Pet of the Day 8/16/22
Creamy Chicken Risotto
Polk man facing aggravated assault charges
Franklin Library to hold quiltathon fundraiser
Colorado River cuts expected for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico
Biden to sign massive climate and health care legislation
US, South Korea to begin expanded military drills next week
Medical investigator rules Baldwin set shooting an accident
Recent Deaths 8/16/22
Linda L. Mackey Holtz, 74, of Oil City, died Aug. 10, 2022. Richard L. Socha, 78, of Oil City, died Aug. 10, 2022. Timothy W….
Pet of the Day 8/15/22
Bernie came to us recently as a stray so we don’t know his history. When he came to us, Bernie was very scared and unsure….
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs
(Family Features) While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is…
Honoring Our Pact Act Becomes Law
VFW Nation Commander Tim Borland attended the White House bill signing ceremony as President Biden signed into law S.3373, The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson…
Corporate Philanthropy Makes Good Business Sense
When it comes to partnerships between public-benefit, non-profit organizations and private, for-profit companies, there is no shortage of confusion and misunderstanding. For quite some time,…
Abortion rights supporters rally in Franklin
Abortion rights supporters rally in front of the Venango County Courthouse on Saturday in protest of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v….
Rockland teen wins steer competition at fair
Coltin Cross, 14, of Rockland, won the reserve champion market steer competition at the Venango County Fair. His steer weighed in at 1,365 pounds. Cross,…
Police: Man killed himself after ramming US Capitol barrier
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man drove his car into a barricade near the U.S. Capitol early Sunday and then began firing gunshots in the air…
China announces new drills as US delegation visits Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation…
Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Pittsburgh…
‘Bullet Train’ repeats No. 1; ‘Top Gun’ flies back up ranks
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brad Pitt action film “Bullet Train” led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend, according to studio…
Recent Deaths 8/15/22
Faye B. Noyes, 82, of Oil City, died Aug. 13, 2022. Paul Raymond Bensink, 60, died Aug. 11, 2022. Shirley A. Zacherl died Aug. 10,…
First degree murder charge added in death of OC woman
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man accused of killing his girlfriend in March at their Mineral Street home and then putting her…
Structure that once housed one of oldest OC schools to be razed
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Crews will soon be demolishing a structure at 40 Pearl Ave. on Oil City’s North Side that at one time…
Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes
The Associated Press Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation…
Pickett’s game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle…
Logan Webb stars as Giants beat slumping Pirates 2-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb struck out nine in eight sparkling innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Saturday…
French Creek will be focus of Greenways awards event
From staff reports The annual Greenways awards ceremony will be held Friday at Franklin’s Riverfront Park. The free event will begin at 3 p.m. beneath…
Franklin to host Rock in River festival Aug. 20
From staff reports The annual Rock in River Fest and the state Stone Skipping Championship will return to Riverfront Park in Franklin next weekend. The…
Car cruise, bluegrass music planned Aug. 20 in Seneca
From staff reports The sound of bluegrass music and revving engines will fill the air Saturday, Aug. 20, at Morrison Park in Seneca. A car,…
Congress OKs Dems’ climate, health bill, a Biden triumph
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph…
FBI seized top secret documents in Trump estate search
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI recovered “top secret” and even more sensitive documents from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court…
Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the…
Amazon’s Ring, MGM to launch show from viral doorbell videos
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of…
Recent Deaths 8/13/22
Thomas P. Bish, 85, of Oil City, died Aug. 8, 2022. Breanna Bright, 33, of Fremont, Indiana, formerly of Grove City, died Aug. 5, 2022….
Sweet Heat Foil Packets
(Family Features) While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a…
Pet of the Day 8/12/22
Nutmeg is a friendly mama cat. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She is spayed. For more information on Nutmeg,…
Fetterman plans ‘raw’ remarks in return to PA Senate race
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman is expected to open up about his personal health challenges as he officially returns to the…
J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of…
Senate climate bill has West Virginia written all over it
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The sprawling economic package passed by the U.S. Senate this week has a certain West Virginia flavor. The package, passed with…
Sweet and Spicy Bratwurst Subs
(Family Features) While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a…
Pet of the Day 8/11/22
Phillip is one of 5 puppies that were born at the rescue. Their parents were both transported here from Texas together. Dad is a small…
‘They’ve been killing’ our Marines: Inside the long push to aid Camp Lejeune victims
Tears of both sadness and joy filled the White House on Wednesday morning as President Joe Biden signed into law a bill to assist veterans…
Castro ditches phone, brings bat, Pirates beat D-backs 6-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Rodolfo Castro left his phone in the clubhouse, brought his bat to the field and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona…
Dad gets home detention for bribing Georgetown coach
BOSTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach to get his daughter into the school was sentenced…
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Veal Meatballs
(Family Features) While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is…
Pet of the Day 8/10/22
Pyra is a young mom whose babies are now weaned and now she’s ready for her forever home. She is friendly, outgoing, and very affectionate….
Imagine Dragons hit the U.S. road, now mixing light and dark
NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine Dragons are touring the U.S. this summer and fall, which means frontman Dan Reynolds has to go to a lot…
This Date in Baseball-Babe Ruth hit his 500th career HR
Aug. 11 1907 — In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened by agreement, Ed Karger of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a seven-inning perfect…
Walmart Opens High-Tech Consolidation Center in Pennsylvania, Creating 1,000 New Jobs
This month, Walmart will open a high-tech consolidation center in Lebanon, Pa. The new 400,000 square-foot facility, located at 1625 Heilmandale Road, will bring nearly…
Herb Gardening 101
More than 14 million households in the United States grow herbs—in vegetable and perennial gardens, in containers, or on windowsills. And with good reason! In…
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