Review: Liam Neeson kills down ‘Memory’ lane
The Associated Press “Memory” is an interesting title for the latest Liam Neeson thriller. Do you remember the last Liam Neeson thriller? Or the one…
Recent Deaths 4/28/22
Louis D. Foster, of Franklin, died April 26, 2022. Michael Todd Spence, of Brookville, formerly of Brockway, died April 26 2022. Karen S. O’Day, 57,…
Pet of the Day 4/27/22
Sprout recently came to us with another dog, he is shy and timid but friendly and quite gentle. Sprout would probably do best in a…
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
(Family Features) Celebrating summer with sizzling meals starts with tender, juicy cuts of meat that take center stage when dining on the patio or firing…
Dividing Perennials
A certain amount of time and energy is required to create and maintain a visually appealing perennial garden. Results obtained from dividing perennials are well…
Man gets lengthy state prison term in sex abuse case
From staff reports A former Venango County man who had been a teacher and administrator at schools in Venango and Clarion counties has been sentenced…
Valley Grove board approves roof repair contract
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board on Monday awarded a contract for roof repairs at Rocky Grove High School. Homan Specialty Roofing…
European nations accuse Russia of natural gas ‘blackmail’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and Bulgarian leaders accused Moscow of using natural gas to blackmail their countries after Russia’s state-controlled energy company stopped supplying…
McDavid outshines Crosby as Oilers surge past Penguins 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five strides. That’s all it took for Connor McDavid to race by two Pittsburgh Penguins and deliver a magnificent goal in what…
Adames 2 homers, career-best 7 RBIs as Brewers beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willy Adames homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-8 on Tuesday…
Boxer’s Holocaust ordeal, aftermath told in ‘The Survivor’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In “The Survivor,” filmmaker Barry Levinson reaches back 80 years to tell the grueling story of a boxer who put the…
Recent Deaths 4/27/22
Mark Thomas Johnson, 61, died April 5, 2022. Sandra A. Mullen, 79, of Spartansburg, died April 25, 2022. John A. “Jack” Gatesman, 95, of Newville,…
Fried Lobster Po Boy Cheeseburgers
(Family Features) Celebrating summer with sizzling meals starts with tender, juicy cuts of meat that take center stage when dining on the patio or firing…
Pet of the Day 4/26/22
Ezra recently came to us because his owner could no longer care for him. Ezra can be timid around new people and would probably do…
Project to repair Tarklin Road bridge will begin soon
From staff reports Work will begin soon to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Tarklin Road (Route 2004) over Tarklin Run in Cranberry Township. Work will…
Franklin man embarks on 4th canoe trip to Gulf of Mexico
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Franklin resident Bill Riddle says he likes to test himself, and over the last couple of years, his tests have…
White House: Without funding US will lose COVID treatments
WASHINGTON (AP) — For much of the past two years, America has been first in line for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Now, as drugmakers develop…
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms
TORETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as the U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Kyiv…
‘The Offer’ recreates wild drama behind ‘The Godfather’
NEW YORK (AP) — On a trip to New York in the early 1970s, Robert Evans, the former head of Paramount, discovered a dead rat…
Recent Deaths 4/26/22
Barry “Scott” Stewart, 63, of Knox, died April 24, 2022. Ethel L. (Cook) Reynolds, 104, of Brookville, died April 23, 2022. Paul J. Swartzfager, 85,…
School bus crash
Terroristic threats
Pinegrove Twp. burglaries
Pet of the Day 4/25/22
Dahlia recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know much about her history. We do know that she is an escape artist…
Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos
(Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the…
Veterans That Are In Need, Help Is Here
Have you served in the Military? Veterans Leadership Program, VLP, serves all who served, regardless of VA eligibility, discharge status, or length of service. Do…
Recycling center Earth Day tour
Venango County Recycling Center director Erik Johnson demonstrates a vertical cardboard bailer to, from left, Maryjane Allen, of Reno, and Jenna Dillion and Caleb Williams,…
Jurors reject array of defenses at Capitol riot trials
The Associated Press Jurors have heard — and rejected — an array of excuses and arguments from the first rioters to be tried for storming…
US promises more Ukraine aid, Biden announces veteran envoy
NEAR THE POLISH-UKRAINIAN BORDER (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday after a secrecy-shrouded visit to Kyiv that…
Cates, Jones lead Flyers over Penguins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Noah Cates had two goals and an assist, Martin Jones made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1…
Peters shines as Pirates beat Cubs 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Loud music poured out of the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field, accompanied by a multicolor light show. A day after an ugly…
‘Bad Guys’ bests ‘The Northman,’ Nick Cage at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — On an unusually crowded weekend at movie theaters that featured a pricey Viking epic and Nicolas Cage playing himself, DreamWorks Animation’s…
Recent Deaths 4/25/22
Marianne M. Hamilton, 91, of Oil City, died April 23, 2022. Terry “Ted” Eugene McGarrity, 66, of Tionesta, formerly of New Bethlehem, died April 23,…
Follow-up meeting set to study Venango fire services
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A second joint public meeting of Oil City and Franklin’s city councils to discuss regionalization and funding opportunities for fire…
Local pups get treats from Venango Campus
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Students at Clarion University Venango Campus had a special lunch guest Thursday — Snoopy, an eight-year-old beagle mix. Snoopy came…
Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; US officials to visit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leader petitioned for more powerful Western weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S. officials in the war-torn country’s…
Malkin scores twice as Penguins beat Red Wings 7-2
DETROIT (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 7-2 on Saturday. Kris Letang had a goal…
Alfonso Rivas drives in 5 as Cubs pound Pirates 21-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Alfonso Rivas had three hits and five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a four-game slide by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 21-0…
‘Golden Girls’ shows little age at inaugural fan convention
CHICAGO (AP) — TV shows about sci-fi or comic book fare usually inspire fan conventions — not a sitcom about four women of a certain…
County economic panel, Colonel Drake Alliance get $250,000 in funding
From staff reports A total of $500,000 in state funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program has been awarded to Oil City to continue ongoing…
Franklin, OC list street sweeping schedules
From staff reports Street sweeping will continue next week in Franklin and Oil City. Here are the schedules: Franklin Monday — third shift: Painters Alley, 11th…
Ukraine reports Russians trying to storm Mariupol plant
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces attacked a steel plant in the shattered Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said, apparently seeking…
Big greenhouse gas state taking biggest climate step yet
HARRISBURG (AP) — More than two years after he started work on it, Gov. Tom Wolf is set to enact the centerpiece of his plan…
Perez’s 3 RBIs, home run push Pirates over Cubs 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Roberto Perez drove in three runs, Michael Chavis broke a tie with a home run in the fourth inning, and the Pittsburgh…
Recent Deaths 4/23/22
Charlotte Maxine Foster, 87, formerly of Franklin, died April 22, 2022. Richard D. Anderson, 86, of Quartzsite Arizona, formerly of Franklin, died April 18, 2022….
Bicycles recovered
Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups
(Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the…
Pet of the Day 4/22/22
Meet Tuxedo Toes aka”Toes”, an adorable, curious, and playful kitten. Toes loves to hang out with his foster humans. He stands guard by the shower…
Can Agroforestry be Incorporated into Solar Farming?
Given the importance of agriculture to our state’s economy, it’s no surprise that a fair bit of agricultural activity is included in redevelopment planning, especially…
United Way offers mini-grants for community event
From staff reports United Way of Venango County, along with UPMC Health Plan, is inviting small community committees to apply for a mini-grant to hold…