Libraries will have limited opening Monday
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Venango County’s three public libraries are working out the details this week to prepare for a limited opening to…
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State preps short-term budget amid virus uncertainty
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania state government began advancing a temporary, no-new-taxes budget plan Tuesday that maintains current spending levels while budget makers watch to see…
Fitzpatrick: Modified schedule could benefit Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is missing the somewhat leisurely pace of the NFL’s organized team activities, when free time in the evenings allows teammates…
JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story online
LONDON (AP) — J.K. Rowling is publishing a new story called “The Ickabog,” which will be free to read online to help entertain children and…
Recent Deaths 5/27/20
Daniel R. Hanes, 71, of Titusville, died May 22, 2020. Clarence “Pete” Moorehead, 88, of Franklin, died May 24, 2020. Lois J. Shaffer, 84, of…
Open lewdness
Theft from motor vehicle
No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
(Culinary.net) Add the rich flavor of caramel to your dessert table with a recipe like this No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake for a tempting, tasty…
Pet of the Day 5/26/20
I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…
VA Begins to Reopen Selected Medical Centers
Last week, VA reopened 20 medical centers as part of a three-phase timeline. The speed of the phases will depend upon the VA medical center’s…
OC Main Street ‘Heart’ effort promotes unity
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer It’s a simple slogan with a heartfelt message – Oil City’s Got Heart! That’s the theme of an Oil…
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, dampens hopes
BANGKOK (AP) — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still in the…
Busch passes Cindric in OT to win Xfinity race at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch normally celebrates his victories by climbing on top of his race car and bowing to the crowd. But with…
Kirk 2.0: Capt. Pike of new ‘Star Trek’ a welcome new icon
The Associated Press In the beginning, in the “Star Trek” universe, there was only Captain Kirk. At least to the general public. When the Starship Enterprise…
Recent Deaths 5/26/20
Charles W. “Bill” Barrett, 84, of Franklin, died May 24, 2020. John L. Buck, 50, of Rouseville, died May 22, 2020. Kenneth W. Ferringer, Jr.,…
Drug possession
Tionesta man shot to death in Forest County
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Tionesta man was fatally shot late Thursday night in Marienville, and a Greensburg man has been charged with homicide….
Cranberry OKs tentative budget
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry School Board gave its unanimous approval Monday to a tentative 2020-21 budget that doesn’t include a property tax…
Holiday amid pandemic: Americans divided on how to respond
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump played golf at one of his courses Saturday during the Memorial Day weekend as he urged U.S. states…
State: $93K sought from nursing homes amid inspections
HARRISBURG (AP) — State health officials say civil penalties totaling more than $93,000 have been assessed against nursing care facilities in Pennsylvania amid hundreds of…
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season in Florida
The Associated Press The NBA confirmed what’s been reported on and speculated about for the past week — that the league, along with the players…
Region moving to green
From staff and wire reports Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday that 17 counties, including Venango, Clarion and Forest, will be moving to “green”, the least…
CDC will reopen care to infants in June
From staff reports Child Development Centers announced it will reopen care to children under 12 months of age on June 1. The age group had…
Memorial Day tempts Americans outdoors, raising virus fears
The Associated Press Millions of Americans are getting ready to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts…
All of Pennsylvania poised for at least a partial reopening
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday he is easing some pandemic restrictions in Philadelphia and the heavily populated suburbs on June 5, while…
NHLPA approves going forward with 24-team playoff talks
The Associated Press The NHL Players’ Association’s executive committee authorized moving forward in talks with the league on returning to play from the coronavirus suspension,…
Recent Deaths 5/23/20
Deborah Lynn Park, 61, of Charlotte, Tennessee, formerly of Oil City, died May 20, 2020. Philip P. Pearsall, 55, of Titusville, died May 20, 2020….
Homemade Fudgsicles
(Family Features) Planning snacks you can enjoy with your children is a winning parenting strategy for spending more time together while creating tasty treats. Take…
Pet of the Day 5/22/20
Moran’s Match Profile: I used to be a wanderer, a nomad, no place to call my home. But the Humane Society changed me. Like really…
3 arrested on drug charges after Sugarcreek stop
From staff reports Three men are facing felony drug manufacturing charges in connection with an incident in which they were found with methamphetamine, needles and…
217 Venango veterans have died in past year
From staff reports A total of 217 Venango County veterans have died since Memorial Day 2019, according to Fred R. Weaver, director of the county’s…
Governor eyes lifting of many more pandemic restrictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Some counties in Pennsylvania could see practically all of the state’s pandemic restrictions on business activity and gatherings lifted in the coming…
Cubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season….
ABC renews 19 shows, adds David E. Kelley drama ‘Big Sky’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC is bringing back the lion’s share of its series for next season, including “black-ish,” “A Million Little Things” and “The…
Recent Deaths 5/22/20
Earl “Skip” Crawford III, 69, of Sandy Lake, died May 20, 2020. Joslyn “Joss” Engel, 18, of Franklin, died May 18, 2020. Peter James Gibson,…
Mom’s Favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole
(Family Features) Stocking up on pantry essentials is a productive practice, especially as people across the country spend more time at home. However, having all…
Pet of the Day 5/21/20
Hi, I’m Marly, the “King of Cool,” suave and handsome as can be. I’m a chill and laid-back guy, not much into activity. I would…
Motorcycle accident
OC woman’s body pulled from Sage Run
From staff reports An Oil City woman was pronounced dead Tuesday after her body was pulled out of Sage Run near Riverside Drive in Cranberry…
Dairy maid, United Way join forces for product giveaways
From staff reports Kaylee Knapp, the Venango County Dairy Maid, has partnered with the United Way of Venango County to bring three dairy product giveaways…
State working to pave the return of sporting events
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is working on guidelines to allow sporting events, exhibitions and leagues, both professional and amateur, to get back to “some semblance…
NCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workouts
The Associated Press The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to lift a moratorium on voluntary workouts by football and basketball players effective June 1…
Review: In ‘Painter and the Thief,’ an unlikely friendship
The Associated Press The documentary “The Painter and the Thief” has a few wrinkles to add to the old Picasso adage that great artists steal….
Recent Deaths 5/21/20
Clarence Gene Lovejoy, of Kennerdell, died May 19, 2020. Catherine M. Brewster, 69, of Franklin, died May 18, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 5/20/20
Jasmyn, a domestic long hair, is a 3-year-old spayed female. She’s a black, grey, and white tabby with slanted green eyes and a pink nose….
Mexican Beef Sliders with Jalapeno Salsa and Avocado Cream
Mexican Beef Sliders with Jalapeno Salsa and Avocado Cream Recipe courtesy of Beef + Lamb New Zealand Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes…
Venango Museum will conduct Sibley mansion tours
From staff reports The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry will conduct tours of the Sibley mansion in June. The tours of the former…
ORA announces ATV trail study
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance is looking into the possibility of an ATV/OHV trail. According to an ORA news release, the first step…
Real estate business activity to resume across state
HARRISBURG (AP) — Real estate sales and related activity can resume across Pennsylvania if guidelines designed to limit infection are followed, Gov. Tom Wolf announced…
Rain postpones Xfinity Series’ return at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Noah Gragson couldn’t wait to get back to Xfinity Series racing at Darlington. Instead, he and the rest of the competitors…