Sean Couturier’s shootout goal lifts Flyers past Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sean Couturier scored the lone goal in the shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night. Samuel…
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Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars
The Associated press On Saturday night, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison…
School club shares Christmas’ story through Bible distribution
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Members of the Ignite Bible Club at Cranberry Area High School wanted to share the original Christmas story with their…
Franklin’s directional kiosk to be unveiled today
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer After years in the planning, a new directional kiosk with a list of downtown retail businesses and restaurants will be…
Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot can move forward, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, rejecting the former…
With expulsion of Santos, ouster of McCarthy, House is making unexpected history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is making history this year in ways that Republicans could hardly have envisioned when the party took control. First, the…
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor paved a path for women on the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — One fall day in 2010, retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor slipped into the courtroom where she worked for nearly 25…
Recent Deaths 12/2/23
Linda C. Bixler, 76, of Irwin Township, died Nov. 30, 2023. Frederick H. Doyle, 76, of Polk, died Nov. 30, 2023. John Louis Bauer, 84,…
Pet of the Day 12/1/23
Meet Fritz, the gorgeous 7-year-old long-haired German shepherd! Fritz is a big boy, weighing in at over 80 pounds! He is very gentle and sweet,…
Jingle Balls
(Family Features) Among the many enchanting elements of the holiday season, the family traditions and familiar flavors of favorite foods enjoyed year after year bring…
Venango County awards liquid fuels funds
From staff reports Venango County has awarded $250,000 in liquid fuels monies to nine local municipalities for the fiscal year 2024 round of funding. The…
Venango Democrats to again provide free Christmas Day meals
From staff reports The Venango County Democrats, in collaboration with the Venango-Clarion chapter of the Northwest Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, are continuing their annual tradition…
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resume after weeklong truce with Hamas ends
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s war with Hamas resumed in full force Friday, with airstrikes hitting targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after…
Appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after the…
Penguins goalie Jarry scores into empty net in 4-2 victory over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa…
Recent Deaths 12/1/23
Shannon Marie Beers, 40, of Franklin, died Nov. 24, 2023. Paul Allen Miller, 86, of Cochranton, died Nov. 28, 2023. Janice R. Guilinger, 87, of…
Pet of the Day 11/30/23
Pretty Pam Pam has spent the last several weeks in a foster home, and is ready to find a home to call her own! This…
Tomato-Tortellini Soup
When the weather is frightfully cold and you need something quick to warm you up, try this recipe for Tomato-Tortellini soup. With only 4 ingredients,…
Sewing store settling in at new site in Seneca
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Seneca fabric and crafting store is enjoying the new, larger location it moved into earlier this month. Cris-Cross Sewing,…
Donors can place loved one’s names on Cancer Society tree
From staff reports The American Cancer Society’s annual Tree of Hope is on display in the Cranberry Mall and is a way to honor and…
UN weather agency says 2023 is hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.N. weather agency said Thursday that 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record,…
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United…
State trying to help voters avoid mistakes that would invalidate their mail ballot
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania is trying anew to help voters using mail-in ballots in the battleground state avoid mistakes that might get their ballot thrown…
Recent Deaths 11/30/23
Rosella M. Aites, 68, of Oil City, died Nov. 25, 2023. Dorothy J. Brown, 99, of Franklin, died Nov. 28, 2023. Kay Kelly Guyton, 67,…
Pet of the Day 11/29/23
Playful Ronny came to us with the rest of his siblings and is in search of a new best friend! Curious and playful, this affectionate…
Arkansas Possum Pie
(Culinary.net) The star of your next spread can be hidden away in the refrigerator for a surprise delight for your guests. It’s topped with chocolate…
Creative writing workshop set Saturday at OC library
From staff reports The Bridge Coffee House will host a creative writing workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Oil City Library…
Mediators aim to extend Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza ahead of last planned hostage swap
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages…
Forsberg scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins 3-2 for 6th straight win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Review: ‘Eileen,’ a wonderful novel about an ‘invisible’ young lady becomes an oddball film
The Associated Press Something strange has happened to Eileen Dunlop, and we don’t just mean the plot of “Eileen.” The adaptation of novelist Ottessa Moshfegh’s delicious coming-of-age…
Recent Deaths 11/29/23
Helen “Darlene” Wade, 76, of Seneca, died Nov. 27, 2023. Donald G. Klingensmith, 87, of Seneca, died Nov. 26, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 11/28/23
Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Betty Boop, the sweetest little black kitten who is looking for a new address. Betty…
Caramelized Bananas
(Culinary.net) Satisfying your craving for dessert just got a lot easier. These Caramelized Bananas are a delicious combination of crunchy caramel on the outside and…
Cherrytree firefighters pitch safety message
From staff reports A Christmas wreath with green bulbs has been hung in front of the Cherrytree Township Volunteer Fire Department and the department is…
Venango County dog licenses to go on sale Friday
From staff reports Venango County dog licenses will be available starting Friday. State law requires that all dogs three months or older, or upon transfer…
Fragile truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians if fighting resumes
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with the militant group promising to release…
Trump set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pugnacious first turn on the witness stand, former president Donald Trump plans to testify again next month in his…
‘Hunger Games’ feasts; ‘Napoleon’ conquers; ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box office
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers,…
Recent Deaths 11/28/23
Janet E. (Bobrosky) Gipe, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 27, 2023. Mildred Kathleen “Kathy” Whitmore, 72, of Knox, died Nov. 26, 2023. Pearl M….
Pet of the Day 11/27/23
Sweet Mauri came to us with her siblings, and is finally old enough to find a home to call her own! She is 2 months…
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…
DEP: Little headway in Reno cleanup
By DAVID HESS Contributing writer Inspection reports from the state Department of Environmental Protection show Petro Erie has made little progress in the last four…
Judge denies request for outside jury in OC murder case
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A motion filed by the Venango County public defender’s office to bring in jurors from another county for the trial…
Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
The Associated Press Ukraine overnight tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones, Russian authorities said Sunday, just a day after Ukrainian officials reported that…
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track after an hourslong delay in a hostage-for-prisoner swap
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track early Sunday after the release of…
Karlsson scores late in 2nd period, Penguins defeat Maple Leafs 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t about to let a third-period lead slip away for a second consecutive night. Erik Karlsson scored the deciding…
Venango inmate who fled from hospital is sentenced
From staff reports An inmate at the Venango County jail who escaped from UPMC Northwest in May after striking a jail guard at the hospital…
PennDOT to display plans for Oil City corridor
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to view the online plans display for a project to improve safety and…
Hamas set to release 14 Israeli hostages for 42 Israel-held Palestinians in 2nd truce swap
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Egyptian officials said Hamas was preparing to release 14 Israeli hostages Saturday for 42 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel,…
Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian…