Pet of the Day 2/3/23
Anne recently came back to us after their owner passed away. Anne is very energetic, playful, and friendly! She is about two years old and…
OC woman facing child endangerment charges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing child endangerment charges for leaving her young children unsupervised while she was passed out…
Cancer Society Daffodil Days orders due Feb. 21
From staff reports Orders and payments for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Tuesday, Feb. 21. Items available are…
Federal appeals court strikes down domestic violence gun law
The Associated Press A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the government can’t stop people who have domestic violence restraining orders against them from owning…
China: Balloon over US skies is for research, wind pushed it
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday that a balloon spotted over American airspace was used for weather research and was blown off course, despite U.S….
Review: ’80 for Brady’ is a sports film fumble for the ages
The Associated Press Tom Brady has officially — and finally, he insists — retired from the National Football League. Based on his new movie “80…
Recent Deaths 2/3/23
Kenneth Grant Johnston, 64, of Oil City, died Jan. 27, 2023. Ruth “Betty” Leuice, 92, of Knox, died Jan. 30, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 2/2/23
This sweet old lady recently came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her. She is currently undergoing treatment…
Sausage, Broccoli Rabe and Orecchiette
(BPT) – Ready to kick off 2023 with new resolutions that will help improve and simplify your routine? Campbell’s FlavorUp! comes in three flavor combinations…
Rep. James opens Titusville office
From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James has opened a district office at 104 N. Washington St. in Titusville. Office hours will be 9…
Venango Region Catholic School offering scholarships
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School is offering two scholarships through an essay contest for students who may be interested in attending St. Stephen…
Fly tying class set in Franklin
From staff reports The Keystone Fly Fishers of Franklin, a charter chapter of Fly Fishers International, will offer an intermediate fly tying class starting at…
FBI searches Biden’s vacation home; no classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without turning up any classified documents, the latest…
First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most expansive federal report in over two decades on guns and crime shows a shrinking turnaround between the time a gun…
Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY (AP) — A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration. People gathered…
Review: ‘Knock at the Cabin’ twists the home invasion horror
The Associated Press Knock. Knock. It being mid-winter (typically a doldrums in movie theaters), it’s a cozy relief to be able to throw open the…
Recent Deaths 2/2/23
Ruth Marion Elder Ericson, 89, died. Virginia M. Motzer, 90, of Clarion, formerly of Tionesta, died Jan. 31, 2023. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pomegranate Steak with Quinoa
(BPT) – The new year is a time to refocus on your health and the things that bring you joy. Fortunately, what you eat can…
Pet of the Day 2/1/23
Malia recently came back to us because her owners could no longer care for her. She is around 5 years old and is a very…
Pruning Landscape Trees
Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value. Why Prune Trees? Proper pruning of…
Winter is Tree Pruning Season
The leaves have all been raked up, it’s cold outside, and maybe there’s a layer of snow on the ground. While it seems like your…
Residential burglary
Man facing drug, assault charges after Pleasantville incident
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer An Erie County man is facing drug and assault charges in connection with an incident early Tuesday morning in Pleasantville….
Venango County recycling event planned Feb. 25
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor an upcoming collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
National Fuel customers will see rate decrease with adjustment
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the state Public Utility Commission its quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges, and the…
Connecticut may exonerate accused witches centuries later
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Decades before the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, Alse Young was killed at the gallows in Connecticut, becoming the first…
Anti-abortion activists aim to sway GOP White House hopefuls
CHICAGO (AP) — Emboldened anti-abortion activists are looking to the 2024 presidential election as an opportunity to solidify their influence over the Republican Party. Susan…
Powell likely to stress Fed’s inflation fight far from over
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is cooling, and parts of the economy appear to be weakening. But Chair Jerome Powell is likely Wednesday to underscore that…
Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charge in set death
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors linked Alec Baldwin to an expansive list of alleged failures in firearms safety as they filed a felony involuntary…
Recent Deaths 2/1/23
Larry E. Linamen, 75, of Licking Twp., died Jan. 30, 2023. Richard D. Miller, 71, died Jan. 30, 2023. Aldene K. Henderson, 90, of Pleasantville,…
A Humane Community Making a Difference
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor “Seeing an animal come in with bad health, regain their strength, and go to a caring home is amazingly fulfilling,…
Oil City basketball teams defeat Conneaut Area
By WILLIAM MCMAHON Student contributor The JV and Varsity region matchup between the Oil City Oilers and the Conneaut Area Eagles was a blowout for…
Ultra Shrimp Mac and Cheese Bites
(BPT) – From casual gatherings to formal parties, the holidays are full of opportunities to elevate your meals with seafood. Whether you’re an experienced home…
Pet of the Day 1/31/23
Lila came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for her. This sweet girl is around four years old and…
Help VA STOP Education Benefits Fraud
Scammers are taking advantage of new opportunities to commit fraud. There has been an increase in VA education benefits fraud by VA-approved schools that are…
Youth Theatre to perform ‘Rainbow Fish’ at Barrow
From staff reports Youth ages 8 to 16 have been rehearsing for their upcoming performances of “Rainbow Fish” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The…
Grove students attend Honor Band Festival
Rocky Grove High School students Miranda Gardner, Tyler Haylett, Bishop Williams and Jaden Lang recently attended the Tri-State Honor Band Festival at Mercyhurst University in…
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as…
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and three emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols,…
Review: Pamela Anderson captivatingly tells her own story
The Associated Press Pamela Anderson was always a bit of an open book in interviews. No one ever told her not to be, or that…
Recent Deaths 1/31/23
Harold “Bud” Price, 82, of Knox, died Jan. 29, 2023. Nancy L. Reed, 85, of Shippenville, died Jan. 28, 2023. Vernon Hilyer, 60, of Clarion,…
Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cups
(BPT) – From casual gatherings to formal parties, the holidays are full of opportunities to elevate your meals with seafood. Whether you’re an experienced home…
Pet of the Day 1/30/23
Rose is a gorgeous girl who likes to “talk” to let you know she needs attention. She is pretty friendly but can have some mild…
Oil City couple charged with child endangerment
From staff reports An Oil City couple have been charged with endangering the welfare of three children in their care. Oil City police said in…
Suicide bomber kills 34, wounds 150 at mosque in NW Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated explosives during crowded prayers at a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan on Monday, causing the…
Super Bowl 57: Chiefs, Eagles meet for title in Arizona
The Associated Press Patrick Mahomes finally got the best of Joe Burrow. All he needed was a little shove. Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field…
‘Avatar 2’ tops box office for 7th weekend
The Associated Press “Avatar: The Way of Water” claimed the No. 1 spot on the domestic box office charts for the seventh weekend in a…
Recent Deaths 1/30/23
Harold E. “Bud” Price, 82, of Knox, died Jan. 29, 2023. Mae C. Allen, 95, of Middlesex Twp., died Jan. 27, 2023. Sandra M. Simpson,…
Judge again denies injunction to halt Polk closure
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The second motion for a preliminary injunction brought by plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the state to stave off the…
Corps of Engineers wades into Cranberry Township
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Three members of the Army Corps of Engineers addressed a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Cranberry Township regarding mitigation…