Governor seeks big increase in school funding, tax hike
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers Wednesday to raise income taxes on higher earners and give public schools a massive boost in…
Penguins trying to take advantage of unexpected layoff
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby loves playing hockey. The more games crammed together for the Pittsburgh Penguins longtime captain, the better. Getting some unexpected…
Review: In ‘Saint Maud,’ is a visceral psychological horror
The Associated Press Religion and horror are hardly novel bedfellows, but writer-director Rose Glass crafts something fresh of the construct in her promising debut “ Saint…
Recent Deaths 2/3/21
Michael A. Horton, 73, of Oil City, died Jan. 28, 2021. Lori L. King, 57, of Oil City, died Jan. 30, 2021. Linda D. Fair,…
Pet of the Day 2/2/21
Pugsly’s Match Profile: I am a distinguished gentleman with salt and pepper hair (ignore the cone!), that most girls go crazy for. I’ve heard I…
Walnut Meatless Meatballs
(Family Features) Plant-forward eating should be easy and delicious – and it can be. Rather than follow strict rules, simply add plant foods like fruits,…
Clarion panel’s donation will help 20 businesses
From staff reports The Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to saving jobs and supporting small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 and civil unrest…
OC woman charged for striking officer
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges for striking a police officer while she was under the influence of alcohol. Oil City…
Tri-county reports 14 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced 14 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area. The state said…
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Republican senators during a two-hour meeting he’s unwilling to settle on an insufficient coronavirus aid package after they…
Punxsutawney Phil says 6 more weeks of winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — There will be six more weeks of winter Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning…
Marilyn Manson denies Evan Rachel Wood’s abuse allegations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rocker Marilyn Manson was dropped by his record label on Monday after actor Evan Rachel Wood accused her ex-fiancé of sexual…
Recent Deaths 2/2/21
Lori L. King, 57, of Oil City, died Jan. 30, 2021. Reverend Daniel “Papa” Gordon Richter, 65, of Marienville, died Jan. 30, 2021. William J….
Chocolate Latte
(Family Features) Mornings may look different from the norm for many families but staying on track with healthy choices remains a top priority. While you…
Pet of the Day 2/1/21
Dozer was brought to us by the dog warden. He was nervous at first but has warmed up to us. Dozer is now ready for…
Senate Committee Moves Nomination Forward
Last Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a confirmation hearing to consider Denis R. McDonough for the position of Secretary of the Department…
OC Main Street Program joins ‘No Place Like Local’ campaign
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program and Pennsylvania Downtown Center have joined forces to encourage people to support small businesses with the…
WHO team in Wuhan visits disease control centers
WUHAN, China (AP) — A World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic visited two disease control centers on Monday that had…
Trump names 2 lawyers to impeachment defense team
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump announced a new impeachment legal defense team just one day after it was revealed that he had parted…
Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed spending about one-third of…
Recent Deaths 2/1/21
John W. Grove, Jr., 89, of Tionesta, died Jan. 29, 2021. Ronald Eugene Garris, 82, of Emlenton, died Jan. 30, 2021. Alice Jane McCracken Graham,…
OC Council approves demolition of several homes
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Property issues ranging from the demolition of several dilapidated houses to street paving and the acquisition of two city…
UPMC Northwest hopes to soon have large-scale rollout
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest is continuing to vaccinate health care workers while eagerly awaiting a larger COVID-19 vaccine shipment to begin…
Federal conspiracy charges for 2 Proud Boys in Capitol riot
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men identified as members of the Proud Boys have been indicted on federal conspiracy and other charges in the Capitol…
Anglers wait for bay to freeze for ice-fishing season
ERIE (AP) — Erie’s ice-fishing seasons have become as unpredictable as its weather. The city’s location along the shores of Lake Erie on the northwestern…
Crosby scores in overtime, Penguins beat Rangers 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored at 2:27 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Saturday night to…
93 new virus cases reported in tri-county area
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 93 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area. The state said…
Modified Franklin On Ice activities planned Feb. 6
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor its annual Franklin On Ice on Saturday, Feb. 6. “This year’s event will be a…
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the…
GameStop soars again; Wall Street bends under the pressure
The Associated Press Another bout of selling gripped the U.S. stock market Friday, as anxiety mounts over whether the frenzy behind a swift, meteoric rise…
Wendy Williams subject of new biopic and documentary
NEW YORK (AP) — From breakups to pregnancies to lawsuits, Wendy Williams has made a career out of deep dives into celebrity gossip. It helped…
Recent Deaths 1/30/21
Austin J. Guth, Jr., 81, of Seneca, died Jan. 28, 2021. Harold E. Hartle, 84, of Franklin, died Jan. 28, 2021. Donald Leroy Schimp, of…
Pet of the Day 1/29/21
Diego is a nice young boy who was brought to us because someone in the owner’s family turned out to be allergic to dogs. He…
Cuban Shrimp and Rice Tacos
(Family Features) As families ponder Lenten recipes fit for the season with flavorful seafood as a filling protein, one important aspect to take into account…
‘There Are Going to be Challenges’
Like so many of us, Joseph Croskey’s journey has been a winding road, part strategy and intention and part luck and circumstance. Continual life redevelopment,…
Cranberry forced to use its own funds to raze home
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors voted Thursday to use township funds to demolish a house at the bottom of the Seneca…
Pitt-Titusville’s Broadhurst renovation to proceed
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville is moving forward with its plan to renovate the Broadhurst Science Center. “We are excited and…
Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House have rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan…
Bergeron leads Bruins to 4-1 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — Anders Bjork’s pass deflected off a defender’s rear end and Sean Kuraly’s leg to break a second-period tie and help the Boston…
Interest continues to grow in inaugural poet Amanda Gorman
NEW YORK (AP) — Within hours of Amanda Gorman’s reading of the inaugural poem last week, bookstores were hearing from their customers. “Hopefully this will…
Recent Deaths 1/29/21
Phillip Mario “The Dude” Abate, 46, died. Gale E. Flinspach, 86, of Seneca, died Jan. 26, 2021. Jeffrey C. Gracy, Sr., 64, of Franklin, died…
Pet of the Day 1/28/21
Vesuvio is a wonderful young dog. He came to us because he did not do well with another dog in the home. He has nice…
Red Velvet Heart Pancakes
(Culinary.net) Finding something unique and special to do on Valentine’s Day for your significant other can be a challenge. Every year, the day to celebrate…
Northwest Commission part of broadband expansion $600K grant
From staff reports Several counties in northwest Pennsylvania will see a coordinated effort to expand high-speed internet access thanks to a $600,000 Keystone Communities grant….
FHS goes virtual until end of week
From staff reports Franklin junior and senior high school students will return to 100% virtual learning through Friday after a cafeteria employee tested positive for…
State Senate OKs $912M pandemic recovery aid bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation to distribute just over $900 million to aid schools and hospitality-related businesses hit hard…
Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, who oversaw Cup wins, resigns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Rutherford arrived in Pittsburgh in the summer of 2014 tasked with jumpstarting a star-laden but stalled franchise to life. By the…
Sanders’ mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity
The Associated Press About those wooly mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking endless quirky memes across social media? They’ve…
Pet of the Day 1/27/21
Frank is a nice young boy with so much potential! He loves to play and has done well with our staff and volunteers. Due to…
Lime-Ginger Shrimp Fried Rice
(Family Features) As families ponder Lenten recipes fit for the season with flavorful seafood as a filling protein, one important aspect to take into account…