Kennerdell home destroyed by blaze; no one injured
By LUKA KRNETA Staff writer No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a home at 755 North Kent Road in Kennerdell on Friday…
Franklin board president says ‘it’s time’ to talk merger
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin School Board president Brian Spaid broached the subject of school district mergers during the board’s meeting Monday. “It is…
Newspaper gunman insanity case starting after three years
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Three years after the deadliest attack on a newsroom in U.S. history, residents who were shaken by the assault on their…
Report showed ‘major’ damage before Florida condo collapse
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The ground-floor pool deck of the oceanfront condominium building that collapsed near Miami was resting on a concrete slab that…
Wainwright helps Cardinals end 5-game skid, tops Pirates 3-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched into the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt and Paul DeJong hit solo home runs and the St. Louis Cardinals…
Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Lil Nas X set for BET Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Sunday’s BET Awards will be packed with performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X and H.E.R., a tribute to late…
Woman accused of assaulting Sugarcreek officer
From staff reports An Oil City woman who was at the Sugarcreek Borough police station in connection with citations she had received is now facing…
Rainbow Gathering planned in Allegheny forest
From staff reports The Rainbow Family of Living Light has chosen the Allegheny National Forest for a regional gathering during the first week of July….
Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose…
Steelers sign 5-time Pro Bowl guard Turner to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It didn’t take long for the Pittsburgh Steelers to find a replacement for David DeCastro. The Steelers signed five-time Pro Bowl guard…
Crowe gets 1st win, Pirates send Cards to 18th loss in 24
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wil Crowe gave up four runs over five innings for his first major league win, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the…
Review: Liam Neeson’s back, fighting on thin ice (literally)
The Associated Press It’s intriguing to imagine Liam Neeson’s management team, contemplating his next film. Perhaps “Uber Express”? Maybe “Lyfted Up”? There’s just something symbiotic…
Recent Deaths 6/26/21
Charles E. Fetterolf, 87, of Utica, died June 23, 2021. Edward J. Groner, 87, of Clarion, died June 24, 2021. Raymond Leroy Lantz, 93, of…
Pet of the Day 6/25/21
Pascal is a very sweet boy once he adjusts. He came to us with some emotional baggage, but he has come so far since then…
Sweet and Savory Curried Popcorn
(Family Features) As many people start getting back into normal routines, they’re returning to familiar on-the-go lifestyles by heading back to work, traveling to new…
Jolly July 3rd to culminate with fireworks display
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will hold its annual Jolly July 3rd festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday in Justus Park,…
Franklin July 4 events underway
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin’s 11-day 4th of July festivities began Thursday with a concert, and today’s schedule is highlighted by the popular penny…
Death toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 still missing
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — About 160 people were still unaccounted for Friday a day after an oceanside condominium building collapsed into a pile of rubble,…
State lawmakers OK letting students repeat year because of COVID
HARRISBURG (AP) — Lawmakers made a final vote Thursday to approve a bill to let parents decide whether to have their children repeat a year…
Pirates snap 9-game losing streak vs. Cardinals with 8-2 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Reynolds had a three-run homer among his three hits, Chad Kuhl pitched six strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped…
Conan O’Brien ends TBS late-night show with snark, gratitude
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conan O’Brien stayed true to form as he wrapped his TBS show “Conan” after nearly 11 years, bouncing between self-deprecating and…
Pet of the Day 6/24/21
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…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) Busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more….
Mobile food pantry planned in Emlenton
From staff reports Chapel on the Hill in Emlenton will hold a drive-through mobile food pantry from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8….
Cranberry Clothes Closet will be open in July
From staff reports The Cranberry Clothes Closet will be open every Thursday in July from noon to 4 p.m. The closet, located at the old…
Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough…
Wing of Miami-area condo collapses; at least 1 person dead
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one…
Grandal, White Sox end 5-game skid, beat Pirates 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox stopped a five-game losing streak, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Wednesday….
Britney Spears tells judge: ‘I want my life back’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge…
Recent Deaths 6/24/21
William C. Barrett, 85 of Shippenville, died June 23, 2021. Ruth R. Clark, 100, of Rimersburg, died June 22, 2021. Donald L. Johnson, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 6/23/21
I’m a squishmallow of a cat who loves people and attention. So my name Little Girl came from when I was younger. I was slim,…
Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers
(Family Features) Busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more….
Who are Our Pollinators?
Approximately three-quarters of our major food crops are pollinated. Here we will look at how wild bees provide insurance against ongoing honey bee losses. Honeybees…
Woman facing hindering, obstruction charges
From staff reports A woman is facing charges after allegedly lying to police and preventing the apprehension of a runaway teenager on Monday. Franklin state…
Tionesta will host KenVenture event
From staff reports Tionesta will be the host of a KenVenture event on Sunday. KenVenture features a group of five people who travel to random…
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats’ big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a…
Pirates rally for 6-3 win over skidding White Sox
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-hitter Erik Gonzalez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run rally in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Chicago White…
Review: In ‘F9,’ finding a new gear for ridiculousness
The Associated Press In 20 years and 10 movies, the “Fast and Furious” series has relentlessly insisted that its saga is really, truly about family….
Recent Deaths 6/23/21
Marian Louise Rodgers, 94, of Oil City, died June 22, 2021. Lynda Diane Young, 68, of Shippenville, died June 20, 2021. Kay L. Zerbe, 73,…
Pet of the Day 6/22/21
Hi, my name is Faye! I am a sweet girl with beautiful long fur that is great for petting. Sometimes I can be a little…
Apple Avocado Toast
(Family Features) Busy mornings, afternoons, and evenings are the norm for many families with days full of work, school, extracurricular activities, social commitments, and more….
Man charged with stalking for second time in six days
From staff reports A Seneca man who was charged last week for stalking a woman is now facing additional charges after he returned to the…
ORA holding online contest for tourism awards
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism is facilitating an online contest in which local businesses and groups will earn…
US hits encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots
The Associated Press COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster…
Biden White House launches public push for child tax credit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House sought Monday to raise awareness of the federal government’s new expanded child tax credit, which will start paying out…
Spielberg’s Amblin to make several films a year for Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Spielberg, a filmmaker synonymous with big-screen enchantment, has set a new deal with Netflix in which his production company, Amblin…
Recent Deaths 6/22/21
Richelle B. “Ricci” Aaron, 42, of Summerville, died June 20, 2021. Mary Ann Bedick died June 17, 2021. Jerry L. Best, 72, of Clarion, died…
Pet of the Day 6/21/21
Scout is a basset mix who is a bit of a mystery. He has been a good boy for us and does well with other…
3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
(Culinary.net) When it’s beyond hot outside and the kids are begging for a delicious afternoon snack, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to turn. The…
VFW officers installed
The VFW Department of Pennsylvania and Auxiliary held its annual convention over the weekend in Pittsburgh. The nominations, elections, and installations of officers for the…