Recent Deaths 6/24/23
Dennis C. Lloyd, 76, died June 21, 2023. Dana W. Holmes, 90, of Franklin, died June 21, 2023. James R Wessell, 74, of Bonita Springs,…
June 2023
Pet of the Day 6/23/23
Meet Ellie, the gorgeous white and black pitty mix! This sweet 3-year-old girl came to us with another dog, Buttercup, when their owner could no…
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Pecan Salsa
(Family Features) As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are…
US Coast Guard: Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board
The Associated Press A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded near the site of the shipwreck and killed everyone on board, authorities said…
I-95 set to reopen less than 2 weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Interstate 95 was set to reopen to traffic Friday less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia shut down a…
Cooper’s 3-run HR highlights a 5-run 8th inning as Marlins beat Pirates 6-4
MIAMI (AP) — Garrett Cooper doubled, singled and hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh 6-4 Thursday…
Review: A fantasy adventure with riot-grrrl energy in ‘Nimona’
The Associated Press A powerful, shapeshifting teenage girl and a disgraced knight-in-training suspected of killing a beloved queen are at the heart of “ Nimona,” a…
Recent Deaths 6/23/23
Carol J. Jablonski died June 19, 2023. Ronald P. “Hoss” Slater, 76, of Marienville, died June 20, 2023. Ruth H. Kish, 91, formerly of Oil…
Pet of the Day 6/22/23
Buttercup came to us with another dog, Ellie, when their owner could no longer care for them. This big girl is around 6 years old…
Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese
(Family Features) As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are…
Franklin man pleads guilty in drug case handled by AG office
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man pleaded guilty Tuesday to selling methamphetamine and fleeing from police while intoxicated after a drug sale in…
Astronomy center to hold public night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center (ORAS) has scheduled a free public night on Saturday with presentations and events, including how you…
Search for the missing Titanic submersible passes the critical 96-hour mark
The Associated Press The search for the missing submersible on an expedition to view the wreckage of the Titanic passed the critical 96-hour mark Thursday…
A year after fall of Roe, 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or tighter restrictions
The Associated Press One year ago Saturday, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded a five-decade-old right to abortion, prompting a seismic shift in debates about politics,…
Review: Jennifer Lawrence in the raunchy teen comedy ‘No Hard Feelings’
The Associated Press In a saner world, we would have already had a dozen Jennifer Lawrence comedies. When aliens arrive they will surely go directly…
Recent Deaths 6/22/23
Lena Alfredamae Gracy Robbins died June 16, 2023. Esther Behrens Dininny, 81, of Clarion, died June 21, 2023. Thomas Charles Powers, 61, of Akron, Ohio,…
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sprouts
(Culinary.net) They might not be the fanciest of foods, but when you eat a filling, protein-packed sandwich, you are usually left satisfied and full of…
Pet of the Day 6/21/23
Kasey came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. We estimated Kasey to be around 2 years old,…
Benefits Of Cinnamon: Using Cinnamon For Pests, Cuttings & Fungicide
Cinnamon is a wonderful flavor addition to cookies, cakes, and any number of other foods, but to gardeners, it’s so much more. This versatile spice…
2 accused of stealing nearly $26,000 from elderly woman
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Two Franklin women are facing charges for stealing nearly $26,000 from an elderly woman over several years. Sugarcreek Borough police…
More work going out to bid on 100 Seneca project in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority heard another update Tuesday on how things are going with the 100 Seneca project…
Stonehenge welcomes 8,000 visitors for summer solstice
STONEHENGE, England (AP) — All hail the rising sun. Around 8,000 revellers gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to…
Hunter Biden reaches a plea deal after 5 years of investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had just six words to offer after his 53-year-old son Hunter pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses in a…
State House passes $15 minimum wage bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure by a close vote Tuesday that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by…
Stroman runs his winning streak to 7, helping the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Stroman doesn’t pour over analytics. That’s simply not his style. The Chicago Cubs ace likes to think he gets by on…
