Apple Cranberry Havarti Melt
(Family Features) All that holiday hustle and bustle can work up some real hunger. Between decorating, baking and preparing for entertaining, hosts often earn an…
November 2022
Pet of the Day 11/30/22
This sweet older guy came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for him. We estimated Jethro at about 10…
Two-vehicle crash in Seneca
Emergency crews work at the scene of this two-vehicle, head-on crash that occurred at about 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Route 257 and…
OC police looking for Reno man
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Justin L. Huey, 32, of Reno. Huey is wanted…
Fun day planned at Franklin’s Old-Fashioned Christmas event
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Children will be able to get a taste of Christmases past this Saturday in Franklin during the Franklin Retail and…
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a…
Oath Keepers’ Rhodes guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn President Joe Biden’s election, handing…
Pesce’s winner in OT lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins saw a hit they considered dangerous and stopped. Carolina didn’t. And when the whistle didn’t blow, the Hurricanes took…
Review: Slice into the holiday spirit with ‘Violent Night’
The Associated Press The holiday season is upon us and how better to celebrate than watching Santa slip several pool balls into a Christmas stocking,…
Recent Deaths 11/30/22
Marilyn Lee (Boyer) McKain, 90, of Fairmount City, died Nov. 25, 2022. Bryan E. Lineman, 62, died Nov. 25, 2022. Wilhelmina Maria Messmer, 81, of…
Pet of the Day 11/29/22
Squirt is a spunky kitty with a big personality! She loves to run and play with toys, especially strings. She seems to do well with…
Sunchokes and Potato Quiche
(Family Features) The focus for home chefs hosting during the holidays is often centered around the big feast, but if you’re welcoming guests for an…
New Toxic Exposure Screening
Have you heard about the new toxic exposure screening? If you’re enrolled in VA health care, you can now receive the toxic exposure screening at VA…
Pair from OC facing charges after meth found in vehicle
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man and woman, along with an Erie man, are facing several charges after methamphetamine was found in…
Business seeks donations for toy drive
From staff reports The TGIF Solutions — McMahon Brothers Insurance business is seeking help from the community for its Christmas toy drive. New, unwrapped toys…
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. Gifts…
NATO commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the military alliance’s commitment to Ukraine on Tuesday, saying that the war-torn nation will one day…
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled…
Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season. When he finally got the chance, in Week 12 during…
Recent Deaths 11/29/22
Estella Joanne Miller, 74, of Clarion, died Nov. 27, 2022. Nicholas M. Amore, 69, of Oil City, died Nov. 26, 2022. Robert F. Posego, 85,…
Pet of the Day 11/28/22
Miso is a sweet and quiet girl looking for a home of her own. She likes to be pet and would be a great lap…
Iranian general acknowledges over 300 dead in unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian general on Monday acknowledged that more than 300 people have been killed in the unrest surrounding nationwide…
$5 million was set aside for small Pa. filmmakers. Lawmakers gave it all to M. Night Shyamalan
PHILADELPHIA — With HBO’s Mare of Easttown and other big-budget productions taking most of Pennsylvania’s film subsidies, small-budget independents felt left out. Few taxpayer subsidies…
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt, sending ash nearby
HONOLULU (AP) — The world’s largest active volcano spewed some ash and lava Monday and officials warned residents of Hawaii’s Big Island to prepare for…
Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese
(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones….
Black Friday draws shoppers to Cranberry Mall
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer While it may not be getting the crowds it did years ago, the Cranberry Mall in Seneca still saw a…
Teacher says Rocky Grove anti-bullying club making its mark
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Most high schools have a program or club that promotes kindness and anti-bullying, and Rocky Grove High School is no…
Hardship and hope: Winter, missile storms show Kyiv’s mettle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The play finishes. The actors take their bows. Then they let loose with wartime patriotic zeal. “Glory to Ukraine!” they shout….
Marner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 16 games with a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the…
Review: Back to DeLillo’s doomed future in ‘White Noise’
The Associated Press Like Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel, the heart of Noah Baumbach’s “White Noise” is in the supermarket. There, in the gleaming aisles of neatly arranged…
Conservation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies set
From staff reports The 2022 Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Rhoades Auditorium…
Daffodil Days 2023 sales plans underway
From staff reports Relay for Life teams of Venango County are again participating in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Judy Stevenson and Gayle Oxenham…
Franklin, OC leaf pickups continue next week
From staff reports Franklin The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with vacuum machines Tuesday through Thursday on the Gurney Road side…
New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two…
Crosby scores again against Flyers to lead Pittsburgh to win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Poehling had two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Philadelphia Flyers their ninth straight loss with a 4-1 victory on…
Review: ‘Strange World’ explores big themes in bold colors
The Associated Press Is Searcher Clade the most millennial dad in all of animated moviedom? He has that telltale hipster beard. A sensitive voice sorta…
Recent Deaths 11/26/22
Phyllis J. Blair, 96, of Knox, died Nov. 22, 2022. Bonnie Lee Wiant, 78, of Clarion, died Nov. 22, 2022. Mary Lou Heckathorn, 64, of…
Pet of the Day 11/25/22
Sam came in as a stray. He is a very handsome adult male. He is friendly. For more information on Sam, call Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Brown Butter Apple Pie
(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones….
Alaska firefighters help rescue a moose trapped in a home
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Firefighters in Alaska got an unusual request for assistance last weekend from the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, but it wasn’t your mundane…
High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season…
Russia rains missiles on recaptured Ukrainian city
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Natalia Kristenko’s dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway of her apartment building for hours overnight. City workers…
Pet of the Day 11/24/22
Gypsy is a 5-year-old sweetie. She loves to be with her people and enjoys taking walks and playing outside. She lived in a rural area…
Apple Wreath Salad
(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones….
Pet of the Day 11/23/22
Bridget is an energetic, playful, and cuddly little girl. She is sweet, outgoing, and loves to be held and snuggled. All cats have been spayed/neutered,…
Apple Custard Sponge Trifle
(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones….
ORA to present awards for outdoor rec business plans
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance will announce the winners of the 2022 Outdoor Recreation Business Plan contest at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2,…
Light Up Night parade winners announced
From staff reports Central Elementary School won the Brightest Lights & Most Sparkle award for the Electric Lights Parade held Saturday during Franklin’s Light Up…
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional…
Witness: Walmart employee opened fire in break room; 6 dead
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees gathered in the break room of a Virginia store, a witness said Wednesday….