Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ani Sirois, a respiratory nurse, has spent months caring for coronavirus patients at a Portland, Oregon, hospital, and she’s only getting…
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Pet of the Day 11/26/20
Lucky is a beautiful, gentle giant. He’s a big boy who loves attention and being petted. He is affectionate and friendly and warms up very…
Ranch Crusted Burgers with Avocado Ranch Sauce
(Family Features) Dinner in many households means foolproof recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and boring. Finding new ways to…
Pet of the Day 11/25/20
“Packard loves being pet but he is still very shy. His foster mom is working hard to bring him out of his shell, but he…
Parmesan Stuffed Peppers with Rice
(Family Features) Just the thought of comfort foods is often enough to warm the soul, especially as cool winds blow and temperatures drop. When cooler…
Venango County will limit access to buildings
From staff reports Venango County is limiting public access to county buildings beginning Monday. Appointments must be made to enter the buildings due to the…
Cranberry leaders urge residents to follow virus-related directives
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors took a strong stand on coronavirus-related health directives at a brief meeting Tuesday. “We emphasize that…
Biden transition OK’d to start as Trump runs out of options
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power…
Steelers have found ways to slow down Ravens’ Jackson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson’s energy is palpable. It pulses every time the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player has the ball in his hands, a…
Review: ‘Ma Rainey’ is Boseman’s final, perhaps finest gift
The Associated Press Chadwick Boseman surges onto the screen as fast-talking trumpeter Levee in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” like a man on an electrified tightrope — balancing…
Recent Deaths 11/25/20
Natale Ann Schmude, 42, of Tylersburg, died Nov. 22, 2020. Paul H. Blauser, 95, formerly of Maple Shade Road in Venango County, died Nov. 24,…
CHS Holiday Madness
By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor In the midst of these hard times, people certainly need something to look forward to during the holiday season and…
Pet of the Day 11/24/20
Cinnamon is as sweet as her name, with people. She doesn’t seem to like other female dogs. When you hear about her past you might…
Chicken and Rice Casserole with Spinach and Mushrooms
(Family Features) Just the thought of comfort foods is often enough to warm the soul, especially as cool winds blow and temperatures drop. When cooler…
Berry Success at PHUNC
By NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributor PHUNC, a Model United Nations conference, is a chance for Cranberry High School students to stand out in the autumn…
Oakland Twp. crash
Drug possession
Oil City man facing numerous charges in fraud, robbery cases
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer An Oil City man is facing numerous charges following an investigation by police into multiple incidents that have occurred since…
Leaf collections set in Oil City
From staff reports The Oil City leaf collection schedule for this week is as follows: Today – Pearl, Washington, Bissell (Harriott to Plummer), Hoffman (East…
Biden transition gets govt OK after Trump out of options
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power…
Tunnel vision: Unbeaten Steelers focused on 1-0, not 16-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t want to get into the comparison game. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback doesn’t see the point. So while the wins…
Champion Ken Jennings will be first interim ‘Jeopardy!’ host
NEW YORK (AP) — “Jeopardy!” record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes…
Recent Deaths 11/24/20
Richard W. Best, 81, of Seneca, died Nov. 23, 2020. Dorothy M. “Dot” Brundage, 90, of Franklin, died Nov. 22, 2020. Robert Daniel “Danny” Carey,…
Pet of the Day 11/23/20
Thea and Triton came into the Humane Society at only 5 days old. Their mother was attacking them and one of them unfortunately passed due…
Roasted Onion and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
(Family Features) No holiday celebration can be considered complete without taste bud-tingling sides to pair with your favorite seasonal dishes. Whether you’re able to celebrate…
Stalking, harassment
Tell Congress To Stand Up For Our Vietnam Veterans
Congressional conference committee members are deciding which provisions will remain in the final version of S.409 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year…
Victory Twp. crash
G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations wrapped up the Group of 20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare…
Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars 27-3, remain unbeaten
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s latest victory was picture perfect. The Steelers defense gathered in the end zone after each turnover — four times in all —…
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she’s re-recording music
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show…
Recent Deaths 11/23/20
William K. Bowen, 95, of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2020. Wayne Eugene Dittman, Sr., 91, of Emlenton, died Nov. 21, 2020. John Thomas “Tom”…
Control of two downtown OC parks transferred to city
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Two lush downtown Oil City parks, each a product of a prior demolition project, are now under the auspices…
Heath’s owners plan another Thanksgiving spread
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Love for their childhood neighborhood combined with cooking talents and a big supply of food are prompting two Oil…
Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers, economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — LaTonya Story is every retailer’s worst fear. With the viral pandemic re-surging through the country and the economy under threat, Story has…
Jags activate Hayden from IR, expect him to play vs Steelers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars activated veteran cornerback D.J. Hayden from injured reserve Saturday and expect him to play significantly against Pittsburgh on…
Dylan papers, including unpublished lyrics, sell for $495K
BOSTON (AP) — A long-lost trove of Bob Dylan documents including the singer-songwriter’s musings about anti-Semitism and unpublished song lyrics has sold at auction for…
Man accused of breaking into Hasson school
From staff reports A Titusville man is facing charges for breaking into Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City overnight Wednesday. Franklin state police said…
OC playground gets fresh look
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of some South Side Neighborhood Association activities, but it didn’t stop the organization from launching a project to…
Leaf collections set in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with its vacuum machines next week in the following areas: Monday –…
Police: 8 injured in Wisconsin mall shooting; suspect sought
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Police searched Friday evening for the suspect in a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that left seven adults and a…
$11B budget package passes Pennsylvania Legislature
HARRISBURG (AP) — An $11 billion no-new-taxes spending package won passage in a lame-duck Friday night session in Pennsylvania’s Legislature, as lawmakers sought to plug…
‘Coming 2 America’ to launch on Amazon Prime in March
The Associated Press “Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film…
Recent Deaths 11/21/20
Beryl D. Ace, 86, of Oil City, formerly of Cranberry, died Nov. 19, 2020. M. Alberta Pier Armant, 100, of Greenville, died Nov. 18, 2020….
Pet of the Day 11/20/20
Angelina is more or less a saint. No one has any unkind words towards her. Well… there was this instance that she liked our hamster,…
Ranch Seasoned Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas with Tomato Salsa
(Family Features) Dinner in many households means foolproof recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and boring. Finding new ways to…
Thanksgiving Tradition Continues at Cranberry
By ALEXIS DEHNER Student contributor “I’m so happy we are happy to keep this tradition and take it on the road to the families in…
Implementable Action and Tangible Benefits
Thursday, Nov. 5, was a momentous day for local redevelopment. After a year of grant-writing, waiting, strategizing, more waiting, and logistical planning, we finally had…
Schroyer: ‘Tough putting finances together’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Striking a balance between a static revenue stream and the need to pay for city operations was “a real…
No in-person learning at Grove through Dec. 4
From staff reports Valley Grove School District will remain closed to in-person learning through Friday, Dec. 4, as elementary and high school students continue remote…