Venango has phone number to help with vaccine scheduling issues
From staff reports Venango County now has a phone number dedicated to helping people who are having problems scheduling their COVID-19 vaccination. “The phone line…
Aggressive-driving enforcement initiative set to begin
From staff reports Venango County police departments, in cooperation with the Venango County Police Traffic Services Project, will join state police and more than 200…
Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlors
ATLANTA (AP) — A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors in an attack that sent terror through…
Pirates face uncertain present while eyeing positive future
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The centerpiece of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ future likes what he sees, down the road at least. “Once we add guys and we…
Fueled by fans, ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ hits HBO Max
The Associated Press Zack Snyder never really believed that his cut of “Justice League” would see the light of day. It has technically existed since…
Recent Deaths 3/18/21
Marion E. Stewart Beck, 83, of Oil City, died March 14, 2021. Raymond E. Hawke, Jr., 49, of Lehi, Utah, died March 14, 2021. Richard…
Pet of the Day 3/17/21
Cooper is a friendly, high-energy boy that likes to talk. He also loves tennis balls! He was brought to us because his owner could no…
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Culinary.net) It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe. Throw out…
OC apartment owners accused of retaliating against tenant
From staff reports The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Tuesday it is charging the husband-and-wife owners of apartments in Oil City with…
Kellner’s Fireworks sets demo days, seminars
From staff reports Kellner’s Fireworks will host its annual demo days and seminars Friday and Saturday, April 16-17. The seminars – one on “backyard” fireworks…
Atlanta-area shootings leave 8 dead, many of Asian descent
ATLANTA (AP) — A series of shootings over nearly an hour at three Atlanta-area massage parlors left eight people dead and raised fears that the…
Frederic’s third-period goal carries Bruins past Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trent Frederic scored the lone goal of the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night….
Review: In ‘The Courier,’ Cumberbatch is an everyman spy
The Associated Press The new Cold War film “ The Courier ” about a Soviet whistleblower and the British businessman who helped transport information to Western intelligence…
Recent Deaths 3/17/21
Ronald M. Bickel, 81, of Oil City, died March 16, 2021. Fredric Ellis Adams, 98, of Reno, died March 16, 2021. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 3/16/21
Hi there! My name is Critterbug, but you can call me Critter. I love love love people, but I am not a fan of other…
Tuscan Chicken Pierogy Skillet
(Family Features) From big things like juggling a career and family priorities to little things like writing lunchtime love notes, there are so many ways…
Valley Grove board hears about summer intervention program
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Summer programs were the focus at Monday’s Valley Grove School Board meeting. Valley Grove Superintendent Kevin Briggs told board members…
Cranberry Food Pantry will resume in-house distribution
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Cranberry Food Pantry is returning to in-house food distribution starting Monday. COVID-related health directives prompted the shutdown, and…
Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lift in April
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will expand more business and event capacity limits and lift a raft of long-standing coronavirus restrictions on bar service…
Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored on a power play for his 1,100th career point and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on…
‘Mank’ leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pandemic year that shuttered movie theaters and upended the movie business, Academy Awards nominations on Monday went to two…
Recent Deaths 3/16/21
William L. Carey, Sr., 81, of Cooperstown, died March 15, 2021. June S. Fisher, 79, of Noblesville, Indiana, died March 11, 2021. Beverly June Johnson,…
Pet of the Day 3/15/21
Hi there! My name is Twyla and I am about 3 years old. I am a super sweet girl who loves lots of pets and…
Pappardelle with Garden Vegetables
(Family Features) Next time hunger calls in your home, turn to a filling family favorite: pasta. With a nearly endless variety of pasta types, sauce…
American Rescue Plan Becomes Law
On Thursday, President Biden signed into law H.R.1319, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This legislative package addresses the economic and health issues facing…
OC clean-up day set for April 21
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The annual Community Clean-Up Day in Oil City will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April…
Titusville United Way meets goal
From staff reports The United Way of the Titusville Region has surpassed its goal of $175,000 in its annual fundraising campaign. Campaign chairman Dr. Michael…
Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday pledged swift work by Congress on a job and infrastructure package that will be “fiscally sound,”…
March Madness: 68 teams punch ticket; the hard part awaits
The Associated Press The 68 teams whose names popped up in the March Madness bracket only thought it was time to celebrate: The next four…
Joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
The Associated Press Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a…
Recent Deaths 3/15/21
Alverda Kline Douthett, 100, died March 13, 2021. Betty Louise (Sanner) George, 90, died March 12, 2021. Lorraine Girty, 66, of Oil City, formerly of…
It’s ‘wait and see’ approach in regard to investor
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The conversation regarding a New Jersey man’s expansive ideas on how to revitalize Oil City, a location where he…
Franklin’s ‘Old Lutheran Church’ getting a makeover
From staff reports A building owned by Franklin Preservation is undergoing a dramatic makeover. The structure, known as the ‘Old Lutheran Church’, is located at…
FEMA to help manage unaccompanied minors at US-Mexico border
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Biden administration is turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help managing and caring for record numbers of unaccompanied…
DeSmith stops 24 in Penguins’ 3-0 win over skidding Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With goals at a premium Saturday night, the prolific Pittsburgh Penguins proved they can win with a low-scoring, tight-checking approach. Casey…
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift could have historic night at Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — It could be a night for the history books for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé at Sunday’s Grammy Awards — for both…
No need to lose sleep over shift to daylight saving time
WASHINGTON (AP) — No need to lose sleep over the shift to daylight saving time this weekend. The sun will still come up, though the…
Improvements on tap at 2 OC rec facilities
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Two public recreational venues in Oil City are getting spruced up. The Oil Valley Disc Golf Society received permission…
OC school staff to take part in drill
From staff reports Oil City High School and Middle School staff will participate in a joint emergency drill with the Oil City fire and police…
IRS says new round of COVID relief payments on the way
WASHINGTON (AP) — Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring some Americans fatter bank balances. Officials at the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue…
Trevor Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn…
As ‘Grey’s’ returns, Wilson says it has connected viewers
LONDON (AP) — Unlike lead character Meredith, “Grey’s Anatomy” is not fighting for its life. It is the most-watched entertainment series for the season to…
Recent Deaths 3/13/21
Tina M. Beatty, 54, of Oil City, died March 12, 2021. Eugene “Gene” Gulnac, 92, of Franklin, died March 10, 2021. For complete obituaries,…
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
(Family Features) While there are many ways to enhance the taste and texture of your family’s favorite dishes, perhaps one of the simplest and most…
Pet of the Day 3/12/21
She might be 13 years old, but do not let that cause any hesitation! Slippy, or as we like to call her, “Slippy-meister,” is a…
Challenging Project ‘Takes Entire Community’
We’re sure by this point everyone in Emlenton has seen or heard about the construction project taking place in and along the river at the…
Venango, Clarion report 8 combined virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced a combined eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported from Venango and Clarion counties,…
Cyclists, Youth Alternatives team up to buy bikes for kids in need
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Several bicycle enthusiasts have teamed up to raise money to provide 30 local children with bicycles. Eric Webber, who holds…
Biden aims for quicker shots, ‘independence from this virus’
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden pledged in his first prime-time address…
Evgeni Malkin has goal and assist, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin isn’t sure what to make of the off-ice bond he’s building with new Pittsburgh linemate Kasperi Kapanen. “I don’t…