…
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 with $44 million
The Associated Press Jordan Peele ’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million…
Recent Deaths 7/25/22
Lawrence “Dick” Shoup, 87, of Knox, died July 22, 2022. Shirley Ann Carson, 85, died July 23, 2022. Imogene L. Beichner, 94, of Marble, died…
Lack of rain having impact on crops
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There is an old saying that corn should be “knee high by the Fourth of July.” However, along the Interstate…
New hours have led to uptick at OC farmers market
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer More people are enjoying the products at the Oil City farmers market since it changed its hours at the beginning…
Pope heads to Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis began a fraught visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential…
UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
LONDON (AP) — The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health…
Quintana goes seven innings, leads Pirates over Marlins 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose Quintana pitched seven strong innings and combined with two relief pitchers on a five-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami…
Marvel teases new Avengers movies, ‘Black Panther’ sequel
The Associated Press Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for “ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ” — set to “No Woman No Cry” — to…
Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction hailed by 1/6 committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from…