Streetscape project to start in Franklin
From staff reports PennDOT and the City of Franklin have announced that work will begin in early April on the Liberty Street Streetscape Project in…
FHS to host regional chorus festival
From staff reports Franklin High School will host the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region II Chorus Festival on Thursday and Friday, March 24 and 25….
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian capital and outskirts of Lviv
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pressed their assault on Ukrainian cities Friday, with new missile strikes and shelling on the capital Kyiv and the…
Rust scores in shootout to give Pens 3-2 win over Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Rust scored the deciding goal in a shootout and goalie Tristan Jarry picked up his 30th victory in the Pittsburgh…
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM
The Associated Press Amazon announced Thursday it has closed its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, two days after European regulators said the deal “would not…
Recent Deaths 3/18/22
Shirley R. Larsen, 88, of Franklin, died March 16, 2022. Sheila Cross, 61, of Hadley, formerly of Clintonville, died March 15, 2022. James G. Meacham,…
Cornplanter Twp. crash
Pet of the Day 3/17/22
Felicia is a sweet kitty who just needs a little more time to get comfortable in a new environment. She is very friendly once she…
Savory Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
(StatePoint) Try a recipe for a hearty classic loaded with tender veggies, chicken, egg noodles, and robust flavor that puts this stock – aka “liquid…
NitroBall Tournament Time
By CHASE EMERT Student contributor Cranberry High School is kicked off the new year with a sports event unlike any other: a NitroBall tournament! NitroBall…
DA: Man who killed guest at cabin acted in self-defense
FRANKLIN (AP) — A man who fatally shot a guest at his cabin in Venango County nine times did so out of self-defense, a county…
Economic authority ratifies two contracts for 100 Seneca project
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority unanimously ratified two contracts for construction on 100 Seneca in downtown Oil City at…
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden set out to finally complete the “pivot to Asia,” a long-sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect…
Court upholds new maps for PA General Assembly
HARRISBURG (AP) — New maps of General Assembly districts that reflect the past decade’s population changes in Pennsylvania survived legal challenges Wednesday when the state…
Review: America’s racist past haunts horror film ‘Master’
The Associated Press You want ghosts? Check. How about doors inexplicably opening and closing, creepy moaning in dark corners, and sudden sickening swarms of maggots?…
Recent Deaths 3/17/22
Francis A. “Ben” Benton, 90, of Emlenton, died March 14, 2022. Donald E. Burns, 83, of Titusville, died March 15, 2022. Larry E. Tenney, 75,…
Stalking, trespass
Stalking, trespass
Pet of the Day 3/16/22
Stormie is a very sweet girl looking for her forever home. She is very vocal, especially around meal times, and she loves to play. She…
White Bean Dip
(StatePoint) “Kitchen Creations for Kidney Health” is an assortment of kidney-friendly meals that are rich in flavor and meet several nutritional guidelines, including low-sodium options…
10 Tips to Recognize Ripe Fruits
(Culinary.net) Keeping fresh fruit around the house provides a healthier alternative when your sweet tooth comes calling. Understanding how and when to buy at the…
Pre Prom Prep
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Just like most of the other dances, Oil City High School’s Junior Exec Club is already focusing on how they…
WLC’s Service Project Success
By ADY CARTER and GILLIAN WHITE Student contributors Ever since the founding of Cranberry Area High School’s World Language Club (WLC), members have chosen to…
Fruit Tree Pruning – A Rules-Based Approach
With the advent of uniform narrow canopy training systems, the “artistry” of pruning can be phased out in favor of pruning to a few scientifically…
Woman accused of refusing to leave Sheetz, resisting police
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A transient Franklin woman is facing charges for refusing to leave Sheetz in Franklin Sunday morning. Franklin police said in…
Cranberry economic committee looks at land development again
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Several topics of interest were discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cranberry Economic Development Committee. The panel talked again about…
Zelenskyy tells US Congress ‘We need you right now’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on Wednesday as he appealed to the…
Saros stops 35 shots as Predators down Penguins 4-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuse Saros made 35 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night….
