Dollar General groundbreaking in Sandycreek
A groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday at the corner of Pittsburgh and Thompson roads in Sandycreek Township for a new Dollar General Store expected to…
Quake jolts Greek, Turkish resorts, kills 2, hurts 500
KOS, Greece (AP) — A powerful overnight earthquake shook holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey, injuring nearly 500 people and leaving two tourists dead on…
Pirates pull back to .500 after sweeping Brewers
PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier had not yet walked off against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday when Pirates general manager Neal Huntington addressed the implications the…
Late ‘Batman’ actor Adam West honored at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — There are typically a lot of Batmen at Comic-Con, but only one was the subject of a star-filled tribute. Filmmaker Kevin…
Recent Deaths 7/21/17
Burdette “Bud” F. Gray, 101, of Warren, died July 16, 2017. Robert H. Dennis, 80, of Franklin, died July 19, 2017. Clayton J. Black, 54, of…
Cranberry criminal mischief
Cranberry theft
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) — O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making…
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of…
How to choose the right cosmetic products
The global cosmetic and beauty industry continues to evolve and thrive. Each day, new formulations for skin, hair, nails, and more arrive on store shelves,…
Golf event to pay tribute to late pastor
From staff reports A golf event remembering the late Dr. David Hampson, who pastored Galloway United Methodist Church in Franklin for 15 years, is set…
Titusville Senior Center schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Police seek info on Oil City runaway
From staff reports Breianna Aloha Hartzell, 14, of Oil City, was last seen with jeans and black T-shirt with a panda on the front and…
Pet of the day 7/20/17
Name: Bullwinkle Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullwinkle can be found at Venango…
Crusty pork tenderloin
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 pork tenderloins (10 to 12 ounces each) Olive oil Crusty Barbecue Rub: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar…
748 charges against caretaker are withdrawn
From staff reports Charges filed against an Oil City woman accused of stealing nearly $40,000 while working as a caretaker were withdrawn Wednesday in Venango…
Cranberry Aldi store open again
From staff reports The Cranberry Aldi store was bustling Wednesday after it reopened following a month-long reconstruction project. Sylvia Oddo, district manager of the Cranberry…
Sen. McCain diagnosed with brain tumor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, Vietnam prisoner of war and political maverick in Congress for more than three decades,…
Pirates rookie Moroff beats Central-leading Brewers in 10th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max Moroff was an unlikely candidate to come through in extra innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates. None of his six career hits…
Moon dust heading to auction after galactic court battle
NEW YORK (AP) — A bag containing traces of moon dust is heading to auction — surrounded by some fallout from a galactic court battle….