July 2016
Locke wins third straight, Pirates rally to beat A’s 7-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A rare full day off turned out to be just what the Pittsburgh Pirates needed to keep Jeff Locke’s winning streak…
Recent Deaths 7/2/16
Harry S. Madison, 73, of Clarion died Thursday, June 30, 2016. Basil Woodring Robison, 97, of Tavares, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, June 2, 2016….
Pet of the day 7/1/16
Name: Kit Kat Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Beige/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $40.00 Kit Kat…
Stoneboro burglary
Zero needs a hero
Zero, the one-eyed dog, needs a loving home. Meara, the three-legged kitten, has several adoption offers. Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center could use some funding…
Fountain clean up
Chris Martin and Dan Johnson from the Franklin street department clean the fountain in Fountain Park Thursday. They periodically clean the algae from the water and…
Cranberry Walmart theft
Man arrested for assaulting construction worker
From staff reports A Maryland man has been charged in connection with the assault of a construction worker in Pleasantville Borough last week. Franklin state…
Independence Day weekend packed with events
From staff reports Area Independence Day celebrations are already in full swing. Several fireworks displays are scheduled along with many other activities. Fourth of July…
Feds raid 8 used electronics shops in, around Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Federal and local authorities have raided eight used electronics shops in and around Pittsburgh. U.S. Attorney David Hickton announced the raids as…
Indians make it 13 in a row
TORONTO (AP) – Carlos Carrasco struck out a season-high 14, Jason Kipnis and Rajai Davis hit solo home runs and the Cleveland Indians matched a…
‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ – Long-awaited sequel is campy, dumb fun
Humanity never gives up, even in the face of ever-dire, increasingly hopeless odds in “Independence Day: Resurgence” from director Roland Emmerich, an action follow-up to…
Recent Deaths 7/1/16
Donald A. Black, 69, of Winfield, West Virginia, formerly of Franklin, died June 29, 2016. Ronald L. Nelson, 46, of Skokie, Illinois, formerly of Oil City,…