Funding available for youths training for certificate programs
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Keystone Community Education Council recently announced funding is available for out-of-school youths, ages 18 to 24, to participate in…
Youths to collect slippers for nursing home residents
From staff reports Venango County Youth Philanthropy Group is collecting slippers to be donated to residents at two local nursing homes. The slipper drive will…
Trump says he hopes for no war as US-Iran tensions escalate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two…
Kinsler’s 3-run homer lifts Padres to 4-3 win vs Pirates
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Kinsler hit a mighty three-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and then had…
An emotional send-off for lovable geeks of ‘Big Bang Theory’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Big Bang Theory” closed out its run as television’s top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big…
Recent Deaths 5/17/19
Goldie A. Chittester, 90, of Corsica, died May 16, 2019. Margaret Ann “Peggy” Fike, 82, of Oil City, died May 14, 2019. Freda Anna Slaugenhaupt,…
Man to stand trial on claims he flushed grandparents’ ashes
MCKEESPORT (AP) — A judge has ruled that a western Pennsylvania man must stand trial on charges he flushed his grandparents’ ashes down a toilet…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Resisting arrest
Pet of the day 5/16/19
Carter is neutered, up to dates on shots, and House-trained. He does not do well with kids. Carter can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa
Makes 6 servings 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese 2 green onions, chopped 41/2 teaspoons lemon juice 11/2 teaspoons grated…
Franklin woman among 178 people accused of welfare fraud
From staff reports The Office of State Inspector General filed welfare fraud charges against 178 individuals, including a Franklin woman, between Jan. 1 and March…
E-waste recycling scheduled in Oil City
From staff reports Oil City will hold its annual E-waste recycling program on Friday. The event, open to the public, will be held from 8…
Alabama governor invokes God in banning nearly all abortions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican governor has signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly…
Greinke exits with abdominal tightness, D-backs rout Pirates
PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke was cruising along when he felt something wrong. Taking no chances, the Arizona Diamondbacks ace called it a day. Greinke…
DJ Khaled releasing collaboration with Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DJ Khaled is releasing a single with Nipsey Hussle that was filmed days before Hussle was shot to death in Los…
Recent Deaths 5/16/19
Henry A. Beers, 93, of Strattanville, died May 15, 2019. Ellsworth Albert Zimmerman, 92, of Marienville, died May 13, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
CHS Students Pledge to Become Safe Drivers, Riders
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor Monday, May 13, 2019, marked the beginning of Safe Driving Week at Cranberry High School. The point is to ensure…
Franklin DUI