State House passes $15 minimum wage bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure by a close vote Tuesday that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by…
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Stroman runs his winning streak to 7, helping the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Stroman doesn’t pour over analytics. That’s simply not his style. The Chicago Cubs ace likes to think he gets by on…
Recent Deaths 6/21/23
Marilyn J. Luce, 74, of Oil City, died June 19, 2023. Rebecca Nelson, 81, of Pleasantville, formerly of Titusville, died June 17, 2023. For…
Chipotle Chicken Flatbread
(Family Features) When dining outside with your loved ones, there are few things better than a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy. This Chipotle…
Pet of the Day 6/20/23
Here’s Jet! Jet is a spunky, loving boy who came in with his siblings June, Jade, Joan, and Jet. Being your typical kitten, he is…
Taste of Talent competitors announced
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council has announced the 12 vocalists who will compete in this year’s Taste of Talent singing competition. This…
Rescuers race against time to find the missing Titantic bound sub
The Associated Press Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people…
Surging Cubs race past reeling Pirates 8-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs believe they’re starting to turn things around. The bounces that went against them for much of a miserable six-week…
Captivated by the multiverse and alternate realities? Here’s a handy guide to some good stuff
The Associated Press Loved “Everything Everywhere All at Once?” Can’t get enough of “The Flash” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” this month? Then this list…
Recent Deaths 6/20/23
Jean M. McAlevy, 92, died June 18, 2023. William M. Downs, 85, of Oil City, died June 16, 2023. Dolores M. Chitester, 93, of Brookville,…
104th VFW Convention Held
The Department Of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars held their 104th Convention in Harrisburg. The Pa. Auxiliary also held their convention. The Memorial Service was…
Pet of the Day 6/19/23
Meet Joan! Joan came in with her sibling, June, Jet, and Jade. They were found in a box outside. They have spent the first 8…
Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes
(Family Features) Setting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help…
Addiction meeting set in Kennerdell
From staff reports Those who are battling addiction of any kind are welcome to attend a meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kennerdell Community…
Brewers rally to hand Pirates 6th straight loss 5-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Raimel Tapia’s sacrifice fly to deep center — nearly a grand slam — put Milwaukee ahead in a four-run eighth inning for…
Weekend mass shootings leave 6 dead and dozens injured across US
The Associated Press Mass shootings and violence across the U.S. killed at least six people this weekend, including a Pennsylvania state trooper, and wounded dozens…
‘The Flash’ opens to $55 million, a step off the typical superhero pace
The Associated Press DC and Warner Bros.’ long-in-the-works superhero movie “The Flash” opened to $55 million in its first three days in North American theaters,…
Recent Deaths 6/19/23
Margaret E. “Peg” Carey, 92, formerly of Franklin, died June 15, 2023. Barbara Ann Kirkwood Burden Clark, 93, of Seneca, died June 12, 2023. Francis…
Tentative deal in place for Oil City hotel property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City manager Mark Schroyer confirmed Friday that the city and the Oil Region Alliance have reached a tentative agreement…
Venango County gets stream clean-up grant
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has been awarded $112,479 in grant funds from the state Department of Environmental Protection for abandoned mine land…
Gov.: Collapsed stretch of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen within 2 weeks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks, Pennsylvania’s governor said Saturday, after joining President Joe Biden…
Wiemer homers as Brewers beat Pirates 5-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wade Miley pitched five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list and Joey Wiemer homered for the second straight game…
PA trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper seriously wounded
LEWISTOWN (AP) — A state trooper and a suspect were killed Saturday in a shootout in central Pennsylvania, hours after the suspect seriously wounded another…
Baby Steps to a Better Tomorrow
We could go on about redevelopment theory, strategies, and plans, and that is all well and good, but what does redevelopment really mean for you…
DEP declares statewide drought watch
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide drought watch. While not required, the DEP is encouraging residents and businesses…
OC street sweeping continues
From staff reports Street sweeping will continue next week in Oil City. Monday — Union Street and Upper Selden Tuesday — Lower Selden and Charlton Street All…
Rising rents, diminishing aid fueling increase in evictions in many US cities
ATLANTA (AP) — Entering court using a walker, a doctor’s note clutched in his hand, 70-year-old Dana Williams, who suffers serious heart problems, hypertension and…
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman found guilty
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A truck driver who spewed hatred of Jews was convicted Friday of storming a Pittsburgh synagogue and shooting everyone he could find…
Brewers beat Pirates 5-4, take NL Central lead and stop 6-game skid
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Wiemer homered and Blake Perkins drove in two runs as the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-4 win over the…
Recent Deaths 6/17/23
Clara Rose Schmidt, 63, of Franklin, died June 11, 2023. Stephanie A. Kratzer, 45, of Oil City, died June 4, 2023. William L. Pollock, 85,…
Mini Banana Rice Pancakes
(Family Features) Deck your kitchen, dining room or patio with bright decor and fun, festive springtime frills – brunch season is here. Whether your weekend…
Pet of the Day 6/16/23
Meet Oreo, the handsome 2 year old tuxedo cat! Oreo came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for him….
