Tri-county gasoline prices above region’s average cost
From staff reports The average price of gasoline throughout the tri-county area is above the western Pennsylvania average of $3.58, according to AAA East Central’s…
November 2021
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more Trump associates in probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Further expanding its probe, the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six additional associates of…
Wolf expects to let schools set masking rules in January
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania school districts will be allowed to modify or end the mask mandate for K-12 students in January, Gov. Tom Wolf announced…
Boswell’s late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin sat down, smiled, and let out a sarcastic laugh. “Had ’em all the way, right?” the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach…
Drones, viral videos help ‘Nature’ thrive after 40 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Forty years ago, the programmers at PBS were eager to experiment, so they took a chance and started a new series…
Recent Deaths 11/9/21
Alletta R. Netzler, 100, of Franklin, died Nov. 8, 2021. Kelly Douglas O’Neil, 32, of Rockland, died Nov. 7, 2021. Jasper (J) Ivan Rhode, 86,…
Pet of the Day 11/8/21
Duck, duck, duck… That’s me! No goose here! I’m super friendly and love to play. I am a bit of a wild child as the…
Walnut Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tart
(Family Features) One of the best parts of the holidays is the aromas and flavors of the season, from walnuts and cinnamon to peppermint and…
VFW Speaks at GWOT Memorial Press Conference
VFW National Veterans Service Director Ryan Gallucci spoke at a press conference on S.535 the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Location Act. This bill…
Venango Archaeology to hold program about Venango Path
From staff reports The Venango Archaeology Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin. Chuck Williams…
Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is encouraging local school districts to host clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to kids — and information to parents…
Steelers, Tomlin embrace challenge of rebuilding on the fly
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Melvin Ingram needed a job. The Pittsburgh Steelers needed depth at outside linebacker, so they took a flyer on the nine-year veteran,…
‘Eternals’ opens with $71M but audience response is mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — “Eternals,” one of Marvel’s most ambitious efforts to expand its superhero universe, arrived in theaters with about $71 million in ticket…
Recent Deaths 11/8/21
Ronald Paul Schwabenbauer, 57, of Clarion, died Nov. 6, 2021. Robert E. George, 68, of Sigel, formerly of Leechburg, died Nov. 5, 2021. Patricia Ann…
New train mural on track for completion
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A new train mural is coming to Oil City. Since Thursday, the familiar mural “I See a Train a Comin’”…
United Way offers financial incentive to get vaccine
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer The United Way of Venango County now has 5,000 more ways to impact vaccine hesitancy in the county. The agency…
Appeals court stays vaccine mandate on larger businesses
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers. The…
Roads, transit, internet: What’s in the infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion infrastructure plan that now goes to President Joe Biden to sign into law has money for roads, bridges, ports,…
Bjugstad helps Wild complete comeback vs. Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Nick Bjugstad capped a frenzied five-minute rally against his former team on Saturday night, scoring the deciding goal in…
Doctor: Misinformation adds to vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nationally about one-third of pregnant women have been vaccinated. That number regionally,…
Franklin VFW offers veterans free lunch
From staff reports Franklin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1835 will offer a free lunch to local veterans on Thursday, which is Veterans Day. Veterans…
Franklin leaf pick-ups will continue
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with its vacuum machines next week in the following areas: Monday — Gurney…
Dems end deadlock, House hands Biden infrastructure win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and…
Climate march keeps up pressure on leaders at U.N. summit
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The public pressure that helped spur more world action on global warming is due to be on full display outside the…
8 dead, numerous injured at Astroworld Festival in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — At least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described as a surge of the crowd at the…
Recent Deaths 11/6/21
Jean Bickel, 87, of Van, died Nov. 4, 2021. Donald L. Wilson, 80, of Cooperstown, died Nov. 4, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 11/5/21
Say hello to Tuscany! Tuscany will certainly say hello back to you, she is a very vocal girl! She loves to be pet and enjoys…
Loaded Chicken Bake
(Family Features) With plenty of cold-weather events and gatherings to celebrate alongside loved ones, one classic way to warm up the crowd is hot, comforting…
A Fruitful Fall… In More Ways Than One
Fall is firmly here, and with the change of seasons comes a flurry of updates in local redevelopment! You may have noticed that I’ve been…
Theater opens space for axe-throwing
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Are you looking for something fun to do this fall? Have you ever considered axe-throwing? A new form of entertainment…
Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package alongside a companion $1…
Letang’s overtime winner lifts Penguins past Flyers, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t have their captain or their coach. They did have Tristan Jarry and a sorta healthy Kris Letang. For…
Review: ‘Eternals’ has a lot of firsts but way too much else
The Associated Press You can tell “Eternals” is going to be epic right from the opening crawl line: “In the beginning…” That’s right, the film…
Recent Deaths 11/5/21
Ruth E. Sobrowski, 81, of Oil City, died Nov. 3, 2021. Mary Songer, 84, of Erie, died Oct. 18, 2021. Margaret “Peg” M. Amsden, 93,…
Pet of the Day 11/4/21
Jovi is a happy, affectionate girl that loves attention. Her previous owners told us she is dog aggressive, however, she is okay in the fenced…
Beet Lentil Chili
(Family Features) With plenty of cold-weather events and gatherings to celebrate alongside loved ones, one classic way to warm up the crowd is hot, comforting…
Family looking for help after fire destroys Cooperstown home
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A family of five was displaced after their Cooperstown home was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning. Josh and…
OC church’s pajama project celebrates 10 years
From staff reports The annual Pajama Project coordinated by Christ Episcopal Church of Oil City is celebrating its 10th season this year. Sarah Margherio, a…
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
The Associated Press Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by…
Penguins star Crosby, defenseman Dumoulin on COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol on Wednesday after both tested positive….
Review: Tom Hanks, a robot and a dog in ‘Finch’
The Associated Press Tom Hanks doesn’t need a human or even a sentient acting partner to make a film or a scene sing. Think Wilson…
Recent Deaths 11/4/21
Lorana “Reenie” Luella (Dittman) Mason, 92, died Nov. 2, 2021. Adrian I. Baker, 58, of Franklin, died Nov. 2, 2021. George M. Keller, 78, of…
Is Fall for Planting?
In climates with four distinct seasons, common sense would suggest that most planting should be done in spring, at the beginning of the warm season….
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Fritters
(Family Features) Reconnecting with family and friends over the holidays means food takes center stage. Perhaps nothing says “happy holidays” quite like a plate of…
Pet of the Day 11/3/21
Willy is an older boy that will need an adopter willing to maintain his routine. He has diabetes, so he requires a shot of insulin…
Bears on the move, cause 2 crashes in county
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Franklin state police investigated two crashes Sunday that involved bears on highways, and experts say this is the time of…
Braves rout Astros to win World Series
HOUSTON (AP) — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up….
COVID-19 vaccine campaign expands to elementary-age children
The Associated Press The U.S. enters a new phase Wednesday in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with shots now available to millions of elementary-age children in…
Steelers trade veteran LB Ingram to Chiefs for 2022 pick
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to Kansas City on Tuesday for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft….
Recent Deaths 11/3/21
Mary Jane McKinney, of Rimersburg, died Nov. 1, 2021. Judy Rae Gruver Guntrum, 77, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 1, 2021. Caroll L. Timblin, 84,…