Pet of the Day 8/6/21
Say hello to Tuscany! Tuscany will certainly say hello back to you, she is a very vocal girl! She loves to be pet and enjoys…
Fresh Ginger Cookies
(Culinary.net) Sweet treats are a favorite food, especially when they have a unique or unusual twist that makes them stand out from the crowd. When…
Redevelopment: One Step at a Time
Happy August! If you’re like me, you’re wondering where the year has gone, as 2021 certainly has been a busy, event-filled year for many of…
2 people facing charges after incident in Franklin
From staff reports Two people are facing charges following an incident Thursday in Franklin in which a Polk man is accused of fleeing from police…
State Department of Corrections announces virus mitigation efforts
From staff reports The state Department of Corrections announced additional steps it is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, incarcerated…
Town burns to ashes in raging Northern California wildfire
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Eva Gorman says the little California mountain town of Greenville was a place of community and strong character, the kind of…
Suárez, Votto homer to help Reds beat Pirates 7-4
CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez and Joey Votto hit three-run homers in Cincinnati’s six-run second inning, powering the Reds to a 7-4 victory over the…
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on…
Review: In ‘Free Guy,’ a videogame ‘Truman Show’
The Associated Press In upside-down simulations, time loops and videogames turned inside out, a growing body of movies trade on the feeling of living in…
Recent Deaths 8/6/21
Garrett M. Harbaugh, 71, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 5, 2021. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Fleeing police
Marbled Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies
(Family Features) Pregame festivities call for salty snacks and meaty morsels, but halftime eating and postgame celebrations are perfect for sweet treats. You can sweeten…
Pet of the Day 8/5/21
Meet Martina! This beautiful girl was brought to us with her four beautiful babies, two of which are still available! She is a super sweet…
Woman charged for role in Franklin robbery
From staff reports A second person has been charged in connection with a robbery in Franklin in March. Polk police said in a criminal complaint…
Oil Region Festival of the Book planned at Oil City Library
From staff reports The Oil Region Library Association will host the first Oil Region Festival of the Book from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,…
Biden seeks to boost fuel economy
DETROIT (AP) — The Biden administration wants automakers to raise gas mileage and cut tailpipe pollution between now and model year 2026, and it has…
Don’t expect starters in Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — If you’re looking for stars during Hall of Fame enshrinement week, concentrate on the museum itself and the inductions this weekend….
Pinch-hit HR by Tellez gives Brewers 4-2 win over Pirates
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez stayed calm long enough to deliver the kind of moment that produced bedlam from an adoring home crowd. Tellez connected on…
Review: In ‘Annette,’ an eccentric, tortured pop opera
The Associated Press “Annette” is a film that’s likely best experienced rather than described. Anyone familiar with the work of French director Leos Carax, best…
Recent Deaths 8/5/21
Charles “Charlie” H. Gifford, 68, of Franklin, died Aug. 3, 2021. Nelson C. Rudolph, 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 3, 2021. Martha Autenrieth Sarver…
Mexican Pizza Dip
(Family Features) Whether your game day celebrations call for a full-blown parking lot party or homegating with your closest friends, the nibbles and noshes you…
Pet of the Day 8/4/21
Butchie was recently brought to us because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him. His previous owner says he is good with people of…
Heat Proofing Your Vegetable Garden
The dog days of summer can be tough on your vegetables. Even heat-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers might need a little extra care during…
Milling, paving on OC streets
Oil City public works employee Casey Miller shovels debris from Wyllis Street on Tuesday while Nick Shoup walks across the road. The city workers milled…
Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and…
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until Oct. 3, as the Biden administration…
Held hitless into 7th by Houser, Pirates top Brewers in 10th
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers starter Adrian Houser was pulled with a no-hitter intact in the seventh inning, and Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied…
Wall of ice collapses at Titanic Museum in Tennessee, 3 hurt
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — A wall of ice at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Tennessee collapsed and injured three guests, the museum’s owners said….
Recent Deaths 8/4/21
Traci Lee Flick, 54, of Oil City, died July 31, 2021. Eric M. Garvin, 51, of Olean, N.Y., died Aug. 1, 2021. Martha W. Henry…
Game Day Chicken Wings
(Family Features) Skip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap…
Pet of the Day 8/3/21
Jovi is a happy, affectionate girl that loves attention. Her previous owners told us she is dog aggressive, however, she is okay in the fenced…
Clarion University Focuses on Community Health
Clarion University is planning to open this fall with normal operations. Students will resume learning in face-to-face classes, living in residence halls, and staying busy…
Weather Service says tornado touched down near Dempseytown
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Dempseytown on Thursday. No injuries or…
Tri-county’s gasoline prices above regional average
From staff reports The average price of gasoline in the tri-county area this week is above the western Pennsylvania average of $3.31, according to AAA…
Landlords, tenants fill courts as eviction moratorium ends
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gabe Imondi, a 74-year-old landlord from Rhode Island, had come to court hoping to get his apartment back. He was tired…
US hits 70% vaccination rate – a month late, amid a surge
The Associated Press The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults…
Bipartisan bill leaves out key climate, clean energy steps
WASHINGTON (AP) — The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate…
Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eduardo Escobar made one heck of an initial impression on Milwaukee fans in his first home game as a Brewer. Escobar hit…
Recent Deaths 8/3/21
Franklin Leroy Davenport, 59, of Lickingville, died July 31, 2021. Eric M. Garvin, 51, of Olean, New York, died Aug. 1, 2021. Kathleen Cohlhepp Niederriter,…
Pet of the Day 8/2/21
Nova Lee is a sweet young girl with lots of energy and a high prey drive therefore no cats in her new home, please. She…
Salmon Rollups
(Family Features) After an extended period of social distancing, this year will be a time for reuniting with family and friends. Picnic get-togethers filled with…
House Hearing on VA Extended Care Program
Last Tuesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health conducted a hearing on access to VA’s home and community-based services. Ideally, these services allow veterans…
Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill…
Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends
BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the…
Gibson excels in Phils debut; Realmuto, Harper pound Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning in his Phillies debut and got plenty of support as Philadelphia avoided a series sweep…
‘Jungle Cruise’ sails atop box office despite COVID concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite growing concerns over the delta variant, “Jungle Cruise” still drew moviegoers out to theaters during the film’s opening weekend to…
Recent Deaths 8/2/21
Dennis L. Hartle, Sr., 84, of Lucinda, died July 30, 2021. Krista Beth Cratty, 45, of Franklin, died July 29, 2021. Hannah “Cora” Coralynn Lewis,…
Tornado confirmed in Cochranton
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The National Weather Service in Cleveland has confirmed that a tornado touched down Thursday afternoon at a farm near Cochranton….
Rescue boat arrives in Oil City
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer The Oil City Fire Department is gearing up to unveil its new rescue boat next month, about nine months after…
Wolf wants lawmakers to extend opioid emergency declaration
HARRISBURG (AP) — The governor of Pennsylvania is asking state lawmakers to return to Harrisburg within a month to extend a statewide disaster emergency intended…