Winterfest scheduled at Two Mile Run
From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative (Family Services) will hold its Family Winterfest at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Two Mile Run County Park’s…
January 2019
Congress to face same question: When will shutdown end?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns to Washington for its first full week of legislative business since control of the House reverted to Democrats, but lawmakers…
Saints rally past Eagles 20-14, will host NFC title game
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When the New Orleans Saints finally found their rhythm, they marched one step closer to the Super Bowl. Using a dominant…
‘Game of Thrones’ final season to debut on April 14
NEW YORK (AP) — “Game of Thrones” fans, get ready. HBO announced Sunday night that the eighth and final season will begin on April 14….
Recent Deaths 1/14/19
William R. Carll, 80, of Oakland Township, died Jan. 12, 2019. Michael John Luktisch, 54, of Greenville, died Jan. 10, 2019. Sybil Wein, 94, of…
2 held in OC drug death case
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City man and woman were held for court Thursday on charges related to the drug-related death of a…
EMA contracts will help Venango planning commission
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved the county planning commission’s use of a $1 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant…
Woman who fled Saudi Arabia reaches her new home in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Tired but smiling, an 18-year-old Saudi woman who said she feared death if deported back home arrived Saturday in Canada, which offered…
Quick gets 301st win as Kings beat Penguins 5-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Quick got another memento to add to the plastic tub in his attic filled with pucks commemorating important achievements. Quick…
Kodiak-made horror short based on Native legend
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — After wrapping up a month-long shoot, a budding filmmaker is putting the finishing touches on a movie short produced on the…
Man gets 5-10 years in prison for crash that killed woman
From staff reports A Franklin man was sentenced this week to five to 10 years in state prison on homicide by vehicle while DUI and…
US starts withdrawing supplies, but not troops, from Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says it has started pulling equipment, but not troops, out of Syria as a first step in meeting President…
Jake Guentzel’s hat trick sends Penguins past Ducks 7-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ever since the Ducks won 4-2 in Pittsburgh on Dec. 17, the Penguins have been almost unbeatable and Anaheim hasn’t been…
2019 Songwriters Hall class: Missy, Cat Stevens, John Prine
NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott is making history as the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, whose 2019 class also…
Recent Deaths 1/12/19
Zelma King, 88, of Rimersburg, died Jan. 10, 2019. Patricia Jean Weaver, 78, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 9, 2019. Norma Bernadine Cicciarelli, 96, of…
Cherrytree Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/11/19
Nugget is a female kitten, friendly and sweet. She can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (Plus at least 6 hours to chill) 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into 1-inch pieces 16…
OC Council OKs deal with city’s non-uniformed workers
Oil City Council members ratified a three-year contract for its non-uniformed employees at a meeting Thursday. The labor deal covers about 40 city workers who…
California heads to court to fight Trump birth control rules
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. judge will hear arguments Friday over California’s attempt to block new rules by the Trump administration that would allow…
Andy Murray ensconced as British sporting icon
The outpouring of sadness and respect in Britain over the news of Andy Murray’s imminent retirement makes it easy to forget the emotional barrier that…
Why is Netflix’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ so superior to the movie? We ask Barry Sonnenfeld
Believe me when I tell you that one of the great works of television art — yes, art — over the last two years is…
Recent Deaths 1/11/18
Robert T. Szalewicz of Cumming, Georgia, a former area resident, died Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019, at his home. Gerald L. “Jerry” Wentling, 83, formerly of…
Domestic dispute
Fatal accident
Pet of the day 1/10/19
Holly is a 4 year old, female Jack Russell Terrier surrendered to the rescue when her owners could not afford to care for her anymore….
Blueberry Pancakes
Serves 2-4 (Makes 8 pancakes) Start to finish: 35 minutes (Active Time: 15 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons…
‘Making a Difference’ is theme of MLK breakfast in Clarion
From staff reports Sister Marian Wehler, OSB, and Sister Tina Geiger, RSM, will be guest speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast at…
Police probing whether Polk incident is assault or accident
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating how a 70-year-old Polk Center resident was seriously injured at the facility last week. Police said they…
Trump’s border visit comes as shutdown talks fall apart
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking the shutdown battle to the U.S.-Mexico border, seeking to bolster his case for the border wall after…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sing-along versions coming to theaters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Bohemian Rhapsody” will give moviegoers an opportunity to rock out with the film. Twentieth Century Fox announced Wednesday that the Golden…
Recent Deaths 1/10/19
Gerald L. Wentling, 83, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Jan. 9, 2019. Lawrence R. Kirwin, 87, of Franklin, died Jan. 8, 2019. Daniel Jackie “HoDan”…
Remember ice fishing safety as season gets started
It’s the most basic tenet of firearms safety: treat every gun, always, as if it’s loaded. Mechanical safeties can fail, after all. So the surest…
Findley Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/9/19
Name: Tristan Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tristan Can be found at Venango…
Saffron Risotto
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 3 cups water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped fine Salt and…
2 arrested in Titusville on drug charges
From staff reports A routine traffic stop by Titusville police Tuesday morning led to felony drug charges against two people. The two were identified as…
General Authority elects officers, hears about ongoing projects
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The Franklin General Authority elected officers for 2019 at the panel’s first meeting of the new year on Tuesday. Tim…
Trump pleads on TV for wall money; Dems say he stokes ‘fear’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump urged congressional Democrats to fund his long-promised border wall in a somber televised address that was heavy with dark…
Murray shines again, Penguins drop Panthers 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray tries to keep it simple. Show up for work. Try to improve a little bit each day….
Cardi B leads iHeartRadio Awards with 13 nods, Drake scores 8
NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B has 13 reasons to celebrate: She’s nominated for 13 honors at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. IHeartMedia announced Wednesday…
Recent Deaths 1/9/19
Robert N. “Bob” Culbertson, 91, of Oil City, Pinegrove Township, died Jan. 7, 2019. Delores M. (Bollinger) Latshaw, 76, of Polk, died Jan. 5, 2019….
Pet of the day 1/8/19
Name: Lexi Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lexi can be found at…
Herbed Spinach Dip
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine 1/2 cup sour…
OC man arrested on drug charges
From staff reports Oil City police have arrested a man who is accused of trading an air rifle for methamphetamine. Police said Steven M. Spence,…
New club helps children develop their coding skills
From staff reports A new club focused on scripting and designing websites and games has formed at the Oil City Library. “The Code Club is…
Administration: Government shutdown won’t delay tax refunds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers who are owed refunds will be paid on time, despite the government shutdown that has closed many federal agencies, a Trump…
Even in era of offense, playoffs come down to defense
The Associated Press The NFL’s wild weekend of wild-card games demonstrated that even in this age of explosive offenses, defense still dominates in the playoffs…
‘RBG,’ ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ get directors guild noms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Popular documentaries about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Fred Rogers have each snagged another key nomination from the Directors…
Recent Deaths 1/8/19
Keasha Daniels, 36, formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 4, 2019. Ethel Loraine (Whiteman) Hetrick, of New Bethlehem, formerly of Kingsville, died Jan. 6, 2019. Robert…