Justice department urges judge to halt Texas abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge is deciding whether to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, which has banned most abortions in Texas…
Reynolds’ four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above .300, to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally from a five-run deficit and…
Pivotal bridge from Winnie the Pooh series to be auctioned
LONDON (AP) — The adventures of the honey-loving bear “Winnie the Pooh” have captivated children — and their parents — for nigh-on 100 years. Fans…
Route 8 opened temporarily due to Applefest traffic
From staff reports All lanes of Route 8 between Barkeyville and Franklin are temporarily reopened to traffic. PennDOT has opened the roadway to allow for…
PPC agency brings awareness to domestic violence
From staff reports Each year, in October, advocates for domestic violence survivors and other supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This October, PPC…
Latest Tik Tok challenge has educators on edge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward, Florida, schoolteachers are bracing for the latest online “Tik Tok challenge,” though some officials think it might be more rumor…
Deadline passes in GOP’s election ‘investigation’ subpoena
HARRISBURG (AP) — The deadline passed Friday for Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration to comply with a subpoena from a Republican-controlled state Senate committee pursuing what…
Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally…
Forever a rolling stone: Dylan going on tour — through 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Dylan is nothing if not confident. The music legend has quietly put concert tickets on sale for a tour in…
Recent Deaths 10/2/21
Eugene “Gene” Schruers, 56, of Knox, died Sept. 30, 2021. Russell Thomas (Tom) Bell, 79, died Oct. 1, 2021. Robert A. Hilyer, 86, of Marienville,…
Pet of the Day 10/1/21
Destiny is a wonderful girl who was brought to us because her owner didn’t have time for her. She is a BIG girl, tipping the…
Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheddar Quinoa Bites
(Family Features) The school year can be full of challenges, but fueling kids for a full day of learning tops the priority list. Affordable and…
Franklin man facing child porn charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing child pornography charges. Franklin state police said in a criminal complaint that during April and June, Marcus…
UPMC Northwest announces vaccine clinic hours
From staff reports UPMC Northwest has announced new clinic hours for COVID vaccinations. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Tuesday and…
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus…
Pennsylvania recruiting school bus drivers amid shortage
The Associated Press Pennsylvania is contacting 375,000 holders of commercial driver’s licenses in a recruitment campaign meant to ease a severe shortage of school bus…
Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the second inning Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh…
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar will perform for the first time on stage together at…
Recent Deaths 10/1/21
Guy Richard Wingard, 85, of Oil City, died Sept. 27, 2021. Jeffery Allan Camarigg, 61, of Parker, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, died Sept. 28,…
Walnut-Stuffed Korean Street Tacos
(Family Features) Reimagining taco night can be as simple as a new protein swap. Spice up your favorite taco dishes by making walnuts the star…
Pet of the Day 9/30/21
Chop says “Look deeply into my eyes…” He knows that one look at those beautiful peepers will melt your heart, and you won’t be able…
Prayer at the Pole: a Community Brought Together by Faith
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Wednesday, Sept, 22, it rained throughout the morning. However, the steady drizzle did not keep the Cranberry community from…
Franklin School Board handles several routine matters
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin School Board members handled some routine business at their meeting this week. The panel voted unanimously to pay $3,340,868.33…
Applefest helps spur women to put out fall decorations
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Eleanor Moyer and Jean Johnston, who live on opposite ends of Elk Street in Franklin, both enjoy decorating for the…
Fighting wave of misinfo, YouTube bans false vaccine claims
The Associated Press YouTube announced a sweeping crackdown of vaccine misinformation Wednesday that booted popular anti-vaccine influencers from its site and deleted false claims that…
Congress moves to avert partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the…
Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night to end a…
Britney Spears freed from father’s ‘toxic’ conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has been freed from her father. And she could be freed entirely from court control within weeks. In a…
Recent Deaths 9/30/21
Edward J. Barr, age 75, of Knox, died Sept. 28, 2021. Bernard W Eck, 81, of Tionesta, died Sept. 28, 2021. E. Joan Tecza, 88,…
Pet of the Day 9/29/21
Grace was actually left on our property in early September. She has a head tilt that could be from a prior ear infection. She appears…
Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos
(Family Features) Reimagining taco night can be as simple as a new protein swap. Spice up your favorite taco dishes by making walnuts the star…
Plant Bulbs in the Fall for a Spring Celebration
For a beautiful spring display, you should plan to plant bulbs in the fall. Find out how to select, plant, and care for bulbs in…
Cranberry board reviews food shortages, cyber school costs
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Cranberry School Board members reviewed food shortages and cyber education costs at the panel’s meeting Monday. Kim Daugherty, the district’s…
OC ‘Our Town’ show airs Thursday
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The program “Our Town More Stories from Oil City” will air at 8 p.m. Thursday on WQLN, Erie’s PBS channel….
Pfizer vaccine for kids may not be available until November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer has submitted research to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children but the…
Maryland newspaper gunman gets more than 5 life prison terms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Selene San Felice said she often questioned how or why she survived the shooting that left five others dead at a…
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago’s skid reaches 7 games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Colin Moran hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss,…
Tom Hardy, Andy Serkis sink their teeth into ‘Venom’ sequel
NEW YORK (AP) — If there was one broadly agreed takeaway from 2018’s “Venom,” it was that when you let Tom Hardy run loose, good…
Recent Deaths 9/29/21
William R. “Bill” Schell, 46, of Oil City, died Sept. 27, 2021. Kenneth W. Confer, 54, of Oil City, died Sept. 26, 2021. William P….
Pet of the Day 9/28/21
Wren is a friendly, affectionate, playful, and curious domestic shorthair female kitten. Visit Wren at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m….
Churro Popcorn
(Family Features) Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. As…
OC school meeting canceled as attendees refuse to wear masks
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City School Board members did not conduct any business at their meeting Monday due to the presence of two…
PennDOT updates Route 8 southbound detour
From staff reports The southbound lanes of Route 8 are open from the intersection with Old Route 8 (Route 3013) to the Georgetown Road (Route…
GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators blocked a bill to keep the government operating and allow federal borrowing, but Democrats aiming to avert a shutdown pledged…
Measure on masking in youth sports clears House committee
HARRISBURG (AP) — Legislation that cleared a House committee on Monday would give Pennsylvania school districts the authority to decide whether student-athletes must wear masks…
Votto helps Reds beat Pirates 13-1 to stay in playoff race
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-1 on Wednesday to stay…
Global Citizen Live generates $1.1 billion to fight poverty
NEW YORK (AP) — Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour concert that featured performances from Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez, BTS, and Elton John, and dozens of…
Recent Deaths 9/28/21
Katherine “Kathy” Ann Gloss, 59, of Oil City, died Sept. 24, 2021. Patricia Ditz, 72, of New Castle, formerly of Fryburg, died Sept. 27, 2021….
Pet of the Day 9/27/21
Albus is a male, black and white kitten who is friendly, affectionate, playful, and curious. Visit Ruby Tuesday at the Venango County Humane Society from…
Toffee Almond Chocolate Popcorn
(Family Features) Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods. As…