Firefighters collecting for Coats for Kids
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…
June 2022
Hunting licenses available at courthouse annex
From staff reports Hunting and furtaker licenses are now being sold for the 2022-23 season. Licenses may be purchased at the treasurer’s office in the…
Thousands rally for gun reform after surge in mass shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protestors are expected to rally in Washington, D.C., Saturday and in separate demonstrations around the country as part of a…
$5 gas is here: AAA says nationwide average hits new high
NEW YORK (AP) — The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever. Auto club AAA said…
Strider fans 8, Braves top Pirates 4-2 for 9th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — A move toward simplicity served Spencer Strider well in his first home start. The adjustment could help Strider keep his new-found place…
Navajo mystery series ‘Dark Winds’ seeks true storytelling
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin are the big names behind “Dark Winds,” but they’re not the most important. That distinction…
Recent Deaths 6/11/22
Donna Jean Staub, 85, formerly of Rouseville, died June 3, 2022. Roseann Bruno Gibbons, 89, of Franklin, died June 8, 2022. Paul E. “Bones” Gibbons,…
Pet of the Day 6/10/22
Fang recently came to us as a stray. He was a little unsure at first but warmed up pretty quickly and turned out to be…
Mediterranean Platter
(Family Features) As rays of sunshine light up backyards and patios, many families take their meals outdoors to enjoy the warm weather while sharing special…
Franklin Council OKs funding for 12th, Liberty improvements
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council approved funding for improvements to the intersection at 12th and Liberty streets during the panel’s monthly meeting…
OC Music on the Square concert series returns next week
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s Music on the Square outdoor concert series is returning to Oil City this summer, and the…
Uvalde school police chief defends Texas shooting response
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas school police chief criticized for his actions during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history said in…
Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An injured officer who slipped in blood and spoke of “carnage.” Video of a huge, violent mob pushing through the U.S. Capitol….
US inflation hit a new 40-year high in May of 8.6%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The costs of gas, food, and other necessities jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households…
Fried, Braves beat Pirates 3-1 for 8th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried found a way to win even without having his best stuff. “Definitely had to work tonight,” he said. “A couple…
Recent Deaths 6/10/22
Christina J. S. “Chris” (Sporer) Barletta, 56, died June 6, 2022. Donald Wallace Texter died June 7, 2022. Cheri L. Wilson, 75, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 6/9/22
Xena recently came to us as a stray with another dog so we do not know her history. What we do know is she is…
Frozen Yogurt Bark
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Plans announced for Heritage Festival art show
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City are once again teaming up to organize the annual Oil Heritage Festival art…
OC firefighters will collect for July 3rd fireworks
From staff reports Oil City Fire Department members will be collecting donations for the Jolly July 3rd fireworks in downtown Oil City on Friday, June…
Oil City, Franklin pools will open this weekend
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer School is ending for the year and temperatures are rising. And you know what that means — time for the…
Jan. 6 Capitol attack committee goes prime time with probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — With never-seen video, new audio, and a “mountain of evidence,” the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol…
Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Faedo is trying not to get ahead of himself. Having two years basically taken away from him — first by the…
Review: Chaos reigns in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’
The Associated Press The enduring, collective love for “Jurassic Park” is immensely hard to explain. Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film implanted itself into our cultural consciousness…
Recent Deaths 6/9/22
Judy M. McQuiston, 79, of Jackson Township, died June 7, 2022. Mary L. Winger, 86, of Oil City, died June 8, 2022. Timothy D. Stempin,…
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Pet of the Day 6/8/22
Warrior recently came to us as a stray with another dog so we do not know much about him. We do know that Warrior is…
VFW Speaks at PACT Act Rally in D.C.
VFW National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic spoke about the importance of the Senate passing the Honoring our PACT Act during a rally at the Rolling…
Oil City man facing drug charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he was found under the influence of drugs and in possession of methamphetamine Monday…
Rocky Grove Avenue to close for work
From staff reports Rocky Grove Avenue in Franklin will be closed to northbound traffic in Sugarcreek Borough next week from its intersection with Route 322…
Treasury Secretary Yellen expects inflation to ‘remain high’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged Tuesday that she and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “could have used a better word” than “transitory”…
Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the…
Foo Fighters plan 2 tribute concerts for Taylor Hawkins
NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters will honor the rock band’s late drummer Taylor Hawkins with a pair of tribute concerts in September — one…
Recent Deaths 6/8/22
Martha Joyce Davis (Hamilton) died May 24, 2022. Nancy F. Shook, 73, of Sligo, died June 3, 2022. Joseph Alvin Ritts, 95, of Mount Jewett,…
Tigers look to break 3-game skid, take on the Pirates
Detroit Tigers (21-33, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (24-28, third in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers:…
State Capitol rally urges action to fight crime, aid victims
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A group of crime victims and their allies rallied on the state Capitol steps Tuesday to call for changes, three days…
Summer Shrimp and Squash Kebabs
(Family Features) Bringing your family together for a meal that tastes like summer is what the season is all about. If you’re spending an evening…
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
LONDON (AP) — Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, Europeans will only need to reach for one cable to charge their smartphones and other…
Pet of the Day 6/7/22
Molly has the sweetest personality. She was brought in to us because her owner could no longer care for her. They said she is good…
Kids under 5 should soon have access to COVID vaccines, but many parents are likely to say, I don’t feel comfortable’
PHILADELPHIA — Zoli’s parents plan to get their 4-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as shots for young children could finally become available later…
Under new management: Can weekend sweep stop Phillies swoon?
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber mashed the first pitch for the Phillies under their new Canadian manager for a home run and Bryson Stott sent…
AP Exclusive: Ukraine recovers bodies from steel-plant siege
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has begun turning over the bodies of Ukrainian fighters killed at the Azovstal steelworks, the fortress-like plant in the destroyed…
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
(Family Features) Bringing your family together for a meal that tastes like summer is what the season is all about. If you’re spending an evening…
Pet of the Day 6/6/22
Macaroon is a female young adult. She is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines, and spayed. For more information on Macaroon, contact Tri-County…
Economic leader shows off progress at 100 Seneca
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Scaffolding rises up the side of 100 Seneca, the imposing, five-story former bank in downtown Oil City, as renovation work…
Taste of Franklin canceled
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin’s popular Taste of Franklin restaurant sampling event won’t be held this summer due to restaurant staffing shortages. “The restaurants…
Tropical Storm Alex, 1st of season, forms in Gulf of Mexico
The Associated Press Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed Sunday morning in the Gulf of Mexico on a…
Russia hits Kyiv with missiles; Putin warns West on supplies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia took aim at Western military supplies for Ukraine with airstrikes in Kyiv on Sunday that it said destroyed tanks donated…
Suwinski hits 2-run HR in bottom of 9th, Pirates beat Dbacks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Jack Suwinski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Arizona…
MTV Movie & TV Awards return Sunday; ‘Spider-Man’ leads noms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The MTV Movie & TV Awards return Sunday with a live show that could see “Spider-Man: No Way Home” snag some…