Community leaders promote upcoming National Night Out
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The warm sun shone down Friday morning at the St. Elizabeth Center in Oil City as the United Way of…
July 2023
Powerball prize grows to $900 million after no jackpot winner drawn
The Associated Press Another Powerball drawing ended with no winner Saturday night, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million. No ticket for Saturday’s…
Homicide suspect captured
YOUNGSVILLE (AP) — Looking dirty, wet and “worn out” from living in the wilderness to evade arrest, a homicide suspect who used bed sheets to…
Conforto hits tiebreaking RBI single as Giants beat Pirates for 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants extended their winning streak to four…
OC man facing numerous identity theft charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing numerous felony counts for stealing the identity and personal effects of an inmate at…
Why senator is blocking US military promotions; what it means for Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military…
Giants rookies key their 7th-inning rally in a 6-4 win over the Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Francisco rookies Patrick Bailey and Luis Matos hit RBI singles during a three-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the…
Recent Deaths 7/15/23
David John (“Coach”) Sherman, 85, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Six Points, died July 12, 2023. Roseann E. (Duncan) Walter, 89, formerly of Rimersburg, died July…
Pet of the Day 7/14/23
Meet Vinny! This cute boy came to us as a stray so we don’t have any history about him. He is super nervous at first,…
Honey-Lime Quinoa and Grape Salad
(Family Features) Summertime celebrations with friends, family and neighbors are a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine, warm weather and camaraderie. To satisfy a hungry…
Many Benefits of ‘Green’ Landscaping
Sustainable or “green” landscaping is being used more and more in redevelopment. Purposeful landscaping with this method can mean savings in time and energy and…
PennDOT to host job fairs next month
From staff reports PennDOT will host a series of job fairs throughout the District 1 northwest region beginning next month. The job fairs will feature…
Oil Region Astronomical Society to hold public night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) will host a virtual public night, featuring a presentation on planetary nebulae, from 8 to 9…
FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues
The Associated Press The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI and whether the artificial intelligence company violated consumer protection…
Gunman who killed 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for death penalty
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty, a federal jury announced…
Striking actors will begin picketing alongside writers in fight over future of Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Striking screen actors will begin picketing alongside writers in New York and Los Angeles on Friday in what has become the…
Recent Deaths 7/14/23
Margaret M. “Peg” Stubler, 90, of Laguna Woods, CA., formerly of Oil City, died July 12, 2023. Dorothy Mae McCall, 89, of Fairmount City, died…
Pet of the Day 7/13/23
Welcome this handsome fella Suds! Suds came to us when his owner could no longer care for him. He is a very friendly guy, who…
Heart-Healthy Pita Pizzas
(Family Features) As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled…
Paving project begins in Cranberry, Rockland townships
From staff reports Work has begun on a $4.1 million resurfacing project on more than 10 miles of roadway in Rockland and Cranberry townships. Work…
Hazardous waste collection scheduled
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection of both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,…
First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, which will let American women and girls buy contraceptive medication from the…
Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government
The Associated Press The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responding to Associated Press investigative stories on the Supreme Court, said Tuesday it was time…
Review: Cheap thrills in tedious Netflix spinoff ‘Bird Box Barcelona’
The Associated Press It’s funny to think back to December 2018, that pre-pandemic world, when everyone decided that they wanted to spend their holiday breaks…
Recent Deaths 7/13/23
Franklin Kenton Shoup, 86, of Knox, died July 10, 2023. Gene E. Rexford, 83, of Franklin, died July 11, 2023. Rose Elaine (Balest) Carbone, 74,…
Pet of the Day 7/12/23
Meet Dune. Dune came to us with his two sisters Breeze and Wave. Dune can be a bit timid at first, but once he warms…
Quinoa Overnight Oats
(Family Features) Mornings can be hectic enough with wake-up calls, preparing for work, getting the kids ready and so many other daily tasks. Add in…
Top 15 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Can Handle Dry Weather
Even when the rain stops, these drought-tolerant plants keep going strong. They’ll survive dry conditions while adding color and texture to your garden. 1. Coneflower…
OC man accused of strangling woman
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for strangling a woman Monday at a residence in Oil City during a dispute. Oil…
Cochranton Community Fair scheduled Aug. 7-12
From staff reports The 94th annual Cochranton Community fair is scheduled Monday, Aug. 7, through Saturday, Aug. 12. Exhibit entry forms are due by Saturday….
Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security
LONDON (AP) — Concerns are growing that Russia will not extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of…
Police: Items believed connected to jail escapee still being found; reward increases
WARREN (AP) — Authorities searching for a homicide suspect who used bedsheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail last week say items found in…
Impasse on funding for state universities could mean higher tuition
HARRISBURG (AP) — A partisan dispute about funding for three of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may mean higher tuition for in-state students as a budget impasse…
Recent Deaths 7/12/23
John William Stanley, 68, of Rocky Grove, died July 10, 2023. Helen Kelley Hale, 95, of Oil City, died July 10, 2023. Rosemary Brinkman Nachtwey…
Pet of the Day 7/11/23
Meet Pearl. Pearl came to us when her owner could no longer care for her. She is super sweet and loving. She is good with…
Ham, Cheese and Zucchini Breakfast Cups
(Family Features) Mornings can be hectic enough with wake-up calls, preparing for work, getting the kids ready and so many other daily tasks. Add in…
Hasson students donate blankets
Hasson Heights Elementary School students (from left) Ava Drozdo, Bryar Zuck, Amelia Sneltzer and Josie Witmer are pictured here with Angela Proper, director of The…
Grand jury could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia’s 2020 election
ATLANTA (AP) — A grand jury being seated Tuesday in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or…
NATO summit reaches agreement on admitting Sweden but faces division over Ukraine
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hailed an agreement for Sweden to join NATO as more work remained to determine a…
Police searching for escaped homicide suspect find possible campsites near jail
WARREN (AP) — A homicide suspect who used bed sheets to escape from a northwestern Pennsylvania jail is likely still in the area and someone…
Recent Deaths 7/11/23
Marlene Laverne Stewart, 91, of Verland North, formerly of Polk State Center, died July 5, 2023. Byrl “Pete” Shaffer, 86, of Oakwood Heights, formerly of…
Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) 2023 Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing was held in Washington, D.C., on June 30. The event included formal presentations,…
Pet of the Day 7/10/23
Meet Churchill. Churchill came to us after being found in the woods with his 6 other siblings. He is your typical kitten who loves to…
Asian Peanut Slaw
(Family Features) Soaking up some sun and sharing a meal with family and friends brings people together, especially when favorite recipes are on the table….
Manhunt continues for suspect who escaped from Warren prison
WARREN (AP) — Authorities from local, state and federal agencies were searching Sunday for an inmate described by police as “very dangerous” who escaped from…
Biden, King Charles III zero in on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
WINDSOR, England. (AP) — President Joe Biden and King Charles III, two aging leaders who’ve waited decades to reach the pinnacle of their careers, used…
Choi slugs 2-run homer as Pirates beat Diamondbacks 4-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh’s bullpen wasted a strong start by All-Star Mitch Keller by giving up a late run and a walk-off hit Saturday night….
‘Insidious 5’ topples ‘Indiana Jones’ before ‘Mission: Impossible’ launches
The Associated Press Indiana Jones’ reign atop the box office was short-lived. In its second weekend in theaters, the Disney release was usurped by another…
Recent Deaths 7/10/23
Frederic J. “Spike” Craig, 69, of Chicora, died July 8, 2023. Shirley Bruce Clark, 94, of Stoneboro, died July 7, 2023. Judith L. “Judy” Ziegler,…
Federal ‘effort’ on French Creek stirs anger
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Two things were made clear Thursday during a meeting about the French Creek watershed between public officials from five counties,…