Oil City man found safe
From staff reports Oil City police said an Oil City man who had been reported missing since on or about Oct. 24 was found safe….
Franklin Library after-hours seminars planned for November
From staff reports The Franklin Public Library will continue hosting its Community Conversations after-hours programs from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in November, beginning…
Campus to hold annual Veterans Day event
From staff reports PennWest-Clarion — Venango will hold its annual Veterans Day event at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the campus’ Robert W. Rhoades…
Affirmative action in jeopardy after justices raise doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours…
Strong RSV vaccine data lifts hopes after years of futility
The Associated Press New research shows vaccinating pregnant women helped protect their newborns from the common but scary respiratory virus called RSV that fills hospitals…
Powerball prize soars to $1.2B after no winners found Monday
The Associated Press There were no big treats from the Halloween night Powerball drawing, as none of the tickets sold matched all six numbers. The…
‘Black Adam’ takes top spot at box office again
The Associated Press “Black Adam,” the Dwayne Johnson-fronted DC superhero film, kept its hold on the No. 1 spot at the North American box office…
Recent Deaths 11/1/22
Roger R. Johnson, 81, of Franklin, died Oct. 28, 2022. Donald J. Carone, 78, died Oct. 27, 2022. Thomas F. “Tucker” Myers, 93, of Oil…
Pet of the Day 10/31/22
Dreyfus is about 14 years old and takes meds for his joints. He moves slowly but he likes to walk and be outside. He does…
Egg, Avocado and Black Bean Breakfast Burritos
(Family Features) Despite busy lives and full schedules, finding time for regular meals with loved ones encourages connections and conversations that can benefit mental and…
Why some people hate candy corn — Philly’s gift to the world — while others can’t get enough. Scientists weigh in on ‘Satan’s earwax’
PHILADELPHIA — Candy corn — invented ages ago in Philadelphia, according to legend — may be even more polarizing than that other autumnal aroma, pumpkin…
Pickett orders Steelers to ‘study more’ after loss to Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni knows Steelers fans often take over an opposing stadium and offer a slice of Pittsburgh with thousands of…
Eagles head into short week standing as lone unbeaten at 7-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A.J. Brown had already caught three touchdown passes and was running toward his fourth when — boom! — he got caught from…
Heavy Russian barrage on Ukraine, no water for much of Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive barrage of Russian cruise missile and drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities early…
Solar farm hearing continues; decision expected next month
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors heard more testimony Thursday night when they resumed a conditional use permit hearing before about 40 residents…
Friends for Food will remain drive-thru this year
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The annual Friends for Food distribution that helps area families in need prepare their Thanksgiving dinners will be a drive-thru…
S. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Concerned relatives raced to hospitals in search of their loved ones Sunday as South Korea mourned the deaths of more…
Permitless carry laws raise new dilemmas for police officers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police saw Carmon Tussey walking briskly toward a crowded Louisville bar carrying a semi-automatic weapon. With people running away, officers moved…
Kraken hand Penguins 4th straight loss with 3-1 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle and Martin Jones each welcomed new additions to their families before jumping back on the ice for the Seattle Kraken…
Powerball grand prize climbs to $1B without a jackpot winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot keeps getting larger because players keep losing. It happened again Saturday night as no one matched all…
OC police ask for help in locating missing person
From staff reports Oil City police are asking for the public’s help in locating Oil City resident Guy T. Goodwill Jr. Goodwill, 56, left his…
OC ready to put East Second project out to bid
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members on Thursday approved putting the multi-million dollar East Second Street project out to bid. City manager…
Cranberry gets grant to build new unit at mall treatment plant
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Township General Authority has received a $2,636,675 loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to construct a new…
Drought snarls Mississippi River transit in blow to farmers
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER (AP) — Adam Thomas starts harvesting soybeans on his Illinois farm when the dew burns off in the morning. This year,…
