Mexican Pizza Dip
(Family Features) Whether your game day celebrations call for a full-blown parking lot party or homegating with your closest friends, the nibbles and noshes you…
2021
Pet of the Day 8/4/21
Butchie was recently brought to us because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him. His previous owner says he is good with people of…
Heat Proofing Your Vegetable Garden
The dog days of summer can be tough on your vegetables. Even heat-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers might need a little extra care during…
Milling, paving on OC streets
Oil City public works employee Casey Miller shovels debris from Wyllis Street on Tuesday while Nick Shoup walks across the road. The city workers milled…
Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and…
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden administration…
Held hitless into 7th by Houser, Pirates top Brewers in 10th
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers starter Adrian Houser was pulled with a no-hitter intact in the seventh inning, and Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied…
Wall of ice collapses at Titanic Museum in Tennessee, 3 hurt
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — A wall of ice at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Tennessee collapsed and injured three guests, the museum’s owners said….
Recent Deaths 8/4/21
Traci Lee Flick, 54, of Oil City, died July 31, 2021. Eric M. Garvin, 51, of Olean, N.Y., died Aug. 1, 2021. Martha W. Henry…
Game Day Chicken Wings
(Family Features) Skip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap…
Pet of the Day 8/3/21
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…
Clarion University Focuses on Community Health
Clarion University is planning to open this fall with normal operations. Students will resume learning in face-to-face classes, living in residence halls, and staying busy…
Weather Service says tornado touched down near Dempseytown
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Dempseytown on Thursday. No injuries or…
Tri-county’s gasoline prices above regional average
From staff reports The average price of gasoline in the tri-county area this week is above the western Pennsylvania average of $3.31, according to AAA…
Landlords, tenants fill courts as eviction moratorium ends
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gabe Imondi, a 74-year-old landlord from Rhode Island, had come to court hoping to get his apartment back. He was tired…
US hits 70% vaccination rate – a month late, amid a surge
The Associated Press The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults…
Bipartisan bill leaves out key climate, clean energy steps
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate…
Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eduardo Escobar made one heck of an initial impression on Milwaukee fans in his first home game as a Brewer. Escobar hit…
Recent Deaths 8/3/21
Franklin Leroy Davenport, 59, of Lickingville, died July 31, 2021. Eric M. Garvin, 51, of Olean, New York, died Aug. 1, 2021. Kathleen Cohlhepp Niederriter,…
Pet of the Day 8/2/21
Nova Lee is a sweet young girl with lots of energy and a high prey drive therefore no cats in her new home, please. She…
Salmon Rollups
(Family Features) After an extended period of social distancing, this year will be a time for reuniting with family and friends. Picnic get-togethers filled with…
House Hearing on VA Extended Care Program
Last Tuesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health conducted a hearing on access to VA’s home and community-based services. Ideally, these services allow veterans…
Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill…
Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends
BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the…
Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep…
‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite growing concerns over the delta variant, “Jungle Cruise” still drew moviegoers out to theaters during the film’s opening weekend to…
Recent Deaths 8/2/21
Dennis L. Hartle, Sr., 84, of Lucinda, died July 30, 2021. Krista Beth Cratty, 45, of Franklin, died July 29, 2021. Hannah “Cora” Coralynn Lewis,…
Tornado confirmed in Cochranton
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The National Weather Service in Cleveland has confirmed that a tornado touched down Thursday afternoon at a farm near Cochranton….
Rescue boat arrives in Oil City
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Oil City Fire Department is gearing up to unveil its new rescue boat next month, about nine months after…
Wolf wants lawmakers to extend opioid emergency declaration
HARRISBURG (AP) — The governor of Pennsylvania is asking state lawmakers to return to Harrisburg within a month to extend a statewide disaster emergency intended…
Stallings’ RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates…
After court victories, Michael Jackson estate eyes revival
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Jackson’s musical legacy never left, but a kind of comeback is coming. With a series of court victories that…
National Fuel seeks $10 increase in bill for typical customer
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. is requesting a rate increase of more than $10 in the monthly bill of a typical residential…
Youth show brings Barrow to life
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Barrow-Civic Theatre’s youth theatre program presented “The Granny Awards” Thursday at the Barrow, and the production marked the first…
Biden sees shortages to stop climate-change fueled wildfires
The Associated Press President Joe Biden is sounding the alarm about the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires in western states,…
Pirates’ Crowe, 2 relievers 1-hit Phillies, end 4-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wil Crowe and two relief pitchers combined on a one-hitter, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-0…
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract…
Recent Deaths 7/31/21
Charles R. “Bob” Fulmer, 91, of Franklin, died July 29, 2021. George Eric Keely, Jr., formerly of Oil City, died July 1, 2021. Vicki Lynn…
Pet of the Day 7/30/21
Po is a great dog that was brought to us because he wasn’t happy in a home with a young puppy. Po might be happy…
Albacore Bliss Bowl
(Family Features) After an extended period of social distancing, this year will be a time for reuniting with family and friends. Picnic get-togethers filled with…
AmeriCorps Team Appreciated in Foxburg
On Monday, July 19, residents of Foxburg and the surrounding area sat down with an enthusiastic Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps crew to share some delicious food…
11,000 data breaches over 15 years at core of UC fraud uptick
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer More than 11,000 data breaches, causing exposure of more than 1.6 billion personal records over a span of about 15…
Greenways Block Grant funding available
From staff reports Applications are being accepted for another round of the Northwest Commission’s Greenways Block Grant program’s funding for 2019-22. According to a commission…
Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday
BOSTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied…
Transportation funding panel advancing a $15.6B package
HARRISBURG (AP) — A transportation funding commission set up by Gov. Tom Wolf to find ways to end Pennsylvania’s reliance on its gas tax will…
Piña hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 runs as Brewers sweep Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Manny Piña hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on…
Director James Gunn assembles his perfect ‘Suicide Squad’
The Associated Press Could a scoundrel DC Comics character like Peacemaker ever be on the same level as Superman? How about Polka-Dot Man? Or Ratcatcher?…
Recent Deaths 7/30/21
Paul G. Showers, Sr., 90, of Franklin, died July 28, 2021. Eugene “Gene” A. Wolski, 72, of Titusville, died July 27, 2021. For complete…
Pet of the Day 7/29/21
Tallulah is a sweetheart who has a little bit of a diva side to her. She is very friendly and loves attention, and she will…
Watermelon Oat Flour Waffles
(Family Features) Fresh fruit is a breakfast staple, and a nutritious option like watermelon is a sweet way to satisfy hunger (and thirst). As a refreshing…