Review: Will Smith-led ‘Emancipation’ is an action thriller
The Associated Press It comes as some relief that Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation,” starring Will Smith as a runaway slave in Civil War-era Louisiana, is not,…
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Recent Deaths 12/3/22
Donald L. Weidner, 84, of Shippenville, died Dec. 2, 2022. Philip O. Womer, 82, of Oil City, died Nov. 30, 2022. Roger Courson, 69, of…
Pet of the Day 12/2/22
If you are looking for an energetic kitty who loves to play then look no further! Lucky is a friendly boy that enjoys chasing after…
Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn
(Family Features) With countless ways to enjoy the holiday season from decorating and hosting parties to wintertime activities, it’s a perfect time to bring family…
OC woman charged for spitting on man who had been attacked
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing aggravated assault and endangerment charges in connection with an incident at a Hone Avenue…
OC Arts Council announces First Night plans
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council has announced plans for the city’s annual First Night Oil City celebration on New Year’s Eve. Activities…
Trump probe: Court halts Mar-a-Lago special master review
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous federal appeals court on Thursday ended an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing…
Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers…
Guentzel, Kapanen fuel rally as Penguins slip by Vegas 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have no idea how long they’ll have to play without Kris Letang. They may have landed on a formula…
Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefront
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Footage of an upcoming documentary about Harry and Meghan released Thursday shows the couple is once again prepared to tackle the…
Recent Deaths 12/2/22
Kathryn E. Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Nov. 26, 2022. Billie Jo Coleman, 66, of Franklin, died Nov. 30, 2022. Doris “Ruth” Rodgers-Bradybaugh, 61, died…
Pet of the Day 12/1/22
Miss Marbles is a young adult female. She is current on vaccines and spayed. She does not like other cats. Miss Marbles is a bit…
Gingersnap Popcorn Snack Mix
(Family Features) With countless ways to enjoy the holiday season from decorating and hosting parties to wintertime activities, it’s a perfect time to bring family…
Titusville women’s services agency settles in at new office
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Titusville division of Women’s Services Office is in a new location at 123 N. Franklin St. in Titusville. Debbie…
Venango Chorus to present concert
From staff reports The Venango Chorus will present a concert titled “Goin’ Home” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Lutheran Church at 800 Moran…
Biden hosting Macron amid some friction over US climate law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron are celebrating the long-standing U.S.-French relationship, but these are friends with differences. The French leader is…
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies…
Review: Emma Corrin gives us a vibrant new ‘Lady Chatterley’
The Associated Press The lovely and magnetic young actor Emma Corrin certainly has a thing for characters who marry unwisely. We cringed when Corrin’s winsome,…
Recent Deaths 12/1/22
Betty S. Weaver, 96, of Oil City, died Nov. 29, 2022. Joanne M. Strickland, 76, of Oil City, died Nov. 28, 2022. Janet R. Roddy,…
Apple Cranberry Havarti Melt
(Family Features) All that holiday hustle and bustle can work up some real hunger. Between decorating, baking and preparing for entertaining, hosts often earn an…
Pet of the Day 11/30/22
This sweet older guy came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for him. We estimated Jethro at about 10…
Two-vehicle crash in Seneca
Emergency crews work at the scene of this two-vehicle, head-on crash that occurred at about 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Route 257 and…
OC police looking for Reno man
From staff reports The Oil City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Justin L. Huey, 32, of Reno. Huey is wanted…
Fun day planned at Franklin’s Old-Fashioned Christmas event
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Children will be able to get a taste of Christmases past this Saturday in Franklin during the Franklin Retail and…
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a…
Oath Keepers’ Rhodes guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn President Joe Biden’s election, handing…
Pesce’s winner in OT lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins saw a hit they considered dangerous and stopped. Carolina didn’t. And when the whistle didn’t blow, the Hurricanes took…
Review: Slice into the holiday spirit with ‘Violent Night’
The Associated Press The holiday season is upon us and how better to celebrate than watching Santa slip several pool balls into a Christmas stocking,…
Recent Deaths 11/30/22
Marilyn Lee (Boyer) McKain, 90, of Fairmount City, died Nov. 25, 2022. Bryan E. Lineman, 62, died Nov. 25, 2022. Wilhelmina Maria Messmer, 81, of…
Pet of the Day 11/29/22
Squirt is a spunky kitty with a big personality! She loves to run and play with toys, especially strings. She seems to do well with…
Sunchokes and Potato Quiche
(Family Features) The focus for home chefs hosting during the holidays is often centered around the big feast, but if you’re welcoming guests for an…
New Toxic Exposure Screening
Have you heard about the new toxic exposure screening? If you’re enrolled in VA health care, you can now receive the toxic exposure screening at VA…
Pair from OC facing charges after meth found in vehicle
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City man and woman, along with an Erie man, are facing several charges after methamphetamine was found in…
Business seeks donations for toy drive
From staff reports The TGIF Solutions — McMahon Brothers Insurance business is seeking help from the community for its Christmas toy drive. New, unwrapped toys…
Annual Nick of Time gift drive underway
From staff reports The annual In the Nick of Time campaign, a community project designed to provide area teenagers with holiday gifts, is underway. Gifts…
NATO commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the military alliance’s commitment to Ukraine on Tuesday, saying that the war-torn nation will one day…
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled…
Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season. When he finally got the chance, in Week 12 during…
Recent Deaths 11/29/22
Estella Joanne Miller, 74, of Clarion, died Nov. 27, 2022. Nicholas M. Amore, 69, of Oil City, died Nov. 26, 2022. Robert F. Posego, 85,…
Pet of the Day 11/28/22
Miso is a sweet and quiet girl looking for a home of her own. She likes to be pet and would be a great lap…
Iranian general acknowledges over 300 dead in unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian general on Monday acknowledged that more than 300 people have been killed in the unrest surrounding nationwide…
$5 million was set aside for small Pa. filmmakers. Lawmakers gave it all to M. Night Shyamalan
PHILADELPHIA — With HBO’s Mare of Easttown and other big-budget productions taking most of Pennsylvania’s film subsidies, small-budget independents felt left out. Few taxpayer subsidies…
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt, sending ash nearby
HONOLULU (AP) — The world’s largest active volcano spewed some ash and lava Monday and officials warned residents of Hawaii’s Big Island to prepare for…
Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese
(Family Features) Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones….
Black Friday draws shoppers to Cranberry Mall
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer While it may not be getting the crowds it did years ago, the Cranberry Mall in Seneca still saw a…
Teacher says Rocky Grove anti-bullying club making its mark
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Most high schools have a program or club that promotes kindness and anti-bullying, and Rocky Grove High School is no…
Hardship and hope: Winter, missile storms show Kyiv’s mettle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The play finishes. The actors take their bows. Then they let loose with wartime patriotic zeal. “Glory to Ukraine!” they shout….
Marner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 16 games with a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the…
Review: Back to DeLillo’s doomed future in ‘White Noise’
The Associated Press Like Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel, the heart of Noah Baumbach’s “White Noise” is in the supermarket. There, in the gleaming aisles of neatly arranged…
Conservation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies set
From staff reports The 2022 Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Rhoades Auditorium…