Recent Deaths 6/21/23
Marilyn J. Luce, 74, of Oil City, died June 19, 2023. Rebecca Nelson, 81, of Pleasantville, formerly of Titusville, died June 17, 2023. For…
Chipotle Chicken Flatbread
(Family Features) When dining outside with your loved ones, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy. This Chipotle…
Pet of the Day 6/20/23
Here’s Jet! Jet is a spunky, loving boy who came in with his siblings June, Jade, Joan, and Jet. Being your typical kitten, he is…
Taste of Talent competitors announced
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 12 vocalists who will compete in this year’s Taste of Talent singing competition. This…
Rescuers race against time to find the missing Titantic bound sub
The Associated Press Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people…
Surging Cubs race past reeling Pirates 8-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs believe they’re starting to turn things around. The bounces that went against them for much of a miserable six-week…
Captivated by the multiverse and alternate realities? Here’s a handy guide to some good stuff
The Associated Press Loved “Everything Everywhere All at Once?” Can’t get enough of “The Flash” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” this month? Then this list…
Recent Deaths 6/20/23
Jean M. McAlevy, 92, died June 18, 2023. William M. Downs, 85, of Oil City, died June 16, 2023. Dolores M. Chitester, 93, of Brookville,…
104th VFW Convention Held
The Department Of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars held their 104th Convention in Harrisburg. The Pa. Auxiliary also held their convention. The Memorial Service was…
Pet of the Day 6/19/23
Meet Joan! Joan came in with her sibling, June, Jet, and Jade. They were found in a box outside. They have spent the first 8…
Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes
(Family Features) Setting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help…
Addiction meeting set in Kennerdell
From staff reports Those who are battling addiction of any kind are welcome to attend a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kennerdell Community…
Brewers rally to hand Pirates 6th straight loss 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Raimel Tapia’s sacrifice fly to deep center — nearly a grand slam — put Milwaukee ahead in a four-run eighth inning for…
Weekend mass shootings leave 6 dead and dozens injured across US
The Associated Press Mass shootings and violence across the U.S. killed at least six people this weekend, including a Pennsylvania state trooper, and wounded dozens…
‘The Flash’ opens to $55 million, a step off the typical superhero pace
The Associated Press DC and Warner Bros.’ long-in-the-works superhero movie “The Flash” opened to $55 million in its first three days in North American theaters,…
Recent Deaths 6/19/23
Margaret E. “Peg” Carey, 92, formerly of Franklin, died June 15, 2023. Barbara Ann Kirkwood Burden Clark, 93, of Seneca, died June 12, 2023. Francis…
Tentative deal in place for Oil City hotel property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City manager Mark Schroyer confirmed Friday that the city and the Oil Region Alliance have reached a tentative agreement…
Venango County gets stream clean-up grant
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has been awarded $112,479 in grant funds from the state Department of Environmental Protection for abandoned mine land…
Gov.: Collapsed stretch of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen within 2 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks, Pennsylvania’s governor said Saturday, after joining President Joe Biden…
Wiemer homers as Brewers beat Pirates 5-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wade Miley pitched five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list and Joey Wiemer homered for the second straight game…
PA trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper seriously wounded
LEWISTOWN (AP) — A state trooper and a suspect were killed Saturday in a shootout in central Pennsylvania, hours after the suspect seriously wounded another…
Baby Steps to a Better Tomorrow
We could go on about redevelopment theory, strategies, and plans, and that is all well and good, but what does redevelopment really mean for you…
DEP declares statewide drought watch
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, the DEP is encouraging residents and businesses…
OC street sweeping continues
From staff reports Street sweeping will continue next week in Oil City. Monday — Union Street and Upper Selden Tuesday — Lower Selden and Charlton Street All…
Rising rents, diminishing aid fueling increase in evictions in many US cities
ATLANTA (AP) — Entering court using a walker, a doctor’s note clutched in his hand, 70-year-old Dana Williams, who suffers serious heart problems, hypertension and…