Man who had been charged with homicide sues OC, two officers
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man who was charged with homicide in 2019 and spent more than a year in jail before…
June 2022
Hasson principal makes good on his promise to first graders
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Students poured out of Hasson Heights Elementary School and into the sunshine Friday afternoon to see school principal Matt Siembida…
McCormick concedes to Oz in GOP Senate primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick conceded the Republican primary in Pennsylvania for U.S. Senate to celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz,…
Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks’ 5 HRs in win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh…
Two future kings set to honor Elizabeth at jubilee concert
LONDON (AP) — Two future monarchs are set to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at a special concert in front of Buckingham Palace on…
Recent Deaths 6/4/22
Shirley J. King, 85, died June 2, 2022. Julie A. (Winters) Martz, 34, of Seneca, died May 30, 2022. John F. Gregory, Jr., 60, of…
Grass-Fed Lamb Meatball and Veggie Skewers with Herb Sauce
(Family Features) Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of…
Pet of the Day 6/3/22
Boomer is the last little boy in his litter. He is a husky/beagle mix and about 16 weeks old. Boomer loves to play and is…
Police probing theft at Oil City Automotive
From staff reports Oil City police are investigating a theft from Oil City Automotive early Thursday that involved five boys. Police said the theft occurred…
Meadville Pike will close for two weeks
From staff reports Meadville Pike in Franklin will be closed to traffic from its intersection with Route 322 in Franklin to Bell Avenue in Sugarcreek…
Jan. 6 committee sets prime-time hearing date for findings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol will go public with its findings in a prime-time hearing next…
Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Enough, enough,” President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take…
PA court orders contested ballots counted in Senate primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — A state court agreed Thursday night in a ballot-counting lawsuit with the campaign of David McCormick, who is in a neck-and-neck Republican…
Review: In ‘Watcher,’ ‘Rear Window’ meets #MeToo
The Associated Press Films like “It Follows” and “The Guest” have already made Maika Monroe something of a modern scream-queen with a feminist bent. But…
Recent Deaths 6/3/22
Lawrence Arthur-Paul Hannold, 17 days, of Rimersburg, died May 30, 2022. Karen A. Moody Schmader, 60, of Lucinda, died June 2, 2022. Mary E. Bean,…
Endless Summer Grass-Fed Lamb Burgers
(Family Features) Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of…
Pet of the Day 6/2/22
Mathilda was just recently brought into the shelter when her owner died. She is a stunning kitty with blue/gray fur and gorgeous light green eyes….
OC man gets hefty prison terms for sexual assaults
From staff reports An Oil City man was sentenced Tuesday in Venango County Court to hefty prison terms in connection with three cases in which…
Franklin concert series kicks off tonight
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council’s Thursday night Concerts in the Park series will kick off at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Bandstand Park…
House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is beginning to put its stamp on gun legislation in response to mass shootings in Texas and New York by…
Cleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nothing like sweeping one of the most feared lineups in baseball to give the young Pittsburgh Pirates a major boost of…
Company to Las Vegas chapels: No more Elvis-themed weddings
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas chapels of love that use Elvis Presley’s likeness could find themselves becoming Heartbreak Hotels. The licensing company that controls…
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee kicks off with pomp
LONDON (AP) — Four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne got underway Thursday with a display of British military…
Recent Deaths 6/2/22
David James Karns, Sr., 69, of Franklin, died May 31, 2022. Blaine E. Donahue, 69, of Centerville, died May 24, 2022. Robert John Kaufman, 36,…
Pet of the Day 6/1/22
Molly was brought in to us because she was a little too much for the gentleman to handle. It took her a few weeks to…
Apple and Blood Orange Pinwheels
(Family Features) Gifts and cards are surely appreciated, but one of the best gifts for many parents is simply time spent together. No special occasion…
Beginning a Vegetable Garden
Have you resolved to start eating better? Growing your own food can be one of the best ways to achieve that goal. Your backyard can…
Woman accused of assault for struggling with Franklin police
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A transient Franklin woman is facing aggravated assault and other charges in connection with incidents in Franklin and at UPMC…
After Uvalde, holiday weekend sees shootings nationwide
CHICAGO (AP) — Even as the nation reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, multiple…
Biden plots inflation fight with Fed chair as nation worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Focused on relentlessly rising prices, President Joe Biden plotted inflation-fighting strategy Tuesday with the chairman of the Federal Reserve, with the fate…
Pirates edge NL West-leading Dodgers 5-3 for 2nd series win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chavis and Tucupita Marcano each hit two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Tuesday…
Sex Pistols aim to give queen’s jubilee a touch of punk
LONDON (AP) — In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols. Queen Elizabeth II and the…
Recent Deaths 6/1/22
Fred Milton Bradish, 80, died May 23, 2022. Nancy J. Connor, 77, of Mayport, died May 30, 2022. Richard F. “Rick” Adams, 63, of Polk,…