Recent Deaths 9/14/21
George Weston Hamilton, 75, of Harrisville, died Sept. 12, 2021. Doris Evelyn McNaughton, 92, of Clarion, died Sept. 12, 2021. Charles R. “Dick” Shreffler, 82,…
Halloween Happenings in the Works in Emlenton
Over the last few weeks, we’ve looked at the impact of partnerships and cooperation – or the lack thereof – on community redevelopment efforts. When…
Pet of the Day 9/13/21
Noir is a super sweet and loving kitty! She loves head rubs and chin scratches, and she is the most affectionate girl. She loves to…
No-Bake Energy Bites
(Family Features) The importance of health and wellness is top of mind for many people. There are many contributing factors to wellness such as diet,…
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
This Friday, Sept. 17 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The nation sets aside the third Friday in September to remember our former POWs and our…
PetFest returns to Franklin
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Franklin’s Bandstand Park looked more like an animal sanctuary rather than a public park on Saturday, as Precious Paws Animal…
Music in Oil Country returns
The ten high school bands at Music in Oil Country join together to perform Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” to mark the 20th anniversary…
Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain
HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthened just off the Gulf Coast and could blow ashore in Texas as a hurricane Monday as it brings…
Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Knowing it was going to take the Steelers’ new-look offense time to find its footing, Ben Roethlisberger was counting on…
Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber top star-packed MTV VMAs
The Associated Press Lil Nas X won video of the year at Sunday’s MTV VMAs on a night that Justin Bieber triumphantly returned to the…
Recent Deaths 9/13/21
LaRue O’Neil, 86, of Knox, died Sept. 10, 2021. Thomas Bernard Kelly, 68, of Oil City, died Sept. 8, 2021. Thomas J. Hartle, Jr., 71,…
Franklin man facing strangulation, assault charges
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A Franklin man is facing strangulation and assault charges as a result of an incident in Sugarcreek on Friday. Franklin…
Polk State Center under budget due to vacancies
By STACEY GROSS Staff writer Polk State Center is almost $5 million under budget compared with last year, mostly due to the low number of…
FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept. 11 attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI late Saturday released a newly declassified document related to logistical support given to two of the Saudi hijackers in the…
Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the…
Justin Bieber to make triumphant return to MTV VMAs
The Associated Press The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards will get a dose of “Bieber fever” for the first time in six years. Justin Bieber…
Handgun incident in Oil City leads to 2 being charged
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after being accused of firing a handgun in an alley, after brandishing it…
Oil City wine walk slated
From staff reports The “Oil City Uncorked” wine walk will be hosted by the Oil City Main Street Program from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday,…
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty years ago, the 11th of September dawned as just a date. By midnight, it was 9/11, the staggering starting point…
Pirates rally to spoil Bell’s return in 4-3 win over Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell offered the Pittsburgh Pirates a reminder of what might have been. Ke’Bryan Hayes provided a glimpse of what still could…
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