POW/MIA Recognition Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day is a commemorated on the third Friday of every September, a date that’s not associated with any particular war. Resolutions making it…
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Police: Man dragged by vehicle; woman faces assault charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing charges after being accused of dragging a man with her vehicle in a parking lot…
Autism Stands relaunches specialized food program
From staff reports A project that focuses on providing specialized food packages for families with autistic members is being renewed. Autism Stands, an organization that…
N. Korea’s leader in Russia to meet Putin
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rolled into Russia on an armored train Tuesday to see President Vladimir Putin, a rare…
Nationals ease past Pirates 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — CJ Abrams can put on a show during batting practice, sending balls to the far reaches of a ballpark with relative ease….
MTV VMAs return Tuesday night with more presenters named
The Associated Press The MTV Video Music Awards return Tuesday night, and for the first time, only women are nominated in the show’s artist of…
Recent Deaths 9/12/23
Harold G. Weeter died Sept. 7, 2023. Cinnamon Sue (Holt) Evans, of Henry’s Bend, died Sept. 9, 2023. Karla S. Hilliard, 63, of Fairmount City….
Pet of the Day 9/11/23
Garden came to us with her 3 babies, Cucumber, Tomato, and Zucchini. She was brought to us by the police with a rough start, but…
Grilled Banana Pound Cake Kabobs
(Family Features) Summertime means plenty of grilling, giving you an opportunity to try this Grilled Banana Pound Cake Kabobs dessert recipe alongside your favorite entrees….
Bells toll as the U.S. marks 22 years since 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — Bells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded around the country as Americans looked back Monday on the horror and…
Braves clinch playoff berth, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Having become the first team to clinch a playoff berth, the Atlanta Braves looked ahead toward larger aims. “I wanted to congratulate…
49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training camp wondering if he could regain the magic…
‘The Nun II’ conjures $32.6 million to top box office
The Associated Press Like many horrors before it, bad reviews didn’t scare off moviegoers from buying tickets for “ The Nun II.” The sequel to…
Recent Deaths 9/11/23
Rose M. Guth, 92, of Leeper, died Sept. 8, 2023. Betty A. Bowser, 83, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 8, 2023. Robert C. “Bob” Culbertson, 83,…
Man charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI in pedestrian death
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Seneca man has been charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI in connection with the death of an Oil…
OC band gets ready for Music in Oil Country
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Things were heating up Thursday at Oil City High School as the Oiler Marching Band practiced for the upcoming Music…
Updated COVID shots are coming. They’re part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon, just in time to pair them with flu shots. And this fall, the first vaccines for…
Special election in western PA to determine if Democrats or GOP take control of the House
HARRISBURG (AP) — Majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will again come down to a special election later this month, when Republican voters…
Pirates’ 8-4 win delays Braves clinching playoff spot
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves were agitated before the end of the first inning. It proved to be the start…
Titusville student taken into custody with loaded pistol
From staff reports A Titusville High School student was taken into custody Friday after he was found to be in possession of a loaded pistol…
Sip and Shop to continue in Franklin until end of year
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Sip & Shop is continuing in Franklin this weekend after Franklin City Council approved expanding and extending the program until…
UN atomic watchdog warns of threat to nuclear safety as fighting spikes near plant in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United Nations atomic watchdog warned of a potential threat to nuclear safety due to a spike in fighting near Europe’s…
Acuña Jr., Rosario homer, majors-leading Braves beat Pirates 8-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the seventh time in 11 games, Eddie Rosario went deep and drove in three runs and the…
Recent Deaths 9/9/23
Cloyd Wilbur Hollen, 92, of Sugarcreek, formerly of Altoona, died Sept. 6, 2023. James D. Vogan, Jr., 58, of Oil City, died Sept. 6, 2023….
Pet of the Day 9/8/23
Mooch was found as a stray several weeks ago, and has been in a foster home to grow, he is now big enough to find…
Lemon Bars
(Family Features) While lemon is a traditional summer flavor, you can add a little extra to your gatherings – from picnics and brunches – with…
Excitement Around ARTinCC
A couple of weeks ago, at one of our coffee chats in Foxburg, Lisa Myers joined us. Lisa is a champion and staunch supporter of…
OC woman accused of aggravated assault, endangerment
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person for pointing a gun at…
PetFest back in Franklin on Saturday
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Canines, felines and assorted other furred and feathered Venango County residents are invited to bring their humans to downtown Franklin…
Special grand jury report that aided Georgia probe leading to Trump’s indictment is set for release
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Friday is expected to release the full report compiled by a special grand jury that helped an investigation by…
Purdy, Pickett begin 2nd season with lofty goals as 49ers meet Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett and Brock Purdy crossed paths during the run-up to the 2022 NFL draft. They weren’t expected to do the same in…
Review: In ‘Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,’ the wedding’s in Greece and the formula feels ancient
The Associated Press “We’re getting married!” This rather inevitable line crops up early in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” and if you’re like me,…
Recent Deaths 9/8/23
Dorothy F. McCleery McMullen, 95, of Oil City, died Sept. 6, 2023. Ronald L. (Ron) Lusher, 87, of Franklin, died Sept. 6, 2023. Donald “Don”…
Pet of the Day 9/7/23
This handsome little guy was found all alone at our local ford car dealership, which is how he got his name. Ford is a really…
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…
Franklin man accused of stealing gun, other items
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Franklin man is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing a gun and other items from his nephew’s residence in…
Rental rehabilitation pilot program opens Friday
From staff reports The Venango County Housing Rehabilitation Program, on Friday, will launch a pilot program component to address needed rehabilitation projects for rental units….
Biden administration cancels remaining oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In an aggressive move that angered Republicans, the Biden administration canceled the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic…
Ji Hwan Bae’s first career triple helps rally Pirates past Brewers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Every time Ji Hwan Bae makes contact with a baseball, he’s thinking triple. Yet for the first 102 games of the utility…
Alexander Payne makes ’em like they used to: Fall Movie Preview
NEW YORK (AP) — The great films of the 1970s have long loomed in the imagination of filmmakers raised during one of the most fertile…
Recent Deaths 9/7/23
Chester Lawrence Roxberry, Sr., of Franklin, died Sept. 1, 2023. Phineas Richard Rudolph, 89, of North East, died Sept. 2, 2023. Herbert C. Thrush, 87,…
Pet of the Day 9/6/23
Do you love fresh fruits and veggies? Look no further! Our garden litter is ripe for the picking! Zucchini came to us several weeks ago…
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…
Guidelines for Harvesting Vegetables
Many experienced gardeners agree that the more you garden, the more there is to learn. This is especially true with growing vegetables. Seed packets and…
Man accused of corruption of minors for incidents with girl, 14
From staff reports An Ohio man is facing charges for having inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old Oil City girl he met over the internet. Franklin…
Bridge Builders taking grant applications
From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations is now accepting applications for the following grants: Venango Discretionary Grants: for programs and projects that serve Venango County….
Oil prices spike as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend oil cut through December
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Tuesday to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of this year,…
Woodruff pitches 7 scoreless innings to lift Brewers over Pirates 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Woodruff pitched seven shutout innings and Mark Canha’s two-run single capped a six-run fifth inning as the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers…
Fall Movie Preview: Hollywood readies for season with stars on sidelines
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is at a standstill. Actors and screenwriters are months into a dual strike. Film sets are dark. But the movies…
Recent Deaths 9/6/23
Eunice M. Hanna, 93, of Nectarine, died Sept. 4, 2023. Henry L. Dreshman, 69, of Emlenton, formally of Munhall,died Aug. 22, 2023. Frederick L. Neal,…