‘Here again’: Abortion activists rally 50 years after Roe
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — From beach cities to snow-covered streets, abortion supporters rallied by the thousands on Sunday to demand protections for reproductive rights and…
Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities searched for a motive for the gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club during…
Hamilton scores in OT to give Devils 2-1 win over Penguins
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dougie Hamilton scored on the power play in overtime and Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves to give the New Jersey Devils…
‘Avatar’ marks 6 straight weeks at No. 1, crosses $2 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” led ticket sales in movie theaters for the sixth straight weekend, making it the…
Recent Deaths 1/23/23
Donald E. Stillings, 84, of Oil City, died Jan. 19, 2023. Robert “Bob” F. Andres, Sr., 92, of Oil City, died Jan. 14, 2023. …
Issues, possible solutions outlined at forum to address EMS crisis
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The current ambulance service crisis in the region was the focus of discussion during a forum Wednesday at Grove City…
OC water main break wreaks havoc downtown
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A water main burst under Seneca Street in Oil City late Friday afternoon, turning a portion of the street into…
LA mass shooting suspect kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New…
FBI searched Biden home, found items marked classified
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday and located additional documents with classified markings and also took…
Hathaway, McKenzie anchor stylish adaptation of ‘Eileen’
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Eileen, the title character of Otessa Moshfegh’s debut novel, is a strange young woman with a vivid, sensual, and sometimes…
ORA offering mini-grants for heritage projects
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance is offering mini-grants of up to $5,000 to non-profits for heritage projects in the Oil Region National Heritage…
Unemployment rate in Pennsylvania hits record low of 3.9%
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell to a new record low in December, dropping below 4% for the first time since record-keeping began, according…
Jarry makes 46 saves in return, Penguins top Senators 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent much of the last month fending off injuries and erratic and occasionally uninspired play. The return of…
How (and where) to watch the AP Top 25 Movies online
The Associated Press Glittering rock ‘n’ roll, women warriors and kings, spellbinding multiverses and stories of friendship and family permeated 2022 cinema and the AP…
Recent Deaths 1/21/23
Dennis L. Coxson died Jan. 16, 2023. Barbara Lynn Gooding, 72, died Jan. 15, 2023. Thomas “Tom” Craig Ferringer, 64, of Cranberry, died Jan. 19,…
Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Stir-Fried Vegetables
(Family Features) No matter your motivations, it’s never too late or too early to start focusing on your heart health, and taking steps now can…
Pet of the Day 1/20/23
Donkey is a male domestic short hair. He’s friendly, affectionate, gentle, playful, funny, curious, and loves kisses. All cats have been spayed/neutered, Feline Leukemia and…
Booklet showcasing Oil Region driving tour has been updated
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance has released an updated version of the Oil Region driving tour booklet. This publication is a revision of…
Cranberry students to perform ‘HONK! The Musical’
From staff reports Rehearsals are in progress for the Cranberry Junior/Senior High School production of “HONK! The Musical.” The show is described as a comedic…
T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen
BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile said Thursday that an unidentified malicious intruder breached its network in late November and stole data on…
March for Life returns to DC with new post-Roe v. Wade focus
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year ago, the annual March for Life protest against legal abortion took place in Washington amid a mood of undisguised triumph….
Google axes 12,000 jobs, layoffs spread across tech sector
LONDON (AP) — Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the…
Reports: David Crosby, rock star and CSNY co-founder, dies
The Associated Press David Crosby, the brash rock musician who evolved from a baby-faced harmony singer with the Byrds to a mustachioed hippie superstar and…
Recent Deaths 1/20/23
Patricia A. Carmichael, 89, of Cranberry, formerly of Rimersburg, died Jan. 19, 2023. Joseph R. (Dick) Bukolt, 92, died Jan. 13, 2023. Paul B. Flockerzi,…
Greek-Style Flank Steak with Tangy Yogurt Sauce
(Family Features) No matter your motivations, it’s never too late or too early to start focusing on your heart health, and taking steps now can…
Pet of the Day 1/19/23
Eddie is quite the athlete and will show you his jumping skills when you walk by his kennel. He is also very smart. This boy…
Four facing drug charges after incidents in Cranberry
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Three men and a woman are facing drug related charges after state police were called Monday morning to Sheetz on…
Riverside Drive 2019 flooding is focus of town hall meeting
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh will conduct a town hall meeting next week in Cranberry Township….
As US nears debt limit, political frictions raising alarms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default is in the offing — with frictions between President Joe Biden and House Republicans…
State Senate advances bill to drop school religious garb ban
HARRISBURG (AP) — Two decades after a teacher’s aide was suspended for wearing a cross necklace at school, Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to remove a…
Brady Tkachuk scores in OT as Senators beat Penguins 5-4
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. Alex DeBrincat,…
Review: Anna Kendrick in the chilling ‘Alice, Darling’
The Associated Press Emotional abuse rarely gets the subtle, sensitive treatment on screen as it does in Mary Nighy’s thoughtful if uneven drama “Alice, Darling,”…
Recent Deaths 1/19/23
Patricia A. Kline, 86, of Shippenville/Pine City, died Jan. 17, 2023. Dr. O.D. “Doc” Crawford, 88, died Jan. 17, 2023. Michael Christopher Nicks, of Crawfordville,…
Pet of the Day 1/18/23
Leo is a 10-month-old playful boy. He plays ball and rolls around on the ground chasing it. Leo howls and is a very vocal boy….
Brunch Fruit Tart
(Family Features) Whether it’s a weekend celebration or a simple morning bite on the go, it’s often said breakfast is the most important meal. Starting…
Caring for Birds in the Winter
Many people think all the birds fly south for the winter. They might be very surprised to learn just how many birds live in our…
OC Basketball
By CAMERON VANWORMER Student contributor The Oil City vs Greenville boys basketball game was played Jan. 6. The Oilers were able to come out with…
Oil City vs. Franklin Swimming
By KALLIE SMITH Student contributor On Jan. 12, the Oil City Oilers’ swimmers beat the Franklin Knights. For the past 8 years, both girls and…
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival returning
From staff reports After a two-year hiatus as a result of the pandemic, Venango County Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Oil City Arts Council…
Student wins Franklin Legion essay contest
Franklin American Legion Post 476 presented its 2023 high school essay contest first-place award to Rocky Grove High School senior Miranda Gardner. She is pictured…
US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) — The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border…
White House defends its delayed, limited document disclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House brushed aside criticism Tuesday of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President…
At Davos, UN chief warns the world is in a ‘sorry state’
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The world is in a “sorry state” because of myriad interlinked challenges including climate change and Russia’s war in Ukraine that…
Recent Deaths 1/18/23
Dennis L. Coxson, 53, of Plum Twp., died Jan. 16, 2023. Thomas J. “Tom” “T.J.” Combs, 73, of Franklin, formerly of Seneca, died Jan. 16,…
Penelec theft
Polk burglary
Pesto Pasta Salad
(Family Features) Starting the new year with fresh intentions, whether you’re trying to reset for 2023 or simply add more greens to your meals, begins…
Pet of the Day 1/17/23
Alexander is a tough little guy. He wants to be loved, but he doesn’t want to lose his “tough guy” exterior. He can be a…
Exposed To Toxins? Your Compensation Awaits
The VFW-championed PACT Act added more than twenty presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxins, extending VA benefits and compensation to more…
Meadville man killed, 2 Titusville residents hurt in crash
From staff reports A Meadville man was killed and two Titusville residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning at the intersection of Route…