Contreras leads the way as Brewers hit 5 homers off Martín Pérez in 10-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and hit one of Milwaukee’s five homers off Martín Pérez in the Brewers’…
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Recent Deaths 5/16/24
Netanyahu fends off criticism at home and abroad over his lack of a postwar plan for Gaza
National Trails Day event to be held in Titusville
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
Sal Frelick shines at the plate and in the field as Brewers beat Pirates 4-3
Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
Recent Deaths 5/15/24
Pet of the Day 5/14/24
Max is an adult dog with lots of love to give! He is a friendly, smart and playful dog who loves to play with other…
Weekend Breakfast Grazing Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Man accused in Pleasantville shooting arrested in Virginia
From staff reports A Pleasantville man wanted on a felony warrant for a shooting that occurred May 1 in Pleasantville was arrested Monday in Virginia….
Education & Training Center breaks ground on $7M project
From staff reports The Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville (ETC) started a building renovation to transform the current Student Union building into a multifunctional…
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment…
Trump foe Cohen faces bruising cross-examination as top Republicans head to court with ex-president
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen awaits a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers on Tuesday after testimony that…
Bryan Reynolds’ bat, Mitch Keller’s arm help Pirates to 8-6 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryan Reynolds went 5 for 5 with a homer and two doubles, Mitch Keller threw six shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 5/14/24
Gary Moorhead, 82, of Carlton, died May 13, 2024. Genevieve “Jenny” J. Pugh, 75, of Dutch Hill, died May 12, 2024. John W. Roberts, 86,…
Pet of the Day 5/13/24
Meet Nelson, the super sweet orange tabby who is on the hunt for a new address! Nelson recently came to us as a stray, and…
Taco Tuesday Board
(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun…
Blinken delivers some of strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct…
Patrick Wisdom homers in the 10th, lifting Chicago Cubs to 5-4 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead single before Patrick Wisdom added insurance with a home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago…
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at box office with $56.5 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according…
Recent Deaths 5/13/24
Candace (Candy) D. Kent, 58, of Seneca, died May 9, 2024. James Robert McMeans, 83, of Warren, died May 12, 2024. Leo Francis Schrecengost, 83,…
Jury selected in Bosley case; trial is this week
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Of the 113 Venango County residents who were called to report for jury duty Monday morning, 77 men and women,…
OC pool set to open June 8, but more lifeguards, new pump needed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The tentative opening date for the Oil City municipal swimming pool in Hasson Heights is June 8, but two things…
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
The Associated Press A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be…
Crews prepare for controlled demolition as cleanup continues at bridge collapse site
BALTIMORE (AP) — After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the…
Skenes strikes out 7 in debut, Pirates hit 5 homers in 10-9 victory over the Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as…
Heath Oil to hold grand re-opening later this month
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Heath Oil at 5821 Route 322 near Franklin will hold a grand re-opening May 22 after some major renovations….
Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run returns in July
From staff reports The Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run will return for a fourth year on July 13 and 14, the two days…
Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early…
Bellinger delivers four hits, including a homer, as the Cubs surge past the Pirates 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 5/11/24
Barbara Ann (Mealy) Allio, 79, of Tionesta, died May 9, 2024. Wilma J. Wolfe, 88, of Knox, died May 8, 2024. Edward James Frederick, 87,…
Pet of the Day 5/10/24
Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pit-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious, affectionate, gentle,…
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Franklin pair facing charges for domestic dispute
By AUSTIN GRAY Staff writer A Franklin couple is facing multiple charges as a result of a domestic dispute that turned physical in their residence….
Clintonville park to receive $50,000 grant
From staff reports The Clintonville Borough Park will receive a $50,000 grant through the launch of Pennsylvania Parks Fund’s (PPF) new grant program. The grant…
UN to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights and revive its UN membership bid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine…
State to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as…
‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star
The Associated Press Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s Michael De…
Recent Deaths 5/10/24
Lisa Sue Benton, 65, of Oil City, died May 8, 2024. Elizabeth Ann “Libby” (Gruebele) Stolzenbach Fotos, 91, of Clarion, died May 8, 2024. Christine…
Pet of the Day 5/9/24
Ace is a wonderful dog with a lot of love to give! He is an intelligent, friendly, affectionate, playful and brave dog who loves to…
Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry Pie Bars are not exactly a pie, but a pound cake with a cherry pie filling swirl. They can be made for many different…
Container Grown Tomatoes
Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trials programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…
Expo shows off Oil City sports choices for middle schoolers
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Seventh- and eighth-grade students at the Oil City Middle School dabbled in the many sports offered at Oil City High…
Venango school retirees holding spring meeting today
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) Venango County will host its spring meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at…
Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah…
Adell homers, Angels rally past Pirates 5-4 to earn first series victory since early April
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jo Adell hit his fifth homer of the season and added an RBI single and the Los Angeles Angels slipped by the…
Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix’s ‘Mother of the Bride’
The Associated Press Romantic comedies are in a destination wedding rut. Perhaps it’s a collective post-COVID wanderlust kicking in, or, more cynically, some combination of…
Recent Deaths 5/9/24
Dawn Marie May, 55, died May 7, 2024. Steven Von Daugherty, 66, of Shippenville, died. Dale A. Wolbert, 67, of Shippenville, died May 7, 2024….