‘Talking Tuesday’ program will address home canning
From staff reports A free informational program about home canning and food preservation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Scrubgrass Grange as…
2022
Uvalde’s new anguish: Video shows police waiting in school
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A new wave of anger swept through Uvalde on Tuesday over surveillance footage of police officers in body armor milling in…
PA funds 3 new state parks, locations yet to be determined
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor tweeted he had “big news” on Tuesday, announcing the state budget passed in recent days includes funding for three new…
Cruz, Marisnick help streaking Pirates beat Marlins 3-2
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking RBI triple and Jake Marisnick homered for the second straight game, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat…
Review: Dakota Johnson brings a modern spark to ‘Persuasion’
The Associated Press The new adaptation of “Persuasion,” coming to Netflix Friday, does not seem to have been made for Jane Austen fans. Her book…
Recent Deaths 7/13/22
Shirley Irene Ziegler, 84, of Knox, died July 12, 2022. Gregory T. Edinger, 73, of Parker, died July 11, 2022. Clyde Joseph Oelkrue, 2, of…
Jerk Chik’n Fajitas with Black Rice
(Family Features) Inviting loved ones and neighbors for a backyard barbecue is a timeless summer tradition bringing together favorite foods and friendly conversation. At your…
Pet of the Day 7/12/22
Goose is a young and handsome lab mix who was recently surrendered to us because his owners could no longer care for him. Goose can…
OC man accused of strangling woman
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for strangling a woman at an Orange Street residence. Oil City police said in a…
OC Rotary officers named
Rebekah Deal, who served as president of the Oil City Rotary Club for two years, passed the gavel to Kevin Frawley, who will serve as…
NASA space telescope’s 1st cosmic view goes deep
The Associated Press Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and…
Pirates’ Keller sharp for 7 innings in 5-1 win over Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched one-run ball over seven innings, Jake Marisnick homered and doubled, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 5-1…
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ comes to life and to the screen
The Associated Press The coastal marshlands of North Carolina take on a mythic quality in Delia Owens’ “Where the Crawdads Sing.” They are where the…
Recent Deaths 7/12/22
Leah L. Gesing, 67, of Oil City, died July 9, 2022. Jack B. Hetrick, 91, of Distant, died July 9, 2022. For complete obituaries,…
Vegan Pulled Chipotle Chik’n Sliders
(Family Features) Inviting loved ones and neighbors for a backyard barbecue is a timeless summer tradition bringing together favorite foods and friendly conversation. At your…
Pet of the Day 7/11/22
Silky like satin, this girl is the kitten you’ve been looking for! She is full of love and affection to give to her forever family….
Mental Health Care Services During Transition
The Military Health System’s in Transition program aids service members, veterans, and retirees — regardless of component, time served, or discharge category — in establishing…
Regional College to hold open house
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College will hold an open house event for prospective students from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at…
Collection event set at recycling center
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a household hazardous waste and electronics collection event Saturday, July 30, at the county’s recycling center in Franklin….
Trump associates’ ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panel
The Associated Press After members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, their leader called someone on…
Pirates hit 4 homers to beat Brewers 8-6, win series
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Touted rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and Daniel Vogelbach added a three-run shot in the ninth…
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ scores franchise best debut
The Associated Press Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. “ Thor: Love and Thunder ” earned $143 million in…
Recent Deaths 7/11/22
Gayle E. Schull, 93, of Franklin, died July 9, 2022. Leoda Jane Nalepa, 80, of Stoneboro, died July 9, 2022. Barbara T. Shaw, 82, of…
OC couple arrested after raid at home face more charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City couple who were arrested in December following a raid at their West First Street home are now…
Observatory, learning center opening in Cranberry
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Have you ever wanted to check out the glories of the Milky Way and the Big Dipper through a telescope?…
Ukraine: 15 dead in rocket attack on apartment building
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern Ukraine town of Chasiv…
Yosemite wildfire threatens grove of iconic sequoia trees
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday as firefighters battled a blaze that…
Gamel HR highlights Pirates’ 4-3 comeback win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben Gamel hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers…
Report: WWE boss McMahon’s hush cash bill over $12 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to…
Man accused of beating 2 people with bat
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for beating two people with a baseball bat in Franklin. Franklin police said in…
OC Library steps up exterior
Reginald Rice, of Rouseville, looks toward the new artwork on the steps of the Oil City Library as he exits the library Friday afternoon. Marcy…
Impassioned Biden signs order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the “extreme” Supreme Court majority that ended a constitutional right to abortion and delivered an impassioned…
Wolf vetoes bills on poll watchers, transgender athletes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday rejected three bills passed by the Republican majority Legislature, vetoing measures regarding transgender athletes in school…
Tag at home plate caps Brewers’ 4-3 victory over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames couldn’t believe what he was seeing. The Milwaukee Brewers shortstop had just taken a throw from right fielder Andrew McCutchen…
Recent Deaths 7/9/22
Wilma Mae Sutley, 87, of Franklin, died July 7, 2022. John Robert “Bob” Moore, 88, of Clarion, died July 5, 2022. Vicki L. (Cussins) Deitz…
Calamari Caesar Salad
(Family Features) Light bites and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, especially when the temperature outside means turning on the oven is out of the…
Pet of the Day 7/8/22
Chloe is a brindle Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is 4 years old, spayed, up to date on shots and house trained. For more information…
Oil History Links Us to Azerbaijan
Events in different areas, even opposite sides of the planet, can sometimes collide in the most unexpected of ways. When we heard back in May…
Man charged in connection with burglary at Franklin building
From staff reports A Pittsburgh man is facing charges in connection with a burglary at the City of Franklin Water Authority Building. Franklin police said…
Tickets available for FLEX Bike ‘n Brew event
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting this year’s Oil…
Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, the White House said, as he faces mounting pressure…
Budget would leave billions unspent, boost education funding
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers, nearly a week into the state’s new fiscal year, began passing budget legislation Thursday to add billions into surplus accounts,…
India, Drury key rally, Reds beat Pirates 5-1 to split DH
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India hit a go-ahead single, Brandon Drury added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on…
James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82
The Associated Press James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences…
Recent Deaths 7/8/22
Helen Corinne Heckler, 97, of Franklin, died July 3, 2022. Judie Flinchbaugh, 79, of Seneca, died June 30, 2022. Jacqueline Jean (Joyner) Troup, 87, of…
Pet of the Day 7/7/22
Harriet is only 9 months old and she came to us with 7 babies of her own. I promised her once she raised this litter…
Muffuletta Caesar Sandwich
(Family Features) Light bites and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, especially when the temperature outside means turning on the oven is out of the…
Mulch – A Survey of Available Options
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living…
Bridge Builders announces more than $350,000 worth of scholarships
From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations, through its scholarship program, has assisted students in their pursuit of higher education for more than 40 years…
Franklin Rotary to hold blood drive
From staff reports The Franklin Rotary Club will sponsor a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce…