US hits 70% vaccination rate – a month late, amid a surge
The Associated Press The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults…
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Bipartisan bill leaves out key climate, clean energy steps
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate…
Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eduardo Escobar made one heck of an initial impression on Milwaukee fans in his first home game as a Brewer. Escobar hit…
Recent Deaths 8/3/21
Franklin Leroy Davenport, 59, of Lickingville, died July 31, 2021. Eric M. Garvin, 51, of Olean, New York, died Aug. 1, 2021. Kathleen Cohlhepp Niederriter,…
Pet of the Day 8/2/21
Nova Lee is a sweet young girl with lots of energy and a high prey drive therefore no cats in her new home, please. She…
Salmon Rollups
(Family Features) After an extended period of social distancing, this year will be a time for reuniting with family and friends. Picnic get-togethers filled with…
House Hearing on VA Extended Care Program
Last Tuesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health conducted a hearing on access to VA’s home and community-based services. Ideally, these services allow veterans…
Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill…
Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends
BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the…
Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep…
‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite growing concerns over the delta variant, “Jungle Cruise” still drew moviegoers out to theaters during the film’s opening weekend to…
Recent Deaths 8/2/21
Dennis L. Hartle, Sr., 84, of Lucinda, died July 30, 2021. Krista Beth Cratty, 45, of Franklin, died July 29, 2021. Hannah “Cora” Coralynn Lewis,…
Tornado confirmed in Cochranton
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The National Weather Service in Cleveland has confirmed that a tornado touched down Thursday afternoon at a farm near Cochranton….
Rescue boat arrives in Oil City
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Oil City Fire Department is gearing up to unveil its new rescue boat next month, about nine months after…
Wolf wants lawmakers to extend opioid emergency declaration
HARRISBURG (AP) — The governor of Pennsylvania is asking state lawmakers to return to Harrisburg within a month to extend a statewide disaster emergency intended…
Stallings’ RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates…
After court victories, Michael Jackson estate eyes revival
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Jackson’s musical legacy never left, but a kind of comeback is coming. With a series of court victories that…
National Fuel seeks $10 increase in bill for typical customer
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. is requesting a rate increase of more than $10 in the monthly bill of a typical residential…
Youth show brings Barrow to life
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Barrow-Civic Theatre’s youth theatre program presented “The Granny Awards” Thursday at the Barrow, and the production marked the first…
Biden sees shortages to stop climate-change fueled wildfires
The Associated Press President Joe Biden is sounding the alarm about the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires in western states,…
Pirates’ Crowe, 2 relievers 1-hit Phillies, end 4-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wil Crowe and two relief pitchers combined on a one-hitter, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-0…
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract…
Recent Deaths 7/31/21
Charles R. “Bob” Fulmer, 91, of Franklin, died July 29, 2021. George Eric Keely, Jr., formerly of Oil City, died July 1, 2021. Vicki Lynn…
Pet of the Day 7/30/21
Po is a great dog that was brought to us because he wasn’t happy in a home with a young puppy. Po might be happy…
Albacore Bliss Bowl
(Family Features) After an extended period of social distancing, this year will be a time for reuniting with family and friends. Picnic get-togethers filled with…
AmeriCorps Team Appreciated in Foxburg
On Monday, July 19, residents of Foxburg and the surrounding area sat down with an enthusiastic Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps crew to share some delicious food…
11,000 data breaches over 15 years at core of UC fraud uptick
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer More than 11,000 data breaches, causing exposure of more than 1.6 billion personal records over a span of about 15…
Greenways Block Grant funding available
From staff reports Applications are being accepted for another round of the Northwest Commission’s Greenways Block Grant program’s funding for 2019-22. According to a commission…
Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday
BOSTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied…
Transportation funding panel advancing a $15.6B package
HARRISBURG (AP) — A transportation funding commission set up by Gov. Tom Wolf to find ways to end Pennsylvania’s reliance on its gas tax will…
Piña hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 runs as Brewers sweep Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Manny Piña hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on…
Director James Gunn assembles his perfect ‘Suicide Squad’
The Associated Press Could a scoundrel DC Comics character like Peacemaker ever be on the same level as Superman? How about Polka-Dot Man? Or Ratcatcher?…
Recent Deaths 7/30/21
Paul G. Showers, Sr., 90, of Franklin, died July 28, 2021. Eugene “Gene” A. Wolski, 72, of Titusville, died July 27, 2021. For complete…
Pet of the Day 7/29/21
Tallulah is a sweetheart who has a little bit of a diva side to her. She is very friendly and loves attention, and she will…
Watermelon Oat Flour Waffles
(Family Features) Fresh fruit is a breakfast staple, and a nutritious option like watermelon is a sweet way to satisfy hunger (and thirst). As a refreshing…
Man accused of raping girl, 13, at camp during family reunion
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Ohio man has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl at a camp in Victory Township on Sunday. Franklin…
State officials warn tick prevalence high, offer tips to avoid bites
From staff reports Officials in Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration say the prevalence of ticks in Pennsylvania is high right now, and they are pointing out…
Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of…
Houser, Cain, Urias lead Brewers to 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lorenzo Cain and Luis Urias hit two-run doubles, Adrian Houser pitched five scoreless innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Review: In ‘The Green Knight,’ an enchanting Arthurian dream
The Associated Press Why, for starters, is the Green Knight green? It’s a question that’s long vexed scholars of the 14th century chivalric romance “Sir Gawain…
Recent Deaths 7/29/21
Cindy Sue Elliott, 63, of Venus, died July 26, 2021. Dorothy Enie Monica (Wiles) Hottel, 98, of Parker, died July 27, 2021. Mary Jane Rapp…
ZZ Top: Bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
HOUSTON (AP) — ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, one of the Texas blues trio’s bearded figures, died at his Houston home, the band announced Wednesday…
Pet of the Day 7/28/21
Jinx and Joker are the sweetest boys. Jinx is much more outgoing than his brother, but Joker is slowly coming around as he gets more…
Watermelon Donuts
(Family Features) Fresh fruit is a breakfast staple, and a nutritious option like watermelon is a sweet way to satisfy hunger (and thirst). As a refreshing…
Planting Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
One of the most important ways you can help pollinators is by provisioning your yard with plants that provide pollen and nectar. To attract butterflies,…
Venango, Forest jobless rates drop
From staff reports The tri-county area’s June seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, for the most part, was down from May, according to the state Department of…
Polk resident completes 104-mile mountain race
From staff reports Polk resident Tami Walbourn Sari completed the Tahoe Rim Trail Run, a 104-mile race in Nevada that spanned two days earlier this…
‘This is how I’m going to die’: Officers tell Jan. 6 stories
WASHINGTON (AP) — “This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional…
No mask mandate, but Pennsylvania urged to follow guidance
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday that he is not considering a statewide mask mandate as coronavirus cases surge in Pennsylvania and across…
Narvaez, Anderson lead Brewers to 9-0 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Omar Narvaez homered and had four RBIs, Brett Anderson pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers scored eight runs in the…