Recent Deaths 7/11/22
Gayle E. Schull, 93, of Franklin, died July 9, 2022. Leoda Jane Nalepa, 80, of Stoneboro, died July 9, 2022. Barbara T. Shaw, 82, of…
OC couple arrested after raid at home face more charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City couple who were arrested in December following a raid at their West First Street home are now…
Observatory, learning center opening in Cranberry
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Have you ever wanted to check out the glories of the Milky Way and the Big Dipper through a telescope?…
Ukraine: 15 dead in rocket attack on apartment building
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern Ukraine town of Chasiv…
Yosemite wildfire threatens grove of iconic sequoia trees
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday as firefighters battled a blaze that…
Gamel HR highlights Pirates’ 4-3 comeback win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben Gamel hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers…
Report: WWE boss McMahon’s hush cash bill over $12 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to…
Man accused of beating 2 people with bat
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for beating two people with a baseball bat in Franklin. Franklin police said in…
OC Library steps up exterior
Reginald Rice, of Rouseville, looks toward the new artwork on the steps of the Oil City Library as he exits the library Friday afternoon. Marcy…
Impassioned Biden signs order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the “extreme” Supreme Court majority that ended a constitutional right to abortion and delivered an impassioned…
Wolf vetoes bills on poll watchers, transgender athletes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday rejected three bills passed by the Republican majority Legislature, vetoing measures regarding transgender athletes in school…
Tag at home plate caps Brewers’ 4-3 victory over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames couldn’t believe what he was seeing. The Milwaukee Brewers shortstop had just taken a throw from right fielder Andrew McCutchen…
Recent Deaths 7/9/22
Wilma Mae Sutley, 87, of Franklin, died July 7, 2022. John Robert “Bob” Moore, 88, of Clarion, died July 5, 2022. Vicki L. (Cussins) Deitz…
Calamari Caesar Salad
(Family Features) Light bites and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, especially when the temperature outside means turning on the oven is out of the…
Pet of the Day 7/8/22
Chloe is a brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is 4 years old, spayed, up to date on shots and house trained. For more information…
Oil History Links Us to Azerbaijan
Events in different areas, even opposite sides of the planet, can sometimes collide in the most unexpected of ways. When we heard back in May…
Man charged in connection with burglary at Franklin building
From staff reports A Pittsburgh man is facing charges in connection with a burglary at the City of Franklin Water Authority Building. Franklin police said…
Tickets available for FLEX Bike ‘n Brew event
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting this year’s Oil…
Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, the White House said, as he faces mounting pressure…
Budget would leave billions unspent, boost education funding
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers, nearly a week into the state’s new fiscal year, began passing budget legislation Thursday to add billions into surplus accounts,…
India, Drury key rally, Reds beat Pirates 5-1 to split DH
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India hit a go-ahead single, Brandon Drury added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on…
James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82
The Associated Press James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences…
Recent Deaths 7/8/22
Helen Corinne Heckler, 97, of Franklin, died July 3, 2022. Judie Flinchbaugh, 79, of Seneca, died June 30, 2022. Jacqueline Jean (Joyner) Troup, 87, of…
Pet of the Day 7/7/22
Harriet is only 9 months old and she came to us with 7 babies of her own. I promised her once she raised this litter…
Muffuletta Caesar Sandwich
(Family Features) Light bites and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, especially when the temperature outside means turning on the oven is out of the…
Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
Bridge Builders announces more than $350,000 worth of scholarships
From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations, through its scholarship program, has assisted students in their pursuit of higher education for more than 40 years…
Franklin Rotary to hold blood drive
From staff reports The Franklin Rotary Club will sponsor a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce…
States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic governors in states where abortion will remain legal are looking for ways to protect any patients who travel there for…
China lashes out at US, British intelligence services
BEIJING (AP) — The United States is “the biggest threat to world peace, stability and development,” China said Thursday, continuing its sharp rhetoric in response…
Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Judge felt like he was “stuck” on 29 home runs for “a while.” Of course, “a while” is a relative term…
Review: ‘The Sea Beast’ is a charming, animated adventure
The Associated Press For a young imagination, there is something uniquely captivating about a stowaway story on the high seas. The stakes are great, but…
Recent Deaths 7/7/22
Tom Shorts, 72, formerly of Cooperstown, died June 17, 2022. Russell J. “Pal” Texter, 90, of Parker, died July 2, 2022. Ronald E. Black, 89,…
Pet of the Day 7/6/22
Panda is a bit reserved at first, but she is super sweet and cuddly once she is comfortable with you and her new environment. She…
Pina Colada Sweet Potato Ice Pops
(Family Features) Whether you spend your summer afternoons sitting by the pool, splashing in the shallow end or just soaking up the sun’s rays, part…
Workshop will address use, protection of local trails
From staff reports The Allegheny Valley Conservancy, Allegheny Valley Trails Association and Venango Conservation District are offering a workshop on how local trails can be…
Playground planned at rectory site
A playground will be built at the site where the former St. Stephen rectory is being demolished on Reed Street in Oil City near St….
July 4 shooting suspect bought guns legally despite threats
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The man charged with killing seven people when he unleashed a hail of bullets on an Independence Day parade from…
Judges keeping Capitol riot trials in DC amid bias claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — For some of the Washington, D.C., residents who reported for jury duty last month, a pro-Trump mob’s assault on the U.S. Capitol…
Pirates spoil Taillon’s return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bill Mazeroski threw out the first pitch. David Bednar froze one of the most feared hitters in baseball with the last. In…
Review: In ‘Fire of Love,’ the mysterious alchemy of romance
The Associated Press Rarely have the conditions for love been less hospitable than in Sara Dosa’s documentary “Fire of Love.” Yet here, amid shifting tectonics…
Recent Deaths 7/6/22
Lana L. Weaver, 82, of York Springs, died June 30, 2022. Raymond Seitz, Jr., 73, of Leeper, died July 3, 2022. Carmelita Ann Denowski (nee…
Access device fraud
Pet of the Day 7/5/22
Boo recently came to us because his owner could no longer care for him. He will be a year old in October. He is skittish…
Sweet Potato Wedge & Purple Cabbage Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing (Video)
(Family Features) The fresh flavor of favorite foods pulled hot off the grill makes summer cookouts a treasured pastime for families across the country. This…
Halt to VA’s Asset and Infrastructure Review Process
The Independent Budget Veterans Service Organizations (IBVSOs) –– the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) ––…
Jan. 6 panel: More turning up with evidence against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — More witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s…
July 4 parade shooting leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially…
Woodruff strikes out 8, Brewers beat Bucs for series split
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Woodruff struck out eight in six scoreless innings, steering the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on…
Review: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is pure bonkers filmmaking
The Associated Press The last full Thor movie was the overstuffed 2017 “Thor: Ragnarok,” with the God of Thunder dealing with dueling brother and sister…