AP PHOTOS: Artist gets out his boxing gloves to create
MILAN (AP) — When he creates artwork, Omar Hassan doesn’t get out his paintbrushes; he gets out his boxing gloves. The 29-year-old has combined his…
September 2016
Steelers to add new faces on defense
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Lawrence Timmons spent a portion of last Sunday in a Philadelphia hospital trying not to freak out about a puncture wound to…
Pet of the day 9/30/16
Name: Twizzle Age: approximately 4 weeks Breed: Calico Sex: Female Size: Medium Twizzle can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. PO Box 784 Franklin,…
CASA agency helping foster children with ‘sweet cases’
By NATASHA BRENNEMANStaff writer The belief that children shouldn’t have to travel from home to home with their belongings in a trash bag is inspiring…
Franklin drug possession
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Labor of love
Safehaven has its work cut out for it with this newest rescue. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is planning on having a scary good…
‘Little Mermaid’ opens today at Barrow
From staff reports The Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is sure to be “Part of Your World” and part of…
Q&A: The data your car collects and who can use it
DETROIT (AP) – Your car knows more about you than you think. Newer cars that connect to the internet can collect vast amounts of data…
Crosby MVP as Canada wins Cup
TORONTO (AP) – Brad Marchand scored a short-handed goal with 43.1 seconds left and Canada beat Team Europe 2-1 on Thursday night to win the…
Springsteen signs Philadelphia fifth-grader’s absence note
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia fifth-grader ditched school for the chance to meet rock legend Bruce Springsteen and “The Boss” gladly played along by signing…
Recent Deaths 9/30/16
Roberta JoAnne White, or JoAnne, as most people called her, of Texas passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. William E. “Bill” McLaughlin, 81, of Grove…
Crosby in class by himself at World Cup
TORONTO (AP) – Sidney Crosby has been surrounded by the best hockey players on the planet at the World Cup of Hockey, and still seems…
Alec Baldwin’s very big deal: playing Donald Trump on ‘SNL’
NEW YORK (AP) – “Saturday Night Live” has made a YUGE decision: It has chosen Alec Baldwin to impersonate GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. NBC…
Unique ways to exercise at home
Even the most devoted exercise enthusiasts sometimes encounter obstacles that make it hard for them to squeeze in their regular workouts. Weather can affect outdoor…
Rockland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 9/29/16
Name: Cody Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cody can be found at Venango…
Oil Valley Film Festival winners and wrap up
From staff reports Twenty-two films from around the globe were screened at the first annual Oil Valley Film Festival held Sept. 1-3 in Oil City….
Slippery Rock Twp. theft
Train crashes into New Jersey station
HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — A commuter train from New York barreled into a New Jersey rail station during the Thursday morning rush hour, causing serious…