Titusville Hospital receives vaccine
From staff reports Titusville Area Hospital announced it has received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and plans to provide it to their employees, as well as…
OC organizations sponsor house decorating contest
From staff reports In what has been a less than cheerful year, a trio of Oil City organizations want to bring some of that merriment…
Hack may have exposed deep US secrets; damage yet unknown
BOSTON (AP) — Some of America’s most deeply held secrets may have been stolen in a disciplined, monthslong operation being blamed on elite Russian government…
Searching for healthy lineman, Steelers sign Isidora
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The suddenly struggling Pittsburgh Steelers gave their battered offensive line a fresh face by signing Danny Isidora off Kansas City’s practice squad…
Review: Wonder Woman combats a huckster’s rise in ‘1984’
The Associated Press If you’re going to make a movie about wish fulfillment, 1980s America is about as good as you can do for a…
Recent Deaths 12/16/20
Dorian Elaine Burchfield Goheen, 93, of Strattanville, died Dec. 14, 2020. Timothy Norman Deeter, Sr., 66, of Franklin, died Dec. 14, 2020. William Charles Corbett…
Pet of the Day 12/15/20
Zeva was brought to us because her owner passed away. She is a big girl and her sweetness is just as big. Zeva will need…
Steak Au Poivre
(Family Features) Celebrate the season and create long-lasting memories this year by serving tasteful main courses centered around tender cuts of beef. With hand-cut choices…
Franklin chamber offering free local delivery from downtown businesses
From staff reports The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce is urging people to shop small this holiday season by offering free local delivery. “We came…
OC residents reminded of snow removal responsibility
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer There is what some weather forecasters describe as a blockbuster winter storm tracking along the Atlantic Coast and due…
US vaccinations ramp up as 2nd COVID-19 shot nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are set to begin vaccinating their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of a second…
Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s not the first time Ben Roethlisberger has openly — if knowingly — questioned his own skillset. At the end of the…
A night at the ballet, in time for ‘Nutcracker’ season
The Associated Press Of all the artists whose livelihoods have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, dancers have been among those hit hardest. They depend…
Recent Deaths 12/15/20
Kaye A. Heeter, 81, of Callensburg, died Dec. 14, 2020. Judith C. Hovis, 78, of Clintonville, died Dec. 11, 2020. Catherine L. “Kay” James Lee,…
Pet of the Day 12/14/20
Hope’s selfie game is strong. She ensures there isn’t a double chin and is svelte as possible. She knows her angles. But really for Christmas,…
Grape Frangipane Tart
(Family Features) All kinds of holiday celebrations, whether with immediate family or joining loved ones virtually, can be made better with sweet treats that add…
VFW Testifies Before House Subcommittee
On Tuesday, VFW National Legislative Service Director Patrick Murray testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. The hearing was held to discuss…
Area weekend virus cases hit 246
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 246 cases of COVID-19. Clarion County,…
Electors meeting to formally choose Biden as next president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors are meeting across the United States on Monday to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president. Monday is…
Gmail, YouTube down briefly as Google suffers brief outage
LONDON (AP) — Google users in the U.S., Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts, watch…
Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Don’t think safety Jordan Poyer and other members of Buffalo’s secondary didn’t notice Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster dancing on the…
Charley Pride, a country music Black superstar, dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Charley Pride, one of country music’s first Black superstar whose rich baritone on such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Morning”…
Recent Deaths 12/14/20
Catherine Anderton Weiser Francisco, formally of Oil City, died Nov. 25, 2020. Franklin Leroy “Frank” Thomas, 79, of Venus, died Dec. 11, 2020. Phyllis L….
Vatican rejects appeal of Catholic church merger
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Congregation for Clergy at the Vatican has denied an appeal made by a number of parishioners who opposed the…
Hospital keeping up with surge
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The surge of patients being admitted to the UPMC Northwest hospital in Seneca because of COVID-19 infections is relentless….
Sarah Fuller 1st woman to score in Power Five football game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game, cleanly kicking a pair of extra…
States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the government gave the final…
State approves ALDI as option for SNAP online ordering pilot
From staff reports The state Department of Human Services announced ALDI has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s pilot program allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Catholic Rural Ministry benefits from day of giving
From staff reports The Catholic community in northwest Pennsylvania united in a day of generosity Dec. 1 through the #iGiveCatholic day of giving. A total…
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end…
Music Review: Chris Cornell shines on an album of covers
The Associated Press No disrespect to Sinead O’Connor, but there’s another version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” that might be even better than the one…
Recent Deaths 12/12/20
Margaret (Peg) Lucille Miller Buzard, 83, of Mayport, died Dec. 11, 2020. Marjory Cobler Garris, 82, of Emlenton, died Dec. 10, 2020. Mary Maul, 72,…
Pet of the Day 12/11/20
Hello nice person! I’m Henry, the most distinguished gentleman in shop; who are you? Would you be interested in adopting a dog? That’s amazing! Because…
Sesame Ginger Tempeh Power Bowls with Quinoa and Sweet Potatoes
(Family Features) As a key part of a nutritious eating plan, protein intake can be a healthy step to take in the new year. One…
Assault with injury
Police still looking for woman who fled from patrol vehicle
From staff reports Franklin state police are still looking for an Oil City woman who escaped from custody Dec. 4. Police said Megan Renee Slater,…
Venango Toys for Tots will help more than 600 children this year
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Venango County Toys for Tots will hold its annual toy distribution Saturday at the Oil City VFW. Organizers are asking…
Hundreds of GOP members sign onto Texas-led election lawsuit
HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate President-elect Joe Biden’s victory has quickly become a conservative litmus test, as…
Stung Steelers seek to rebound in preparing to face Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott wouldn’t go as far as to describe Mike Tomlin’s sometimes gruff demeanor as intimidating. “I just…
Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — BTS has had more than just a “Dynamite” year — they’ve become such a global phenomenon that Time magazine named the…
Recent Deaths 12/11/20
Danny S. Crawford, 69, of Franklin, died Dec. 10, 2020. Terry Paul Blakley, Jr., 38, Beaver Falls, formerly of Franklin, died Nov. 30, 2020. Robert…
Gavel Down: Life, Lessons, and Legalities with Attorney General Shapiro
By BO MYERS – Student contributor Focused. That was the singular word Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro used to describe himself. I had the amazing opportunity…
Pet of the Day 12/10/20
Buddy is a senior gentleman who was brought to us when his family could no longer care for him. He can be a little unsure…
Parmesan Stuffed Peppers with Rice
(Family Features) Just the thought of comfort foods is often enough to warm the soul, especially as cool winds blow and temperatures drop. When cooler…
Robotics Redemption
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor Can Cranberry Robotics continue with the second COVID-19 shutdown in 2020? With most activities at Cranberry High School being cancelled…
Home and Healthy
By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor Andrea Barrett, girls’ 7th-12th grade gym teacher at Cranberry High School, truly loves her job, but COVID-19 has presented some…
Venango County logs 101 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced Wednesday that 148 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the tri-county area, 101 of which…
Community learning hubs to be available to Venango students
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County will offer the use of learning hubs to any student in the county who needs assistance…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.: a panel of…