Venango swamped with requests for mail-in ballots
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has been inundated with requests for mail-in ballots in recent weeks. The county had received about 1,800 to…
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Celebration parades
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer As informal parades become more and more part of daily life under social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, one local…
Official: Quick return to ‘normal’ unlikely amid reopening
HARRISBURG (AP) — The health secretary of Pennsylvania says people shouldn’t be expecting a quick return to their regular way of life even after pandemic…
Old school: Steelers focus on seniors in draft
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers love to pick younger players. A little more raw material. A little less tread on the tires. In this…
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Thor’ shift release dates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange,” “Spider-Man: Far From…
More area liquor stores to offer pickup
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on Friday announced an additional 11 area Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will begin offering curbside…
Cranberry board will hold virtual meeting
From staff reports Cranberry School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday via a virtual platform. The meeting will be conducted…
Garden centers, growers struggle in planting-season shutdown
HARRISBURG (AP) — With outdoor planting season in full swing for much of Pennsylvania, many garden centers and the farms that supply their vegetable seedlings…
Pick-Six: Most intriguing players left after Day 2 of draft
The Associated Press The quarterbacks are waiting. After four quarterbacks went off the board in the first round of the NFL Draft, Jalen Hurts of…
Kids’ Choice Awards bringing stars, slime from isolation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Kids’ Choice Awards will be bringing the slime home. Nickelodeon’s annual show and the signature green slime it pours on…
Recent Deaths 4/25/20
Robert “Ted” Brown died April 21, 2020. Richard G. Fagley, 79, of New Bethlehem, died April 24, 2020. Kevin T. Ross, 66, of Franklin, died…
Assault by prisoner
Attempted homicide in Tidioute
Enchilada Casserole
(Culinary.net) If your family is looking for a simple way to serve up a south-of-the-border classic, this Enchilada Casserole can be your ticket to a…
Pet of the Day 4/24/20
Chop says “Look deeply into my eyes…” He knows that one look at those beautiful peepers will melt your heart, and you won’t be able…
Applicants coming forward for help from virus relief fund
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A network designed to help Venango County residents obtain assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic is in place and…
People who need social services can dial 2-1-1
From staff reports What is called the 2-1-1 service was launched by the United Way of Venango County in May 2017. It is available 24/7…
State slashes virus death toll; reopening explained
HARRISBURG (AP) — The administration of Gov. Tom Wolf cautioned Thursday that a declining case count is just one factor that officials will consider in…
Pick-Six: Intriguing players available on Day 2 of NFL draft
The Associated Press Six wide receivers were taken in the first round of the NFL draft and another half dozen could go on Day 2,…
Review: In ‘Bad Education,’ a gripping suburban crime saga
The Associated Press “A town is only as good as its school system.” That phrase, uttered by Hugh Jackman’s beloved school superintendent Frank Tassone, has…
Recent Deaths 4/24/20
Frederick N. “Bart” Bartholme, 86, of Mason, Ohio, died April 15, 2020. Barbara J. McCullough, 77, of Rimersburg, died April 22, 2020. William Rulison Pixley,…
Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken
(Culinary.net) A quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green…
Pet of the Day 4/23/20
Tulip, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 2 year old female. She’s a cream tabby point with an angular head and dark eyes. Tulip is…
Some county employees take voluntary furlough
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County gave its employees the option of a voluntary furlough, and earlier this month about 10% of the workers…
Distribution set Monday at Cranberry Food Pantry
From staff reports The Cranberry Food Pantry will have a food distribution from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at the former Cranberry High School. People…
Gov. Wolf lays out coronavirus reopening plan
HARRISBURG (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s…
A teeming, violent pre-pandemic world in ‘Extraction’
NEW YORK (AP) — The big-budget action thriller “Extraction” belongs, in many ways, to another world. It’s set in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka, one…
Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home
The Associated Press Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State…
Recent Deaths 4/23/20
Jacqueline E. Jeffries, 59, of Oil City, died April 21, 2020. William Rulison Pixley, 73, of Oil City, died April 21, 2020. Frances Marie Crimmel…
Race for the First Tomato
The race for the first tomato of the season begins now. For many of us obsessed with picking them as soon as possible, this is…
Drug possession, overdose
Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix
(Family Features) Tasty snacks add to the fun when hosting a movie night, whether it’s a birthday sleepover or an adults-only gathering. Light and airy…
Pet of the Day 4/22/20
Beautiful kitty with unique markings, Snickers had a rough start in life. She is a timid girl but loving and affectionate once you’ve earned her…
OC woman charged with animal cruelty
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing animal cruelty charges for failing to provide veterinary care for a dog that had been “set…
OC principal Newman retiring at end of year
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City School District principal will be retiring at the end of the school year. School board members on…
As deaths spike, some areas could see ‘robust’ reopening
HARRISBURG (AP) — Regions of Pennsylvania that have seen a relatively low number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus might be able to reopen…
Curtain Calls: Hall of Famers highlight top Steelers picks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: DT Joe Greene. Before Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Troy Polamalu, Ben Roethlisberger, there was Joe Greene….
Warner Bros. sends ‘Scoob!’ straight to on-demand
NEW YORK (AP) — The animated Scooby-Doo film “Scoob!” will bypass theaters and premiere directly on digital platforms, Warner Bros. said Tuesday, making it the…
Recent Deaths 4/22/20
Patty J. Leadbetter, 64, of Strattanville, died April 20, 2020. James D. Hadden, 86, of Franklin, died April 21, 2020. Donald G. Culp, 72, of…
Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes
Save time on family desserts with make-ahead recipes like these Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes. By using kid-friendly treats that add nutrition to appealing flavor, you…
Pet of the Day 4/21/20
Domino has a question for you. Do you by chance like to give belly rubs? Because Domino can’t resist a good belly rub, so much…
OC officials hash out issues regarding online instruction
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Contentious discussion at Monday’s Oil City School Board meeting about the level of instruction district students are receiving highlighted the…
Walkers participating in UPMC Northwest prayer chain
From staff reports The Northwest Hospital Foundation has taken to social media to promote a prayer chain for patients at UPMC Northwest hospital. The Foundation…
Wolf sets May 8 as target launch date for gradual reopening
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday set May 8 as the date he wants to begin easing some pandemic restrictions, saying Pennsylvania had…
Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money, ask for class action
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their…
New this week: Beastie Boys doc, Earth Day shows, ‘Fleabag’
The Associated Press The planet and its wondrous inhabitants take center stage this week in celebration of Earth Day. Several documentaries will spotlight the wonders…
Recent Deaths 4/21/20
James Monroe Criss, Sr., 74, of Wesley, died April 20, 2020. Albert Lawrence Eiseman, 92, of Sharon, died April 17, 2020. Edward E. Gorsuch, Jr.,…
Minestrone Pasta Saute with Ricotta
(Family Features) Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with…
Pet of the Day 4/20/20
Nya is very affectionate and loves to be petted and loved on. She is friendly and gets along well with other cats. All cats have…
VFW Urges Congress to include Medically Retired Vets in the Stimulus Bill
The VFW is urging Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, during this challenging COVID-19 pandemic to help put money back in the pockets…