Trump says US ‘in decline’; Biden has his own dire warning
LATROBE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is predicting America’s destruction if his fellow Republicans don’t deliver a massive electoral wave on Tuesday. Democrats, led…
November 2022
Alvarez blasts Baker, Astros to World Series title vs Phils
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series…
Tanev scores late as Kraken hand Pens 7th straight loss, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Tanev scored the game-winning goal with 3:39 remaining and the Seattle Kraken beat Pittsburgh 3-2 on Saturday night, sending the Penguins…
Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found…
State fire commissioner says change batteries with clocks
From staff reports Acting Pennsylvania fire commissioner Charles McGarvey is highlighting the importance of fresh batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in conjunction…
Sugarcreek police, Community Services food drive set
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police and Community Services of Venango County will conduct their sixth annual food drive from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday,…
N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday,…
Biden, Obama, Trump make final midterm push in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Swing-state Pennsylvania is the stage for a clash of presidents on Saturday as each party’s biggest stars work to energize voters just…
From ‘Enola Holmes’ to ‘Extraction,’ Netflix bets on sequels
The Associated Press It’s easy to forget that the Netflix original film department is still rather young. Five years ago, the streaming service didn’t even…
Recent Deaths 11/5/22
Glenn L. “Whitey” Whiteman, 87, of Knox, died Nov. 3, 2022. Barbara J. Baker, 87, died Oct. 31, 2022. Dana D. Weaver, 59, of Grove…
Pet of the Day 11/4/22
Kevin recently came to us as a stray with another dog. He is about a year old, and full of energy to run and play!…
Brussels Sprouts and Ham Rice Gratin
(Family Features) Turkey and ham may sit centerstage, but classic holiday sides can make the season truly special. You can bring smiles to your loved…
Registration extended for hospital health fair
From staff reports The registration deadline for UPMC Northwest’s community health fair on Wednesday has been extended to Monday. Health resources, screenings and education will…
US employers keep hiring briskly even in face of rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers kept hiring vigorously in October, adding 261,000 positions, a sign that as Election Day nears, the economy remains a picture…
Employees at Elon Musk’s Twitter brace for layoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Employees braced for widespread layoffs at Twitter on Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform. In a letter…
Wolf signs bills, including to decriminalize fentanyl strips
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed new laws Thursday that, among other things, decriminalize fentanyl test strips, legalize possession of switchblades and call…
Recent Deaths 11/4/22
John L. Bracken, 83, of Valencia, and Chautauqua Lake, NY, died Oct. 31, 2022. Ethel P. Culbertson, of Clarion, died Nov. 2, 2022. Ethel Rhoads…
Pet of the Day 11/3/22
Baby and Sheba were recently surrendered to us when their owner could no longer care for them. Baby is a sweet girl who is about…
Thanksgiving Stuffing
(Family Features) Starting with parades and ending with family meals, Thanksgiving provides all-day opportunities for celebrating life’s special moments with those nearest and dearest to…
OC’s Volleyball Senior Night
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Oil City High School honored its senior volleyball players Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. While seniors Ansley Svolos, Lillie Heise, Emma…
Man serving prison term in Shauna Howe case dies
From staff reports Eldred “Ted” Walker, who was serving a state prison sentence for his role in the 1992 abduction and murder of 11-year-old Oil…
2 charged for abandoning elderly woman for long periods
From staff reports A Franklin man and woman are facing charges for abandoning an elderly woman, who they were responsible of taking care of, for…
Dinner fundraiser will help mission team
From staff reports A small group of local residents will travel to the Dominican Republic later this month for a short-term mission trip through the…
2 alleged ‘boogaloo’ members arrested in Michigan and Ohio
DETROIT (AP) — The FBI has arrested two alleged members of the far-right anti-government group the Boogaloo Boys, with authorities increasingly concerned about the potential…
Sabres score five goals in third to rally over Penguins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored with 9:26 left and the Buffalo Sabres had five goals in the third period to rally past the…
Powerball prize up to $1.5 billion, 3rd-largest ever in US
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The bad news is that no one won Wednesday night’s huge $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot. The good news is that…
Review: Florence Pugh shines in haunting ‘The Wonder’
The Associated Press It is 1862 in a remote Irish village when an English nurse is called in by a local council to observe and…
Recent Deaths 11/3/22
Norman C. Peterson, 86, of Pleasantville, died Oct. 31, 2022. Doris “Dorie” (Graham) Feather died Oct. 31, 2022. Gary Conrad Faller, 69, of California, MD,…
Pet of the Day 11/2/22
Stewart recently came to us as a stray with another dog, so we do not have any history for him. Stewart is about 4 years…
Turkey Cranberry Dinner Rolls
(Family Features) Starting with parades and ending with family meals, Thanksgiving provides all-day opportunities for celebrating life’s special moments with those nearest and dearest to…
County to host tire collection
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a tire collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Venango County Community…
N Korea fires 23 missiles, prompting air raid alert in South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Air raid sirens sounded on a South Korean island and residents evacuated to underground shelters after North Korea fired more…
Russia rejoins wartime deal on Ukrainian grain exports
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Diplomatic efforts salvaged a wartime agreement that allowed Ukrainian grain and other commodities to reach world markets, with Russia saying Wednesday…
Lindholm’s OT goal lifts Bruins over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hampus Lindholm scored at 3:37 of overtime and the Boston Bruins rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 on Tuesday night. Boston trailed…
Rock Hall of Fame opens to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year will induct Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon and two guys…
Recent Deaths 11/2/22
Walter J. Flinchbaugh, 86, of Seneca, died Oct. 30, 2022. Mark A. Conner, 60, of St. Petersburg, died Oct. 31, 2022. Barbara Ann Exley Renker,…
Pet of the Day 11/1/22
Rusty is pretty shy and came to us with his siblings, Monty and Missy. He is gentle and likes to be petted, but is fairly…
Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls
(Family Features) Despite busy lives and full schedules, finding time for regular meals with loved ones encourages connections and conversations that can benefit mental and…
Annual DOD Report Released
The Department of Defense (DOD) released the DOD Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for 2021. In 2021, 519 service members died by suicide,…
Woman charged for trespassing in Emlenton apartment
From staff reports An Emlenton woman is facing charges for pushing her way into an Emlenton apartment on Saturday. Franklin state police said in a…
Oil City man found safe
From staff reports Oil City police said an Oil City man who had been reported missing since on or about Oct. 24 was found safe….
Franklin Library after-hours seminars planned for November
From staff reports The Franklin Public Library will continue hosting its Community Conversations after-hours programs from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in November, beginning…
Campus to hold annual Veterans Day event
From staff reports PennWest-Clarion — Venango will hold its annual Veterans Day event at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the campus’ Robert W. Rhoades…
Affirmative action in jeopardy after justices raise doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours…
Strong RSV vaccine data lifts hopes after years of futility
The Associated Press New research shows vaccinating pregnant women helped protect their newborns from the common but scary respiratory virus called RSV that fills hospitals…
Powerball prize soars to $1.2B after no winners found Monday
The Associated Press There were no big treats from the Halloween night Powerball drawing, as none of the tickets sold matched all six numbers. The…
‘Black Adam’ takes top spot at box office again
The Associated Press “Black Adam,” the Dwayne Johnson-fronted DC superhero film, kept its hold on the No. 1 spot at the North American box office…
Recent Deaths 11/1/22
Roger R. Johnson, 81, of Franklin, died Oct. 28, 2022. Donald J. Carone, 78, died Oct. 27, 2022. Thomas F. “Tucker” Myers, 93, of Oil…