McCutchen HR, Mathias 4 hits as Pirates rout Rockies 14-3
DENVER (AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered, Mark Mathias had a career-high four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of an off night from Colorado…
April 2023
Review: ‘Beau Is Afraid’ is stuck in a one-note nightmare
The Associated Press Beau may be afraid but Ari Aster certainly isn’t. Of the many words used to describe the writer-director’s previous two films —…
Recent Deaths 4/18/23
Elaine Platt-Ketner, 80, of Foxburg, died April 11, 2023. Mary L. (Curtis) Tanner died April 12, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy…
Pet of the Day 4/17/23
Meet Teflon! This sweet boy came to us a mess. His jaw was broken and he was very underweight. With the proper medical care, he…
Asparagus, Bacon and Egg Salad
(Family Features) Nothing makes family time special quite like a homemade meal, especially one made with locally sourced ingredients that are as fresh and flavorful…
VA Opens Additional Buildings for Homeless Veterans
VA announced the opening of two buildings that will provide 120 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless and at-risk veterans and their families at…
Oil Creek holds Volunteer Day
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer While many people could be found enjoying a sunny Saturday trout fishing or hiking and biking the trails, volunteers gathered…
Shooting at Alabama birthday party kills 4 people, wounds 28
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama law enforcement officers Sunday were imploring people to come forward with information about a shooting that killed four people and…
Edman hits game-ending single as Cardinals beat Pirates 5-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the…
‘Mario’ tops charts again; ‘Beau is Afraid’ wins in limited
The Associated Press “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” scored the best second weekend ever for an animated movie in North American theaters with $87 million…
Recent Deaths 4/17/23
Jimmie Edward Keener, 72, of Franklin, died April 15, 2023. Carolyn “Cookie” Pauline Sipe, 79, of Franklin, died April 14, 2023. Clifford J. Kirvan, Sr.,…
OC Council discusses trail cameras, storm damages to downtown roofs
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday discussed the possibility of putting up security cameras on the stretch of the Samuel…
Venango voting machines getting tested before primary
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As the May 16 primary election approaches, the Venango County elections office is testing all the county’s voting machines this…
Boston remembers deadly marathon bombing 10 years later
BOSTON (AP) — With a bagpiper playing “The Bells of Dunblane” and a few runners looking on, families of those killed in the Boston Marathon…
G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations vowed Sunday to work to hasten the shift toward cleaner,…
McCutchen homers in 10th to help Pirates beat Cardinals 6-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3…
Focusing on a Communities Strengths
Community development and redevelopment – where do you even begin? Generally, there are two ways of approach: looking at the community’s needs and looking at…
Oil Creek 5 & 13 stacked trail races coming in May to Titusville
From staff reports Friends of Drake Well Inc. and the Titusville Area Trails Association have announced the return of the Oil Creek 5 & 13…
OC, Franklin announce street sweeping schedules
From staff reports Street sweeping schedules next week in Oil City and Franklin have been announced. Here is a rundown: Oil City Monday – Darr Street,…
Top Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior Federal Reserve official said Friday that there has been little progress on inflation for more than a year and that…
Woodford, Cards’ pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the…
Peyton List becomes a leader thanks to ‘School Spirits’
The Associated Press Peyton List’s character on the Paramount+ series “School Spirits” is a ghost, so she spent a lot of times in scenes watching…
Recent Deaths 4/15/23
John H. “Charlie” Brown, 78, of Sligo, died April 13, 2023. Gail “Sonny” E. Colvin, Jr., 76, of Franklin, died April 13, 2023. Leona R….
Pet of the Day 4/14/23
This sweet girl came in as a stray back in November 2021 so we don’t have any history for her. She was pretty timid at…
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken
(Family Features) As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your blood pressure under control. When your…
Cranberry man killed in Sandycreek Township crash
From staff reports A Cranberry man was killed Thursday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a truck at the intersection of 15th Street and Mercer…
Oil Valley Quilters Guild to hold show May 6
From staff reports The Oil Valley Quilters Guild will hold its 16th annual quilt show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at…
Completion of East Branch Trail will be celebrated
From staff reports A celebration of the completion of a segment of the East Branch Trail will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22,…
Guardsman arrested in leak of classified military documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts Air National Guard member was arrested Thursday in connection with the disclosure of highly classified military documents about the Ukraine…
Gaudreau scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Penguins 3-2
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau scored a minute into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Thursday night,…
Walker’s 12-game hitting streak ends in 5-0 loss to Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis rookie Jordan Walker’s hitting streak ended at 12 games when he went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in…
‘The Pope’s Exorcist’: The real priest who inspired the film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. Edward Siebert’s journey with “The Pope’s Exorcist,” a film about arguably the most famous exorcist in the Catholic Church,…
Recent Deaths 4/14/23
Wayne R. Buckley, Jr., 73, of Worth Twp., died April 12, 2023. Ellen M. Wilson, 81, of Franklin, died April 12, 2023. Nancy McFate Adams,…
Pet of the Day 4/13/23
Minnie is a sweet little girl who came to us as a stray. She weighs about 30 pounds and is very affectionate. Minnie seems okay…
Grilled Maine Lobster Tacos
(Family Features) Keep the grill cooking all summer long with a family favorite, seafood, and satisfy taste buds with fresh flavors hot off the grates….
Numerous brush fires reported over last couple of days
From staff reports Firefighters from Venango and Clarion counties battled a number of brush fires Tuesday and Wednesday in the dry, warm conditions across the…
Fire chiefs offer advice during these warm, dry conditions
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer After a long winter, a warm and bird-chirping shot of spring has made its way into the region this week….
Renovation project underway at Franklin’s St. John’s church
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer As Christians celebrate the Easter season of renewal, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin has begun a renewal and remodel…
Death penalty looms over Pittsburgh synagogue massacre trial
The Associated Press The man charged in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history tried for years to avoid a federal jury trial, which would…
Julks hits first homer, Urquidy shines as Astros top Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Corey Julks grew up in the Houston suburbs and played collegiately for the hometown Cougars. No wonder the Astros rookie outfielder looks…
Review: In ‘Mafia Mamma,’ murder by stilettos and by cliche
The Associated Press At first, when suburban mom Kristin gets the mysterious call to head to Italy to settle the affairs of a dead relative,…
Recent Deaths 4/13/23
Norbert S. Ochs, 98, of Shippenville, died April 11, 2023. Becky (Williams) Hines, 44, died April 4, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up a…
Pet of the Day 4/12/23
Charlie is a very affectionate, energetic boy that would love an active family to go on adventures with. We aren’t sure of his background, but…
Spicy Margarita
(MetroCreative) Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to dance, eat and make a little noise. Often some well-crafted cocktails help celebrants to shake off…
Early Spring Gardening: What to Plant and When
Despite lingering winter weather conditions and temperatures, it’s still possible and important to get started early on planting your spring vegetables. When is the right…
$11 million in unclaimed property owed to tri-county residents
From staff reports Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced that more than $11 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Venango, Clarion and…
Interactive map highlights renewable energy projects in state
From staff reports The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center unveiled its Clean Energy Commonwealth map Tuesday. The new interactive map highlights one renewable energy efficiency…
Abortion questions intensify in US courts, legislatures
The Associated Press New court rulings could spark more change for U.S. abortion policy, which has been in flux since last June when the Supreme…
EPA pollution limits aim to boost US electric vehicle sales
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in…
Rookie Bae hits 3-run homer in 9th, Pirates beat Astros 7-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Ji-Hwan Bae hit a game-ending three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 7-4 on…