Franklin Fourth of July week offers some old and new
From staff reports Franklin’s annual Fourth of July Festivities Week returns with its traditional parade and fireworks, but also a lot of music and children’s…
As Senate-confirmed justices end Roe, how will voters react?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of Roe v. Wade started in the Senate. It was the Senate Republican partnership with President Donald Trump to confirm conservative judges,…
Pride parades march on with new urgency
NEW YORK (AP) — Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America’s biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential erosion of…
Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer in the eighth inning and a two-run single with two outs in the ninth, sending…
Owner will renovate as he eyes tenant at OC property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With two first floor tenants, Movie Stop and Raymond James, moving out of the old Welker & Maxwell building on…
Spilling the Beans plans to close its doors
From staff reports An Oil City business, which for nearly two decades has been a staple for people who enjoy that cup of coffee or…
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion, a fundamental and deeply personal change for Americans’ lives after…
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a…
Rays’ Ramirez delivers winning hit in 10th to beat Bucs 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez scored Vidal Brujan with a game-ending pinch-single, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Friday…
Cranberry Twp. burglary
World of Wheels theft
Pet of the Day 6/24/22
Pete is a young, athletic boy who is looking for his forever family! Pete would love to go to an active home as he loves…
Watermelon Gelato
(Family Features) Whether your family’s ideal summer day consists of swimming, hiking, biking or simply enjoying the sunshine, all that time in the heat calls…
County plans to apply for home rehab grant funding
From staff reports Venango County, in partnership with the cities of Franklin and Oil City, is preparing an application for a federally funded HOME grant…
Summer swelter: Persistent heat wave breaks records, spirits
The Associated Press From the normally chilly Russian Arctic to the traditionally sweltering American South, big swaths of the Northern Hemisphere continued to sizzle with…
Setting gridlock aside, Congress set to OK gun violence bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan gun violence bill that seemed unimaginable a month ago is on the verge of winning final congressional approval, a vote…
Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in…
Recent Deaths 6/24/22
Patricia E. “Patty” Russell, 89, of Emlenton, died June 22, 2022. Mary R. Strawbridge, 85, of Oil City, died June 21, 2022. Michel R. Horrobin…
Pet of the Day 6/23/22
Trax is a cautious boy looking for a quieter home to call his own. He is very sweet once he is comfortable with you but…
Watermelon Ice Cream Bars
(Family Features) Whether your family’s ideal summer day consists of swimming, hiking, biking or simply enjoying the sunshine, all that time in the heat calls…
Supreme Court expands gun rights, striking New York limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public…
1/6 panel to hear of Trump’s pressure on Justice Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee will hear from former Justice Department officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from Donald Trump over…
Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military expanded its grab of territory in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, capturing two villages and vying for control of…
Rivas slam, Happ and Wisdom homer, Cubs rout Pirates 14-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit two-run homers early and Alfonso Rivas added a grand slam off a position player late as…
Review: Thriller ‘The Black Phone’ is captivating, really
The Associated Press Phones in serial killer movies are usually used by the deranged hunters to taunt the police or carefully tell victims how they’ll…
Recent Deaths 6/23/22
Kevin Leigh Porter, 66, of Rocky Grove, died June 21, 2022. Russell J. Smerkar, 75, of Lake Lucy, died June 21, 2022. For complete…
Pet of the Day 6/22/22
Sage is a very friendly feline looking for his forever family to entertain. He loves to play and enjoys attention as long as it doesn’t…
Beef and Quinoa Meatballs Recipe
(Family Features) Whether it’s long days at the office, calendars full of social commitments or evenings spent enjoying your little ones’ extracurricular activities, it’s easy…
Economic meeting focuses on progress at 100 Seneca
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Work at 100 Seneca in downtown Oil City was again a main point of discussion during Tuesday’s monthly meeting of…
Top Texas cop: Uvalde police response was ‘abject failure’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The head of the Texas state police pronounced the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting an “abject failure,” telling…
GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
HARRISBURG (AP) — State House Republicans blocked a proposal to prevent those ages 18 to 21 from possessing assault-style rifles on Tuesday by completely changing…
Rookies Madris, Contreras lead Pirates to 7-1 win over Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bligh Madris hit his first major league home run and fellow rookie Roansy Contreras pitched five solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh…
Review: A big heart and one googly eye in ‘Marcel the Shell’
The Associated Press It’s boom times for googly eyes. Within months of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” the metaphysical sci-fi comedy whose panoply of metaverses memorably included…
Recent Deaths 6/22/22
Samuel Thomas Frantz, Jr., 55, of Kennerdell, died June 18, 2022. Arline J. Lang, 85, of Franklin, died June 17, 2022. Paul Hale, 88, of…
Theft by deception
Pet of the Day 6/21/22
Basil is a spunky little guy who is sure to keep you entertained as he grows up. He is very playful and loves attention. He…
Baja Fish Taco Bowls Recipe
(Family Features) Whether it’s long days at the office, calendars full of social commitments or evenings spent enjoying your little ones’ extracurricular activities, it’s easy…
Parent offers OC board option for alternative sexuality curriculum
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members were asked Monday to consider an alternative curriculum to several lessons on sexuality and sexual…
Oil City Fire Department training
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Several Oil City firefighters were training in firefighter survival Monday at a home on Petroleum Street across from the YMCA….
Biden says decision on gas tax holiday may come this week
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he will decide by the end of the week whether he would support a…
1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House 1/6 committee is set to hear from the caretakers of American democracy — elections workers and local officials — who…
Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 6/21/22
Dona G. Dennis, 87, of Harrisville, died June 18, 2022. Grace Eleanor Remaley, 95, of Cranberry, died June 18, 2022. David Roger Varner, 28, of…
Pet of the Day 6/20/22
Toffee is a shy girl, but she has lots of love and affection to give you once she is comfortable. She is pretty laid back…
American Potato Salad
American Potato Salad Yield: 6 to 8 servings 3 pounds red potatoes (10 medium), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1/2 cup red wine vinegar…
Senate Passes The Pact Act
The newly titled Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the Honoring our PACT Act,…
Jan. 6 committee setting its sights on Pence, Ginni Thomas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting…
Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over…
‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1
The Associated Press “Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020…
Recent Deaths 6/20/22
Clayton W. Price, 41, of Titusville, died June 15, 2022. Mary Ellen Leavy, 85, of Clarion, formerly of Turkey City, died June 16, 2022. …