Cherrytree firefighters pitch safety message
From staff reports A Christmas wreath with green bulbs has been hung in front of the Cherrytree Township Volunteer Fire Department and the department is…
Venango County dog licenses to go on sale Friday
From staff reports Venango County dog licenses will be available starting Friday. State law requires that all dogs three months or older, or upon transfer…
Fragile truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians if fighting resumes
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release…
Trump set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pugnacious first turn on the witness stand, former president Donald Trump plans to testify again next month in his…
‘Hunger Games’ feasts; ‘Napoleon’ conquers; ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box office
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers,…
Recent Deaths 11/28/23
Janet E. (Bobrosky) Gipe, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 27, 2023. Mildred Kathleen “Kathy” Whitmore, 72, of Knox, died Nov. 26, 2023. Pearl M….
Pet of the Day 11/27/23
Sweet Mauri came to us with her siblings, and is finally old enough to find a home to call her own! She is 2 months…
Apple Cake
(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…
Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned
Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAMY MAGDY Associated…
How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it
How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it By DANA BELTAJI Associated Press…
More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm
More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm By The Associated Press undefined A storm in…
DEP: Little headway in Reno cleanup
By DAVID HESS Contributing writer Inspection reports from the state Department of Environmental Protection show Petro Erie has made little progress in the last four…
Judge denies request for outside jury in OC murder case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A motion filed by the Venango County public defender’s office to bring in jurors from another county for the trial…
Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
The Associated Press Ukraine overnight tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones, Russian authorities said Sunday, just a day after Ukrainian officials reported that…
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track after an hourslong delay in a hostage-for-prisoner swap
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track early Sunday after the release of…
Karlsson scores late in 2nd period, Penguins defeat Maple Leafs 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t about to let a third-period lead slip away for a second consecutive night. Erik Karlsson scored the deciding…
Venango inmate who fled from hospital is sentenced
From staff reports An inmate at the Venango County jail who escaped from UPMC Northwest in May after striking a jail guard at the hospital…
PennDOT to display plans for Oil City corridor
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to view the online plans display for a project to improve safety and…
Hamas set to release 14 Israeli hostages for 42 Israel-held Palestinians in 2nd truce swap
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Egyptian officials said Hamas was preparing to release 14 Israeli hostages Saturday for 42 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel,…
Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian…
Tuch’s late goal caps Sabres’ 3-2 comeback win against Penguins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored with 2:44 left in regulation, Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres came…
Recent Deaths 11/25/23
Gloria J. Greenlee, 92, of Franklin, died Nov. 17, 2023. Gerald E. ‘Jerry’ Schell, 85, of Clearfield, died Sept. 28, 2023. Walter A. Kummer, 77,…
Pet of the Day 11/24/23
This gorgeous bonded pair came to us when their owner could no longer care for them. Peyton is a big and handsome boy, weighing in…
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
Pet of the Day 11/23/23
Koda has had quite the journey with us. He came to us with an old fracture to his front right paw. We started him on…
Poblano Frittata
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
Pet of the Day 11/22/23
Willow came to us recently with her brother Max. They were rescued from a neglectful situation, but the rescuer did not end up having enough…
Poached Egg Tostadas with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
25 Gifts for Gardeners Who Have Everything
If you have a gardener on your gift list, this will be the easiest gift you’ve ever had to select and purchase! Truly, there is…
Artists Sunday expands this year
From staff reports Artists Sunday — a day designed to support local artists, creators, writers and performers — will be noticeably expanded when it takes…
Jingle Bell 5K set for Oil City
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s annual “Jingle Bell Run” 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 2. The event is held…
Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the war in Gaza — a breakthrough that will facilitate the release of…
Federal judge says Pennsylvania mail-in ballots should still count if dated incorrectly
The Associated Press Mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania without accurate handwritten dates on their exterior envelopes must still be counted if they are received in time,…
Review: In Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon,’ the emperor has no clothes but plenty of ego
The Associated Press For such a famed historical figure, Napoleon has made only fleeting appearances in movies since Abel Gance’s 1927 silent film. Stanley Kubrick had grand designs…
Recent Deaths 11/22/23
Charlotte C. Boyd, 102, of Oil City, died Oct. 21, 2023. Carl H. Siegel, Jr., 83, formerly of Leeper, died Nov. 20, 2023. William J….
Pet of the Day 11/21/23
Max came to us recently with his sister Willow. They were rescued from a neglectful situation, but the rescuer did not end up having enough…
Tuscan 3 Bean Peasant Soup
(Family Features) Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even…
Certain Health Care Costs Covered For Camp Lejeune Families
Families of Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are now eligible for reimbursement of health care costs associated with…
Write-ins capture some Venango supervisor, council positions
From staff reports Results from Venango County in this month’s general election are now official, and write-in candidates captured a couple of township supervisor positions…
Bands come together to help OC-Cranberry cheer program
The Oil City and Cranberry co-op cheer program held a fundraiser Friday night at Oil City High School with the goal of sending the cheerleaders…
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers…
Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada after 2-plus seasons of largely ineffective play
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers fired embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada on Tuesday, two-plus years into a tenure in which the team struggled to…
Review: Emerald Fennell chronicles a promising young man in audacious, shock-filled ‘Saltburn’
The Associated Press Two years ago Emerald Fennell stood on the Oscars stage hoisting her writing trophy for “Promising Young Woman,” a scathing look at…
Recent Deaths 11/21/23
Joan Marsan Johnsen died Nov. 12, 2023. James E. Hoover, 35, of Rocky Grove, died Nov. 19, 2023. Ricky Daniel Wice, 65, of Seneca, died…
Pet of the Day 11/20/23
Chocolate has been in a foster home for several weeks, raised as a bottle baby with her “donut” themed siblings. Her foster parent says she…
Smoky German Potato, Sausage and Bacon Chili
(Family Features) Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even…
Light-Up Night parade winners announced
From staff reports Victory Elementary School was the overall winner of the Electric Lights parade held Saturday during Franklin’s Light-Up Night Celebration, receiving a prize…
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades…
Rookie QB Thompson-Robinson rallies Browns to 13-10 win over Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — As Dorian Thompson-Robinson sat in the back of a golf cart swiping through text messages overwhelming his phone, wide receiver Elijah Moore…
Nedeljkovic helps Penguins shut out Golden Knights, 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A chaotic 72 hours for Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic started with a goal and ended with a shutout. Nedeljkovic stopped 38…