Perfect Steelers facing COVID-19 issues as Bengals visit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward can’t figure out how the math works. The Pittsburgh Steelers keep winning games. And yet the veteran defensive tackle keeps…
AC/DC is back and fighting off the black with new album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through decades, deaths and disasters, AC/DC keeps thundering on. Forty-seven years along, and with the closest thing possible to their original…
Recent Deaths 11/13/20
James C. Albright, 94, of Franklin, died Nov. 10, 2020. Raymond Carl Dittman, 89, died Nov. 8, 2020. Arthur J. Flick, 77, of Rimersburg, died…
Tuscan White Bean Soup
(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…
Pet of the Day 11/12/20
Oliver came to us with Minnie because their owner no longer had time for them. He is a very nice boy and always very excited…
Former Titusville teacher pleads guilty in sex assault case
From staff reports A former Titusville Area School District physical education teacher accused of statutory sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to three…
Man hopes to get taxi service on track after virus setback
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Just as 33-year-old Scott Kennedy was getting his new business up and running in Oil City, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Virus surge breaking infection records across the US
The Associated Press Texas on Wednesday became the first state with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and California closed in on that mark…
Steelers trying to get a grip on their ‘virtual’ reality
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibe is the same. The jokes. The freewheeling banter. In that way, the daily meetings for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line…
Review: Robbie’s glamour cuts through dust in ‘Dreamland’
The Associated Press Dust, dust and more dust. The parched Texas landscape of “Dreamland,” Miles Joris-Peyrafitte’s Depression-era drama, is chock full of the toxic gray stuff, which…
Recent Deaths 11/12/20
James W. Burk, 79, of Franklin, died Nov. 10, 2020. Ilo M. Hetrick, 94, died Nov. 10, 2020. Glenn C. Rodgers, 93, formerly of Titusville,…
Pet of the Day 11/11/20
Apollo is a handsome man with some emotional baggage, but hey don’t we all have some of that? His previous owners tell us he can…
Chicken, Spinach and Grape Pita
(Family Features) Staying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread…
OC, Cranberry moving to all remote learning
From staff reports Oil City and Cranberry school districts have announced more changes in learning models starting Monday. All schools in the Oil City district…
No rate hikes for Franklin water, sewer users
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer There will be no rate increase for Franklin water and sewer customers in 2021. Franklin General Authority members unanimously approved…
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first…
Steelers’ Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19. A day after NFL’s last unbeaten team placed…
Review: A ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ adaptation, hold the politics
The Associated Press J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy,” an election-year explainer to liberal America about the white underclass that fueled Donald Trump’s rise, has been reborn…
Recent Deaths 11/11/20
Mary Jane “MJ” Greene, 74, of Tucson, Arizona, died Oct. 30, 2020. Sean Frederick Lackey, 49, of Guys Mills, died Nov. 9, 2020. Patricia Mae…
Pet of the Day 11/10/20
Rebel was surrendered due to his extreme case of mange however he is on the mend! And boy is he looking good. Rebel is the…
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…
Pleasantville harassment
OC man facing charges for growing marijuana
From staff reports An Oil City man has been accused of growing marijuana in his garage and is facing drug charges. On Nov. 3, Raymond…
Assumption bricks gathered as rest of church comes down
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As the Assumption BVM Church building in Oil City was reduced to a heap of bricks and boards Monday, several…
Health secretary: PA at critical point in pandemic
The Associated Press As new coronavirus cases explode, Pennsylvania’s top health official on Monday warned the state is at a “critical point” in the pandemic…
Trump campaign sues to block Pennsylvania election result
HARRISBURG (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign launched a lawsuit to stop the certification of the election results in Pennsylvania, suing Monday as counties continued…
Roles aren’t for keeps on ‘Crown,’ even newcomer Princess Di
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For viewers, “The Crown” offers a peek into a modern royal family’s life and times, or at least an engaging dramatization….
Recent Deaths 11/10/20
Lillian G. Kahle, 72, of Sigel, died Nov. 5, 2020. Herman E. “Worm” Shaw, 61, of Oil City, died Oct. 18, 2020. Michael Joseph Treen,…
Trespass and threats
Pet of the Day 11/9/20
Angelina is more or less a saint. No one has any unkind words towards her. Well… there was this instance that she liked our hamster,…
Chorizo Ragu with Cheesy Toast
(Family Features) Many families constantly search for meal inspiration, and one of the best ways is to look toward trendy tastes for new options to…
‘Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute’ Campaign Launched
The VA National Cemetery Administration has launched a “Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute” campaign to increase awareness of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). VLM…
Weekend virus statistics show 71 new cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 71 cases of COVID-19. There were…
Bike ride honors legacy of fallen Army captain
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Thirteen bicyclists made their way through the foggy streets of Oil City on Saturday to kick off the first ever…
Biden turns to coronavirus response, names advisory board
BOSTON (AP) — As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to another, more pressing fight:…
Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger limped around the backfield directing his receivers this way and that, occasionally reaching for a left knee injured during…
Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch…
Recent Deaths 11/9/20
Helen M. Archer, 98, of Oil City, died Nov. 7, 2020. Patricia Lou “Pat” (Joyner) Radaker, 90, died Nov. 7, 2020. Vivian “Diana” Rice, 59,…
More sacred objects coming out as church demolition continues
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Demolition work is continuing at the landmark Assumption BVM Church building on Oil City’s North Side. A crew from BKI…
Eta makes landfall on Cuba as Guatemala searches for victims
PURULHA, Guatemala (AP) — A strengthened Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Cuba early Sunday and had its sights set on the southern tip of…
Steelers add newly acquired LB Williamson, cut Wisniewski
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers added newly acquired linebacker Avery Williamson to their 53-man roster on Saturday while releasing veteran offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski….
Hot spring chicken: 3 cited for Yellowstone culinary caper
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Cooking chickens in a Yellowstone hot spring landed three people in hot water. A park ranger heard that a…
Small Steps Matter
This week, I’d like to get personal. I’d like to talk about what redevelopment really means for me, and for you. It’s all well and…
Drug arrest
More than 330 Venango County businesses received CARES funds
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Nearly 400 small businesses and non-profits in Venango County have received grants through the county’s CARES funds. “The small business…
Leaf Pickup Schedules
From staff reports Franklin Franklin city workers will pick up leaves next week in the following areas: Monday – Gurney Road side of Franklin Heights…
Suspended animation: Count drags on as Biden nears victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four days after the election, the U.S. presidential race hovered in suspended animation Saturday as the long, exacting work of counting votes…
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19
The Associated Press All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues. Depending on their situations, teams were either steering…
Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails set for Rock Hall induction
NEW YORK (AP) — Years after their deaths, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex’s Marc Bolan will be inducted into the Rock and…
Recent Deaths 11/7/20
Herman E. Shaw, 61, of Oil City, died Oct. 18, 2020. Bennett L. “Ben” Ritts, 75, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Emlenton resident, died Nov….