As storms start, US states struggle to hire snowplow drivers
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage…
December 2021
Stephen Curry closes in on NBA 3-point record
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ray Allen fondly remembers when a young Stephen Curry and his little brother, Seth, used to tag along with father Dell…
Pet of the Day 12/9/21
Anna Marie is sweet as can be! She loves attention and is super friendly. Catch her in the right mood and she can be pretty…
Orange Juice Mint Mocktail
(Family Features) While winter rushes in with brisk breezes and chilly temperatures, staying indoors to avoid the weather shouldn’t mean forgoing healthy habits. One step…
Sienna Miller settles phone hacking claim against tabloid
LONDON (AP) — Actor Sienna Miller on Thursday accepted “substantial” damages from the publisher of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, which she accuses of hacking…
Police chief faces intimidation count in sex assault case
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — A police chief in a western Pennsylvania community has been charged with witness intimidation stemming from the alleged sexual assault…
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is The Associated Press college football player of the year, giving the Crimson Tide its second consecutive winner. Young received 42…
Penn State hires first woman, person of color to head school
The Penn State trustees on Thursday named the University of Louisville’s president Neeli Bendapudi to succeed Eric Barron as the school’s top administrator. The unanimous…
Pet of the Day 12/8/21
Kojak is a super sweet boy. He is very affectionate and loves being pet and cuddled. He has lots of energy, so he loves to…
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
(Family Features) While winter rushes in with brisk breezes and chilly temperatures, staying indoors to avoid the weather shouldn’t mean forgoing healthy habits. One step…
Be Inspired With Indoor Herb Gardening
By Susan Martin – Piedmont Master Gardeners At this time of year, starting an indoor herb garden is an inspiring idea. Add a handful of…
No toll hikes for DRPA’s New Jersey, Pennsylvania spans
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — It will cost motorists the same to cross the Delaware River Port Authority’s bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania next year….
Whipple joins Huskers as coordinator day after leaving Pitt
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mark Whipple was named Nebraska’s offensive coordinator on Wednesday, a day after he resigned from the same position at Pittsburgh. Cornhuskers coach…
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron
Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly…
Pet of the Day 12/7/21
Mage is a very easygoing boy who is looking for the right lap to use for his afternoon naps. He loves attention and cuddles. He…
Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy
(Family Features) When guests arrive for the holidays, handshakes and hugs are often the first order of business. However, a satisfying snack to tide hunger…
Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame inducts Hribar, Cramer
From staff reports Leonard “Lenny” Hribar, a retired Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife conservation officer, and the late Raymond L. Cramer were inducted Sunday into the…
Oil City School District swears in board members
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer At its reorganization meeting on Monday evening, the Oil City School Board swore in six board members — two newly…
Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor are expected to gather Tuesday at the site of the Japanese bombing 80…
$6.6M awarded to Tree of Life synagogue, site of massacre
The Associated Press The state of Pennsylvania is pledging $6.6 million toward redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people…
Guentzel scores twice, Crosby once as Pens top Kraken 6-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t take long to stagger the NHL’s newest franchise with an early onslaught. Crosby…
Recent Deaths 12/7/21
Raymond Earl Hudson, 78, of Stoneboro, died Dec. 6, 2021. Dora Ruth Mapes, 82, of Knox, died Dec. 5, 2021. Francisca Milliron died Dec. 4,…
Pet of the Day 12/6/21
Dorothy recently came to us as a stray. She came with a friend we call Toto who is a young black terrier mix. We would…
Chocolate and Strawberry Greek Yogurt Bark
(Family Features) Changing daily habits, like what you eat, can enhance your overall wellness. However, it doesn’t have to mean forgoing favorite flavors or skipping…
Trailer stolen
Veterans Legislation Signed Into Law
VFW National Veteran Service Director Ryan Gallucci was in attendance when President Biden signed into law four VFW-supported bills. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act…
Train mural reception held in O.C.
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer State and local government officials, representatives from the Oil Region Alliance and the Oil City Main Street Program, along with…
China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games….
Gamble doesn’t pay off for Ravens in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn’t work out for the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson led Baltimore to a touchdown…
Audiences go for a second helping of ‘Encanto’
The Associated Press Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend. “Encanto,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “House of Gucci” repeated in the…
Recent Deaths 12/6/21
Judy L. Lesko, 59, of Titusville, died Dec. 3, 2021. Timothy Alan Bell, 65, of Shippenville, died Dec. 4, 2021. Donald “Doc” Lavely, 82, died…
People can take a walk through Bethlehem in Cooperstown
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The little town of Bethlehem will be coming to life again this year in Cooperstown with animals, bakers, blacksmiths, potters,…
Family’s annual Nick of Time gift drive underway
From staff reports The annual In the Nick of Time campaign, a community project designed to provide area teenagers with holiday gifts, is underway. The…
Michigan parents found in building; bond set at $500K apiece
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge imposed a combined $1 million bond Saturday for the parents of the Michigan teen charged with killing four students…
More omicron detected as hospitals strain under delta surge
The Associated Press New York announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Saturday, bringing the number of state cases linked to…
Guentzel scores 3 in 2nd period, Penguins beat Canucks 4-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored three goals in the second period and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver…
Late musician Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after…
Mega Toy Give-Away planned for Dec. 8
From staff reports Hand In Hand and Galloway Church have partnered together to give away toys and clothes to friends and neighbors in Venango County….
Franklin sets leaf pick up
From staff reports Fallen leaves will be picked up by Franklin city workers next week in the following areas: Monday — Franklin Heights. Tuesday —…
Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — If President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion social and environment package was a Broadway show, its seven months on Congress’ stage could qualify…
Chief: Michigan suspect’s parents found hiding in building
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The parents of a teen accused of killing four students in a shooting at Oxford High School were found hiding in…
Nearing 100, Betty White’s life is a page-turner in new book
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A photo of Betty White, with dimpled smile and guileless gaze, fills the cover of a coffee table book arriving the…
Recent Deaths 12/4/21
Bonnie Lou Pfendler, 76, of Franklin, died Dec. 1, 2021. David Charles Heckathorne, 63, of Oil City, died Dec. 1, 2021. Clifford “Cliff” Spence, 76,…
Pet of the Day 12/3/21
Hi, I’m Casper, aren’t I so handsome? I am what you might call an escape artist. Fences won’t hold me, and I think that running…
Hummus Deviled Eggs
(Family Features) Gathering your team to plan for a truly memorable game day at home starts with almost everyone’s favorite part of the festivities: the…
It’s All About Perception
Last week we talked about differing realities, and how they can complicate the important work of relationship-building between redevelopment partners. This week we’re going to…
Franklin woman killed in Crawford County crash
From staff reports A Franklin woman was killed in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 79 in Vernon Township, Crawford County. Meadville state police…
Nick of Time event scheduled Dec. 12
From staff reports The annual In the Nick of Time campaign, a community project designed to provide area teenagers with holiday gifts, is underway. Gifts…
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after…
Fading Steelers reeling as AFC North-leading Ravens visit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger knew what was coming. Call it the byproduct of nearly two decades spent in the familiar rhythms of an NFL…