Lemon raspberry pound cake muffins
Start to finish: 45 minutes (15 minutes active) Servings: 8 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) cake flour (not self-rising) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon…
March 2017
Mental health care and veterans bills
VA Mental Health Care for Vets with OTH Discharges During a hearing before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on March 7, Secretary of Veterans…
Police warn of scams
From staff reports After a 46-year-old Rouseville woman was swindled while attempting to buy a vehicle from Craigslist, Franklin state police are asking the public…
Death toll reaches 50 in Ethiopia landfill collapse
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The death toll has reached 50 from the collapse of a mountain of trash at a massive garbage dump on…
Pens blank Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins had too much firepower for Vancouver on Saturday night, even with an outstanding performance from Canucks goalie…
‘Kong’ outmuscles ‘Logan’ to become king of the box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was a battle of the beasts at the box office this weekend, and King Kong emerged as the definitive victor…
Recent Deaths 3/13/17
Thomas R. Harris, 52, formerly of Barkeyville, died March 9, 2017. Benjamin Harding Hunsberger, 30, of Huey, died March 10, 2017. Herbert Clair Work, 88, of Strattanville,…
Program on early aviation will be held Thursday at DeBence Antique Music World
Local author and historian, Carolee Michener, will present a program about the exciting days of early aviation in Venango County on Thursday. Sponsored by Franklin…
Attorney: Client wrongly placed in jail
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A petition for writ of habeas corpus has been filed on behalf of a Franklin man accused of starting an…
‘Ghostbusters,’ Kevin Hart win big at Kids’ Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Hart and the bad bunny he plays in “The Secret Life of Pets” were both winners at the Kids’ Choice…
Rt 8 Crash
Theft by Deception
Oil City DUI
Storm to hit Northeast; blizzard watch for NYC, Boston
NEW YORK (AP) — Sunny days and T-shirt-wearing temperatures made it appear winter had made an early exit. But it’s not finished with us yet…
Murray makes 27 saves, Penguins beat Canucks 3-0
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins had too much firepower for Vancouver on Saturday night, even with an outstanding performance from Canucks goalie…
Entry registration underway for Titusville PEEPshow
TITUSVILLE — Entry registration for the fifth annual Titusville PEEPshow is underway. The show will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April…
James Cameron says ‘Avatar’ sequel not coming in 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — Another year, another “Avatar” postponement. James Cameron says the long-gestating sequel to his science-fiction epic will not be released next year….
DUI Crash
Butler County Runaway
VC to launch new curriculum in fall
From staff reports Venango Catholic High School will launch a new curriculum in the fall. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) readiness, emphasis on the…
Phil Kessel scores SO winner, Penguins beat Oilers 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid stretched his lead atop the NHL scoring race. However Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins got the even more important two…
Recent Deaths 3/11/17
Patricia L. Reedy, 66, of Polk, died Friday, March 10, 2017. Robert L. Grazier, 69, of Clarion, formerly of St. Petersburg and East Brady, died Tuesday,…
Irwin Twp. accident
Johnsonburg Borough accident
Pet of the day 3/10/17
Name: Flounder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Color: Gray/White Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Flounder can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Franklin elementary schools hold annual food drive
Franklin Area School District’s elementary schools held their third annual canned food drive to benefit local charities. Over a two-week time period, students at Central,…
Chickpea crepes stuffed with Indian spiced potatoes and peas
Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (45 active) Servings: 4 For the crepes: 1/2 chickpea flour (60 grams) (available at many supermarkets and online)…
Look who’s talking!
Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville lets some of its longtime residents do the talking. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is preparing for its Spring…
Criminal complaint reveals details of Clarion meth case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer More details have emerged on four people who were arrested on drug charges last week in Clarion. According to a…
Groups seeking volunteers for Great American Cleanup
From staff reports Pennsylvania departments of transportation and environmental protection are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that runs through May…
Guatemalan president vows change after fire kills 36 girls
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s president called for a restructuring of his country’s youth shelter system following a fire that killed at least 36 girls…
Jones, Johnson re-sign with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Free to test the market – and maybe make more money in the process – for the first time in his career,…
‘This is Us’ season finale focus is ill-fated Jack, Rebecca
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “This is Us” creator Dan Fogelman helpfully explains his time-twisting family drama’s ambitious theme: A vision of shared humanity, without end….
Recent Deaths 3/10/17
Carolyn Heasley, 92, of Hinsdale, Illinois, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 25, 2017. Richard G. “Dick” Shreckengost, 74, of New Bethlehem, died March 9,…
Sheetz acquires liquor licenses for use in Venango, Clarion counties
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Efforts to make beer available throughout its chain of stores in Pennsylvania has prompted Altoona-based Sheetz Inc. to acquire liquor…
How to improve overall endurance
Pushing oneself physically can be exhausting and demanding. But whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a part-time fitness enthusiast or even someone who lives a largely…
Horton Twp. accident
Richland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/9/17
Name: Merlin Breed: Terrier/ Beagle Mix Age: 5 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Merlin can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Pan seared pork chops with Madeira wine and leek sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 large, bone-in, 1-inch thick pork chops (about 3 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…
High winds cause thousands of outages across the region
From staff reports High winds that started late Wednesday morning and continued well into the evening wreaked havoc across the region. Venango County 911 fielded…
Cranberry Aldi’s expansion project starts in spring
The Aldi’s store in Cranberry Township is undergoing the early stages of a facade demolition in preparation for an expansion project this spring. A crew…
Deadly bus-train wreck spurs call for safer rail crossings
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of the Mississippi city where a train slammed into a bus, killing four Texas tourists, says he will keep…
Pens go wild in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Nick Bonino had a hat trick, Evgeni Malkin scored twice and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg…
Kristen Stewart otherworldly in ‘Personal Shopper’
The Associated Press Director Olivier Assayas’s bizarre but transfixing “Personal Shopper ” is not something that lends itself to a simple description. Loosely, it’s about…
Recent Deaths 3/9/17
Harry L. Barrickman, 74, of Franklin, died March 7, 2017. Johnnie Ruth Burkhardt, 56, of Oil City, died March 7, 2017. Jean Louise Filson Ross,…
Walmart theft
Sandy Creek Twp. aggravated assault
Pet of the day 3/8/17
Name: Foxy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Foxy can…
Dental center readying for Give Kids A Smile Day
From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army’s dental center is preparing for its annual Give Kids A Smile Day which will be held Thursday,…