17th Annual May Mart in Franklin
The 17th annual May Garden Mart will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….
April 2017
Franklin Library director Oaks turning the page after 23 years
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer After 23 years, Debbie Oaks is retiring from her position as director of the Franklin Public Library. In her time…
Theft by Extortion
Cranberry DUI
Maroon 5, Usher, Alabama Shakes headline Jazz Fest Day 2
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Performances by Maroon 5, the Alabama Shakes, and Usher & The Roots brought crowd-pleasing rock, blues and R&B to the second…
Official: Deaths reported, dozens hospitalized after tornado
CANTON, Texas (AP) — Fatalities have been reported and dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit a small city in East…
Penguins chase Holtby, beat Capitals to take 2-0 series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Sidney Crosby wasn’t beating the Washington Capitals putting the puck through his legs, he was doing it belly down on the…
State recognizes Oil City’s roots with tree program
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by reaching a milestone. The city was recognized as a Tree City USA community…
4 Titusville natives featured on HGTV’s ‘Steel City Rehab’
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Four Titusville natives will be in the national spotlight Sunday when a pilot episode of their television show airs on…
Mystery in Virginia: Someone is shaving other people’s cats
WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) — Why would someone go around shaving other people’s cats? The mystery has the attention of police in Waynesboro, a small city…
Hit & Run
DUI & Possession
’13 Reasons’ sparks criticism of teen suicide depiction
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a scene as painful to watch as it is graphic: A 17-year-old girl climbs into a bathtub with a razor….
N. Korean missile test fails hours after UN meeting on nukes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the…
Cervelli leads balanced attack in Pirates’ 12-2 win
MIAMI (AP) — The hits piled up in a hurry early and continued throughout the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Francisco Cervelli drove in three…
Recent Deaths 4/29/17
Gladys L. Huffman, 87, of Franklin, formerly of Knox, died Thursday evening, April 27, 2017. Nancy M. “Aunt Nan” Murray, 67, of Rimersburg, died Thursday, April 27,…
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Cornplanter Twp. burglary
Sandycreek Twp. accident
17 inducted into Cranberry National Honor Society
Cranberry High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony earlier this month. Among the 17 students who were inducted into the school’s Wilson Chapter…
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