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Sweet and Spicy Bratwurst Subs
(Family Features) While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a…
Pet of the Day 8/11/22
Phillip is one of 5 puppies that were born at the rescue. Their parents were both transported here from Texas together. Dad is a small…
‘They’ve been killing’ our Marines: Inside the long push to aid Camp Lejeune victims
Tears of both sadness and joy filled the White House on Wednesday morning as President Joe Biden signed into law a bill to assist veterans…
Castro ditches phone, brings bat, Pirates beat D-backs 6-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Rodolfo Castro left his phone in the clubhouse, brought his bat to the field and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona…
Dad gets home detention for bribing Georgetown coach
BOSTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach to get his daughter into the school was sentenced…
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs
(Family Features) While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is…
Pet of the Day 8/10/22
Pyra is a young mom whose babies are now weaned and now she’s ready for her forever home. She is friendly, outgoing, and very affectionate….
Imagine Dragons hit the U.S. road, now mixing light and dark
NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine Dragons are touring the U.S. this summer and fall, which means frontman Dan Reynolds has to go to a lot…
This Date in Baseball-Babe Ruth hit his 500th career HR
Aug. 11 1907 — In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened by agreement, Ed Karger of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a seven-inning perfect…
Walmart Opens High-Tech Consolidation Center in Pennsylvania, Creating 1,000 New Jobs
This month, Walmart will open a high-tech consolidation center in Lebanon, Pa. The new 400,000 square-foot facility, located at 1625 Heilmandale Road, will bring nearly…
Herb Gardening 101
More than 14 million households in the United States grow herbs—in vegetable and perennial gardens, in containers, or on windowsills. And with good reason! In…
Herb and Spice History
Before learning about the history of herbs and spices, it is necessary to define these terms. Herbs are the fresh and dried leaves generally of…
Broccoli Tater Tots
(Family Features) Heading to the classroom means opening doors to opportunities for educational and social growth, but to keep students at school day after day,…
Pet of the Day 8/9/22
Canoe is from a large litter of 7. He is very affectionate and loves to have his belly rubbed, be snuggled, and is a crazy…
Finalists announced for Alliance’s outdoor recreation contest
From staff reports The 2022 finalists of the Oil Region Alliance Outdoor Recreation Business Plan Contest have been selected by a panel of judges. The…
Oil City asks residents to properly dispose of wipes
From staff reports The City of Oil City is reminding residents to properly dispose of wipes so as to avoid clogging sewage lines. In a…
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China said Monday it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns…
Senate Democrats pass budget package, a victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic vision…
Pirates get rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak Sunday with…
‘Bullet Train’ pulls into station with $30.1M
NEW YORK (AP) — The stylized action romp “Bullet Train,” starring Brad Pitt, arrived with a $30.1 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday,…
Recent Deaths 8/8/22
Helen M. Anderson, 94, of Chippewa Township, died Aug. 5, 2022. Robert J. Bookwalter, 84, of Oil City, formerly of Rockland, died Aug. 6, 2022….
$500K grant to help project’s fight against substance use disorder
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Recovery Is Community Northwest Pennsylvania — a grant project through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program — provided an update…
Oil City band camp takes place in a natural setting
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Eighty-plus-degrees and the sun beating down didn’t wilt the enthusiasm of the Oil City Oiler Marching Band on Friday as…
Alex Jones’ $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation
The Associated Press Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre — $49.3 million in…
Dems push Biden climate, health priorities toward Senate OK
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats drove their election-year economic package toward Senate approval early Sunday, debating a measure with less ambition than President Joe Biden’s original…
Orioles run winning streak to 5 with 6-3 win over Pirates
BALTIMORE (AP) — On a day the Orioles welcomed Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Mike Mussina back to the ballpark, Baltimore’s less heralded 2022 team…
Stream study conducted along Shull Run near Rockland
From staff reports Several members of the Venango County, Pennsylvania Senior Environmental Corps (VenangoPaSEC) conducted a stream study along Shull Run in southern Venango County…
Venango Chamber to host mixer event
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer for chamber members from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Foxburg. Participants…
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v….
Orioles hold off Pirates 1-0 for 4th straight victory
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer took a shutout into the seventh inning before eventually giving way to the Baltimore bullpen. This season, that must be…
Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4M
Recent Deaths 8/6/22
Pet of the Day 8/4/22
Jalapeno Bacon and Salsa Biscuit Bites
United Way provides grants for local National Night Out events
Northwest Commission to hold public input meeting
China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait
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