Tennessee two-step: Sloppy Titans fall once again
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sight of the ball bounding out of his grasp is becoming far too familiar to Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill. So is…
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Penguins beat Devils 3-2 for 7th straight victory
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Danton Heinen, Teddy Blueger, and Mike Matheson scored in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ seventh straight win, beating the New Jersey Devils 3-2…
Decision on Times Square New Year’s Eve event due this week
NEW YORK (AP) — The fate of the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be decided this week. New York City Mayor…
Recent Deaths 12/20/21
Charles L. “Charlie” Burk, 79, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2021. Christopher L. Burns, 47, of Oil City, died Dec. 17, 2021. Joseph L. “Chief”…
Oil City man, woman charged in methamphetamine case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A man and a woman are each facing charges of possessing and distributing methamphetamine in the Venango County area. On…
Local schools: No issues after TikTok scare
By STACEY GROSS Contributing writer A rash of viral videos on Thursday sparked large responses at school districts nationally, including in the Oil Region. A…
Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors plead for food
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The governor of an island province in the central Philippines said Sunday at least 72 people died in the devastation wrought…
Hits ‘keep coming’: Hospitals struggle as COVID beds fill
DETROIT (AP) — Hospitals across the country are struggling to cope with burnout among doctors, nurses and other workers, already buffeted by a crush of…
Paul Rudd hosts ‘SNL’ sans audience, Charli XCX
NEW YORK (AP) — People’s Sexiest Man Alive of 2021 was indeed inducted into the vaunted Five-Timers Club on “Saturday Night Live,” but the surging…
Homicide charges filed in double fatal Redbank crash
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News editor A 29-year-old Tarentum man has been charged with numerous offenses, including two counts of criminal homicide, stemming from…
CATA to revise fare structure
From staff reports Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will revise the fixed route bus fare and bus pass structure in Venango and Crawford counties effective…
Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. officials intensified calls Friday for unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated in the face of the new omicron variant that contributed…
Carter scores in OT as Penguins top Subban, Sabres 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Malcolm Subban made a save so spectacular, it left the Pittsburgh Penguins muttering to themselves. Not that it mattered in the end….
Hope, challenges amid surge of funds to plug abandoned wells
PITTSBURGH (AP) — State environmental regulators have spent years ringing alarms about the scourge of abandoned oil and gas wells littering Pennsylvania’s landscape. The biggest…
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ snags eye-popping $50M in previews
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” grossed $50 million in…
Recent Deaths 12/18/21
Charlotte “Joyce” Dorothy Sherman, 83, of Shippenville, died Dec. 16, 2021. Virginia J. Matthews, 82, of St. Petersburg, died Dec. 16, 2021. William “Bill” Walter…
Former Oil City resident indicted in Spanky’s robbery
From staff reports A former resident of Oil City has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of Hobbs Act robbery…
Window contest winners announced
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council, Franklin Retail & Business Association, and Galaxy Federal Credit Union announced the winners of their Franklin Downtown…
Biden acknowledges $2T bill stalled, but vows it will pass
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has all but acknowledged negotiations over his sweeping domestic policy package will likely push into the new year, as…
Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok
The Associated Press Educators announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country…
Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘Lost Daughter’ is a stunner
The Associated Press Motherhood. It’s such a rich subject for art to ponder, you’d think we’d have already seen every kind of mother onscreen. But…
Recent Deaths 12/17/21
Orville L. Gadsby, 88 of Polk, died Dec. 15, 2021. Thomas Lee Bickel, of Polk, died Dec. 15, 2021. Margaret M. “Peg” Shuffstall, 64, of…
Hutchinson co-sponsors bill to halt closure of Polk State Center
From staff reports The state Senate passed legislation, co-sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson, that would keep Polk State Center open for a minimum of five…
Oil Creek Titusville Lines to receive funding
From staff reports On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of $33 million for 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility…
