Cheers and fears as US ends mask mandates for travel
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge’s decision to strike down a national mask mandate was met with cheers on some airplanes but also…
Russia ratchets up battle for control of eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia ratcheted up its battle for control of Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland on Tuesday, intensifying assaults on cities and towns along…
Mass shooting wave rattles communities large and small in US
The Associated Press Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a monthlong spate of gun violence that has touched both big…
Yelich’s slam sparks Brewers to 6-1 triumph over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers’ hopes of making the playoffs for a fifth straight season depend at least in part on whether Christian Yelich can…
For ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series, a case of diminishing returns
The Associated Press “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” got off to a less than magical start in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian…
Recent Deaths 4/19/22
Leonard L. Smith, Sr., 78, of Clarion, died April 13, 2022. William E. Kitchen, 66, of Knox, died April 15, 2022. Jacqueline “Jackie” Cralley, 73,…
Prune and Almond Truffles
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…
Pet of the Day 4/18/22
Cooper and Miles are 4-year-old male huskies. They are very friendly and would do good in a home with older children (6 and up). They…
Pittsburgh officials finding that barring parties at Airbnb rentals is a difficult task, despite strict ban
PITTSBURGH — Some properties rented through Airbnb can be so easy to acquire and inexpensive that they can be used for one-night parties and other…
Olofsson, Thompson each score twice, Sabres beat Flyers 5-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Victor Olofsson and Tage Thompson each scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Sunday to sweep a…
2 minors dead, 8 wounded in shooting at Pittsburgh party
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shots fired at a house party in Pittsburgh early Sunday killed two 17-year-olds and wounded at least eight other people, police said….
No one injured in Sugarcreek area fire
By LUKA KRNETA News editor No one was hurt in a Sugarcreek area house fire on Friday evening in which eight fire departments were dispatched,…
Faithful gather for Good Friday cross walk
Franklin’s Good Friday cross walk was a day of prayer and reflection for the faithful, as the day included 14 stops at stations of the…
Russia bears down on Mariupol, strikes other Ukraine cities
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pummeled a hulking steel plant that held the last pocket of resistance Sunday in Mariupol, a southern Ukraine city…
Bruins clinch playoff spot with 2-1 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman rebounded from a rough stretch with 23 saves and the Boston Bruins clinched a playoff spot by holding off the…
Chavis’ three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals…
Police: 2 dead, several hurt in shooting at Pittsburgh party
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two people are dead and several more people are injured after a shooting in Pittsburgh early Sunday morning, police said. Pittsburgh police…
Invictus Games opens with Prince Harry tribute to Ukrainians
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Invictus Games competition for wounded, injured and ill service personnel and veterans opened Saturday night in the Netherlands with…
Franklin’s egg hunt a success
From staff reports Unlike last weekend, the weather cooperated and kids and their families turned out en masse for Franklin’s annual Easter egg hunt in…
Bricks falling from Franklin building
Barriers have been in place most of this week around the former Franklin VFW building at 13th and Buffalo streets after bricks started to fall…
States scale back food stamp benefits even as prices soar
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Month by month, more of the roughly 40 million Americans who get help buying groceries through the federal food stamp…
Ukraine war far from over as Russia renews strikes in Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western…
Bell, Cruz have 3 RBIs each, Nats beat Pirates 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell drove in three runs each and Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Friday night. Each…
‘First Lady’ drama spotlights Roosevelt, Ford, Obama spouses
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The First Lady” presents three influential women, three acclaimed actors playing them, and a century of history encompassing wars, presidential scandal…
Recent Deaths 4/16/22
Rev. Charles W. Loveless, 88, of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died April 8, 2022. Scott Edward McLaughlin died April 7, 2022. Terry Albert…
Citrus Breakfast Toast
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…
Pet of the Day 4/15/22
Samara was trapped under someone’s porch. They thought she was pregnant… she was not. She had a tumor! She has been cared for and is…
Spring Has Spring and There’s Much To Do
With daffodils beginning to bloom all around us, it’s official. Spring is really, truly here, regardless of how many snow flurries we might still get!…
Several zoning permits issued in Cranberry Township
From staff reports Cranberry Township supervisors were told Thursday that nine zoning permits have been issued in the township since last month. Eric Heil, the…
Franklin Preservation group to host program on old amusement parks
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will hold a program titled “Lost Amusement Parks of Northwestern Pennsylvania” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at…
Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A day after Moscow suffered a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of the flagship of its Black Sea fleet, Russia’s…
Crosby, Guentzel lead Pens past Islanders, back to playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a model of consistency, yet understand the difficulty of qualifying for the playoffs. It’s still certainly a…
Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome…
Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year hiatus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is hoping to stir up some “egg-citement” when the Easter Egg Roll returns on Monday after a two-year, coronavirus-induced…
Recent Deaths 4/15/22
Thomas W. Meehan, Jr., 73 of Oil City, died April 13, 2022. Holly Christine Cole Joe, 37, of New Bethlehem, died April 3, 2022. …
Pet of the Day 4/14/22
Carlie is a big fluffy ball of love who would do well in a quiet home. She is very affectionate towards people and enjoys receiving…
Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Prune and Thyme Flatbreads
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…
Gas line replacement work continues
Wilson Excavating employees work on Walnut Street, at its intersection with East Second Street, in Oil City as gas line replacement for a five-block area…
Chicks-in-the-Sticks returns
From staff reports Friends of Oil Creek State Park will hold their Chicks-in-the-Sticks event after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event…
Police search for motive in Brooklyn subway suspect’s videos
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence, and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its…
Ukraine says it sank Russian flagship, Moscow denies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said Thursday its forces sank the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet in a missile attack, but Moscow said the…
Gamel 3-run homer, Hayes’ 4 hits lift Pirates over Cubs 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Gamel hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes went 4 for 4 a day after getting a big…
Review: Potter prequels peter out in ‘Dumbledore’
The Associated Press Time always flew in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World but it has lately seemed to catch up to the Potter pop cultural sensation….
Recent Deaths 4/14/22
June Ramona (Witherup) Bonetti, 93, of Clintonville, died April 12, 2022. Harold Eugene Reed, 87, of Franklin, died April 10, 2022. Mary E. Martz, 92,…
Meringue Nests with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and Strawberries
(Family Features) It’s tough to top the joy of an Easter morning spent celebrating with family, enjoying a delicious brunch or snacking on sweet treats….
Pet of the Day 4/13/22
Mae is a happy girl with lots of energy. She will need some work on obedience but she is eager to please. She has the…
Pennsylvania Native Plants for the Perennial Garden
Herbaceous (non-woody) perennial plants add year-round interest to any landscape and are a popular choice of plants among gardeners. Though thousands of perennials are available,…
Venango County gas prices below region’s average
From staff reports In the tri-county area, Venango County is the only county where this week’s average price of gasoline is below the average western…
Registration underway for Oil Creek Biathlon
From staff reports The annual Oil Creek Biathlon will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, in the cross-country ski area of Petroleum Center at Oil Creek…
Police hunt gunman who wounded 10 in Brooklyn subway attack
NEW YORK (AP) — A man sought in connection with an attack on a subway train in Brooklyn that left 10 people shot — and…