Clean audit report for Franklin School District
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin School Board members received news Monday that the district received a clean opinion in all areas of its annual…
Pitt-Titusville earns 3 regional awards
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville recently received three awards from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Mid-Atlantic Region. The campus…
Gov. Wolf to sign anti-child abuse measures
READING (AP) — Pennsylvania is on the cusp of enacting a law to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to sue, and…
Guentzel scores in OT, Penguins beat Flames 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan thought Alex Galchenyuk was working hard, even during a 14-game goal drought to start his tenure in Pittsburgh….
Review: In ‘Knives Out,’ a whodunit for the Trump era
The Associated Press Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” unravels not just a good old-fashioned murder mystery but the very fabric of the whodunit, pulling at loose…
Recent Deaths 11/26/19
Robert P. Colvin, Sr., 81, of Shippenville, died Nov. 25, 2019. William H. Caylor, 81, of Woodstock, Georgia, died Nov. 20, 2019. Mary Estella (Hamilton)…
A Comforting Casserole
(Culinary.net) Almost nothing says comfort food quite like a freshly baked casserole. Next time your family asks for a warm, comforting meal, try this Rotisserie…
Pet of the Day 11-25-19
Iris, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 6 month old spayed female. She has a black and grey tiger coat with contrasting white, green eyes,…
Veterans Beware of Scammers
Scammers are going very high tech. According to reports, scam callers are attempting to elicit financial and other personal information from veterans. Callers may tell…
Catholic initiative offers outlet for Giving Tuesday
From staff reports People living in the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania who plan to participate in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 will have a…
Light-Up Night parade winners announced
From staff reports Here is a list of the winners from Saturday’s Light-Up Night parade in Franklin: Best of Show: Central Elementary School Churches and…
Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper has fired the Navy’s top official, ending a stunning clash between President Donald Trump and top military leadership…
Hodges leads Steelers over winless Bengals 16-10
CINCINNATI (AP) — Devlin “Duck” Hodges took over for struggling Mason Rudolph and threw a 79-yard touchdown pass Sunday, sparking the depleted Pittsburgh Steelers to…
Swift moonwalks past Michael Jackson’s record at AMA Awards
The Associated Press Taylor Swift has moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s record at the 2019 American Music Awards, taking home six honors including artist of the…
Recent Deaths 11/25/19
Robert D. Toy, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 23, 2019. Jack A. Beebe, of Seneca, died Nov. 21, 2019. Jeffrey D. Lesher, 58, formerly…
OC parking authority will be dissolved next month
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A 62-year-old Oil City agency charged with overseeing parking issues is on its way to dissolution. At a meeting…
St. Stephen backers exploring appeal of closure decision
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer A group called Concerned Parishioners of St. Stephen Church is taking steps to possibly engage a lawyer to oppose the…
Top lawmakers reach agreement on spending as deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations on a package of spending bills to fund the federal government have produced a key breakthrough, though considerably more work is…
Steelers QB Rudolph fined $50,000 for brawl with Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph didn’t escape the brawl with the Browns unpunished. Rudolph was fined $50,000 on Saturday by the NFL for…
Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Eilish set for American Music Awards
The Associated Press All eyes will be on Taylor Swift at the 2019 American Music Awards. The 29-year-old pop star, who has continued to publicly…
Drug arrest
Grove woman facing more drug charges
From staff reports A Rocky Grove woman currently in jail as a drug case against her moves through the court system is now facing charges…
Traffic pattern changes coming in OC
From staff reports PennDOT and Venango County officials are alerting motorists to be ready for traffic pattern changes on Seneca Street in Oil City. Work…
Franklin leaf pickups will continue
From staff reports Pickup of leaves will continue next week in Franklin, weather permitting. Here is the schedule: Monday: Oak Hill. Also, bagged leaf pick-up…
Attorney general unveils plan on missing Native Americans
PABLO, Mont. (AP) — Attorney General William Barr announced a nationwide plan Friday to address the crisis of missing and slain Native American women as…
Penguins pull away in third to beat Devils 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel tried to corral the puck, but it wasn’t quite cooperating. So as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward raced in on New…
Apple delays ‘The Banker’ theatrical release amid review
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple on Friday delayed the theatrical release of its first original film, “The Banker” amid misconduct allegations against one of the…
Recent Deaths 11/23/19
Jack A. Beebe, 91, of Seneca, died Nov. 21, 2019. Elaine Mae (Morton) Anderson, 80, died Nov. 20, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick up…
The Little Ku
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor After waking up and going through the normal morning ritual of dragging myself to the guide shack to eat…
Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites
(Family Features) While heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, many of the risk factors…
Pet of the Day 11-22-19
Bently is a 2 year old neutered male. He’s an American Pit Bull Terrier/ Lab Retriever mix with a black and white coat and dark…
Police say intruder charged after found in closet of OC home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Pleasantville man is facing felony charges after he was found in an Oil City residence without permission to be…
OC leaf pickups to continue next week
From staff reports Here is the Oil City leaf collection schedule for next week: Monday – East Second, East Third, East Fourth (Wilson to end),…
Pennsylvania to fund research into fracking health dangers
The Associated Press Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday his administration will spend $3 million on a pair of studies to explore the potential health…
Islanders beat Penguins 4-3 in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — Brock Nelson came through in overtime again for the New York Islanders. Nelson scored his second goal of the game at…
Celebrities are deep into liquor, wine with their own brands
NEW YORK (AP) — From Kate Hudson’s new vodka to Dylan Sprouse’s Brooklyn-made mead, celebrities with their own brands of spirits and wines can make…
Recent Deaths 11/22/19
Robert W. Schneider, 88, of Titusville, died Nov. 20, 2019. Paul E. “Pee Wee” Ritts, 80, of Seneca, died Nov. 20, 2019. Johnny G. McReynolds,…
Venango County’s First Annual Wild Mountain Fantasy Festival
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor On the third and fourth weekend of October, the first ever Wild Mountain Fantasy Festival and Time Travelers Market was…
Troy Twp. theft
Titusville man injured in crash
Rouseville burglary
Savor the Season with Delicious, Decorative Cheese Boards
(Family Features) A cheese board, plate or course can be a delightful way to savor the season with family and friends, bringing together a medley…
Pet of the Day 11-21-19
Kade, A Domestic Short Hair, is a 2 year old neutered male. He’s a grey and black tiger with green eyes and a pink nose….
Coroner says 2 women died of overdoses
From staff reports Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh said Wednesday that two local women whose bodies were found a few days apart in late July…
Venango planning commission OKs projects, appoints officers
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission approved several construction projects and appointed officers for 2020 at its monthly meeting Tuesday….
Judge temporarily stops 1st federal execution in 16 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily halted the first federal execution in 16 years as a lawsuit on how the government intends to…
Steelers’ Rudolph: ‘No acceptable excuse’ for role in brawl
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph wanted to get away from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. The way Rudolph went about it…
Across Mister Rogers’ actual neighborhoods, his faith echoes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — His TV neighborhood, was, of course, a realm of make believe — a child’s-eye view of community summoned into being by an…
Recent Deaths 11/21/19
Janet Burns Timco, 84, of Hilliards, died Nov. 17, 2019. Roland Lavern Hawk, Sr., 81, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 18, 2019. Marcia Drzewiecki, 54,…