Chamber leaders keeping eye on rising energy costs
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Local chamber of commerce leaders are preparing for the impact that rising energy costs will have on local businesses. “No…
March 2022
Weller outlines how OC has spent its COVID grant funding
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School District is moving ahead with spending close to $12 million in COVID grant funding from the state…
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of Russian missiles pounded a military training base near Ukraine’s western border with NATO member Poland, killing 35 people, Ukrainian…
Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck early Sunday near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi…
US immigration arrests drop amid focus on most dangerous
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration enforcement arrests within the U.S. fell sharply over the past year as the Biden administration shifted its enforcement priorities to focus…
Civil War fashion is topic of Drake Well Museum program
From staff reports Drake Well Museum will continue its Wisdom and Wine: Home in the Oil Region lecture series Thursday with a presentation by Jan…
Russia strikes near Ukraine’s capital; mosque reported hit
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces pounding the port city of Mariupol shelled a mosque sheltering more than 80 people, including children, the Ukrainian government…
Texas clinics’ lawsuit over abortion ban ‘effectively over’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dealt essentially a final blow to abortion clinics’ best hopes of stopping a restrictive law…
Penguins pull away in third for 5-2 win over Golden Knights
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall began the day by saying he believes the pieces are in place for a long playoff…
Recent Deaths 3/12/22
James “Jim” Edward Whitling, 76, of Wyalusing, formerly of Oil City, died March 9, 2022. Louis L. “Lou” Confer, 70, of Clarion, formerly of Seneca,…
Pet of the Day 3/11/22
Banjo recently came to us as a stray so we don’t have any history of him. Once he gets to know you, he will follow…
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Culinary.net) It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe. Throw out…
Importance of Community Resilience
I frequently talk about the concept and goals of redevelopment, but this week I’d like to step back a little and look at the even…
Franklin man facing firearms charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for firing a firearm that he is not permitted to have in the direction…
Oil City High School to present ‘Addams Family’
From staff reports Oil City High School will present “The Addams Family” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 17-19, in the high school…
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia widened its offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east for…
Play ball! MLB players reach deal, salvage 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s players and owners ended their most bitter money fight in a quarter-century Thursday when the players’ association accepted…
Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies
The Associated Press Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years was a warm and familiar presence in children’s lives and a rare…
Recent Deaths 3/11/22
Joyce Marie Cobbett, 69, of New Bethlehem, died March 9, 2022. Danny A. Manross, 64, of Chapmanville, died March 9, 2022. John Francis “Arrow” Eismont,…
Pet of the Day 3/10/22
What’s not to love about this handsome boy? He is super friendly with both people and other dogs. He keeps his kennel very neat so…
Cheesy Spinach Ravioli
(Family Features) One of the easiest ways to warm up at the end of a cold day – both inside and out – is by…
Mediation begins in Polk, White Haven case
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Plaintiffs and defendants in the case involving the planned closure of both Polk and White Haven state centers met March…
Woman spots large, snowy bald eagle
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Angie Spaziani of Seneca and her family love looking for bald eagles. Two years ago this month, Spaziani saw three…
Attack on Ukrainian hospital draws outrage as talks stall
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian airstrike on a Mariupol maternity hospital that killed three people brought condemnation down on Moscow on Thursday, with Ukrainian…
Calls to suspend gas taxes across U.S. grow as prices surge
The Associated Press With gas prices at record highs across the U.S., an increasing number of governors and state lawmakers are calling for the suspension…
Review: In ‘The Adam Project,’ a blockbuster therapy session
The Associated Press Pathos and action are found in equal parts in “The Adam Project,” the latest attempt by Netflix to create the kind of…
Recent Deaths 3/10/22
Gwendolyn Lois Traister, 90, of Rimersburg, died March 8, 2022. Sara Ann Shafer, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 14, 2022. Loretta B Weis,…
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Cranberry Twp. assault
Pet of the Day 3/9/22
Brutus came to us as a stray. He is a big sweet baby. He doesn’t like other male dogs very much, but he seems okay…
Cheesy Basil Cod
(Culinary.net) During the spring months, fish can be a popular food for at-home meals. It’s a perfect nutritious option during Lent, and it’s flaky and…
Delay Garden Cleanup to Benefit Overwintering Insects
You can support butterflies, moths, bees, and other desirable insects by delaying your garden cleanup until spring. Learn simple ways to encourage overwintering insects and…
OC man charged for breaking into Franklin home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for breaking into a house on Norman Street in Franklin last week. Franklin…
ORA seeks nominees for Historic Preservation Awards
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism is accepting nominations through April 1 for its Historic Preservation Awards. The awards…
Biden’s inflation plan upends thinking on jobs sent overseas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the U.S. This challenges a…
Duclair, Verhaeghe help Panthers beat Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Duclair scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and Carter Verhaeghe added an insurance score in the third as the…
Will Ferrell lightens the mood for slumping Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Will Ferrell screamed and put a hand in Klay Thompson’s face as the Golden State star lofted a baseline 3-pointer. Nice…
Recent Deaths 3/9/22
Matthew “Clark” Watson, of Stoneboro, died March 6, 2022. Mary Ann Wheeling, 76, of Oil City, died March 8, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
1st trial in Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, a milestone victory for federal prosecutors…
Pet of the Day 3/8/22
Snickers is such a handsome boy! He seems to be a little nervous here in the shelter environment, but we know in the right home…
Cheesy Frittata with Veggies
(Family Features) Chef Nate Appleman knows how important it is to serve healthy meals to your family – ones they actually want to eat. Before…
US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for…
3 more charged in connection with Emlenton overdose death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Three more people are facing charges in connection with the overdose death of an Emlenton woman about a year ago….
Drake Well fundraiser race scheduled for May
From staff reports Friends of Drake Well is hosting a fundraiser race Saturday, May 21, at Oil Creek State Park. The “Meet-U in 5 and…
Court rejects GOP redistricting plans in NC, Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state…
Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘medieval’ tactics
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepened Monday as Russian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat, and medicine grew increasingly…
Review: Puberty runs amok in Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’
The Associated Press For better and worse, “Turning Red” is like no Pixar film before it. The film, directed by Domee Shi, who made the lovely Oscar-winning short…
Recent Deaths 3/8/22
Barbara Jean Lamison, 87, of Renfrew, formerly of Prospect, died March 5, 2022. Dean Thomas Dehner, 64, of Oil City, died March 7, 2022. Jack…
Pet of the Day 3/7/22
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…
VFW Commander-In-Chief Testifies Before Congress
VFW National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic testified before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The VFW delivered its top…