Moon landing attempt by US company appears doomed after ‘critical’ fuel leak
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company’s spacecraft…
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Malkin leads Penguins past Flyers 4-1 in scrappy contest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in…
Review: In ‘The Teachers’ Lounge,’ one middle school as microcosm of a troubled world
The Associated Press What happens in the teachers’ lounge, anyway? When we were kids, that closed door seemed so tantalizingly forbidding, though it probably only…
Recent Deaths 1/9/24
William A. “Bill” Allen, Jr., 77, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2024. Donald E. Guth, 90, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2024. William…
Pet of the Day 1/8/24
Sweet Shonna came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for her. At approximately 6 months old and just over 30…
Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Pozole
(Family Features) If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking…
First US lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies…
Steelers are heading back to the playoffs after Titans hand Jaguars crushing loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left for dead in mid-December, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading back to the playoffs anyway. Pittsburgh clinched a wild-card spot Sunday when…
‘Wonka’ is No. 1 at box office again as 2024 gets off to slower start
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothée Chalamet and “Wonka” topped the box office charts for the third time in its four weekends in theaters. Warner Bros.’…
Recent Deaths 1/8/24
Ann F. Burkhardt, 93, of Franklin, died Dec. 15, 2023. William D. “Prudge” Neiswonger, 75, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 5, 2024. Robert M. Malene,…
Sugarcreek ‘not eliminating’ police
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Social media posts that spread the word of a potential dissolution of the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department led to a…
Hope 21 getting set to reopen at new OC site
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Hope 21, a ministry offering free clothing and shoes, will collect donations beginning Monday in preparation for reopening in a…
Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its 4th month
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military signaled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure…
Steelers top Lamar-less Ravens 17-10, will make playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville loses
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cameron Heyward figures the Pittsburgh Steelers can make some noise in the playoffs. They still need a little help to get in,…
Resurrected Golden Globes will restart the party with ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and Swift
The Associated Press The Golden Globes are back from the dead, and ready to party. The long-running award show will again have the champagne flowing Sunday night…
Flu, COVID infections got worse over holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it’s too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to…
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his…
Review: Anthony Hopkins shines in ‘Freud’s Last Session’
The Associated Press “Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud, adds to a string of sterling late-chapter performances by the 86-year-old actor. He was the…
Recent Deaths 1/6/24
Carole A. Petraglia, 87, died Dec. 16, 2023. Stephen L. Blauser, 62, of Oil City, died Dec. 29, 2023. Donald Leo Dombrowski, 88, of Franklin,…
Edamame Brown Rice and Lentil Salad
(Family Features) Juggling those weeknight responsibilities including homework, catching up on emails, after-school activities, social events and more can leave families scrambling when it comes…
Pet of the Day 1/5/24
Handsome young Luke came to us as a stray, so we aren’t sure what the beginning of his life looked like. He is estimated at…
Reducing Negative Human Impact
Let’s start the new year with an example of how one community has worked to reduce the negative impacts humans have had on the environment….
2 Franklin residents charged in domestic dispute
From staff reports Two Franklin residents are facing charges in connection with a domestic dispute on Christmas Day. Franklin police said in a criminal complaint…
Veterans getting public notice over info mix-up
From staff reports The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is sending letters to 2,380 veterans notifying them of the potential disclosure of limited information that may…
Teen kills 6th grader, wounds 5 others in Iowa high school shooting, police say
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A teen armed with a shotgun and a handgun unleashed terror at an Iowa high school on the first day of…
Crosby’s power-play goal in 3rd period sends Penguins to 6-5 win over Bruins
BOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored on the power play to snap a third-period tie and added two assists, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a…
Chastain, Sarsgaard reflect on the gray areas of ‘Memory’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jessica Chastain first read the script for “Memory,” she was struck by the flurry of unanswered questions left swirling around…
Recent Deaths 1/5/24
Herbert J. (Herb) Schwegler, 88, died Jan. 3, 2024. Elaine Greenlee, 84, of Polk, died Dec. 31, 2023. Richard Arlen “Dick” Riddle, 90, of Boalsburg,…
Pet of the Day 1/4/24
Eggnog, the 5-year-old hound mix, was brought to us as a stray around Christmas. Weighing in at just under 50 pounds, Eggnog is a classic…
Baja Fish Taco Bowls
(Family Features) Juggling those weeknight responsibilities including homework, catching up on emails, after-school activities, social events and more can leave families scrambling when it comes…
Titusville woman accused of resisting arrest, assaulting officers
From staff reports A Titusville woman is facing charges for resisting arrest and assaulting police earlier this week at her boyfriend’s residence in Cherrytree Township….
Applications open for Keystone Historic Preservation grants
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications from nonprofits and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program….
US calls for urgent UN action on attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in Red Sea
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States called on the U.N. Security Council Wednesday to take urgent action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels for attacking ships…
More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in…
Unsealed court records offer new detail on old sex abuse allegations against Epstein
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid great hype, a new batch of previously secret court documents was unsealed late Wednesday related to Jeffrey Epstein, the jet-setting…
Recent Deaths 1/4/24
Dara Jean Shontz, 62, of Oil City, died Jan. 3, 2024. Kevin Borchert, 52, of Green, Ohio, died Jan. 2, 2024. Helen Louise (Hinds) Guth…
Pet of the Day 1/3/24
Sweet Sassy came to us with a litter of her puppies, and now that they have all been adopted and she is spayed. She is…
Whole Grain Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
(Family Features) Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less…
Starting Seeds in Winter
When you consider how seeds germinate in nature, it makes sense to sow seeds the same way. In late summer, left to their own devices,…
Online voting for Paint the Plow to open Monday
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 invites the public to vote on 11 plows decorated by high school students in…
Artist registration open for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports Original art pieces are now being accepted for inclusion in the Feb. 2-3, Eighth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale, which is…
Biden will start year at sites of national trauma to warn about dire stakes of 2024 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly insurrection…
Ovechkin scores as Washington uses fast start to beat Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal during Washington’s fast start, and the Capitals beat Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on…
In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain. Slashed free of Disney’s…
Recent Deaths 1/3/24
Nancy Flick Dunmire, 84, of Kittanning, died Dec. 31, 2023. Jack Romito, of Clarion, died Dec. 29, 2023. Lawrence W. Schill, 81, of Venus, died…
VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) are VA survivor benefits that are tax exempt. This means you wont have to pay taxes on your compensation…
Pet of the Day 1/2/24
Who doesn’t love disco? This sweet and affectionate boy came to us with the rest of his siblings after he was found abandoned in a…
Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa
(Family Features) Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less…
Ragon: Rash of vehicle break-ins on South Side
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Oil City Police Chief Dave Ragon advised residents to ensure their parked vehicles are locked after multiple vehicle break-ins were…
National Fuel projecting sharp hike in customer bills
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted its annual purchased gas cost filing as required by the state Public Utility Commission (PUC),…