Biden pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to assist tornado victims
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes” to help Kentucky and…
Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with COVID surge
The Associated Press Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to hospitals and nursing homes that are increasingly under stress…
Review: ‘Nightmare Alley’ serves up a lavish modern noir
The Associated Press A title like “ Nightmare Alley,” especially when paired with a filmmaker like Guillermo del Toro, suggests a certain kind of movie. Del…
Recent Deaths 12/16/21
V. Dewayne Doutt, 91, of Polk, died Dec 14, 2021. Thomas F. Siegel, 67, of Tionesta, died Dec. 13, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick…
Theft from motor vehicles
A Step-By-Step Guide for Growing Microgreens at Home
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many to stay home and avoid social activities. Besides the fear of infection, psychologists are observing a negative impact on…
VFW Testifies Before house Subcommittee
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a hearing on removing barriers to homeownership for veterans. VFW National Legislative Associate Director Emily DeVito…
Daughters of the American Revolution award
Laura Reasoner Jones, right, was awarded the National Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award for excellence in founding and dedicating years of service…
Police warn of scams involving payment applications
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents to be vigilant about scams involving peer-to-peer payment applications (apps) like Zelle, Venmo, and Cashapp. A…
Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress averted a catastrophic debt default early Wednesday morning after Democratic majorities in both chambers voted to send a $2.5 trillion increase…
Rodrigues stays hot as streaking Penguins top Montreal 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan Rodrigues always had the tools. A sneaky good shot. Vision. Speed. The tricky part for the Pittsburgh Penguins forward has been…
Review: A Spidey sense overdose in ‘No Way Home’
The Associated Press Spider-Man movies have come in such flurries over the last two decades that you could almost tell time by them. Who needs…
Recent Deaths 12/15/21
Jamie Wilson, 61, of Franklin, died Dec. 11, 2021. Donna L. Brown, 78, of Oil City, died Dec. 12, 2021. Sandra Louise Morrison (Blake) died…
Pet of the Day 12/14/21
Pumpkin is a silly boy looking for someone to play with him as he grows into a wonderful adult kitty. He loves attention and enjoys…
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
(Culinary.net) Fall is about cooler weather, football, sweaters, and warm, delicious food. It’s about gathering around the table with loved ones to enjoy a snack…
Pet of the Day 12/13/21
Lita is a super sweet girl. She only has three legs, but she makes up for it with her lovins. She loves affection and loves…
Grape Dutch Baby
(Family Features) Whether you’re enjoying a special occasion or simply spending deserved time with loved ones, you can gather at breakfast or brunch and enjoy…
Veon nominated to fill Venango judge vacancy
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Marie Veon, a longtime Venango County district attorney, has been nominated by Gov. Tom Wolf to fill the judicial vacancy…
OC Council approves balanced budget without tax hike
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members unanimously approved the city’s 2022 budget at their final meeting of the year on Thursday. The…
Crews search for the missing after devastating tornadoes
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Rescuers combed through fields of wreckage after a tornado outbreak roared across the middle of the U.S., leaving dozens dead and…
New inflation number feeds angst about Democrats’ $2T bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government reports on rising inflation and the potential costs of President Joe Biden’s social and environment legislation raised fresh questions Friday about…
DeSmith stops 33 shots in Penguins’ 1-0 win over Ducks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Goaltender Casey DeSmith found his confidence and it helped the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins to another win on Saturday night. DeSmith stopped all…
Strahan flies to space with astronaut’s daughter: ‘Wow!’
The Associated Press Football star and TV celebrity Michael Strahan caught a ride to space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket-launching company Saturday, sharing the trip with…
Fatal crash
Log Cabin owners hope to open early next year
Work to rebuild the Log Cabin Restaurant in Seneca is coming along. Missy Scrivens, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Josh, said they are…
Libraries to implement new technology
From staff reports The three libraries in the Oil Region Library Association will be gradually making the switch to RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology in the…