Recent Deaths 12/17/16
Florence E. “Flossie” Franklin, 90, of Oil City, died Dec. 15, 2016. Mary A. Nesbella, 88, of Marienville, died Dec. 16, 2016. Leo Herbert Rettig, 100,…
December 2016
Missing person
Clarion theft
Barkeyville Borough accident
Don’t leave them out in the cold
As temperatures plummet and wind chills whip up, it is important to make sure area animals have what they need to survive the winter. “Winter…
Pet of the day 12/16/16
Name: Crystal Color: Black and White Sex: Female She is spayed and current on vaccines. Crystal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Jury assures Dylann Roof will never walk free again
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate flag is gone from South Carolina’s Statehouse. The bullet holes have been patched in Emanuel AME’s fellowship hall. And…
Sweet potato toast with pear slices and yogurt
Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 8 toasts 1 long orange-fleshed sweet potato, clean and unpeeled, sliced into eight 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup reduced fat…
Winter Storm Warning issued
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Venango, Forest, Clarion, Mercer and Jefferson counties from 10 p.m. tonight through…
Franklin man accused of injuring toddler
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge in connection with an incident in which a child was…
County provides two help lines
From staff reports Local help through Venango County Human Services is available for people who have feelings of depression during the holiday season. The county’s…
HealthCare.gov moves sign up deadline to 2:59 p.m. Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is giving consumers a few extra days to sign up on HealthCare.gov in time for health insurance coverage to…
Fleury’s backup plan
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Neither Mathieu Garon nor Marc-Andre Fleury could sleep. Next door from their downtown Detroit hotel room for the 2009 Stanley Cup final,…
Facebook finally gets serious about fighting fake news
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network, focusing on…
Recent Deaths 12/16/16
Donald L. Beckwith, 82, of Frogtown, died Dec. 14, 2016. Elsie V. (Saxton) Remines, 83, of Tionesta, died Dec. 12, 2016. Lucas Andrew Shook, 22, of Curllsville,…
Simple ways to dress up your home for the holidays
The holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is…
Vehicle strikes embankment in Cranberry Twp.
Two vehicle accident in Cranberry Twp.
Pet of the day 12/15/16
Name: Snoopy Breed: Hound Dog Age: 6-7 years Size: 60 lbs. Snoopy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Yahoo’s big breach helps usher in an age of hacker anxiety
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo has become the worst-case example of an unnerving but increasingly common phenomenon — massive hacks that steal secrets and…
I-80 wracked by snow-related crashes
DUBOIS (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says three different stretches of Interstate 80 have been closed by weather-related crashes in western Pennsylvania. A…
Peppermint bark spritz cookies
Start to finish: 30 minutes, not including cooling and decorating Servings: 30 (Makes about 5 dozen cookies) 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 squares…
Venango County gets community involved with Christmas spirit
By Sally BellStaff writer Christmas and community spirit have come to the halls of the Venango County Human Services offices. This year’s Christmas decorating effort…
Federal prosecutors accuse execs of fixing drug prices
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal prosecutors have charged two former pharmaceutical executives with fixing prices of generic drugs, part of an ongoing government investigation into anticompetitive…
Rust helps Penguins top Bruins in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Bryan Rust flipped a backhander past Tuukka Rask 1:24 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Boston…
Dolly Parton telethon raises $9M for wildfire victims
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton says a star-studded telethon for those affected by recent wildfires in her native Tennessee has brought in about $9…
Recent Deaths 12/15/16
JoAnne F. Vargason, 81, of West Hickory, died Dec. 13, 2016. Donald L. Beckwith, 82, of Limestone, died Dec. 14, 2016. Velma R. Fleming, 79, of Wampum,…
PA gas taxes set to rise 8 cents in January
HARRISBURG (AP) — Motorists in Pennsylvania will be hit with the third and final step in the gradual gas tax increases that are being phased in…
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Elk Twp. burglary
Pet of the day 12/14/16
Name: Hero Breed: Domestic Short Hair Sex: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months Color: White House-trained: Yes Hero can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Shortcut moussaka
Serves 8 Start to finish: 2 hours 1 1/2 pounds Japanese eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 or 5 eggplants) 2 pounds…
Man accused of pushing woman from vehicle
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing a felony count of aggravated assault after he allegedly pushed a woman out of…
Franklin group wants to restore historic church
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Historic Franklin Preservation Association has set its sights on the restoration of a church at the corner of 11th…
Aleppo cease-fire collapses, threatening evacuation plans
BEIRUT (AP) — A cease-fire deal between rebels and the Syrian government in the city of Aleppo effectively collapsed on Wednesday, with fighter jets resuming…
Pens’ defense has fueled recent surge
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Examine the Pittsburgh Penguins’ six-game winning streak, and you’re sure to find a boatload of goals. Thirty-five of them, in fact. Enough…
Doherty gives glimpse of breast cancer treatment
The Associated Press Shannen Doherty is giving an up-close look at her fight against breast cancer. The former “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress shared an Instagram…
Recent Deaths 12/14/16
Andrew Brian O’Neil, 5, of North Huntingdon, died Dec. 12, 2016. Robert E. George, 65, of Gilpin Township, died Dec. 13, 2016. Emery James Yuhasz Jr.,…
Actor Alan Thicke dies at age 69
A publicist says Alan Thicke, who played the likable father on the sitcom “Growing Pains,” has died at age 69. Carleen Donovan, who is a…
Sauntering in the snow
The recent snow fall has left some giddy about the possibility of a white Christmas and others grumbling about clearing drives and walkways. It has…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 12/13/16
Name: Zane Age: 2 years Color: White Breed: Pitbull Zane can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
State police shoot suspect after police chase on interstate
NEW CASTLE (AP) — State troopers say they’ve shot a suspect following a chase on Interstate 376 in western Pennsylvania. State police say the incident…
Breaded cauliflower cutlets
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (45 minutes active) Servings: 4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic I large head cauliflower…
University faculty, coaches approve contracts
From staff reports Faculty members and coaches at the 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education have voted to accept new three-year contracts….
No injuries, minimal damage to home in OC crash
From staff reports No one was injured in a crash Friday night that resulted in a car striking a gas meter along Plummer Street. Oil…
Franklin High School holds annual Christmas concert
Tyler Lyons plays trumpet during the annual Franklin Middle School and High School Christmas concert Monday night at the Franklin High School auditorium. The seventh…
NCAA honoring man who inspired ALS ice bucket challenge
BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that’s raised millions of dollars nationwide for ALS research is being honored…
Penguins pulverize Coyotes
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby left briefly after taking a stick to the face then returned and picked up his NHL-leading 21st goal as the…
Snubs and surprises from the Golden Globes nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Golden Globes nominations haven’t been as wildly surprising in recent years as it was that one year, when “The Tourist” and…