Kane Brown leads nominees for CMT Music Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kane Brown is the leading nominee for the 2022 CMT Music Awards, which celebrates the best in country music videos. Brown’s…
Recent Deaths 3/16/22
Leroy “Butch” Gaston, 88, of New Bethlehem, died March 13, 2022. Gregory A. Miller, 65, of Mayport, died March 14, 2022. Kenneth L. Ward, 85,…
Playground gunfire during fight kills 1, hurts 3; no arrests
READING, Pa. (AP) — Gunfire on a playground during a fight among teenagers in the eastern Pennsylvania city of Reading left one young person dead…
Phillies bolster bullpen with additions of Hand, Familia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Right-handed reliever Jeurys Familia and left-handed reliever Brad Hand have finalized one-year contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies. Hand was a three-time All-Star…
‘I will go back to help’: Women head home to aid war effort
PRZEMYSL, Poland (AP) — While over 3 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, a small but growing number are heading in the other…
Pet of the Day 3/14/22
Molly was brought in to us because she was a little too much for the gentleman to handle. It took her a few weeks to…
American Irish Stew
(Family Features) Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a chance to enjoy Irish heritage with hearty foods and a lively atmosphere. When it’s the…
Striking Oil: Oilers Journey to District 10 Class 4A Playoffs
By JACOB HORNBECK Student contributor After 50 years, the Oil City High School Oilers boys basketball team finds itself back in the District 10 championship…
Congress Passes Government Funding Legislation with Veteran Provisions
The House and Senate passed a government funding omnibus package that includes 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2022, supplemental funding to support Ukraine, and…
‘The Crucible’ coming to Barrow stage for 2 weekends
From staff reports The Barrow-Civic Theatre is gearing up for its first mainstage production of the 2022 season. Director Nicholas Hess and producers Jennifer Fox…
Ukraine, Russia resume talks as fighting nears Kyiv
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian and Ukrainian negotiators held a new round of talks on Monday, even as Russia’s military forces kept up their punishing…
Crosby scores, gets support, Penguins beat Hurricanes 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t lack finesse. Or skill. Or speed. Yet it takes more than that to survive in the playoffs. There’s…
‘The Batman’ and a BTS concert broadcast power box office
NEW YORK (AP) — In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” easily remained the No. 1 movie in North American theaters with…
Recent Deaths 3/14/22
Margaret A. “Peg” Toscano, 87, of Erie, formerly of Oil City, died March 11, 2022. Martha J. Mewes, 62, of Franklin, died March 9, 2022….
Chamber leaders keeping eye on rising energy costs
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Local chamber of commerce leaders are preparing for the impact that rising energy costs will have on local businesses. “No…
Weller outlines how OC has spent its COVID grant funding
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School District is moving ahead with spending close to $12 million in COVID grant funding from the state…
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of Russian missiles pounded a military training base near Ukraine’s western border with NATO member Poland, killing 35 people, Ukrainian…
Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck early Sunday near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi…
US immigration arrests drop amid focus on most dangerous
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration enforcement arrests within the U.S. fell sharply over the past year as the Biden administration shifted its enforcement priorities to focus…
Civil War fashion is topic of Drake Well Museum program
From staff reports Drake Well Museum will continue its Wisdom and Wine: Home in the Oil Region lecture series Thursday with a presentation by Jan…
Russia strikes near Ukraine’s capital; mosque reported hit
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pounding the port city of Mariupol shelled a mosque sheltering more than 80 people, including children, the Ukrainian government…
Texas clinics’ lawsuit over abortion ban ‘effectively over’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dealt essentially a final blow to abortion clinics’ best hopes of stopping a restrictive law…
Penguins pull away in third for 5-2 win over Golden Knights
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall began the day by saying he believes the pieces are in place for a long playoff…