Hugh Jackman’s secret? He didn’t know wolverines are real
NEW YORK (AP) — After playing Wolverine in nine movies, Hugh Jackman arguably knows more about the superhero than anyone. But that wasn’t always the…
May 2017
Recent Deaths 5/20/17
Daniel J. “Dan” Staab, 57, of Harrisville, died May 18, 2017. Vivian Ann Duncan, 76, of Rockland, died May 19, 2017 Herbert B. Burns, 85, of Zelienople,…
Rimersburg theft
Pet of the day 5/19/17
Name: Kate House trained Spayed/Neutered Primary Color(s): Tabby – Brown or Chocolate Secondary Color(s): White Coat Length: Short Kate is available for adoption through Clarion…
Angels among us
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue has a new resident. Precious Paws Animal Rescue has puppies available for adoption. Clarion PAWS is caring for kittens and cats….
Cranberry theft
Criminal trespass in Emlenton
Rouseville harassment
PA woman makes dress from Starburst candy wrappers
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman has made a dress from more than 10,000 Starburst candy wrappers given to her by her high school…
Man charged in Blue Canoe burglary
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Titusville man has been charged in connection with the January burglary at the Blue Canoe Brewery in the 100…
Pennsylvania’s first Fish-for-Free day set
From staff reports The Sunday of Memorial Day weekend – May 28 – will be the first chance for anglers to fish for free in…
Suspect in deadly Times Square mayhem charged with murder
NEW YORK (AP) — A Times Square motorist accused of steering his car onto one of the busiest sidewalks in the U.S. and mowing down…
Frazier’s 4 RBIs, homers by Bell, Jaso lift Bucs over Nats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier is making the most of his chance as Pittsburgh’s new left fielder. Frazier had a career-high four RBIs, Josh Bell…
Here comes Pippa: Britain’s almost-royal wedding on the way
LONDON (AP) — She played a memorable supporting role at sister Kate’s 2011 wedding, but Pippa Middleton will take center stage Saturday at what looks…
Recent Deaths 5/19/17
Robert P. Teifer, 86, of Lilburn, Georgia, died May 16, 2017. Ricky T. Anderson, 57, of Franklin, died May 17, 2017. Carl Leroy Say Sr., 94,…
OC students sing National Anthem at Seawolves game
Seventh Street Elementary School’s 4th grade teachers and their students went to Erie on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, for Education Day at the Erie Seawolves Ballpark….
Stamping out hunger
Mike Knox, a mail carrier who works through the Franklin Post Office, stands with several boxes and bags of food he collected Saturday through the…
Car drives wrong way in Times Square and hits crowds; 1 dead
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who appeared intoxicated drove his car the wrong way up a Times Square street and plowed into pedestrians on…
Lauded rocker Chris Cornell killed himself by hanging
DETROIT (AP) — Chris Cornell, one of the most lauded and respected contemporary lead singers in rock music with his bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, killed…
I-80 crash
Jefferson Twp. assault
Sandycreek Twp. crash
Pet of the Day 5/18/17
Name: Dante Breed: A Lab Retriever/Golden Retriever mix, Age: 2 year old neutered male About Dante: He has a yellow and cream coat and dark…
Tips for a fun family night out
In its 2016 National Dining Survey, Zagat found that the average person dines out 4.5 times per week. That figure may seem high to some,…
Body found in President Township
From staff reports A man’s body was found Wednesday morning along the road at McPherson Road and Route 62 in President Township. Venango County Coroner…
Sandycreek students raise $2,150
Sandycreek Elementary School physical education students in grades 3 to 6 raised their all-time high of $2,150 for the Kirtland Cancer Foundation in a lifetime…
Former FBI Director Mueller to lead Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Mueller has been given sweeping power to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, an acknowledgment of growing public demands…
Cole shuts down Nationals as Pirates roll to 6-1 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gerrit Cole spent the last six weeks stringing together dominant performance after dominant performance with little to show for it, thanks to…
Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell dies at age 52
The Associated Press Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died at age 52, and…
Recent Deaths 5/18/17
Barbara Jean Winger, 86, died May 16, 2017. Charles Joseph Ames, 89, died May 17, 2017. Sara “Sally” Helen Steffee, 65, of Rouseville, died May…
Dinner for grads entering military set for May 26
From staff reports Local high school students who plan to enter the U.S. military after graduation will be honored at a dinner Friday, May 26,…
Easy-to-prepare lamb chops
Ingredients: (Serves 4 people) • 1 lb. lamb chops • 3 tablespoons of olive oil • 1 sprig of rosemary • Squeeze of lemon •…
Pet of the day 5/17/17
Name: Puppy No. 6 Breed: Mom is a border collie. Daddy is an Australian Shepherd. Smart puppies looking for active homes and owners who understand…
Drug possession
Slippery Rock gunshot
Police looking for suspect in Slippery Rock shooting
From staff reports Butler state police are searching for the suspect in a shooting Monday night along Harmony Road near Slippery Rock University. Police said…
Cranberry team wins Envirothon
From staff reports Students from the Cranberry High School took first place at the Venango County Envirothon. The winning team was known as the Swamp…
Chelsea Manning released after 7 years in military prison
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pvt. Chelsea Manning, the transgender soldier convicted of giving classified government materials to WikiLeaks, was released from a Kansas military…
Harper blasts 13th homer, Nationals hold off Pirates 8-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryce Harper has known for about a year that PNC Park was the only stadium in the National League where the Washington…
Harry Styles steps in to host Corden’s ‘Late Late Show’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former One Direction singer Harry Styles has taken over James Corden’s “Late Late Show” for a night. Styles was introduced as…
Recent Deaths 5/17/17
Sara “Sally” Steffee of Rouseville, died May 15, 2017. LaVerne Louise Berberich Johnston, 83, of Emlenton, died May 11, 2017. Jacqueline M. Crissman, 66, of Rimersburg,…
Social media abuzz as flying insects swarm part of London
LONDON (AP) — Social media users in London are buzzing about an apparent swarm of flying insects that has descended on one part of the…
Rockland Twp. burglary
Pine Twp. accident
Pet of the day 5/16/17
Name: Thor Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Rottweiler Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Thor can be found at Venango…
In living color
While the region is bathed in spring green, birds and flowers provide a change in color in spots. A pair of scarlet tanagers showed up…
Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie with Whole-Wheat Crust
Serves 6 For the crust: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup corn oil 1/3 cup orange juice For…
Man facing strangulation, false imprisonment charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing false imprisonment charges after he allegedly held a woman against her will Saturday. A criminal…
Registrations being accepted for Youth Field Day
From staff reports Registrations are being accepted for the Venango County Youth Field Day. The event will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Oil…
Scientists find 38 million pieces of trash on Pacific island
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When researchers traveled to a tiny, uninhabited island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, they were astonished to find…