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Astroblast is next week at learning center
From staff reports Astroblast will start Tuesday and run through Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center between Oil City and Clarion…
Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe…
Reynolds 2 HRs; Brubaker, Pirates top Bosox, end 6-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs, JT Brubaker pitched seven shutout innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing streak, beating…
Review: ‘Beast,’ with Idris Elba, has B-movie bite
The Associated Press Sharks, grizzlies, giant snakes and rampaging apes have traditionally been the go-to choices for animal-kingdom antagonists in survival thrillers. Lions not so…
Recent Deaths 8/19/22
James Eugene Lindquist, 95, of Oil City, formerly of Venus, died Aug. 17, 2022. Theresa Dawn Chutz, 41, of Wexford, formerly of Emlenton, died Aug….
Pet of the Day 8/18/22
Cheerios and his siblings were left at the humane society doorstep a few months ago with their mom. One of the staff took them home…
Pickled Beet Tacos
(Family Features) Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to…
Franklin sweet shop taking its treats for kids on the road
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Poppin’ Sweet Shop may no longer be in its storefront location in Franklin, but it will soon be “poppin’ up”…
Fighters Ball event slated Sept. 24
From staff reports The annual Fighter’s Ball Presents: Cocktails for a Cause will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the…
Media to ask judge to release Trump search warrant affidavit
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for many of the nation’s largest media companies will try to persuade a federal magistrate judge on Thursday…
Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Arroyo had three hits and three RBIs, Alex Verdugo reached base five times and 42-year-old Rich Hill won for the first…
Review: ‘Three Minutes’ a heartbreaking celluloid memorial
The Associated Press What gets you, deep in the gut, are the smiles. The broad, awkward, sometimes silly smiles of people on an unremarkable day…
Recent Deaths 8/18/22
Larry C. Mainhart, 68, of Butler, died Aug. 15, 2022. Elizabeth J. “Beth” Goodwill, 71, of Magnolia, Del., died Aug. 15, 2022. Susanne L. Thompson,…
Pet of the Day 8/17/22
This handsome boy came to us a stray recently so we are still getting to know him. Pinto is very energetic and loves to run…
Chile Verde
(Family Features) Quick and easy yet delicious meals make time spent in the kitchen effective and enjoyable. Next time you’re in a time crunch for…
Pet of the Day 8/16/22
Wyatt came to us as a stray in a bit of rough shape so we don’t have any history on him. He was very shy…
Creamy Chicken Risotto
(Family Features) Quick and easy yet delicious meals make time spent in the kitchen effective and enjoyable. Next time you’re in a time crunch for…
Polk man facing aggravated assault charges
From staff reports A Polk man is facing charges for threatening two women with a gun at a residence in Frenchcreek Township. Polk police said…
Franklin Library to hold quiltathon fundraiser
From staff reports Friends of the Franklin Public Library will host its annual quiltathon fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, and 10…
Colorado River cuts expected for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The federal government on Tuesday is expected to announce water cuts to states that rely on the Colorado River as…
Biden to sign massive climate and health care legislation
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill on Tuesday, delivering what he has called…
US, South Korea to begin expanded military drills next week
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea will begin their biggest combined military training in years next week in the face…
Medical investigator rules Baldwin set shooting an accident
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin last year was an accident, according to a determination made…
Recent Deaths 8/16/22
Linda L. Mackey Holtz, 74, of Oil City, died Aug. 10, 2022. Richard L. Socha, 78, of Oil City, died Aug. 10, 2022. Timothy W….
Pet of the Day 8/15/22
Bernie came to us recently as a stray so we don’t know his history. When he came to us, Bernie was very scared and unsure….
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs
(Family Features) While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is…
Honoring Our Pact Act Becomes Law
VFW Nation Commander Tim Borland attended the White House bill signing ceremony as President Biden signed into law S.3373, The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson…
Corporate Philanthropy Makes Good Business Sense
When it comes to partnerships between public-benefit, non-profit organizations and private, for-profit companies, there is no shortage of confusion and misunderstanding. For quite some time,…
Abortion rights supporters rally in Franklin
Abortion rights supporters rally in front of the Venango County Courthouse on Saturday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v….
Rockland teen wins steer competition at fair
Coltin Cross, 14, of Rockland, won the reserve champion market steer competition at the Venango County Fair. His steer weighed in at 1,365 pounds. Cross,…
Police: Man killed himself after ramming US Capitol barrier
China announces new drills as US delegation visits Taiwan
Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
‘Bullet Train’ repeats No. 1; ‘Top Gun’ flies back up ranks
Recent Deaths 8/15/22
First degree murder charge added in death of OC woman
Structure that once housed one of oldest OC schools to be razed
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