Recent Deaths 9/8/21
Elmo Derose Kline, 95, of Distant, died Sept. 4, 2021. Ruth Irene Rex, 94, of Polk, died Sept. 4, 2021. Sarah Hasted Sutley died Sept….
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Pet of the Day 9/7/21
Andy is a lap kitten that loves to play. You can meet Andy and other adoptable animals at Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin.
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
(Family Features) Once everyone in the family arrives home from work and school, there just might be a mad dash to the kitchen for a…
School districts again look to navigate COVID changes
By DILLON PROVENZA AND KARA O’NEIL Staff writers Local school district leaders are continuing to react to the state’s mask mandate that goes into effect…
Plans take shape for 9/11 event
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A community 9/11 service of remembrance will be held Sept. 11 in Oil City’s Justus Park to coincide with the…
Two anchors of COVID safety net ending, affecting millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Taboniar went 15 months without a paycheck, thanks to the COVID pandemic. A housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in…
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth…
Willard Scott, weatherman on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died….
Fire severely damages Franklin structure
From staff reports A building was severely damaged in a fire that was reported at about 2:30 a.m. Friday in Franklin. Franklin Fire Chief Jim…
Franklin, Clarion YMCAs to host health equity tours
From staff reports The Franklin and Clarion County YMCAs will both host health equity tours next week. The Franklin YMCA tour will be from 3…
Biden moves to declassify documents about Sept. 11 attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday directed the declassification of certain documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a supportive gesture…
Suit challenges state’s new mask mandate for schools
The Associated Press The Republican leader of the state Senate and a group of parents filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to overturn the Wolf administration’s…
Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates
CHICAGO (AP) — After he was ejected, Chicago Cubs bench coach Andy Green contemplated how he might pass along his fine to manager David Ross…
Kristen Stewart gains perspective on fame playing Diana
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Kristen Stewart has long chafed at how her teenage “Twilight” fame robbed her of her privacy and a normal life, but…
Recent Deaths 9/4/21
John McKenzie Otto, 77, of Nottoway, VA, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 2, 2021. Michael A. Kusenko, 81, of Sigel, died Sept. 2, 2021. Jack…
Pet of the Day 9/3/21
Goofball Alert! Hutch is young, he’s adorable, and he’s ready to be your long-lost pal! This boy has personality for days and will give you…
Parmesan-Swiss Fish
(Family Features) Dinnertime dishes loaded with nutrients help keep loved ones connected while refueling after busy days spent at work and school. Dairy foods –…
Book Illustrates Importance of Forward Thinking
Last week I shared the inspirational tale of a little town in Kentucky that has done well for itself through persistence, partnerships, and positive thinking….
Film festival starts Sept. 10
From staff reports The Oil Valley Film Festival will be held Friday through Monday, Sept. 10-13, for its sixth season. The event will feature 23…
Local libraries go fine-free
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer The libraries of the Oil Region Library Association have stopped charging fines for overdue books. “For fine-free, we’ve officially launched,”…
US hospitals hit with nurse staffing crisis amid COVID
The Associated Press The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the…
More than 45 dead after Ida’s remnants blindside Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers and tornado damage Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane…
Cubs beat Pirates 6-5 on Difo error in 11th
CHICAGO (AP) — Sergio Alcántara scampered home when second baseman Wilmer Difo mishandled a popup in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the…
Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ jabs, flips Asian American film cliches
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like a lot of Asian actors, Simu Liu has played the nameless guy who can do martial arts but inevitably loses…
Recent Deaths 9/3/21
Kimberly Shaffer-Brown died Aug. 19, 2021. Marion Mae Suplee, 84, of Franklin, formerly of Lady Lake, Fla., died Aug. 30, 2021. Vera L. Moyer, 81,…
Pet of the Day 9/2/21
Hi everyone, my name is Thumper! I got my name because of the way I hop around like a bunny. Someone said I do it…
One Pan Mac and Cheese
(Family Features) Dinnertime dishes loaded with nutrients help keep loved ones connected while refueling after busy days spent at work and school. Dairy foods –…
ATV trail study meeting rescheduled
From staff reports The public meeting on the results of the ATV Trail Feasibility Study Public Survey, conducted by the Oil Region Alliance, has been…
Pithole City lantern tours planned
From staff reports Lantern tours of historic Pithole City will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. The living history event will…
Death toll rises after Ida’s remnants hit Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped historic rain over New York City, with at least nine deaths linked to flooding in…
Rookie Sheets hits 2 HRs, White Sox beat Pirates 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Gavin Sheets hit two home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday…
Review: In ‘Worth,’ weighing the personal losses of 9/11
The Associated Press “What is life worth?” asks Washington lawyer Kenneth J. Feinberg (Michael Keaton) in the opening scenes of the based-on-a-true-story drama “Worth,” while writing the…
Recent Deaths 9/2/21
Kathleen Sue Britton, 63, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 31, 2021. Audrey Dick, 81, of Utica, died Sept. 1, 2021. Geraldine Fern (Best) Bowser,…
Halyday Run crash
Chicken, Spinach and Feta Casserole
(Family Features) Dinnertime dishes loaded with nutrients help keep loved ones connected while refueling after busy days spent at work and school. Dairy foods –…
Pet of the Day 9/1/21
Bailey came to us recently as a stray. She is super sweet and gentle. She does get excited to go outside but she also loves…
Plan a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Basic steps you can take to make your garden a safe haven for beneficial wildlife. When I planned my flower and vegetable gardens, I envisioned…
Oil City rail line work continues
From staff reports As heavy hammers pounded and pry bars lifted, the sound of clanging steel could be heard on North Seneca Street in Oil…
In Ida’s aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled for food, gas, water, and relief from the…
State mandates masks in K-12 schools, day cares
HARRISBURG (AP) — Masks will be required in all Pennsylvania public and private schools, as well as child care facilities, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday,…
Grandal, Abreu power White Sox to 4-2 win over Pirates
The Associated Press Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu homered, and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball as the Chicago White Sox…
Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because…
Recent Deaths 9/1/21
Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Reed, 62, of Franklin, died Aug. 28, 2021. Judy A. Ray, 76, of Virginia Beach, died Aug. 13, 2021. For complete…
Pet of the Day 8/31/21
Sophia is a sweet young girl who would love to be part of a family. She seems like she might have some separation anxiety tendencies,…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Kebabs
(Family Features) Dinnertime dishes loaded with nutrients help keep loved ones connected while refueling after busy days spent at work and school. Dairy foods –…
State System grants to help financially struggling students
From staff reports Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, working with the State System Foundation, has announced an initiative to help prevent dropout among at-risk…
Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to…
Federal aid ending for hundreds of thousands in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will lose federal pandemic unemployment benefits after this week, including an extra $300 per week, an extra…
Hold the line: Steelers like depth with DE Tuitt uncertain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Wormley is ready to do whatever the Pittsburgh Steelers ask. Nose tackle. Defensive end. Line up in a four-point stance. Stand…
Review: A revival for Kanye West on divorce album ‘Donda’
The Associated Press Kanye West donned a full face mask to host three livestreamed listening parties for his 10th studio album. Beyond that, he didn’t…