Save the date: One year until total solar eclipse sweeps US
NEW YORK (AP) — Dust off your eclipse glasses: It’s only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America. On April 8,…
Reynolds stars as Pirates drill White Sox in Cutch’s return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen took in the moment on Friday. He fought back the tears he knew would come and settled in for his…
3 new ‘Star Wars’ movies coming, including Rey’s return
LONDON (AP) — For “Star Wars” lovers, new entertainment is a little less far, far away — Lucasfilm announced three new live-action films in the…
Recent Deaths 4/8/23
Danny J. Baker, 54, of Franklin, died April 5, 2023. Lynette Thompson, 72, of Clarion, died April 6, 2023. Mary Acklin Sears, 61, formerly of…
Woolworth’s Building Revitalization
Investing in the economic vitality of Downtown Oil City, from the bottom up. Moving away from the top-down, grant-based model for community development to a…
Reds manager Bell misses game with minor medical procedure
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell missed Friday’s game because of an undisclosed minor medical procedure. Bench coach Freddie Benavides was the acting…
As streamers cut costs, TV shows — and residuals — vanish
Actor Diana-Maria Riva is all too familiar with one of her shows being canceled. For a performer, it’s a painful, unfortunate part of show business….
Pet of the Day 4/7/23
Meet Norma, the incredibly sweet and affectionate kitty! Norma is around nine years old, and her favorite thing to do is get pets. Norma spends…
Cherry Coffee Cake
(Family Features) Add some sweetness to your breakfast routine with this delicious and easy-to-make Cherry Coffee Cake. Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net. Cherry Coffee…
Pet of the Day 4/6/23
William is a really nice boy who came to us as a stray. He is about two years old and affectionate and does not mind…
Rotisserie Chicken-Biscuit 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…
2 charged with animal cruelty in wake of video
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Rouseville man and Franklin woman have been charged with animal cruelty related to a widely circulated video on social…
Franklin moves ahead on street projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Street paving contracts and an engineering contract were approved at Monday’s monthly meeting of Franklin City Council. Council awarded a…
Missouri tornado kills 5 in latest wave of severe weather
GLEN ALLEN, Mo. (AP) — A tornado ripped through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, killing five people and causing widespread destruction as the third…
Pence won’t appeal order compelling grand jury testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for Mike Pence said Wednesday that the former vice president will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify…
Pirates finish sweep of Red Sox behind Keller and Santana
BOSTON (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out seven, Carlos Santana homered and Bryan Reynolds knocked in his seventh run of the season as the Pittsburgh…
Review: A different kind of underdog story in ‘Air’
The Associated Press The new movie “ Air ” is technically about a shoe. There is nothing especially extraordinary about this shoe. As the Q-like…
Recent Deaths 4/6/23
Charles Wade Thacher, 81, of Sigel, died April 4, 2023. Betty Nicklin Herget, formerly of Village Green, died March 26, 2023. Sara “Marion” Early, 80,…
Pet of the Day 4/5/23
Lane came to us as a stray with two other cats, so we don’t have any background for him. Lane is quiet, calm, and friendly….
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…
Woman accused of taking daughter’s GoFundMe money
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing charges for setting up a GoFundMe account for a her daughter who lost everything…
Venango Chamber to host candidate forum April 28
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum at Wanango Country Club in Reno from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m….
Trump’s day in court as criminal defendant: What to know
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has appeared in court as a criminal defendant. Donald Trump surrendered…
Ji Hwan Bae’s 1st career homer helps Pirates top Red Sox 4-1
BOSTON (AP) — Ji Hwan Bae hit his first career homer, Bryan Reynolds went deep for the third time in two games, and the Pittsburgh…
Mercer scores 1st hat trick as the Devils sweep Penguins
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils bounced back from their worst performance of the season with the help a 21-year-old second-year player. The…
Review: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is okey-dokey
The Associated Press April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain….
Recent Deaths 4/5/23
Mark Kistler, 59, of Seneca, died April 4, 2023. James Bryan Barthen, 69, of Franklin, died March 31, 2023. Thomas Vorse, Jr., 84, of Lake…
Pet of the Day 4/4/23
Asher is a sweet girl, but she needs someone with lots of patience. She takes more time than normal to warm up and get comfortable…
Easter Bunny Butt Cake
(Culinary.net) Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time…
Earth Day event set at recycling center
From staff reports The Venango County Community Recycling Center will host an Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22. The…
Fly casting skills days will be conducted in June
From staff reports Fly Fishers International (FFI) will conduct casting skills development at the Blood Farm day use area at Oil Creek State Park from…
Forecast warns of more severe storms in South, Midwest
The Associated Press Forecasters are warning of more severe weather, including tornadoes, Tuesday and Wednesday in parts of the South and Midwest hammered just days…
Donald Trump set to be arraigned in historic court moment
NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple…
Reynolds, Delay homers help lift Pirates over Red Sox 7-6
BOSTON (AP) — Bryan Reynolds arrived at spring training wondering how long he’d remain in a Pirates uniform after failing to garner a longterm contract…
Disney developing live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson
NEW YORK (AP) — “Moana” will be the latest Walt Disney Co. animation to get the live-action treatment, and at least one star is coming…
Recent Deaths 4/4/23
Penny Lynn Simpkins, 68, of Mystic, CT, formerly of Clarion, died April 1, 2023. Roy Guntrum, 90, of Rimersburg, died April 2, 2023. Martha “Marty”…
Pet of the Day 4/3/23
Chapel recently came to us as a stray, so we have no history for her and are still getting to know her. Like a typical…
Carrot Cake
(Culinary.net) Surprise your family with a dessert fit for the season. This Carrot Cake recipe is a traditional take on the timeless treat and created…
Education and Transition Pending Legislation
VFW National Legislative Director Pat Murray testified on pending legislation at a House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing. In regard to the importance…
Over 100 walkers step up to support autism awareness
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Over 100 people took to the track at the Keystone High School Sunday to support “Autism Tough.” The goal of…
Finland to join NATO Tuesday, military alliance chief says
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday Finland will become the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance on Tuesday, prompting a…
Rakell, Penguins beat Flyers 4-2 in Letang’s 1,000th game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was a milestone night for Kris Letang, but a win carried greater significance to the star defenseman as the Pittsburgh Penguins…
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ opens with $38.5M, takes down John Wick
NEW YORK (AP) — Riding terrific reviews and a strong word-of-mouth, the role playing game adaptation “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” opened with $38.5…
Recent Deaths 4/3/23
Dale Edward Blauser, 66, of Oil City, died March 31, 2023. Dennis “Butch” James Hadden, 62, of Oil City, died April 2, 2023. Betty “Sue”…
DA says officials ‘working around clock’ on bike trail death probe
By KARA O’NEIL and HELEN FIELDING Staff writers Venango County District Attorney Shawn White said Friday his office and local police are working around the…
Work underway on major East Second project in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Work on Oil City’s multi-faceted East End project is underway near the city’s landmark fountain and in the area of…
After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine months ago, President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bipartisan gun law, the most significant legislative response to gun violence in decades….
At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest, South
WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South…
Pastrnak’s 14th career hat trick lifts Bruins by Pens, 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Boston Bruins have been playing hockey for nearly a century. Never, however, quite like this. David Pastrnak finished off his 14th…
Fraley, Newman, India homer to lift the Reds over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jake Fraley came off the bench to hit a three-run homer, Kevin Newman had a two-run shot against his former team and…