Clarion, Titusville to receive housing funds
From staff reports Clarion County and Titusville will receive substantial funds through the state’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program to support affordable housing programs. The federally…
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Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their…
Blue Streak roller coaster gone, but not due to fire
CONNEAUT LAKE (AP) — A wooden roller coaster built more than eight decades ago that was the centerpiece of a northwestern Pennsylvania amusement park is…
Wolf: Vaccine is strategy to fight COVID-19, not shutdowns
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday brushed aside questions about whether he will issue more orders for shutdowns as cases of the omicron…
Love bites in ‘Wolf Like Me’ with Isla Fisher and Josh Gad
NEW YORK (AP) — Isla Fisher’s character in the new genre-bending series “Wolf Like Me” is a romantic catch. Kind of. She speaks four languages,…
Recent Deaths 1/11/22
Audine Mae “Dean” Ehrhart, 83, of Venus, died Jan. 9, 2022. Arthur E. Yingling, Sr., died Jan. 10, 2022. Mary Diane Chambers, 67, of Emlenton,…
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Pet of the Day 1/10/22
Forest is a shy boy who needs a little extra time to warm up. But once he does, look out! He is very affectionate and…
Watermelon Chia Seed Muffins
(Family Features) The changing of the calendar to a new year is a perfect opportunity to look toward the future and create better health and…
5 Chosen to Take Part in Fellowship
Five Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members and Student Veterans of America (SVA) leaders have been selected to participate in the 2022 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship….
Our Passions Move Us Forward
What is your passion? What is that thing that excites you more than anything else, that can make you forget everything and lose yourself in…
Entry deadline extended for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports The deadline for entries of original 2-D or 3-D original artwork for the sixth annual Nature Art Showcase has been extended to…
US, Russia meet for talks amid tensions linked to Ukraine
GENEVA (AP) — Senior U.S. and Russian officials launched special talks Monday on strategic stability, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity in Europe this…
Roethlisberger, Steelers in playoffs after OT win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Calm as can be on what could have been his final pass, Ben Roethlisberger was right on target, finding Ray-Ray McCloud over…
Grand Theft Auto maker buys FarmVille company in $12.7B deal
The Associated Press Take-Two Interactive, maker of “Grand Theft Auto” and “Red Dead Redemption,” is buying Zynga, maker of “FarmVille” and “Words With Friends,” in…
Recent Deaths 1/10/22
Norma Jane Miller, 95, of Rimersburg, died Jan. 7, 2022. Melvin S. Yori, 53, of Parker, died Jan. 8, 2022. Kathy L. Deible, 82, of…
What’s up with Days Inn, Milan’s properties
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As we move into a new year, Oil City residents are asking the same two questions they’ve been asking for…
German company acquires Titusville business
By STACEY GROSS Contributing writer “How do I retire and keep the entity here,” Jack Roser has wondered for a while about his Titusville-based company,…
Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services
The Associated Press Ambulances in Kansas speed toward hospitals then suddenly change direction because hospitals are full. Employee shortages in New York City cause delays…
As spending bill stalls, Biden climate goals remain elusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden faces a steep path to achieve his ambitious goal of slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030,…
Stars rally past Penguins 3-2, snapping 10-game win streak
DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz and Joe Pavelski scored 1:15 apart late in the third period and the Dallas Stars stopped Pittsburgh’s winning streak at…
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
The Associated Press Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to…
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Three white men convicted of murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison Friday, with a…
Ravens to host Steelers in Roethlisberger’s likely finale
The Associated Press The past week has been a whirlwind for Ben Roethlisberger. The fans in Pittsburgh gave their quarterback quite a retirement send-off, and the emotions…
‘Jeopardy!’ champ hits $1 million; talks fame, trans rights
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is adding to her list of bragging rights and admirers. Already the highest-earning female contestant in the…
Recent Deaths 1/8/22
Terri Lee (Steiner) Persing, 62, of Corinth, Texas, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 27, 2021. Lois Audean Slater Neely Higgins, 97, of Sidney, Michigan, died…
Pet of the Day 1/7/22
Desmond is such a sweetheart. He does like to weave and rub over your legs while you are walking, so he would not do well…
Watermelon and Pistachio Salad
(Family Features) The changing of the calendar to a new year is a perfect opportunity to look toward the future and create better health and…
Franklin man charged for crash that injured 3
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for crashing a vehicle while driving under the influence with a three-year-old passenger in…
Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser underway
From staff reports Relay for Life teams in Venango County are participating in the American Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Days fundraiser. Money raised this year…
Supreme Court weighs vaccine rules affecting more than 80M
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up two major Biden administration efforts to bump up the nation’s vaccination rate against COVID-19 at a…
Ten-Guins! Pens win 10th straight, 6-2 over Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Oh sure, leave it to Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel to carry Pittsburgh’s top line. Try four goals and an assist between…
Review: A solid if by-the-numbers spy thriller in ‘The 355’
The Associated Press It’s always a little suspect when too much is made of a big action movie being “female-fronted.” Unfortunately, Hollywood has decided lately…
Recent Deaths 1/7/22
Joan Marie Hasley, 63, of Franklin, died Jan. 2, 2022. Jane E. McQuaid, 96, of Sandy Lake, died Jan. 4, 2022. Dale E. Detar, 58,…
Pet of the Day 1/6/22
Archer is a super friendly boy looking for his forever home. He loves pets and cuddles and is very affectionate. He can be playful when…
No-Bake Sweetpotato Coconut Ginger Energy Bites
(Family Features) Whether you’re a runner, a workout warrior or simply looking for a quick pick-me-up before heading to the office, grab-and-go foods can supply…
Pet of the Day 1/5/22
Frio is a very sweet boy who loves attention. He can be pretty playful when he’s in the right mood and does enjoy his meals…
Loaded Smoked Salmon Rice Bowl
(Family Features) Committing to a better eating plan doesn’t change the fact there are simply times when a hectic schedule calls for a quick solution….
A Winter Seed Sowing Project to Banish the Blahs
“Winter sown seedlings grow into healthy,sturdy plants. Plants will be ready to thrive in the garden when spring arrives.” – Trudy Davidoff, Creator of the…
State police investigate several assault incidents
From staff reports Three people are facing charges in connection with three unrelated assault incidents that occurred Christmas Day in Venango County. In one case,…
Franklin seeks funds for work on sidewalks that offer key access
By STACEY GROSS Contributing writer Franklin has submitted a new application to the McElhattan Foundation, this time for targeted neighborhood sidewalk improvements, city council heard…
Biden urges concern but not alarm as omicron rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden urged concern but not alarm as the United States set records for daily reported COVID-19 cases and his administration…
Big Ben leaving Steelers in good hands with Watt, Harris
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger clasped hands with his wife Ashley, surrounded himself with the couple’s three children and disappeared into the inner recesses of…
Fire damages Blue Streak roller coaster
CONNEAUT LAKE (AP) — A fire at a northwestern Pennsylvania amusement park has damaged a wooden roller coaster built more than eight decades ago. WICU-TV…
Judge tosses lawsuit of man who was nude baby on ‘Nevermind’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit of a 30-year-old man who alleged that the image of him nude as a…
Recent Deaths 1/5/22
Richard “Dick” Hawke, 75, died Dec. 14, 2021. Carol “Tootie” A. Hagerty, 77, of Franklin, died Dec. 27, 2021. Constance “Connie” Joyce Weaver, 80, of…
Vehicle fire
Pet of the Day 1/4/22
Who has extra toes, loves food, and has lots of love to give? This guy! Archie is the sweetest boy who is full of love…