May 2017
River program planned Thursday at Greenways event
From staff reports A free public program on the Allegheny River will be presented Thursday in Franklin. Local historian Carolee Michener will discuss “How the…
Pet of the day 5/31/17
Name: River Breed: Tabby Age: 8-10 weeks Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes River can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Warm steak and potato chip salad
Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes (40 minutes hands-on) Servings: 6 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for brushing on the potato slices…
Boy dies, 4 juveniles injured in Crawford County crash
From staff and wire reports A 9-year-old boy died and four juveniles were sent to the hospital after a horse-drawn wagon hit a truck about…
Franklin students participate in health fair
Franklin High School students participated in a health fair Tuesday. Students received health information from a variety of organizations and took part in activities. Information…
Civilians seek food, water as Philippines siege continues
MARAWI, Philippines (AP) — There was food and water— welcome commodities amid the frequent tears. There was, finally, safety, at least for the moment. And…
Ray throws first career shutout, Diamondbacks beat Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Robbie Ray apologized for keeping reporters waiting at his locker after the game. He’s used to having a little more time to…
Kathy Griffin apologizes for Trump photo: ‘I went too far’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kathy Griffin says she went way too far when she appeared in a brief video Tuesday holding what looked like President…
Recent Deaths 5/31/17
Mary Beth Peterson, 66, of Polk, died May 25, 2017. Martha C. Boughner, 101, of Franklin, died May 28, 2017. Donald L. Confer, 89, of Franklin,…
Madison Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 5/30/17
Name: Ohana Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ohana can be…
Important Days in June
The month of June has some very important days here are just a few. June 6th D-Day, The Invasion of Normandy. Some History: General Dwight…
Observe not celebrate
I’m not a flag-waver. I believe in the spirit of mankind to do extraordinary things. I also understand that this spirit goes mostly untested and,…
So you saw a snake
Surprise and sometimes fear is often the reaction of those who happen along these animals with scales. According to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, there…
Light green crunchy salad
Serves 6 as a side dish Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 small kohlrabi, trimmed and peeled (optional) 10 ribs celery 3 hearts romaine lettuce…
Sugarcreek bridge dedicated in name of fallen firefighter
The Sugarcreek Truss Bridge on Sugarcreek Drive was renamed in memory of a fallen Rocky Grove volunteer firefighter during a Saturday morning ceremony. The bridge…
S. Korea’s new leader orders probe on US missile launchers
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Calling it a “very shocking” incident, South Korea’s new liberal president on Tuesday demanded an investigation into why his office…
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ tops box office, ‘Baywatch’ sinks
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It was smooth sailing to the top spot at the box office for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No…
Pens hold off Predators to take Game 1
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – A fan-flung catfish was the most threatening thing Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne saw during the second period Monday night. For much of…