Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” to appear in US courtroom
NEW YORK (AP) — Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, one of the world’s most notorious drug kingpins, is finally headed for a court date the United…
Venus focused on tennis, not age, in record 73rd Grand Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One could never accuse Venus Williams of being sensitive about her age. Not the way she keeps making self-deprecating jokes about…
‘Dance Moms’ star’s 2-day sentencing hearing set to begin
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge will decide if “Dance Moms” reality TV star Abby Lee Miller should be sentenced to prison or probation for…
Recent Deaths 1/20/17
Emma Jean Anderson, 80, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 18, 2017. Rita Faye Johns Reynolds Heald, 85, died Jan. 19, 2017. Mary Hedglin, 64, of Sandy…
Irwin Twp. accident
Jackson Twp. criminal mischief
How to manage time more effectively
Hectic schedules can make managing time seem like a riddle wrapped inside an enigma. Many people feel there are not enough hours in the day….
Pet of the day 1/19/17
Patches is a super affectionate young adult Tortie cat. She is current on vaccines and spayed. For more information on Patches contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Cheesy beer dip with hot pretzels
Start to finish: 15 minutes Serves 12 2 (13-ounce) boxes of frozen hot soft pretzels, 12 pretzels in all 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons…
OC man charged in connection with overdose
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a December heroin overdose. In a press release…
Custaloga Town hit hard by flooding; bridge washed away
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Heavy rain the last few weeks has led to major flooding at the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation near Carlton. “It…
NASA study in Hawaii paving way for human travel to Mars
HONOLULU (AP) — A group of NASA-funded researchers are poised to enter an isolated geodesic dome on a remote Hawaii volcano to study human behavior…
Pens outwork Canadiens for 4-1 win
MONTREAL (TNS) – It often wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t perfect. However, because the NHL doesn’t award style points, the Penguins figure to be…
Ellen DeGeneres takes home 3 People’s Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres set a record at the People’s Choice Awards , becoming the winningest entertainer in the show’s history. DeGeneres picked…
Recent Deaths 1/19/17
Mark A. Ehrhart, 54, of Shippenville, died Jan. 17, 2017. Barbara A. Salsgiver, 59, of Clarion, died Jan. 18, 2017. Jean E. Churchill, 89, of Grove City,…
Fun performances aren’t enough to save ‘Split’
“Split ” is a movie in which James McAvoy plays a man with 23 personalities. Some of them are kind. Some are strange. Some are…
World’s primates facing extinction crisis, new report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gorillas, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are in danger of becoming extinct, and scientists say it’s our fault that our closest living…
Oil City woman serving abroad
SASEBO, Japan — Quartermaster Seaman Rhalina Cubitt of Oil City takes bearing readings aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay during a Mid-Cycle…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Venango Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/18/17
Name: Casey Breed: Shih Tzu Gender: Male Size: Small Age: 12 years House-trained: Yes Casey can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Asian Bok Choy
Serves 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger…
3 Cranberry students earn Service, Effort and Initiative Awards
Three Cranberry High School students were honored with Service, Effort and Initiative Awards at the Lions’ Club meeting on Monday. Lion Larry Walker is shown…
46 ‘severely injured’ people remain at Nigeria bombing scene
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At least 46 “severely injured” people remain in a refugee camp that Nigeria’s military says it mistakenly bombed and they need…
Report: Oregon players hospitalized after intense workouts
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — One of three Oregon football players that were hospitalized following a series of intense workouts have been released from PeaceHealth Sacred…
Polanski to preside over French cinema awards ceremony
PARIS (AP) — Filmmaker Roman Polanski will preside over this year’s Cesars Awards ceremony, the French equivalent of the Oscars. The Academy of Arts and…
Recent Deaths 1/18/17
F. Ernest “Ernie” or “Papa” Pardee, 86, of Oceano, California, died Nov. 28, 2016. Barbara Jean Johnson, 66, of Clarion, died Jan. 16, 2017. Theodore J….
It’s Betty White’s 95th birthday
The Associated Press Betty White says the best thing about being 95 is that she’s still employed. The actress is celebrating her birthday Tuesday. She…
Hovey Twp. accident
Jefferson County theft
Cranberry sets kindergarten registration
From staff reports Cranberry Area School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for Tuesday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 8. In order to be eligible for…
Pet of the day 1/17/17
Name: Henry Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Henry can be…
Things that go ‘bump’ in the night
A recent purchase of two game – or trail – cameras has lead to some photos of wildlife not often viewed when one has two…
A deer photo
Kelly Daugherty of Oil City wanted to share this photo of deer she took a few years ago in February. Daugherty thought this picture might…
Chinese take-out chicken and broccoli
Start to finish: 25 minutes (Active time: 20 minutes) Servings: 4 to 6 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into…
Franklin school district closer to implementing Naloxone policy
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Franklin Area School District is one step closer to implementing a Naloxone policy which would stock the school with…
Evolution of care at Polk State School subject of program
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will host the program “Caring for the People Who Resided at Polk State School” at 11 a.m. Saturday at DeBence…
King Day parade turns violent when 8 shot in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — A national holiday celebrating nonviolence and Martin Luther King Jr. erupted into mayhem when eight people were shot at a park named…
Pens snap Capitals’ nine-game win streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The goals kept coming. One after another. A dizzying three periods of shots followed by baffled goaltenders fishing pucks out of the…
Harrelson goes live from London, talks ‘Star Wars’
LONDON (AP) — Woody Harrelson is trying to do something that’s never been done before, although he’s starting to realize why his feat would be…
Recent Deaths 1/17/17
D. Eileen Varner, 93, of Cabot, formerly of Butler, died Jan. 15, 2017. Robert Leroy Ritts Jr., 68, of Oil City, died Jan. 15, 2017. Marsha…
VFW awards students; VA secretary nominated
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District held its Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Banquet at Reynolds VFW Post 7599 on Saturday evening. There were over…
Concord Twp. accident
Clarion Walmart theft
Pet of the day 1/16/17
Name: Mugsy Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mugsy can be found at Venango…
Buffalo Style Meatballs
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 10 servings, 2 meatballs each 1 egg white 3 tablespoons spicy buffalo sauce (like Frank’s, or hot chili sauce)…
Nature Art Showcase set during Franklin on Ice
From staff reports The second annual Nature Art Showcase coordinated by the Council on Greenways and Trails will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3…
Revelers, rally-goers to clog DC for inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to clog the nation’s capital for Donald Trump’s inauguration and a major demonstration the day…
Steelers roll through Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Who needs to reach the end zone when you have Le’Veon Bell chewing up yards and the clock, and Chris…
‘Hidden Figures’ keeps orbit at top; Affleck, Scorsese flop
NEW YORK (AP) – Labors of love, one from Martin Scorsese, the other from Ben Affleck, proved costly at a casualty strewn weekend box office…