Police: Man found asleep on property admits to stealing truck
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A Franklin man is facing several charges after admitting to stealing a truck when he was found to be sleeping…
Oil City Christmas tree comes down
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Many people might have been wondering when the Christmas tree that has been in Oil City’s Towne Square since November…
Ukraine’s leader to brief top UN body on alleged massacres
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president planned to address the U.N.’s most powerful body on Tuesday after even more grisly evidence emerged of civilian massacres…
Kansas comes back, wins NCAA title 3 years in the making
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Great Kansas Comeback, as it will forever be known in the history books, is about more than just one stifling,…
Lawmakers fail to override key element of gov’s climate plan
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature failed Monday in a last-ditch effort to block the centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to fight climate change,…
Recent Deaths 4/5/22
Dale Richard Green, of Little River, S.C., formerly of Franklin, died March 25, 2022. Janet Shedlock, 64, of Polk, died April 3, 2022. For…
Pet of the Day 4/4/22
Lilly is a spunky girl looking for her forever home where she can be the center of attention. She does not get along well with…
White Bean Dip
(StatePoint) If you are living with – or know someone who has – a rare kidney disease, you know how important it is to speak…
Senate Hearing on Toxic Exposure
VFW National Legislative Associate Director Kristina Keenan testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the comprehensive toxic exposure bill, H.R. 3967, the Honoring…
Good Friday Laymen’s service set
From staff reports The 55th Good Friday Laymen’s Service will be held Friday, April 15, in Oil City. Breakfast will open at 6 a.m. at…
Russia faces growing outrage amid new evidence of atrocities
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia faced a fresh wave of condemnation on Monday after evidence emerged of what appeared to be deliberate killings of civilians…
Library study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, has never been so busy. “A year ago, we…
Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo made an impressive Grammy debut, Silk Sonic claimed two major awards and Jon Batiste had the most stunning victory…
Recent Deaths 4/4/22
Mary Coogan Roess, 96, died April 1, 2022. Vicki L. Garvin, 74, of Centre Hall, died March 29, 2022. John G. Dinger, 88, of Brookville,…
County leaders hopeful Sasol, Honeywell sites can be filled
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer News in recent weeks that a couple of significant employers in Venango County will be ceasing operations here has sparked…
Cranberry students present on technology programs
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The Cranberry Area High School auditorium earlier this week was filled with the whirring sound of drones and robots, as…
Ukraine documents alleged atrocities by retreating Russians
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops are finding brutalized bodies and widespread destruction in suburbs of the capital as Russian soldiers withdraw and Moscow focuses…
Toews scores late, Avs beat Pens 3-2 for 28th home win
DENVER (AP) — The puck bounced off the boards behind the net and straight to Devon Toews, who stood wide open in front. A home-ice…
Eilish, Rodrigo could score big at Grammys
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Several Grammy Awards performers such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste have a chance to carve their names in…
Man faces drug, firearms charges after Sugarcreek crash
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing drug and firearms charges after a three vehicle-crash Monday in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police, in…
Zelenskyy: Mines in wake of Russian retreat keep Kyiv unsafe
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Russian forces pull back from Ukraine’s capital region, retreating troops are creating a “catastrophic” situation for civilians by leaving mines…
Parkland shooter’s lawyers face tough task in jury selection
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz will have one goal when jury selection starts Monday: to identify candidates…
Border asylum limits ending, but not Biden’s migrant woes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ban on asylum-seekers at the U.S-Mexico border on public health grounds was imposed by a president who wanted to restrict immigration…
Final Four fans flock to dome in return of open practices
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Wearing Duke and North Carolina gear, a family with split loyalties lined up outside the Superdome a little after 9 a.m….
Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would…
Recent Deaths 4/2/22
Christopher L. Horner, 61, of Rimersburg, died March 31, 2022. Arline R. Duncan, 85, of Tionesta, formerly of Pittsburgh, died March 31, 2022. Barbara E….
Pet of the Day 4/1/22
Nemo is a very sweet boy looking for his forever family. He has lots of energy and loves to play and chase toys around, but…
Brunch Fruit Tart
(Culinary.net) Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and treat your mom to a delicious breakfast or brunch. Whether it’s a meal in bed or…
Chicago’s ‘Wild Mile’ Project: A Work in Progress
One of the greatest joys of traveling is seeing how other people do things, how challenges are identified and overcome, how resources are shared and…
Man held on several charges related to threats, guns, drugs
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cooperstown man accused of harassing and threatening to kill a woman in Oil City and her children was held…
HOLeY Jeans to give concert Sunday
HOLeY Jeans will present its annual concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The choir is made up of students in…
Ukraine strike on Russian territory reported as talks resume
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed Friday, as another attempt to rescue civilians from the besieged port city of…
Malkin scores in OT, Penguins beat Wild 4-3
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored 3:57 into overtime and Rickard Rakell had two goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins halted Minnesota’s seven-game winning…
Review: Life through a witch’s eyes in ‘You Won’t Be Alone’
The Associated Press Maybe it’s a counter-reaction to our increasingly digital reality, but lately horror films have increasingly turned to primal pasts to resurrect the…
Recent Deaths 4/1/22
Richard Blaine Aegan, Jr., 67, of Oleopolis, formerly of Ellwood City, died March 30, 2022. Richard “Rick” D. Radmore, 75, of Titusville, died March 30,…
Pet of the Day 3/31/22
Piper is a sweetheart who likes to go to the beat of her own drum. She gets along okay with other cats but can be…
Brown Sugar Pound Cake
(Family Features) Whether your brunch feast consists of bacon and eggs, pancakes and waffles, or a combination of favorites, you can cap it off with…
OC police seeks public’s help regarding security cameras
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking residents and business owners in the city to help the department solve crimes by sharing…
Funding available for food, shelter programs
From staff reports Venango County has been awarded nearly $90,000 that can be distributed to agencies and organizations that provide food and shelter programs. A…
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s…
Convoy heads to Ukraine’s Mariupol to attempt evacuation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A convoy of buses headed to Mariupol on Thursday in another attempt to evacuate people from the besieged port city, while…
The future draws closer for still evolving Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates manager Derek Shelton knew there would be growing pains when he took over a team in transition in the fall of…
Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, steps away from acting
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to…
Recent Deaths 3/31/22
Donna K. Weaver, 64, of Seneca, died March 29, 2022. Shirley Adams died March 29, 2022. Richard G. Hall, 58, of Marienville, died March 27,…
Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus
Brunch is a perfect opportunity to entertain friends and family with delicious recipes that will delight their taste buds. For example, this smooth hummus is…
Pet of the Day 3/30/22
Adelaide is a very sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is mostly content to curl up on a fuzzy blanket for an afternoon…
Vegetable Planting and Transplanting Guide
Here is a list of the major vegetables and the “best” time to plant: Cabbage Indoor growing time prior to transplanting: 5 to 6 weeks…
Franklin man accused of breaking into residence
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for breaking into a residence by the bike trail in Cranberry Township on Monday….
Avian flu found in Venango Co.; 5 ducks died along Kahle Lake
From staff reports A warning has been issued by state Rep. R. Lee James to backyard chicken owners to protect their flocks after the National…
Russia shells areas in Ukraine where it vowed to scale back
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine’s capital and another city overnight, regional leaders said Wednesday, just hours after Moscow pledged to…