State’s overdose deaths rose in 2020, US agency says
HARRISBURG (AP) — Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic, according to new federal estimates. The U.S….
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Video games coming to Netflix? Latest hiring offers a clue
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix has hired veteran video game executive Mike Verdu, signaling the video streaming service is poised to expand into another…
Recent Deaths 7/16/21
Hazel Slaughenhoupt, 70, of Bruin, died July 11, 2021. Larry “Tarzan” Ramsey died July 9, 2021. Mary Lee Eichholtz, 65, of Franklin, died July 8,…
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
(Culinary.net) Almost every get-together – whether it’s family, friends, or neighbors – always has one dish that’s the star of the show time after time….
Pet of the Day 7/15/21
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…
Apple Cake
(Culinary.net) It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but…
Pet of the Day 7/14/21
Eli is a happy young boy with lots (and lots and lots) of energy! He is very sweet and smart. He was one of our…
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
(StatePoint) If you’re among the millions of fans of the hit show “Bridgerton,” or of the novels that inspired it, you know that society’s finest…
Pet of the Day 7/13/21
Noelle is the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet. She loves attention and loves cuddles, but she can also be pretty playful in the right mood….
Power Packed Popcorn Cookies
(Family Features) Bring your family together for a tasty dessert that’s packed with whole grains, a nutrient many Americans are missing from their diets. According…
Pet of the Day 7/12/21
Sapphire recently came to us as a stray. She can be a bit of a wild woman but she is super friendly and just needs…
Contempt of court, damages sought against Spencer
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Cranberry Township is acting on litigation against junkyard owner Randy Spencer to “force compliance” and have him remove vehicles from…
Chamber leader: Lack of employees is ‘a crisis’
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Hiring and retainment of employees have been critical challenges in most industries, both locally and statewide, according to Susan Williams,…
Heat wave blankets US West as fires rage in several states
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters struggled to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave blanketed the West, prompting an…
Alonso’s homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday…
Unopened Legend of Zelda game from 1987 sells for $870,000
DALLAS (AP) — An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000. Heritage Auctions…
Several OC streets are part of paving project
From staff reports A paving project involving a number of streets in Oil City is currently out to bid. The work will include paving Orange…
Children’s bike rodeo set July 24 in OC
From staff reports A free children’s bicycle rodeo will be held Saturday, July 24, in Oil City to teach children ages 5 to 12 about…
Surging California wildfire prompts Nevada evacuations
BECKWOURTH, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California wildfire exploding through bone-dry timber prompted Nevada authorities to evacuate a border-area community as flames leapt on ridgetops…
End of term in sight, Wolf sets sights on school funding
HARRISBURG (AP) — With just a year and a half left in office, Gov. Tom Wolf’s primary focus will be convincing the Republican-controlled Legislature to…
Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth…
Pittsburgh museum returns lion attack display to public view
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh museum has returned to public view a 19th-century diorama that shows lions attacking a camel and its human rider, about…
Recent Deaths 7/10/21
Jeffery V. Knight, 63, of Oil City, died July 8, 2021. James H. Merwin, 83, of New Bethlehem, died July 7, 2021. Betty Mae Ochalek-Flinchbaugh,…
Pet of the Day 7/9/21
Meet Mochi! Mochi is a sweet boy who loves attention and affection. He can be quite the cuddler when he wants to be, but he…
Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sprouts
(Culinary.net) They might not be the fanciest of foods, but when you eat a filling, protein-packed sandwich, you are usually left satisfied and full of…
‘FuchsFest’ to Highlight ‘Power of Little Changes’
Redevelopment, at its core, is all about change – finding new ways of doing things or utilizing spaces to better serve local needs. Sometimes this…
County leaders keep looking at uses for COVID relief funds
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has received the first half of the $9.8 million the county was allocated through the American Rescue Plan….
Several construction projects moving forward in Cranberry
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Construction continues in Cranberry Township as multiple projects were discussed at Thursday’s meeting of the township supervisors. Road supervisor Ted…
Recovery workers vow not to let up in Florida condo collapse
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Rescue workers now focused on finding remains instead of survivors in the rubble of a Florida condominium collapse vowed Thursday to…
Election audit plan a ‘disgrace to democracy,’ governor says
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday said it is a “disgrace to democracy” that a Republican state lawmaker is trying to launch what…
Mets-Pirates rained out, will play doubleheader Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — A game scheduled for Thursday night between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to rain and will…
Haddish, Paisley, Snoop Dogg join Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’
NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in the ocean, surrounded by sharks, Tiffany Haddish stayed cool. She drew on her land-based survival skills. “I was as…
Recent Deaths 7/9/21
Jerry Lynn Cooper, 60, of Emlenton, died July 3, 2021. Tom Curry, 70, of Rimersburg, died July 6, 2021. Sandra J. Dehner, 73, of Seneca,…
Pet of the Day 7/8/21
Rubie and Roxie were recently brought to us because their owner was moving. They are really nice girls. Rubie is taking some temporary medication for…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chickpea Cookie Dip
(Family Features) For many families, the summer months offer a break in routine, and that extra time around the house or gathering with loved ones…
Semi crash shuts down I-80; orange juice spills onto road
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A crash involving two semi-trucks left one person injured, sent lots of orange juice onto the highway, and closed down…
Sugarcreek council OKs Second Amendment sanctuary designation
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough is now a Second Amendment sanctuary municipality. Mayor Charles McDaniel read a resolution at the borough council’s monthly…
Tropical storm kills 1 in Florida, hurts 10 at Georgia base
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Elsa carved a destructive and soaking path up the East Coast after killing at least one person in Florida…
Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Abraham Almonte is starting to get the hang of this whole pinch-hitting thing. The Atlanta Braves outfielder delivered a go-ahead, two-run single in the…
Reimagining the ‘scream teen’ genre for a binge generation
The Associated Press It’s not uncommon for Hollywood to stake a bet on a trilogy, or to even film several sequels at once. But it’s…
Recent Deaths 7/8/21
Richard M. Davis, 78, of Chelsea, Mich., formerly of Bradenton, Fla., Belleville, Mich., and Franklin, died June 23, 2021. David E. Karns, 81, of Oil…
BLT Potato Salad
(Family Features) Few moments make summers quite as special as family meals, whether you’re soaking up the sun’s rays on the patio or beating the…
Pet of the Day 7/7/21
Phoenix is a very lovable high-energy girl who recently came to us as a stray. She loves to chase tennis balls and she seems to…
Gardening with Deer
The deer population in Pennsylvania is on the rise. And as land development increases, deer are frequently found in areas densely populated by humans. Deer…
Master Gardener Hotline
Venango County Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer gardening-related questions through this Blog site , Facebook at “Venango County Master Gardeners,” email at venangomg@psu.edu,…
Franklin man is facing charges for strangling son
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for strangling his son on Monday. Franklin police said in a criminal complaint they were called…
Tropical Storm Elsa weakens, spares Florida of major damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state…
Reynolds’ walk-off walk gives Pirates 2-1 win over Braves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drew a four-pitch walk from Tyler Matzek, forcing in the winning run in the ninth inning and giving the Pittsburgh…
Spike Lee, ‘Annette’ kick off 74th Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival rolled out the red carpet for the first time in more than two years on Tuesday, launching…
Recent Deaths 7/7/21
John Nikonchik, 91, of Titusville, died July 3, 2021. David P. Zook, 73, of Franklin, died July 4, 2021. George C. Brickner, 77, of Oil…