Bridge Builders scholarship applications available
From staff reports Applications for the more than 70 scholarship funds administered by the Bridge Builders Community Foundation are open for students who live in…
ORAS to hold eclipse event
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a total solar eclipse event that is free and open to the public on April…
Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million in civil fraud ruling
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ordered Donald Trump on Friday to pay $355 million in penalties, finding that the former president lied…
Biden praises ‘Herculean efforts’ to rebuild at the site of last February’s Ohio train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday surveyed the federal cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio, more than a year after an explosive…
Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars
NEW YORK (AP) — After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all,…
Recent Deaths 2/17/24
Robert Leo Shettler, 92, of Knox, died Feb. 15, 2024. Melanie Ann Benn, 54, of Clarion, died Feb. 15, 2024. Andrew William Shawgo died Feb….
Pet of the Day 2/16/24
Curious calico Keeley is in search of a new address! Keeley recently came to us a stray, so we have no history for her. She…
Orange Juice Spicy Margaritas
(Family Features) Breezy spring days can lead you on nearly any adventure, and they can happen in your own backyard, on a short road trip…
Destination Brands Key to Successful Tourism
“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” If you were to mention this phrase to any stranger on the street, it is likely that they…
OC fire at East End shack appears intentionally set
From staff reports No one was injured in a fire early Wednesday evening at a shack in the 800 block of East Second Street in…
Several statewide races, including U.S. Senate, on ballots
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The battle for president and several statewide contests, including a U.S. Senate race, will also be featured on the April…
Western officials, Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny’s death
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time Friday in blaming the reported death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny…
Verdict in Trump’s civil fraud trial expected Friday, capping busy week of court action
NEW YORK (AP) — A verdict is expected Friday in Donald Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, adding to a consequential week on the former…
Crosby scores twice, Penguins beat Blackhawks 4-1 to snap a 3-game skid
CHICAGO (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored twice, Reilly Smith and Bryan Rust added goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday…
Review: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ doesn’t stir
The Associated Press Bob Marley was born in 1945, the son of an 18-year-old mother and a much older white man who had nothing to do…
Recent Deaths 2/16/24
Ronald F. Wareham, 70, of Worth Twp., died Feb. 14, 2024. Christine A. Baker, 72, of Erie, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 11, 2024….
Pet of the Day 2/15/24
Sara and her housemates came to us when their owner sadly passed away. This sweetheart is shy but so nice and affectionate. She is approximately…
Orange Juice Biscuits
(Family Features) Breezy spring days can lead you on nearly any adventure, and they can happen in your own backyard, on a short road trip…
Mercer state police searching for robber
From staff reports Mercer state police said they are looking for a white male who committed an armed robbery at convenience store E & E…
Smoke detectors available from OC fire department
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department will provide and install smoke detectors free of charge to any Oil City resident on a first-come-first-serve…
Special counsel asks Supreme Court to let Trump’s 2020 election case proceed to trial without delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to let former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case proceed…
Gunfire at Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration kills 1 and wounds nearly two dozen, including children
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A historic railway station on the edge of downtown Kansas City became the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as…
Panthers race by Penguins 5-2 to extend franchise-record road winning streak to 9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Florida Panthers are playing so well, they don’t need any bounces. They’re getting them anyway. Anton Lundell scored twice — including…
Recent Deaths 2/15/24
Judith Ellyn Beaumont, 78, of Meadville, died Feb. 13, 2024. Mary E. Feeney, 96, of Oil City, died Feb. 13, 2024. Raymond J. Kirkpatrick, 75,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had planted fruit trees. If the owner did not properly care for the trees, the…
Pet of the Day 2/14/24
Meet Aries, the gorgeous 5-year-old mini panther who is on a mission to find a new address! Aries is a sweet girl who also isn’t…
Irish Apple Cake
(Family Features) If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling…
3 more charged for break-in at Rocky Grove home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Three more Franklin residents are facing charges in connection with a break-in last month at a Rocky Grove residence. The…
GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration…
Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day this year. Here’s what you need to know
The Associated Press Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, the fixed annual celebration…
Pain, sweat, sandworms: In ‘Dune 2’ Chalamet, Zendaya and cast rise to challenge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler were really looking forward to their fight. The actors had been training, separately, with a Kali…
Recent Deaths 2/14/24
Arlo James Buckley, of Stoneboro, died Feb. 9, 2024. Anthony L. Adiutori, 38, of Franklin, died Feb. 10, 2024. Ruth Schwarz Woodford, 92, died Jan….
Pet of the Day 2/13/24
Meet Bam Bam, the gorgeous orange boy with a heart of gold! This sweet 3-year-old boy came to us as a stray, so we aren’t…
Irish Sláinte Stew
(Family Features) If St. Patrick’s Day inspires feelings of hearth and home rather than leprechauns and green beer, you can celebrate tradition with warm, filling…
VFW Senators And Partners Support Afghan Allies
The VFW hosted Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Jerry Moran, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Coons, along with other veteran organization partners at the VFW Washington Office for…
Astronomical Society to host virtual event on eclipses
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a virtual public night at 7 p.m. Saturday that will include a presentation by Astronomical…
US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is…
Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage release deal, officials said, as talks continued in Egypt on Tuesday,…
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election will feature contests for attorney general and Congress
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election may lack drama in the high-stakes races for president and U.S. Senate, but the field for lower-ballot contests…
Recent Deaths 2/13/24
Diana S. Lauer, 70, of Marseilles, IL, died Feb. 8, 2024. Don Elslager died Feb. 9, 2024. William R. Porath, 83, of Oil City, died…
Pet of the Day 2/12/24
Itty Bitty recently came to us with her housemate when their owner sadly passed away. She is approximately 6 years old with a gorgeous diluted…
Easter Sugar Cookies
(Family Features) Holiday hams and deviled eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, but edible crafts offer a reminder of the magic of the…
State issues warning on potential SNAP scam
From staff reports The state Department of Human Services has issued a warning of a potential scam targeting individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
What to know about a shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Texas during Sunday services
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman’s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers…
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other. Here’s a…
‘Lisa Frankenstein’ fails to revive box office on a very slow weekend
The Associated Press “Lisa Frankenstein” didn’t come to life at the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. The horror comedy written…
Recent Deaths 2/12/24
Beverly A. (Myers) Greenawalt, 84 of Rimersburg, died Feb. 10, 2024. Jane E Croyle, 62, of Shippenville, died. Arthur Dunlap, 89, of Polk, died Feb….
Venango Catholic High School will close
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Venango Catholic High School in Oil City will close at the end of this school year. The news was announced…
Women’s Pack the Plaza rally returning to Oil City
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Celebrating and empowering women is the theme of Pack the Plaza 2, a rally that has been planned for Sunday,…
Russia launches 45 drones in mass barrage of Ukraine as Kyiv continues war cabinet reshuffle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces launched 45 drones over Ukraine Sunday in a five-and-a-half-hour barrage, officials said, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued the…