Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died….
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Festival book sale moved to library; hours corrected
From staff reports A book sale hosted by Friends of the Oil City Library will be held at the library during the Oil Heritage Festival….
Police will focus on Move Over violations
From staff reports Troop E of the Pennsylvania State Police, which includes Franklin state police, has joined state police from five other states in focusing…
Biden grappling with ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks after celebrating America’s near “independence” from the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is confronting the worrying reality of rising cases and…
Pirates top Mets 4-1 after shoving match; Lindor injured
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Francisco Lindor left injured moments before Marcus Stroman and his New York Mets teammates got into a heated shoving match with Pittsburgh…
Why the Anthony Bourdain voice cloning creeps people out
The Associated Press The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has…
Recent Deaths 7/17/21
Alma Mae Carson, 91, of Erie, formerly of Oil City, died July 10, 2021. Louise M. Blymiller McNany, 76, of Emlenton, died July 15, 2021….
Pet of the Day 7/16/21
Tia recently came to us because her owner could no longer care for her. She is a gentle soul although she will tear apart stuffed…
Sopapilla Bars
(Culinary.net) Finding a unique dessert to impress others can be a tall task. Cakes, brownies and cookies are classics but can be boring and repetitive….
Rain Gardens – the Plants
This plant list provides a good starting point to help you become familiar with some native plants that are good for rain gardens. Most of…
Rain Gardens – the Basics
Rain gardens are a simple and resourceful way to use the stormwater from your gutters productively as a garden. In its most simple design, a…
Congressman Gets Glipse of Partnerships, Progress, Plans
Local redevelopment was a bit more exciting than usual recently with a visit from US Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson! Congressman Thompson, who is a top…
Oil Heritage events start today
From staff reports Oil City’s annual Oil Heritage Festival, which is set for July 22-25, is chock full of activities. This year’s celebration will mark…
Services on hold at Salvation Army dental center
From staff reports The Salvation Army’s Oil City Dental Center is temporarily without a dentist on staff and has put a pause on services for…
Recovery effort at collapsed building could end soon
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Efforts to recover human remains from the debris of a South Florida condo building are nearing an end. Miami-Dade police identified…
State’s overdose deaths rose in 2020, US agency says
HARRISBURG (AP) — Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic, according to new federal estimates. The U.S….
Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling the video streaming service is poised to expand into another…
Recent Deaths 7/16/21
Hazel Slaughenhoupt, 70, of Bruin, died July 11, 2021. Larry “Tarzan” Ramsey died July 9, 2021. Mary Lee Eichholtz, 65, of Franklin, died July 8,…
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
(Culinary.net) Almost every get-together – whether it’s family, friends, or neighbors – always has one dish that’s the star of the show time after time….
Pet of the Day 7/15/21
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…
Tuesday’s severe storms caused widespread damages in region
Severe storms Tuesday evening left some damage in their wake around Venango and Clarion counties. Trees falling due to high winds – up to 60…
Don’t look up! Bangkok’s slitherers keep snake catchers busy
BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok parkgoers looking for relief from renewed coronavirus restrictions got a slithering surprise Thursday when a python as long as two of…
Madonna documentary coming to streaming Paramount+ this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Streaming service Paramount+ has landed a documentary that offers a glimpse into the personal life of Madonna and her work on…
No injuries, but lots of damage reported with Iowa tornadoes
LAKE CITY, Iowa (AP) — No deaths or injuries were immediately reported from tornadoes that tore through central and eastern Iowa, but many found damaged…
Apple Cake
(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…
Pet of the Day 7/14/21
Eli is a happy young boy with lots (and lots and lots) of energy! He is very sweet and smart. He was one of our…
7 members named to Venango County 911 advisory board
Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved members of the county’s 911 advisory board that was created in May. The board consists of seven members –…
Clarion County leaders, residents offer input for comprehensive plan
CLARION – Clarion County had an opportunity Monday night to plan for the county’s future. Representatives from Herbert, Rowland and Grubic of Cranberry Township conducted…
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota said they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their…
Spears hearing to deal with turmoil from her dramatic speech
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three weeks after Britney Spears ‘ dramatic comments in court condemning the conservatorship that has controlled her life for 13 years,…
Biden blasts ‘un-American’ voting limits; Texas Dems act
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden declared preserving voting rights an urgent national “test of our time” on Tuesday but offered few concrete proposals to…
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
(StatePoint) If you’re among the millions of fans of the hit show “Bridgerton,” or of the novels that inspired it, you know that society’s finest…
Pet of the Day 7/13/21
Noelle is the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet. She loves attention and loves cuddles, but she can also be pretty playful in the right mood….
Clarion River history educator workshop set at Cook Forest
Cook Forest State Park will conduct a three-day Clarion River history educator workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, through Friday, July…
Ex-Pleasantville man sentenced for sexual exploitation of children
ERIE – A former Pleasantville man was sentenced Monday in federal court to 16 years in jail and five years supervised release for violating federal…
US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, signaling that a swift rebound in spending has run…
‘The Crown,’ ‘Mandalorian’ top Emmy nominations with 24 each
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday with 24 apiece, but the Marvel universe also got…
Searchers recover personal possessions from collapse rubble
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — When the body of 4-year-old Emma Guara was pulled from the rubble of last month’s Florida condominium collapse, she was wearing…
Flash flooding swamps parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Tuesday were facing another round of rain one day after they were swamped by a…
Power Packed Popcorn Cookies
(Family Features) Bring your family together for a tasty dessert that’s packed with whole grains, a nutrient many Americans are missing from their diets. According…
Pet of the Day 7/12/21
Sapphire recently came to us as a stray. She can be a bit of a wild woman but she is super friendly and just needs…
IMDb Announces Top New TV Shows of the Year (So Far), as Determined by User Ratings
IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, today unveiled the Top 10 New Television Shows…
Deaf dog finds empathy in deaf-education teacher’s home
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — He was an incorrigible cur. This mutt puppy wouldn’t listen to anything he was told. Three families tried. Three families brought…
Difo hit in 9th caps 5-run comeback as Pirates edge Mets 6-5
NEW YORK (AP) — Wilmer Difo’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning capped Pittsburgh’s biggest comeback of the season, and the Pirates rallied from an…
Grief counselors in short supply with gun violence rising
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As Brett Roman Williams stood at the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office staring at a photo of his older brother’s face, a familiar…
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP) — Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer…
Contempt of court, damages sought against Spencer
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Cranberry Township is acting on litigation against junkyard owner Randy Spencer to “force compliance” and have him remove vehicles from…
Chamber leader: Lack of employees is ‘a crisis’
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Hiring and retainment of employees have been critical challenges in most industries, both locally and statewide, according to Susan Williams,…
Heat wave blankets US West as fires rage in several states
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters struggled to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave blanketed the West, prompting an…
Alonso’s homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday…