FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept. 11 attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI late Saturday released a newly declassified document related to logistical support given to two of the Saudi hijackers in the…
September 2021
Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the…
Justin Bieber to make triumphant return to MTV VMAs
The Associated Press The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards will get a dose of “Bieber fever” for the first time in six years. Justin Bieber…
Handgun incident in Oil City leads to 2 being charged
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after being accused of firing a handgun in an alley, after brandishing it…
Oil City wine walk slated
From staff reports The “Oil City Uncorked” wine walk will be hosted by the Oil City Main Street Program from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday,…
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point…
Pirates rally to spoil Bell’s return in 4-3 win over Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell offered the Pittsburgh Pirates a reminder of what might have been. Ke’Bryan Hayes provided a glimpse of what still could…
Review: James Wan returns to horror with gory ‘Malignant’
The Associated Press There is no doubt that James Wan knows his way around the horror genre. The man behind “The Conjuring,” “Insidious” and “Saw”…
Recent Deaths 9/11/21
Robert “Bobby” Marion Williams III, 59, of Oil City, died Sept. 4, 2021. Daniel Paul Mossburg, 70, of Rocky Grove, died Sept. 9, 2021. Elmer…
Pet of the Day 9/10/21
Celeste is a very nice girl, she just needs a bit of extra time to get to know you first. She is still learning how…
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
(Culinary.net) On weeknights, many families rush around trying to prepare for the next day. While these moments can be stressful, the silver lining of the…
Oil City Council hears update on paving
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A variety of matters came up at Oil City Council’s meeting Thursday, including an update from City Manager Mark Schroyer…
Tickets available for Fighter’s Ball
From staff reports The ninth annual Fighter’s Ball will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Quality Inn in Franklin. Doors will open at 6 p.m….
Justice Dept. sues Texas over state’s new abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday sued Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted…
Biden new COVID vaccine mandate: ‘We’re in a tough stretch’
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100…
Loophole allows some PA students to avoid masking
HARRISBURG (AP) — An apparent loophole in Pennsylvania’s mask mandate for schools is making it easier for some students to go to class without having…
Review: Dealing torture and guilt in ‘The Card Counter’
The Associated Press You would have to shuffle a lot of movie ideas to come up with one that pairs a card shark with the…
Recent Deaths 9/10/21
Richard Thomas Schneider, of Columbus, Ohio, died Sept. 8, 2021. Beverly C. Johnson died Sept. 9, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 9/9/21
Bib is a loving sweetheart. Bib is around 10 years old, neutered, declawed, and current on vaccines. Bib eats a special diet for kidney disease…
Arkansas Possum Pie
(Culinary.net) The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate…
Police: Oil City woman barricades man inside house
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer An Oil City woman faces charges of unlawful restraint and reckless endangerment after an incident on Wednesday in which she…
Would you like to donate items for OC sesquicentennial capsule?
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City is collecting items from residents and businesses to be put in the sesquicentennial time capsule. Oil City Mayor…
Police planning to reinstall Capitol fence ahead of rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials concerned by the prospect of violence at a rally in the nation’s capital next week are planning to reinstall…
Cabrera, Grossman power Tigers past Pirates 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman each had four hits, and the Detroit Tigers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1…
‘Lucifer’ star promises ‘good-slash-great’ series finale
LONDON (AP) — After six years, “Lucifer” stars Tom Ellis and Lauren German are kissing goodbye to their devil-and-detective double act. They’ve been solving crimes…
Recent Deaths 9/9/21
Eric D. Whitehill, 59, of Seneca, died Sept. 7, 2021. Clair A. Bayne, 83, of Titusville, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 7, 2021. Virginia…
Pet of the Day 9/8/21
Amber is such a beautiful sweetheart! She recently came to us as a stray. She seemed a little overwhelmed by the noise of the shelter,…
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
(Family Features) During the hustle and bustle of the school year, it can be difficult to find time to sit down for dinner together as…
Fall Garden Care for Pollinators
This article discusses the beneficial pollinators that overwinter in the garden and best practices for providing habitat for them. As the days get shorter and…
Patriot Day is Saturday
This Saturday, Sept. 11, is Patriot Day. It is the 20th Anniversary of hijacked airplanes crashing into World Trade Center in New York City and…
Study reveals working families’ child care woes
From staff reports A combined study conducted by the United Way of Pennsylvania (UWP) and the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC) has released a…
Route 8 bridge work brings detour
From staff reports Route 8 is closed to northbound and southbound traffic in Venango County for bridge rehabilitation work. A detour is posted using Old…
COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them and when?
The Associated Press COVID-19 booster shots may be coming for at least some Americans but already the Biden administration is being forced to scale back…
Ben Gamel’s RBI single helps Pirates rally past Tigers 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Gamel had a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit…
A fall movie season (like everything else) in flux
NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Cary Fukunaga has been waiting more than a year and a half for the biggest movie of his career, the…
Recent Deaths 9/8/21
Elmo Derose Kline, 95, of Distant, died Sept. 4, 2021. Ruth Irene Rex, 94, of Polk, died Sept. 4, 2021. Sarah Hasted Sutley died Sept….
Pet of the Day 9/7/21
Andy is a lap kitten that loves to play. You can meet Andy and other adoptable animals at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin.
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
(Family Features) Once everyone in the family arrives home from work and school, there just might be a mad dash to the kitchen for a…
From battlefield to Tokyo: Combat vets vie at Paralympics
FREMONT, Ind. (AP) — The bald, broad-shouldered cyclist has spent years remembering a nighttime road in a faraway city. He can still describe the city’s…
Finally, Jeter, Walker and Simmons to be inducted into HOF
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Jeter visited Cooperstown when he was a kid nearly four decades ago and says he doesn’t remember much about the…
Do ATVs belong on roads? Towns are abuzz on perks, drawbacks
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (AP) — Tom and Cynthia Cloutier treasure spending time on their porch, eating dinner on their deck with a view of the mountains,…
Jobless Americans will have few options as benefits expire
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of jobless Americans lost their unemployment benefits on Monday, leaving only a handful of economic support programs for those who…
Jill Biden heads back to classroom as a working first lady
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is going back to her whiteboard. After months of teaching writing and English to community college students in boxes on…
School districts again look to navigate COVID changes
By DILLON PROVENZA AND KARA O’NEIL Staff writers Local school district leaders are continuing to react to the state’s mask mandate that goes into effect…
Plans take shape for 9/11 event
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A community 9/11 service of remembrance will be held Sept. 11 in Oil City’s Justus Park to coincide with the…
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in…
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth…
Willard Scott, weatherman on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died….
Fire severely damages Franklin structure
From staff reports A building was severely damaged in a fire that was reported at about 2:30 a.m. Friday in Franklin. Franklin Fire Chief Jim…
Franklin, Clarion YMCAs to host health equity tours
From staff reports The Franklin and Clarion County YMCAs will both host health equity tours next week. The Franklin YMCA tour will be from 3…