Beware of phone, online scams
Now that the year 2019 is here, very soon, if you have not gotten them already, you will be getting phone calls – scams –…
December 2018
Pet of the day 12/31/18
Daisy is a sweet female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Daisy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Olive oil potato gratin
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 2 hours 2 ounces Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated (1 cup) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs Salt…
Penn State offers ‘Toss Your Hat in the Ring’ workshop
From staff reports For all those people who have ever thought about serving on their school board, borough council or township board here’s your chance…
Holiday closings
From staff reports The following closings will be observed because of the New Year’s Day holiday: — Franklin City Hall will be closed Tuesday. Garbage…
2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in blast at Philippine mall
COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people…
Steelers edge Bengals 16-13 but miss out on playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The win they needed but at times didn’t act like they particularly wanted finally secured, the Pittsburgh Steelers lingered on the Heinz…
Throngs to pack Times Square for mild, rainy New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Sting and Christina Aguilera will welcome 2019 in a packed Times Square Monday along with revelers from around the…
Recent Deaths 12/31/18
Leo J. Curran, 90, of Knox, died Dec. 28, 2018. Donald D. Long, 77, of Franklin, died Dec. 29, 2018. Marlene Fielman, 82, of Mt….
Authorities: Fast-moving house fire kills man, dog
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Authorities say a fast-moving house fire in western Pennsylvania has killed a man and his dog. The fire at the two-story…
Donation center, store to open
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer A Franklin woman, with the help of her family, will open a donation center and secondhand store in the building…
Amid 2018’s tragedies were moments of compassion and duty
The Associated Press Deadliest shooting at an American high school: Parkland, Florida. Deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century: Paradise, California. Deadliest attack on Jews in…
Crosby’s 4 points lead streaking Penguins past Blues 6-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Murray returned to the lineup Dec. 15, rejuvenated after missing 13 games with a lower-body injury. What a spark he’s…
UK honors cave rescue divers, Twiggy, Monty Python’s Palin
LONDON (AP) — British divers who rescued young soccer players trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand are among those being recognized in Britain’s New…
Criminal mischief
Oil City man faces fleeing and DUI charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after allegedly evading police during a traffic stop Thursday in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police officer…
DCNR officials to join hikers at state parks
From staff reports Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials will lead hikers at several parks across the state as the agency sponsors free guided…
National Fuel projects next winter’s purchased gas cost for customers
From staff report National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its required annual purchased gas cost projection for purchases…
Trump, Democrats play the blame game in 2nd shutdown weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrats are trading blame for the partial government shutdown but doing little substantive talking with each other as…
Steelers’ Antonio Brown questionable vs. Cincinnati
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is uncertain to play in the team’s biggest game of the season. Brown was listed…