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…
Biden: Russia war a ‘genocide,’ trying to ‘wipe out’ Ukraine
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Joe Biden has now said Russia’s war in Ukraine amounts to “genocide,” accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to…
Palmieri scores in shootout, Islanders beat Penguins 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise and Josh Bailey each scored twice, and Kyle Palmieri had the lone goal in the shootout as the New…
Seiya Suzuki’s 2 homers lift Cubs to 2-1 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seiya Suzuki homered twice, Drew Smyly pitched five scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Tuesday, spoiling the Pirates’…
Review: Wahlberg stars in the spiritless ‘Father Stu’
The Associated Press This Easter, Mark Wahlberg is offering us a gift as sweet as a box of Peeps or a chocolate rabbit — and…
Recent Deaths 4/13/22
Pamela Elaine Hynes, 78, of Oil City, died April 11, 2022. Rex W. Baker, 67, of Titusville, died April 11, 2022. Joseph M. West, 84,…
Pet of the Day 4/12/22
Rocky recently came to us because his owner could no longer care for him. Rocky is a very friendly boy who loves to get lots…
Eggy Lemon Sandwich Cookies
(Family Features) It’s hard to top a brunch feast spent snacking on sweet treats in the sunshine with loved ones. At the center of your…
ORAS program will focus on NASA telescope
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will hold a virtual program at 7 p.m. Saturday featuring Kelly Lepo, who will talk about NASA’s…
Community choir to present Easter cantata
From staff reports The Southern Venango Community Choir will present an Easter cantata titled “One Day” at 7 p.m. on Easter Sunday at the Kennerdell…
Ukraine probes claim poisonous substance dropped in Mariupol
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine investigated a claim that a poisonous substance was dropped on besieged Mariupol, as Western officials warned Tuesday that any use…
Biden waiving ethanol rule in bid to lower gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is visiting corn-rich Iowa on Tuesday to announce he’ll suspend a federal rule preventing the sale of higher ethanol…
Penguins’ Malkin suspended 4 games for cross-check to face
The Associated Press Evgeni Malkin has been suspended four games without pay for cross-checking Nashville’s Mark Borowiecki in the face, a significant blow to the…
Underwood, Aldean win big at CMT Music Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean were the big winners, the Judds reunited, and Kelsea Ballerini turned a tough break into a…
Recent Deaths 4/12/22
Ruth Ann Sullivan, 65, of Meadville, formerly of Sligo, died April 7, 2022. Norman M. Weaver, 97, of Rockland, died April 10, 2022. Russell A….
Pet of the Day 4/11/22
Dance recently came to us with three of her siblings because their owner could no longer care for them. She is very sweet and curious,…
Prosciutto and Parmesan Egg Cups
(Family Features) It’s hard to top a brunch feast spent snacking on sweet treats in the sunshine with loved ones. At the center of your…
Take Action Now on Toxic Exposure
Thanks to your action last month, the Honoring our PACT Act passed the House with a broad bipartisan vote. Now it is time for the…
OC&T to showcase locomotives at May 28 event
From staff reports The Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad and Oil Creek & Titusville Lines will offer a new train excursion for people who want…
Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration…