Daffodil Days 2023 sales plans underway
From staff reports Relay for Life teams of Venango County are again participating in the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Judy Stevenson and Gayle Oxenham…
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Franklin, OC leaf pickups continue next week
From staff reports Franklin The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with vacuum machines Tuesday through Thursday on the Gurney Road side…
New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two…
Crosby scores again against Flyers to lead Pittsburgh to win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Poehling had two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Philadelphia Flyers their ninth straight loss with a 4-1 victory on…
Review: ‘Strange World’ explores big themes in bold colors
The Associated Press Is Searcher Clade the most millennial dad in all of animated moviedom? He has that telltale hipster beard. A sensitive voice sorta…
Recent Deaths 11/26/22
Phyllis J. Blair, 96, of Knox, died Nov. 22, 2022. Bonnie Lee Wiant, 78, of Clarion, died Nov. 22, 2022. Mary Lou Heckathorn, 64, of…
Pet of the Day 11/25/22
Sam came in as a stray. He is a very handsome adult male. He is friendly. For more information on Sam, call Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Brown Butter Apple Pie
(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….
Alaska firefighters help rescue a moose trapped in a home
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Firefighters in Alaska got an unusual request for assistance last weekend from the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, but it wasn’t your mundane…
High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season…
Russia rains missiles on recaptured Ukrainian city
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Natalia Kristenko’s dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway of her apartment building for hours overnight. City workers…
Pet of the Day 11/24/22
Gypsy is a 5-year-old sweetie. She loves to be with her people and enjoys taking walks and playing outside. She lived in a rural area…
Apple Wreath Salad
(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….
Pet of the Day 11/23/22
Bridget is an energetic, playful, and cuddly little girl. She is sweet, outgoing, and loves to be held and snuggled. All cats have been spayed/neutered,…
Apple Custard Sponge Trifle
(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….
ORA to present awards for outdoor rec business plans
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance will announce the winners of the 2022 Outdoor Recreation Business Plan contest at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2,…
Light Up Night parade winners announced
From staff reports Central Elementary School won the Brightest Lights & Most Sparkle award for the Electric Lights Parade held Saturday during Franklin’s Light Up…
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional…
Witness: Walmart employee opened fire in break room; 6 dead
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees gathered in the break room of a Virginia store, a witness said Wednesday….
Inflation gives pay raise gift to top Pennsylvania officials
HARRISBURG (AP) — Inflation is gift-wrapping another big salary increase for hundreds of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials in 2023, including…
Review: Wrenching and riveting, ‘The Son’ leaves you shaken
The Associated Press If you don’t have children, you will likely walk out of “The Son” shaken and deeply moved. If you do have kids,…
Recent Deaths 11/23/22
Vernon “Lee” Baker, 82, of Carlton, died Nov. 20, 2022. Colleen Hileman Kifer, 89, of Clarion, died Nov. 19, 2022. John “Papa” W. Williams, 84,…
Pet of the Day 11/22/22
Bella is a sweet 9 year old shepherd mix looking for her forever family. Bella loves all people, squeaky toys, and being the center of…
Apple Coffee Cake
(Family Features) The traditions of the holidays often include family-favorite meals and seasonal sweets, but enjoying those beloved treats doesn’t always mean giving up health-conscious…
Railroad Club announces 2022 holiday show times
From staff reports The Clarion Model Railroad Club will again hold a model train show during the holiday season. The show will be held at…
Jan. 6 sedition trial of Oath Keepers founder goes to jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — As angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, ready to smash through windows and beat police officers, Oath Keepers…
Rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. One of the…
Review: ‘Devotion’ is a quiet tale of allyship amid heroics
The Associated Press There must be something about actor Glen Powell that casting directors associate with the heavens. He’s played astronaut John Glenn in “Hidden…
Recent Deaths 11/22/22
Brandi L. Rapp, 33, of Clarion, died Nov. 18, 2022. Mary E. Schneider, 83, of Corry, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2022. James…
Pet of the Day 11/21/22
Zeus was brought to us because his owner could no longer care for him. He is a very sweet wiggly boy who loves everyone. If…
Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
(Family Features) At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with…
Powderpuff Boys Volleyball
By ABIGAIL KREIDLER Student contributor Last year, Junior Exec at Oil City High School had decided to try out something called Powder Puff Volleyball for…
Senate Hearings on Pact Act Implementation
VFW National Legislative Assistant Director Kristina Keenan provided a statement for the record for a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on VA’s implementation of…
Friends for Food drive provides warm feeling on a cold day
By MAYKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Even flurries and cold temperatures couldn’t put a chill on the warm feeling felt by the beneficiaries and 80 Friends…
Woman, 89, calls bingo to fulfill bucket list wish
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department had a guest caller for bingo last week. Betty Morrison, 89, of Franklin, fulfilled an item on her bucket…
Patrons in gay club shooting hit gunman with his own weapon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As bullets tore through a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and wounding many more, one patron who…
NASA capsule buzzes moon, last big step before lunar orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Orion capsule reached the moon Monday, whipping around the far side and buzzing the lunar surface on its way…
Steelers offense hurt by second-half struggles in loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense found the production they needed for one half against the Cincinnati Bengals. Then came the…
Crosby, Malkin score as Penguins beat Blackhawks 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — From start to finish, it was an emotional night for Evgeni Malkin. Complete with a very happy ending. Sidney Crosby had a…
‘Wakanda Forever’ extends reign, ‘She Said’ struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” extended its box-office reign in its second week of release with $67 million in ticket sales over…
Recent Deaths 11/21/22
Judith Bayer Eismont, 72, died Nov. 5, 2022. Patricia M. “Patty” Cotton-Hoden, 64, of Titusville, died. David C. “Herbie” Elliott, 78, of Perry Twp., died…
Franklin juggles CDBG funds, eyes playground, paving work
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council approved the repurposing of unused 2020 Community Development Block Grant funds to finance upgrades to the 11th…
Venango planning commission hears home rehab update
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County Regional Planning Commission members heard an update on the county’s home rehabilitation program, among other matters, during the…
Police: 5 dead, 18 hurt in Colorado gay nightclub shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — An attacker opened fire in a gay nightclub late Saturday, killing five people and wounding 18, officials said. The club…
Massive snowfall buries cars, keeps falling in western NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Piles of snow, in some places taller than most people, buried parts of western and northern New York as a lake-effect…
Jarry shuts down Jets in Penguins’ 3-0 win
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped all 32 shots he faced for his 12th career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets…
Tree of Life shooting survivors’ stories told in documentary
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Filmmaker Trish Adlesic was in Pittsburgh celebrating her father’s 91st birthday on October 25, 2018. Two days later, a gunman walked into…
Local Catholic entities participating in Giving Tuesday effort
From staff reports The #iGiveCatholic campaign is bringing its Giving Tuesday effort to the Oil City area. #iGiveCatholic is a 24-hour online giving event designed…
Franklin, OC leaf pickup schedules
From staff reports Franklin Franklin city workers will pick up leaves Monday and Tuesday in the Oak Hill area. On Wednesday, leaves will be picked…
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into the presence of classified documents…