Mediterranean Platter
(Family Features) As rays of sunshine light up backyards and patios, many families take their meals outdoors to enjoy the warm weather while sharing special…
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Franklin Council OKs funding for 12th, Liberty improvements
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin City Council approved funding for improvements to the intersection at 12th and Liberty streets during the panel’s monthly meeting…
OC Music on the Square concert series returns next week
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s Music on the Square outdoor concert series is returning to Oil City this summer, and the…
Uvalde school police chief defends Texas shooting response
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas school police chief criticized for his actions during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history said in…
Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An injured officer who slipped in blood and spoke of “carnage.” Video of a huge, violent mob pushing through the U.S. Capitol….
US inflation hit a new 40-year high in May of 8.6%
WASHINGTON (AP) — The costs of gas, food, and other necessities jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households…
Fried, Braves beat Pirates 3-1 for 8th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried found a way to win even without having his best stuff. “Definitely had to work tonight,” he said. “A couple…
Recent Deaths 6/10/22
Christina J. S. “Chris” (Sporer) Barletta, 56, died June 6, 2022. Donald Wallace Texter died June 7, 2022. Cheri L. Wilson, 75, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 6/9/22
Xena recently came to us as a stray with another dog so we do not know her history. What we do know is she is…
Frozen Yogurt Bark
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Plans announced for Heritage Festival art show
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City are once again teaming up to organize the annual Oil Heritage Festival art…
OC firefighters will collect for July 3rd fireworks
From staff reports Oil City Fire Department members will be collecting donations for the Jolly July 3rd fireworks in downtown Oil City on Friday, June…
Oil City, Franklin pools will open this weekend
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer School is ending for the year and temperatures are rising. And you know what that means — time for the…
Jan. 6 Capitol attack committee goes prime time with probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — With never-seen video, new audio, and a “mountain of evidence,” the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol…
Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Faedo is trying not to get ahead of himself. Having two years basically taken away from him — first by the…
Review: Chaos reigns in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’
The Associated Press The enduring, collective love for “Jurassic Park” is immensely hard to explain. Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film implanted itself into our cultural consciousness…
Recent Deaths 6/9/22
Judy M. McQuiston, 79, of Jackson Township, died June 7, 2022. Mary L. Winger, 86, of Oil City, died June 8, 2022. Timothy D. Stempin,…
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus
(Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices…
Pet of the Day 6/8/22
Warrior recently came to us as a stray with another dog so we do not know much about him. We do know that Warrior is…
VFW Speaks at PACT Act Rally in D.C.
VFW National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic spoke about the importance of the Senate passing the Honoring our PACT Act during a rally at the Rolling…
Oil City man facing drug charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he was found under the influence of drugs and in possession of methamphetamine Monday…
Rocky Grove Avenue to close for work
From staff reports Rocky Grove Avenue in Franklin will be closed to northbound traffic in Sugarcreek Borough next week from its intersection with Route 322…
Treasury Secretary Yellen expects inflation to ‘remain high’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged Tuesday that she and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “could have used a better word” than “transitory”…
Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the…
Foo Fighters plan 2 tribute concerts for Taylor Hawkins
NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters will honor the rock band’s late drummer Taylor Hawkins with a pair of tribute concerts in September — one…
Recent Deaths 6/8/22
Martha Joyce Davis (Hamilton) died May 24, 2022. Nancy F. Shook, 73, of Sligo, died June 3, 2022. Joseph Alvin Ritts, 95, of Mount Jewett,…
Summer Shrimp and Squash Kebabs
(Family Features) Bringing your family together for a meal that tastes like summer is what the season is all about. If you’re spending an evening…
Pet of the Day 6/7/22
Molly has the sweetest personality. She was brought in to us because her owner could no longer care for her. They said she is good…
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
(Family Features) Bringing your family together for a meal that tastes like summer is what the season is all about. If you’re spending an evening…
Pet of the Day 6/6/22
Macaroon is a female young adult. She is negative for fiv and leukemia, current on vaccines, and spayed. For more information on Macaroon, contact Tri-County…
Economic leader shows off progress at 100 Seneca
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Scaffolding rises up the side of 100 Seneca, the imposing, five-story former bank in downtown Oil City, as renovation work…
Taste of Franklin canceled
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin’s popular Taste of Franklin restaurant sampling event won’t be held this summer due to restaurant staffing shortages. “The restaurants…
Tropical Storm Alex, 1st of season, forms in Gulf of Mexico
The Associated Press Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed Sunday morning in the Gulf of Mexico on a…
Russia hits Kyiv with missiles; Putin warns West on supplies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia took aim at Western military supplies for Ukraine with airstrikes in Kyiv on Sunday that it said destroyed tanks donated…
Suwinski hits 2-run HR in bottom of 9th, Pirates beat Dbacks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Jack Suwinski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Arizona…
MTV Movie & TV Awards return Sunday; ‘Spider-Man’ leads noms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The MTV Movie & TV Awards return Sunday with a live show that could see “Spider-Man: No Way Home” snag some…
Man who had been charged with homicide sues OC, two officers
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man who was charged with homicide in 2019 and spent more than a year in jail before…
Hasson principal makes good on his promise to first graders
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Students poured out of Hasson Heights Elementary School and into the sunshine Friday afternoon to see school principal Matt Siembida…
McCormick concedes to Oz in GOP Senate primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick conceded the Republican primary in Pennsylvania for U.S. Senate to celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz,…
Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks’ 5 HRs in win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh…
Two future kings set to honor Elizabeth at jubilee concert
LONDON (AP) — Two future monarchs are set to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at a special concert in front of Buckingham Palace on…
Recent Deaths 6/4/22
Shirley J. King, 85, died June 2, 2022. Julie A. (Winters) Martz, 34, of Seneca, died May 30, 2022. John F. Gregory, Jr., 60, of…
Grass-Fed Lamb Meatball and Veggie Skewers with Herb Sauce
(Family Features) Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of…
Pet of the Day 6/3/22
Boomer is the last little boy in his litter. He is a husky/beagle mix and about 16 weeks old. Boomer loves to play and is…
Police probing theft at Oil City Automotive
From staff reports Oil City police are investigating a theft from Oil City Automotive early Thursday that involved five boys. Police said the theft occurred…
Meadville Pike will close for two weeks
From staff reports Meadville Pike in Franklin will be closed to traffic from its intersection with Route 322 in Franklin to Bell Avenue in Sugarcreek…
Jan. 6 committee sets prime-time hearing date for findings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol will go public with its findings in a prime-time hearing next…
Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Enough, enough,” President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take…
PA court orders contested ballots counted in Senate primary
HARRISBURG (AP) — A state court agreed Thursday night in a ballot-counting lawsuit with the campaign of David McCormick, who is in a neck-and-neck Republican…
Review: In ‘Watcher,’ ‘Rear Window’ meets #MeToo
The Associated Press Films like “It Follows” and “The Guest” have already made Maika Monroe something of a modern scream-queen with a feminist bent. But…