US wants drug prices in TV ads: ‘Patients deserve to know’
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The federal government said Monday that it wants to force drugmakers to disclose prices for prescription medicines in their TV commercials….
Steelers ready to plow forward with – or without – Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell’s stall inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room has been untouched for months. The Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. The black-and-yellow Jordans. Sweatpants….
Mega Millions prize of $654M is nation’s 4th-largest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game’s $654…
Recent Deaths 10/16/18
Ray Kahle, 86, of Youngsville, died Oct. 11, 2018. Grace E. Miller, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 15, 2018. Barbara “Barb” D. Wilt, 64,…
Pet of the day 10/15/18
Balto is a 7 year old female mixed breed that was surrendered to the rescue when her owner had a stroke and could no longer…
Mixed berry scone
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Scones 8 3/4 ounces (1 3/4 cups) frozen mixed berries 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 3 cups (15 ounces)…
Delayed Housing Payments Impacting up to 180K Student Vets
The VFW is urging tens of thousands of student veterans to immediately contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) GIBILL-1, or (888) 442-4551, if…
Trump to visit Florida, Georgia; search ongoing for missing
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida’s Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction…
Again! Bengals watch Steelers rally in last minute for a win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Fans in the upper deck at Paul Brown Stadium hung a banner that read: “Make Them Respect Us.” Instead, the Steelers broke…
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their 1st child in spring
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their first child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday….
Recent Deaths 10/15/18
Eva M. Crocker, 74 of Titusville, died Oct. 14, 2018. Lois Joanne Hedglin, 91, died Oct. 13, 2018. Glenn B. Hetzler, 85, of Polk, died…
76-year-old newsletter brings back good old days at school
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer It is not often you can relive a single month from your high school days by simply searching…
The Fighter’s Ball
Doors will open for the Fighter’s Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Quality Inn, 1411 Liberty Street in Franklin. The Fighter’s Ball…
Grandview Road crash
Venango County gets recycling center grant
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Venango County has received a $345,502 state grant that ensures a county-wide recycling center will be developed and…
‘The Hate U Give’ should be seen by everyone
“The Hate U Give ” begins with a scene at the family dinner table where a father is giving his young kids “the talk” — the…
Florida officials fear Michael’s death toll will rise
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane…
Byron, Drouin lead Canadiens past Penguins in shootout
MONTREAL (AP) — Antti Niemi felt good after his first start of the season — and a win. Niemi made 25 saves, and Paul Byron…
Children’s book flows with inspiration from river
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A mother’s tale shared with her young son about the Allegheny River, its aquatic inhabitants and the lessons…
Home where witch trials victim John Proctor lived for sale
PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — A house where a victim of the Salem witch trials once lived is on the market for $600,000 just in time…