Franklin crews to flush hydrants
From staff reports Franklin water and fire department personnel will flush fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove area starting next week. The work…
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Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating…
Fetterman, Oz agree to Oct. 25 debate, but feud over terms
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that he has agreed to an Oct. 25 televised debate against his Republican…
Castro homers as Pirates beat Reds 10-4 for 4-game sweep
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rodolfo Castro hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds…
R. Kelly convicted of child porn, enticing girls for sex
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury in Chicago convicted R. Kelly on Wednesday of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex after a monthlong…
Recent Deaths 9/15/22
Gloria Spanedda, 93, of Seminole, died Sept. 12, 2022. Walter E. Kenley, 77, of Marienville, died Sept. 12, 2022. Kenneth M. Culbertson, Jr., died Sept….
Pet of the Day 9/14/22
Ladybug is a very friendly girl. She loves attention and loves to be where the people are. She can be playful when she is in…
Mexican Street Corn Bowls with Grilled Chicken
(Family Features) Maintaining a healthy eating plan can be challenging year-round, and busier fall schedules can make those goals even more difficult. Finding easy-to-make favorites…
Fall Garden Tool Maintenance Tips
Before you wrap up the gardening season and head indoors to take a well-deserved rest, make sure that all of your gardening tools are properly…
Coon & Fox Club ready for weekend of bluegrass
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Venango County Coon & Fox Club will hold its second Bluegrass Festival of the year this weekend. It’s an…
Astronomical Society to hold public viewing night
From staff reports The Oil Region Astronomical Society will host a free public night from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Oil Region Astronomy…
Judge unseals additional portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday unsealed additional portions of an FBI affidavit laying out the basis for a search of former President Donald…
Driven by consumers, US inflation grows more persistent
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a more stubborn phase that will likely require drastic action by the Federal Reserve, a…
Pirates sweep doubleheader from punchless Reds 6-1 and 1-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kevin Newman hit an RBI single in the seventh inning and four pitchers combined on a one-hitter that led the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Recent Deaths 9/14/22
Pamela “Pam” Jean Basinger, 64, of Reynoldsville, died Sept. 5, 2022. Bruce D. Rodgers, 88, of Franklin, died Sept. 13, 2022. Vickie McBride, 65, of…
Pet of the Day 9/13/22
Pidgey is a very affectionate kitty looking for a family to share her love with! She loves to play, both with people and other cats,…
Classic Turkey and Swiss
(StatePoint) Sandwiches reign supreme as one of America’s favorite meals — 47% of Americans eat a sandwich daily, according to a survey conducted by French’s….
Oil City woman charged with assault of family members
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges after being accused of getting into an altercation with relatives and then resisting arrest and…
Free child car seat inspection scheduled
From staff reports National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Certified Technicians and Franklin state police will hold a free child car seat inspection from 3 to…
UN sums up climate science: world heading in wrong direction
GENEVA (AP) — With weather disasters costing $200 million a day and irreversible climate catastrophe looming, the world is “heading in the wrong direction,” the…
What’s left as Jan. 6 panel sprints to year-end finish
WASHINGTON (AP) — With only three months left in the year, the House Jan. 6 committee is eyeing a close to its work and a…
Pirates slam three home runs to down Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the…
‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmys; 1st time winners shine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” topped the Emmy Awards on Monday, in a ceremony that touted the influence of TV and extended…
Recent Deaths 9/13/22
Mary L. Rybak, 97, of Oil City, died Sept. 12, 2022. Austin “Lee” Marsh, Jr., 85, of Venus, died Sept. 11, 2022. Shirley A. Pierson,…
Pet of the Day 9/12/22
Mew is a quiet girl looking for her forever home. She can be playful at times, but she is mostly content to find a comfortable…
5-Minute Dark Chocolate Cereal Bars
(Culinary.net) Running short on time from a busy schedule shouldn’t mean skipping out on your favorite desserts. In fact, it should be all the more…
Eliminate Unjust Offset of Chapter 61 Retirees
Reform to retirement pay and disability compensation policy is long overdue. Many of our nation’s combat-disabled veterans are prohibited by Congress from receiving their full…
Franklin man among 2 people who die as result of crash
From staff reports Butler state police said a Franklin man and a Slippery Rock woman suffered fatal injuries when the motorcycle they were riding on…
Pitt’s Titusville and Bradford campuses to inaugurate president
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh-Titusville and University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is preparing for the inauguration of its fifth president, Rick Esch, on Sept. 25…
In a nod to JFK, Biden pushing ‘moonshot’ to fight cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to channel John F. Kennedy on the 60th anniversary of JFK’s moonshot speech, highlighting Biden administration efforts…
Pujols’ 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 697th home run, moving past Alex Rodriguez into fourth place on the career list and doing it in…
Steelers get late FG in OT after Watt injured vs Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept kicking the door open against the Cincinnati Bengals. It took until the final whistle to…
‘Barbarian’ is top film amid late-summer box office doldrums
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror film “Barbarian” won the weekend by bringing in $10 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, as the late-summer doldrums…
Recent Deaths 9/12/22
Elizabeth L. “Beth” Wolbert Hart, 57, of Clarion, died Sept. 10, 2022. Frances E. Gathers, 88, of Sligo, died Sept. 10, 2022. Gary Lynn Redmond,…
Oil City construction projects continue
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Several construction projects have been ongoing around Oil City the last few weeks as summer draws to a close. Scaffolding…
Shauna’s mom, sisters organize walk that will mark 30 years
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A memorial walk has been planned in Oil City to mark 30 years to the day that Shauna Howe was…
Russian troops retreat after Ukraine counteroffensive
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces on Sunday pushed its counteroffensive in the country’s east, exploiting quick gains they made in a week of fighting…
Pujols hits 696th HR as Cards beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 696th home run, tying Alex Rodriguez for fourth place on the career list, and the St. Louis Cardinals…
US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are remembering 9/11 with moments of silence, readings of victims’ names, volunteer work and other tributes 21 years after the…
Franklin woman facing trespass, assault charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A transient Franklin woman is facing charges for breaking into a home on Buffalo Street and hitting a girl with…
OC’s Core Goods moving across town
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City’s Core Goods business will be moving from Seneca Street to a new location on the South Side later…
N. Korea says it will never give up nukes to counter US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stressed his country will never abandon the nuclear weapons it needs to counter the…
Pennsylvania launching free school breakfast program
HARRISBURG (AP) — More than 1.7 million public and private school students in Pennsylvania will be able to get breakfast for free under a plan…
Cruz home run short of cycle, Pirates beat Cardinals 8-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz finished a home run short of the cycle, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 8-2 on Friday night to…
Recent Deaths 9/10/22
Barbara Ann Boyd died Sept. 6, 2022. Patricia Ann Gracy, 85, of Erie, formerly Franklin, died Sept. 7, 2022. Garry A. Hartsell, 87, of Centerville,…
Pet of the Day 9/9/22
Espurr is a sweet girl who mainly keeps to herself, but she loves to play and enjoys cuddling if you catch her in the right…
Smashed Cucumber and Grape Salad
(Family Features) Your next snack or office lunch can get a boost of flavor from this Smashed Cucumber and Grape Salad, perfect for making ahead…
Franklin seeks feedback on recreation
From staff reports Franklin officials are seeking input from city residents to help determine the public’s interest in the city’s many recreational venues as well…
Tobacco-free zones recommended at Sugarcreek playgrounds
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members have been asked by borough administrator Joe Sporer to adopt a resolution that would create tobacco-free…
Trump documents probe: US ready to appeal judge’s hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to appeal a judge’s decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized in…