May 2016
Falls Creek Borough burglary
Memorial Day Menu
This is the season of potluck, whether it’s a gathering of friends and family at a reunion or a picnic down the street. As guests,…
McDonald’s CEO says company is making changes customers want
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s, under intense pressure in a competitive industry, sought to reassure its shareholders Thursday that it is making changes to its…
144 receive diplomas at Oil City graduation
From staff reports Oil City High School handed out diplomas Wednesday to 144 graduates in the Class of 2016. The district’s 139th commencement exercises were…
Dierks Bentley goes dark on his new relationship record
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Dierks Bentley may be known for his boozy party songs like “Drunk On a Plane” or “5-1-5-0,” but as…
Farmington Twp. theft by deception
Pet of the day 5/26/16
Name: Trouble Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Trouble can be found at…
Lightning, Penguins set for Game 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby is in no mood to get caught up in his own personal narrative, the one eager to attach whatever happens…
Howe Twp. theft
Richland Twp. hit and run crash
Recent Deaths 5/26/16
Scott W. Hawke, 32, of Northfield, Ohio, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2016. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The…
Man convicted of aggravated indecent assault in two cases
A Franklin man was convicted this week of aggravated indecent assault and other charges by a Venango County jury in two separate cases. Frederick S….
Big Butt Cleanup in Titusville aims to raise tobacco awareness
After school on Tuesday, students from Titusville Area Schools will partner with community members to clean up cigarette butts and other debris in Titusville parks….
Memorable moments from the National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) – The 284 kids competing in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee got their first opportunity to approach the microphone on…
Freese clobbers bomb in Bucs’ win
PITTSBURGH (AP) – David Freese hit a long two-run home run to cap a four-run fifth inning, Sean Rodriguez also homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Police: 1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at NYC concert venue
NEW YORK (AP) — One person was killed and three others wounded in a shooting inside a concert venue in New York City, where hip-hop…
Johnny Depp’s wife files for divorce in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp’s wife has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences after 15 months of marriage. Amber Depp, an actress known as…
Jon Stewart adopts paint-covered horse; ex-owner backs care
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — A horse adopted by Jon Stewart and his wife reported to have been shot more than 100 times by a…
Troy Twp. accident
Maurer’s Trading Post theft
11 states sue over Obama’s school transgender directive
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over its directive to U.S. public schools to let transgender students…
‘Fast & Furious’ revs up for 15th anniversary re-release
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Fast and the Furious” is speeding back into theaters this summer in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the film…
Coolspring Twp. theft
More gas stations can sell beer, despite looming court case
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is granting nine more licenses to businesses that sell gasoline. It’s the latest step in loosening…
Pet of the day 5/25/16
Name: Riley Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 9 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Riley can be found at…
Franklin High’s ‘Great Eight’ take on Flannery O’Connor
By BETH PFOHL Staff writer At Franklin High School, AP English and the “Paradise Lost” trial are synonymous. The trial is the culmination of four…
An Ant’s Eye View: Appreciating the Small Things
Too often do we, as humans, get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As we rush to dry our hair or…
Jackson Twp. stolen ATV
Canal Twp. theft
Vehicle strikes deer in Washington Twp.
Polanco powers Pirates to 12-1 romp
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-best five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Search called off for missing Parker teen
From staff and wire reports PARKER – A search was called off Tuesday afternoon for a 15-year-old Parker girl who was reportedly last seen after…
CDC to offer free lunch program at 18 sites
From staff reports For the eighth straight summer, Child Development Centers (CDC) will offer its Lunch Time free lunch program for children and teenagers at…
Wolf pushes gas pedal on letting stores sell gas and beer
HARRISBURG (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf wants Pennsylvanians to be able to buy six-packs of beer and gasoline in the same place, despite a pending…
Penguins defeat Lightning, 5-2, to force Game 7
TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins talked an awfully good game in the day or so leading up to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final….
Prosecutor: ‘Shield’ actor taunted wife before killing her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An actor who played a police officer on TV was upset because his wife wanted a divorce and taunted her before…
Recent Deaths 5/25/16
Richard Allen Downey, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died May 22, 2016. Donald F. Shultz, 85, of Emlenton, died May 23, 2016. Ronald L. Fink, 65, of Oil City,…
Penguins’ starting goalie in tonight’s Game 6 will be…
TAMPA, Fla. — Matt Murray will be the Penguins’ goaltender for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final tonight. Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed his decision…
Cosby ordered to stand trial in decade-old sex case
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on sexual assault charges after a hearing that hinged on a decade-old police…
Cops: Parker girl, 15, gone after playing horseshoes
PARKER, Pa. (AP) — State police say they’re searching for a 15-year-old Pennsylvania girl reportedly last seen after she went into some woods to retrieve…
Forensic expert: EgyptAir human remains suggest explosion
CAIRO (AP) — Human remains retrieved from the crash site of EgyptAir Flight 804 have burn marks and are very small in size, suggesting an…
Pet of the day 5/24/16
Name: Jenny Breed: Domestic shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black and Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jenny can be found…
Coming soon to Twitter: More room to tweet
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is giving users more room to express themselves. In coming months, photos, videos and other media won’t count against what…
School threats could be latest in school “swatting”
DENVER (AP) — Threats made against schools across the United States led to the evacuation of students Monday in what could be the latest example…
A watchful eye
Wildlife always casts a watchful eye toward someone with a camera. This week the hummingbirds continued to visit, a bunny has been spotted around the…
2 men plead guilty to interstate burglary spree
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two men prosecutors say stole nearly $2 million worth of merchandise from stores across the U.S. have pleaded guilty. Federal prosecutors…
Vehicle strikes utility pole in Mercer County
Irwin Twp. drug possession
St. Patrick students work on service project
From staff reports Seventh- and eighth-grade students at St. Patrick School in Franklin worked with Mustard Seed Missions and Catholic Rural Ministries on a service…