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…
Santa, romance and horror? ‘Bird Box’ bucks holiday trend
NEW YORK (AP) — For so long, movies around the holidays have been merry and bright. Lately, more and more seem murderous and designed to…
Recent Deaths 12/29/18
Frank Joseph Moran, 95, of Chandler, Arizona., formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 22, 2018. Leo J. Curran, 90, of Knox, died Dec. 28, 2018….
Jackson Twp. crash
Cincinnati Zoo’s premature hippo Fiona hits big milestone
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating another milestone for its famous premature baby hippo. The zoo said Wednesday that Fiona has hit 1,000 pounds (454…
Pet of the day 12/28/18
Otter is a 10 week old, male Hound mix surrendered to the rescue with his siblings. For more information on Otter please contact Tri-County Animal…
Carrot ginger soup
Servings 1-2 (Makes 2 cups) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces carrots, peeled and cut…
State police make 330 DUI arrests over holiday
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police arrested 330 people for driving under the influence during the four-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 22 through 25. The…
NYC utility probes electric flash that lit sky in eerie blue
NEW YORK (AP) — Electric utility Con Edison is working to figure out what caused a high-voltage equipment failure that unleashed an otherworldly flash of…
Kessel’s power-play goals help Pens defeat Red Wings 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren’t happy with their lackluster play in the first period after a three-day holiday break. Then, Phil Kessel and…
Las Vegas to welcome 2019 with superstars, fireworks show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — No other city does New Year’s Eve like Las Vegas. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Gwen Stefani are among the superstars…
Recent Deaths 12/28/18
Lois Marie Coffey, 91, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2018. Theadora M. “Teddie” Preston, 95, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2018. Daniel E. Heasley, of…
Polk Borough accident
Oil City theft
Pet of the day 12/27/18
Name: Split Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Split can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Workshop planned on safety at houses of worship
From staff reports A joint workshop sponsored by the Clarion County Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focused on making local…
St. Stephen Christmas play
St. Stephen School’s third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students presented a Christmas program that was an adaptation of the play “Once Upon a Christmas” by Dee…
White House, congressional Democrats see no deal on shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon. Lawmakers are away from Washington for the holidays and have…
Steelers rookie Edmunds proving reliable, durable
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Terrell Edmunds rubbed the small mark on his forehead, one still visible more than a full week after the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie…
Meatballs and marinara
Servings: 4-6 Pressure cook total time: 1 hour Show cook total time: 4 hours 30 minutes 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1/2…
Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic sets new record on Spotify
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey’s 24-year-old Christmas classic is so popular it set a new one-day streaming record on Spotify on Christmas Eve. Chart…
Recent Deaths 12/27/18
Elizabeth A. “Beth” Baum Verville, of Largo, Florida, formerly of Clarion, died Oct. 19, 2018. Barbara S. Romanchak, 90, formerly of Rocky Grove, died Dec….
Tougher penalties take effect for repeated DUIs
HARRISBURG (AP) — The legal consequences for repeatedly driving under the influence in Pennsylvania have become much more severe under a new law that just…
Gardening with Kids in January
Back in a strange and ancient time called the 1970s, terrariums were all the rage. These “far out” containers were filled with a variety of…
Pet of the day 12-26-18
JuJu is a 6/7 year old male, Pug/Chi mix surrendered to the rescue. Owners report he is blind in his left eye so any sudden…
Gingerbread Layer Cake
Servings: 12-16 Start to finish: 3 hour 30 minutes 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (3/4 ounce) unsweetened cocoa powder 2…
Artists invited to enter items for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports The Fourth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale will be held inside the Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby during Franklin On Ice on Feb….
Oil City tree gets attention
Christmas has come and gone, but a little tree in Oil City is still keeping the season bright – literally. Soon after Denny Mylarski’s decorated…
Putin crows as he oversees Russian hypersonic weapons test
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept…
Tomlin trying to keep reeling Steelers focused despite odds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t going to complain about the officiating. Or lament the turnovers and missed opportunities over the last month that have…
Review: Laurel and Hardy movie ‘Stan & Ollie’ is a joy
The Associated Press There are lot of movies in theaters right now trying to grab your attention, and dollars, from big superhero spectacles and musical…