Angelina Jolie in Cambodia for premiere of her new film
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — Angelina Jolie said Saturday that she hopes her new film about Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge will help educate the…
February 2017
Drug Possession
Sugarcreek Truss Bridge open to traffic
From staff reports The Sugarcreek Truss Bridge over Sugar Creek opened to traffic Friday. Final paving work, including resurfacing the bridge approaches, will be done…
SpaceX go for launching rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is all set to launch a rocket from NASA’s historic moon pad. As the sun rose Saturday over Kennedy…
Bowyer out to revive NASCAR career as Stewart’s replacement
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Clint Bowyer hasn’t won a race since 2012, hasn’t made the playoffs in three years and is coming off an…
Recent Deaths 2/18/17
David R. Reynolds, 68, of Kennerdell, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Irene L. Schiffer, 88, of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Ramanda D. Milford,…
No hardened heart
In September of this year, I will have worked for 20 years as a small community photojournalist in Northwest Pennsylvania. I began at the Meadville Tribune…
Lancaster Twp. DUI
Bloom Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/17/17
Name: Charger Breed: Terrier/ Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charger can be found at Venango County…
Bad news, good news
Jackman, the blind Jack Russell, receives disappointing news. Tri-County Animal Rescue is reminding folks to spay and neuter their pets. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is…
Roasted sweet potatoes and carrots
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1 medium red-flesh sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1½ inch chunks (about 2 cups total) 2 medium…
Blaze destroys home in Pinegrove Township
From staff reports A Pinegrove Township home was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The residence was located on Old State Road near its intersection with…
PennDOT, state police remind drivers of safety laws
From staff reports HARRISBURG – PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards and State Police Commissioner Tyree Blocker on Thursday urged drivers to review and obey driver…
As investigation swirls, body of N. Korean unclaimed
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Days after his apparent assassination, Kim Jong Nam’s body remained under guard in a Malaysian morgue Friday, with no one…
Crosby gets 1,000th point, then leads Pens by Jets in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was, in many ways, Sidney Crosby’s remarkable career distilled to its essence. Game on the line. A wide-open net. A race…
Zuckerberg’s goal: Remake a world Facebook helped create
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg helped create the modern world by connecting nearly a quarter of its citizens to Facebook and giving them a…
Recent Deaths 2/17/17
Dennis Charles Botelho, 53, of Knox, formerly of Rockland, died Feb. 15, 2017. Nita (Depp) Logue, 97, of Mesa, Arizona, died Feb. 14, 2017. Cecil…
‘Love Your Library’
Sandycreek Choir students Maddie Johnson, Lilli Fonzo, and Aida Fonzo presenting songs for the Franklin Public Library “Love Your Library” event. The choir is under…
Steelers working on new contract for Antonio Brown
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are following through on their promise to offer All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown a new contract. General manager Kevin…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI
Benezette Twp. criminal mischief
How to get and keep your finances in order
In 2015, analysts with the Government Accountability Office found that the average American between the ages of 55 and 64 had accrued roughly $104,000 in…
Pet of the day 2/16/17
Name: Chloe Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Orange/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Chloe can…
Barbacoa beef tacos
Serves 8 Start to finish: 10 hours, 20 minutes (10 hours of which are hands off) 1 2 1/2 pound eye of round beef 1…
Emlenton man waives hearing on porn charge
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Emlenton man accused of sending inappropriate text messages to a teenage girl waived his preliminary hearing in the case…
Clarion University student to speak on PCN program
From staff reports HARRISBURG – A Clarion University student will be among students from State System of Higher Education universities who will be featured Sunday…
China carfentanil ban a ‘game-changer’ for opioid epidemic
SHANGHAI (AP) — So deadly it’s considered a terrorist threat, carfentanil has been legal in China— until now. Beijing is banning carfentanil and three similar…
Watson, Pirates head to arbitration
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Reliever Tony Watson has gone to arbitration with the Pittsburgh Pirates, asking for a raise from $3.45 million to $6…
Keith Urban leads Academy of Country Music nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Keith Urban leads nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards with seven nods as both artist and producer for his…
Recent Deaths 2/16/17
Philip Kiser, 85, of Fort Myers, Florida, and Shippenville, died Feb. 8, 2017. Cecil Parrett, 92, of Sigel, died Feb. 15, 2017. Dolores Rae Dickson,…
Richland Twp. accident
Elk Twp. identity theft
Pet of the day 2/15/17
Vern is a 7 year old, male Beagle mix that was recently surrendered to the rescue. For more information on Vern please contact Tri-County Animal…
Roasted pork shoulder with rosemary, mustard and garlic
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 8 hours (mostly hands off) 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 anchovies, rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2…
Two badly hurt in Franklin crash
From staff reports Two Franklin men were flown to UPMC Hamot in Erie Monday afternoon after an accident on Elk Street in Franklin. Franklin city…
Franklin robotics team qualifies for state finals
From staff reports The Franklin High School VEX Robotics team has qualified for the Pennsylvania state finals of the 2017 VEX Starstruck competition. The team,…
Fears remain after evacuation lifted for 200K Californians
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The stress of evacuation and an uncertain future were enough for Donald Azevedo and his family to opt to stay a…
Crosby gets point No. 999, Pens top Canucks 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quality Mike Sullivan appreciates the most in Evgeni Malkin is the one that separates the Pittsburgh Penguins star from just about…
Santana says praise for Adele wasn’t dig at Beyonce
The Associated Press Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce “is…
Recent Deaths 2/15/17
Carl J. Skiba, 92, formerly of 20 Selden Ave., Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2017. For the complete article, please pick up a copy…
Oil City DUI
Highland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/14/17
Zelda is a loving one & a half year old female. She is spayed and current on vaccines. She has very long legs and big…
Cherry cupcake with orange-bourbon frosting
Servings: 20 Start to finish: 40 minutes ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/8 cups granulated white sugar 2 ¼ cups cake flour…
Clearing the creek
Recent rains and snowmelt have made the small creek difficult to cross without getting one’s feet wet. What normally is a slight stream with no…
Weather stalls Oil Creek Township sewer project
By JON HAAGStaff writer February weather has stalled the Oil Creek Township, Venango County sewer project and some residents are in dismay over some of…
Venango Chamber Orchestra to begin rehearsals
The Venango Chamber Orchestra will begin rehearsals for its spring concert at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. All rehearsals are held at Franklin City Hall in the…
Trump presidency gets social with detailed posts, photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was President Donald Trump, in the middle of his Mar-a-Lago resort, conferring with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on decisions with…
Penguins’ Rust to miss extensive time
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust’s upper-body injury may be worse than the team initially feared. Coach Mike Sullivan classified Rust’s injury as…