Pet of the Day 6/15/23
Meet Poo, the happy and healthy dilute calico kitten! This little girl came to us with her her mom and four siblings. Most of her…
Crisp Apple Tacos
(Family Features) When your family’s favorite dishes inevitably grow tired, a touch of sweetness may be all you need to freshen up the flavor of…
Man accused of striking jail guard, fleeing from hospital, waives hearing
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Venango County jail inmate accused of striking a jail guard and escaping from UPMC Northwest last month waived his…
Amusement park program set Friday at museum
From staff reports Historians Cecelia “Cece” Otto and Jennifer Sopko will talk about how amusement parks became vital to community life in the 19th and…
Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6
CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame…
Closings arguments set in trial of gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Closings arguments were set to get underway Thursday in the federal trial of a truck driver who killed 11 worshippers at a…
Review: Hemsworth returns in ‘Extraction 2’
The Associated Press Tyler Rake was clinically dead when we last saw him at the end of “Extraction,” tumbling over a bridge in Bangladesh with…
Recent Deaths 6/15/23
Grace V. Gibbons, 91, of Franklin, died June 11, 2023. Boyd D. Sharrar died May 30, 2023. Randy L. DeMarco, 69, of Marienville, died June…
Pet of the Day 6/14/23
Meet Kalie, the sweet one-year-old labradoodle! Kalie is a really nice girl, a bit timid at first but very friendly and affectionate once she warms…
Apples and Pesto Farfalle
(Family Features) When your family’s favorite dishes inevitably grow tired, a touch of sweetness may be all you need to freshen up the flavor of…
Growing Herb Plants Together: Best Herbs To Grow Together In A Pot
Having your own herb garden is a thing of beauty. There’s nothing better than fresh herbs to enliven even the most bland dish, but not…
Venango housing rehab program gets boost with grant
From staff reports The Venango County housing rehabilitation program has received a boost as the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced the awarding of a $400,000…
Funeral home honors veterans, flags via program
From staff reports In conjunction with Flag Day, Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. of Franklin is operating a Retire Your Flag with Honor…
Despite serious legal threat, Trump turns day in court into a campaign event
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s four years in the White House, even on some of the most consequential days of his presidency, were punctuated…
Happ’s homer, 4 RBIs lead Cubs over Pirates 11-3 after rain delay
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ hit a three-run, first-inning drive for his first home run since May 5, Christopher Morel added a three-run homer in…
‘Avatar 3’ pushed to 2025 and Disney sets two ‘Star Wars’ films for 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” may have finally arrived in theaters in 2022, but that long parade of “Avatar” delays isn’t…
Recent Deaths 6/14/23
Bob Stahlman, 71, of Chambersburg, died April 22, 2023. Caleb Andrew Kiely, 31, of Petrolia, died June 11, 2023. Genevieve A. Ashbaugh, 76, of Clarion….
Pet of the Day 6/13/23
Meet Sienna. This gorgeous lady came to us as a stray, so we have no history for her. Although she is very nervous at first,…