Butler man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 14
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Butler man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Emlenton area. A criminal complaint filed…
Mask mandate debated in Cranberry
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer What typically should have been a breezy and upbeat school board meeting just prior to the opening of a…
Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on…
Steelers’ Fitzpatrick looks to build on 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is just fine with how 2019 turned out, thanks for asking. So forgive the Pittsburgh Steelers safety for not demanding…
First lady opens student art exhibit on women’s suffrage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday marked the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with an art exhibit based on works…
Recent Deaths 8/25/20
Howard “Bud” E. Rankin, Jr., 63, of Franklin, died Aug. 21, 2020. Lisa D. Elliott, 49, of Rimersburg, died Aug. 21, 2020. Ronald L. Yeany,…
Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Nashville-Style Dressing
(Family Features) With many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate…
Pet of the Day 8/24/20
Curie has come quite a long way from the behaviors we saw when we received her. She was a stray in an abandoned house and…
Fun comes with frequency via radio-controlled racing
BROOKVILLE – Stock cars raced around an oval track in downtown Brookville on Saturday night, and the only sound was an electronic whirl. The radio-controlled…
The Latest: Duke to open football season with no fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Duke will open its season for football and other fall…
3 years after Harvey, some in Houston still waiting for help
HOUSTON (AP) — Some Houston residents say they endured difficult, often hazardous living conditions while waiting months, even years for help from the city to…
Brewery plans on hold at Cornplanter Square
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans for a brewery on the first floor of the Cornplanter Square building in downtown Oil City have been put…
Portions of region enter moderate drought
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Portions of the tri-county area are now in a moderate drought, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. “That…
Changing weather prompts more fire fears in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An unwelcome change in the weather, with higher winds, temperatures and lightning that threatens to spark new wildfires was coming Sunday…
Offense breaks out as Pirates rip Brewers 12-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton has made it a point to keep reminding Gregory Polanco of all the little things the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder…
Statue of lauded rocker Chris Cornell vandalized in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A life-sized statue of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been vandalized outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. Museum officials told The…
Venango County reports new virus case
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday reported one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Venango County, giving the county a total…
Seneca fire department collecting school supplies today
From staff reports Seneca Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a “Fill the Fire Truck” event to gather school supplies for area students. The event will…
2 tropical storms a potential double threat to US Gulf Coast
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical stormjs advanced across the Caribbean Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping…
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl’s long climb back to the starting rotation is complete. Kuhl pitched five effective innings for his first win in more…
Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols
The Associated Press As movie theaters come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess work out…
Recent Deaths 8/22/20
Jill Jeannine Mowry, 91, of Clarion, died Aug. 18, 2020. James F. McGraw, 64, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Oil City, died Aug. 19, 2020….
Final Zonta collection is Saturday in OC
The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club will hold its final collection of materials for its COVID CARES kits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at…
Tony Awards for shortened Broadway season will go digital
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite being interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the shortened Broadway season will nonetheless have a Tony Awards. Tony Award Productions said…
Virtual Drake Day celebration planned Thursday
Drake Well Museum and Park will hold a virtual Drake Day celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event will mark the 161st anniversary of the…
Second Dem lawsuit claims USPS changes will harm mail voting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic attorneys general in six more states and the District of Columbia sued the Postal Service on Friday over changes they…
Pennsylvania board to consider fate of fall school sports
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The governing body for Pennsylvania interscholastic sports was expected to decide Friday whether to move forward with the fall season against…
Neapolitan-Style Milkshake
(Family Features) With many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate…
Pet of the Day 8/21/20
Ellis loves treats, but has quite the cattitude. She has come a ways from where she was when we received her, but still has progress…
Poached Salmon with Collard Green Salad
(Family Features) Taking care of your heart requires a commitment to the right routines and smart decisions, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Simple…
Pet of the Day 8/20/20
Hello! I am Meadow! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Franklin Library friends to hold quiltathon
The Friends of the Franklin Public Library will hold a mini-quiltathon fundraiser next month. The library’s 25th annual quiltathon will take place from 10 a.m….
State to pilot virus exposure notification app
HARRISBURG – The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced it will be conducting a pilot program for a COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app, which…
NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
Everything was new to Mike Tirico when he walked past the famed pagoda that dominates the front stretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, assumed his broadcast…
Emmys 2020 comedy predictions: Expect ‘Schitt’s Creek’ to win big
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” earned 20 Emmy nominations this year, while “Schitt’s Creek” pulled in 15. All that voter love makes them the clear favorites…
Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama painted a unsparing portrait of American democracy on the brink if President Donald Trump wins in November, warning…
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Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Beets and Goat Cheese
(Family Features) Mix up your snacking habits with a more nutritious option to serve ahead of a meal or on its own. These Roasted Portobello…
Pet of the Day 8/19/20
Well hello there, I’m Cassidy! Before I go any further, I must warn you that I have some mild cattitude. I am pretty friendly once…
OC man charged with sexual assault of minor
From staff reports A 20-year-old Oil City man is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Knox girl in June. Eric Glen Sharp is charged with…
OC school retirees set first-day celebration
From staff reports Retired Oil City Area School District staff members will hold their 20th annual first-day-of-school celebration Tuesday, Sept. 1. The celebration marks a…
San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people were under orders to evacuate in regions surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday as some 30 wildfires…
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to…
‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities
The Associated Press Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” a few days early. Warner Bros. on Tuesday said that it…
Recent Deaths 8/19/20
Russell L. Bartley, 83, of Clarion, died Aug. 17, 2020. Robert E. Dayton Sr., 86, of Oil City, died Aug. 17, 2020. John “Jack” LeRoy…
Reverse Sear Tri-Tip
(StatePoint) So what should you serve this Labor Day Weekend? For a dish that’s both down home and a cut above, try this Reverse Sear…
Pet of the Day 8/18/20
Hello! I am Laurel! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…