Musk took over Twitter. Then some users began testing chaos
NEW YORK (AP) — Shortly after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, some conservative personalities wasted no time to jump on the platform and recirculate…
Canucks top Penguins 5-1 for 2nd straight after opening skid
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Bo Horvat scored twice, Andrei Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks won their second straight…
Recent Deaths 10/29/22
Michael R. McSparren, 61, of Oil City, died Oct. 27, 2022. Sandra M. Hovis, 72, of Franklin, died Oct. 27, 2022. Robert D. Huff, 76,…
Pet of the Day 10/28/22
Cayenne is an older male kitten. He is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. He is neutered. Cayenne is super cute and…
Oaxaca, Potato and Chorizo Empanadas
(Family Features) As you gather with loved ones for the holidays, you can enhance the magic of the season by adding Chispa – a special…
Police give details on fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident
From staff reports Franklin state police have provided details on the fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday evening on Pittsburgh Road in Sandycreek Township. Police…
Trooper explains how to stay safe on Halloween to Sandycreek students
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Halloween is right around the corner, which means many elated children will be cruising through local neighborhoods on the hunt…
Good Hope, Zion to again deliver free Thanksgiving meals
From staff reports Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will again deliver Thanksgiving meals to the elderly, shut-ins and homebound members of…
N Korea fires missiles toward sea as US warns over nukes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Friday in its first ballistic weapons launches in two…
Musk in control of Twitter but where will he go from here?
The Associated Press Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the…
Lawmakers send Wolf large package of energy tax credits
HARRISBURG (AP) — State lawmakers have voted for an array of tax credits, including a massive incentive designed to help Pennsylvania land one of the…
Review: ‘Armageddon Time’ set in 1980s yet reminds of today
The Associated Press After touching the stars with Brad Pitt, filmmaker James Gray has come back to earth to explore his own childhood in “Armageddon…
Recent Deaths 10/28/22
Alvin Glenn Roddy, 95, of East Palestine, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 25, 2022. Nancy J. Gomola, 83, of Oil City, died Oct….
Pet of the Day 10/27/22
Carter came to us as a stray in November 2021. He is a sweetheart, he just needs someone that is patient with him as he…
Chorizo and Oaxaca Tamales
(Family Features) As you gather with loved ones for the holidays, you can enhance the magic of the season by adding Chispa – a special…
Coroner identifies Sandycreek Twp. accident victim
Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh identified the victim of a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident that occurred Tuesday evening on Pittsburgh Road in Sandycreek Township. Rugh said…
Drop off event planned Saturday for Dress For You event
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Hope 21 Ministry is collecting dresses for its annual “A Dress For You” event. A curbside drop off will be…
CLA does well at robotics event
Students involved in the Christian Life Academy robotics team cheer on their team at the Wolverine BEST robotics competition that was held last weekend at…
USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet,…
Election Day is Nov. 8, but legal challenges already begin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day is 12 days away. But in courtrooms across the country, efforts to sow doubt over the outcome have already begun….
7 adults, girl arrested in case of man, 19, found slain
INDIANA (AP) — Authorities say eight people have been arrested in the case of a 19-year-old man taken from his western Pennsylvania home last week…
Review: A 1960s underground abortion network in ‘Call Jane’
The Associated Press In Phyllis Nagy’s “Call Jane,” Joy (Elizabeth Banks) is a 1960s housewife married to a defense attorney (Chris Messina) with a teenage…
Recent Deaths 10/27/22
Lauren M. McCauley, 70, of Franklin, died Oct. 25, 2022. Robert E. Young, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 24, 2022. Marie E. Aaron,…
Citrus Cherry Cobbler
(Family Features) Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, saying “I love you” to a faraway relative or offering a kind gesture to a friend or…
Pet of the Day 10/26/22
Monty is a beautiful big boy who is pretty shy and came to us with his siblings, Rusty and Missy. He is gentle and likes…
Evaluating the Garden
In the lull after the holidays, stop and take a few minutes to assess the successes, challenges, and disappointments of the past growing season. Evaluating…