Short-handed Ravens put up fight, fall short in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens didn’t practice for more than a week while COVID-19 raced through the locker room and forced the NFL to…
Who did it? TV viewers intrigued by HBO’s ‘The Undoing’
NEW YORK (AP) — The dramatic conclusion to “The Undoing,” HBO’s whodunit starring Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman, proved how it’s still possible to bring…
Recent Deaths 12/3/20
Karen M. Fischer, of Oil City died Dec. 1, 2020. Rebecca W. Beall, 87, of Irving, Texas, formerly of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 30, 2020….
Pet of the Day 12/2/20
Eloise is a super sweet girl who has nothing but love to give. She came to us with two babies of her own that have…
Grape and Apple Sheet Pan Pie
(Family Features) Holiday festivities with immediate family members or just a few friends rather than larger gatherings may feel different than normal. Adding a sweet…
Food pantry sees increase in need for assistance
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The number of families seeking food assistance at the Cranberry Food Pantry is going up and that has volunteers…
Tri-county’s jobless rate continues to fall
From staff reports The tri-county area’s unemployment rate continues to fall, with both Venango and Clarion counties showing seasonally adjusted rates for October below the…
US panel: 1st vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes
NEW YORK (AP) — Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots…
A cautious start to NBA season as camps open amid positives
The Associated Press The first day of NBA training camp is supposed to be accompanied by brimming optimism, a time for players and coaches all…
Bad Bunny is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — The year’s most played artist on Spotify? Globally speaking: Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar is the music platform’s most-streamed artist…
Recent Deaths 12/2/20
Karen M. Fischer, 68, of Oil City, died Dec. 1, 2020. John Patrick Eustace, 91, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2020. Robert William…
Pet of the Day 12/1/20
This super special boy was brought up in late September with a group of 15 other dogs from Tennessee. Dillon is extra special because he…
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Whipped Vanilla Buttercream
(Family Features) With so many traditions and ways to celebrate the holiday season, the options are nearly endless for families looking to spend special moments…
Criminal mischief
Central Elementary has 2 positive virus cases
From staff reports Two individuals from Central Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, according to a post by Franklin Area School District…
Donations sought for Tree of Hope
From staff reports The American Cancer Society will offer local residents an opportunity to symbolically light a bulb on its Tree of Hope located in…
Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
The Associated Press Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new coronavirus measures around the country Monday as health officials brace for a disastrous worsening…
Ravens-Steelers rescheduled again by COVID-19 to Wednesday
The Associated Press The Baltimore Ravens’ struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh…
‘I’m Your Woman’ puts a fresh spin on 1970s crime drama
The Associated Press Director Julia Hart couldn’t stop thinking about Tuesday Weld. She had just watched Michael Mann’s 1981 thriller “Thief” and Weld’s character Jessie…
Recent Deaths 12/1/20
Arthur “AJ” Deitz, 73, of Sligo, died Nov. 29, 2020. Kenneth L. Douglass, Sr., 77, of Eau Claire (Hilliards), died Nov. 29 2020. Florence I….
Pet of the Day 11/30/20
Maple was found in a lumberyard and she was only 3 days old. We nursed her to health, and now she is very spunky and…
Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Salad Dressing
(Family Features) A new year brings new opportunities for personal changes and improvement from taking steps forward in a career to bettering personal relationships and…
Bring Your Ideas to the Table
Last week, I encouraged everyone to get involved in redevelopment, and this week I want to offer some specific examples of how. There are three…
Mental Health Bill for Transitioning Service Members
Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced VFW-supported S. 4900, the Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember…
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of shadowboxing amid a tense and toxic campaign, Capitol Hill’s main players are returning for one final, perhaps futile, attempt…
Steelers optimistic but wary as COVID-19 rearranges schedule
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t add any players to the team’s expanding reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday, but coach Mike Tomlin isn’t exactly ready…
Testing new release strategy, ‘The Croods’ opens to $14.2M
NEW YORK (AP) — Testing a novel release strategy, Universal Pictures’ animated sequel “The Croods: A New Age” had one of the best opening weekends…
Recent Deaths 11/30/20
A.J. Deitz, 73, of Sligo, died Nov. 29, 2020. Elsie M. Seely Ghering, 87, of Oil City, died Nov. 28, 2020. Richard L. “Dick” McIntyre,…
OC Legion looking for help to replace flags on bridges
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The James M. Henderson American Legion Post in Oil City is looking to replace the American flags on the bridges…
Pennsylvania high court rejects lawsuit challenging election
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court on Saturday night threw out a lower court’s order preventing the state from certifying dozens of contests on its…
Ravaged by COVID-19, Ravens face issues beyond new schedule
The Associated Press With reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson under quarantine as part of an outbreak of COVID-19 that has ravaged the Baltimore Ravens, the…
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
LONDON (AP) — Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars”…
72 tri-county virus cases reported
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced Clarion County reported 38 new cases of COVID-19 (10 confirmed and 28 probable), Venango…
Leaf collections set
From staff reports City crews will pick up leaves next week in the following areas: Oil City Monday – Palace Hill area Tuesday – Siverly…
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
NEW YORK (AP) — The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in…
COVID-19 outbreak pushes Steelers-Ravens to Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens’ bout with a COVID-19 outbreak has forced the NFL to postpone the team’s trip to Pittsburgh for a…
A new doc peeks inside the USPS’s Operation Santa program
The Associated Press Filmmaker Dana Nachman wanted to make a documentary about the United States Postal Service’s Operation Santa program for years, but it never seemed like…
Recent Deaths 11/28/20
Brian Scott Moore, 54, of Oil City, died Nov. 23, 2020. Victor “Bruce” Deeter, 62, of Oil City, died Nov. 24, 2020. Diana L. Cropp,…
Pet of the Day 11/27/20
Mojo is a friendly boy who loves to be petted and played with. All cats have been spayed/neutered, Feline Leukemia and FIV tested and received…
Sherry Cherry Pork Loin Roast
(Family Features) In what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 minutes of prep time…
Biden seeks unity as Trump stokes fading embers of campaign
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — On a day of grace and grievance, President-elect Joe Biden summoned Americans to join in common purpose against the coronavirus pandemic…
2020 features 1st NFL season in 9 years with 0-10, 10-0 team
Winning or losing 10 straight games to open the season is a relatively rare occurrence. A season in which teams have done both has happened…
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ani Sirois, a respiratory nurse, has spent months caring for coronavirus patients at a Portland, Oregon, hospital, and she’s only getting…
Pet of the Day 11/26/20
Lucky is a beautiful, gentle giant. He’s a big boy who loves attention and being petted. He is affectionate and friendly and warms up very…
Ranch Crusted Burgers with Avocado Ranch Sauce
(Family Features) Dinner in many households means foolproof recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and boring. Finding new ways to…
Pet of the Day 11/25/20
“Packard loves being pet but he is still very shy. His foster mom is working hard to bring him out of his shell, but he…
Parmesan Stuffed Peppers with Rice
(Family Features) Just the thought of comfort foods is often enough to warm the soul, especially as cool winds blow and temperatures drop. When cooler…
Venango County will limit access to buildings
From staff reports Venango County is limiting public access to county buildings beginning Monday. Appointments must be made to enter the buildings due to the…
Cranberry leaders urge residents to follow virus-related directives
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors took a strong stand on coronavirus-related health directives at a brief meeting Tuesday. “We emphasize that…
Biden transition OK’d to start as Trump runs out of options
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power…