Flynn documents sought by Senate panel in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate intelligence committee on Wednesday subpoenaed former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn for documents related to the panel’s investigation into…
May 2017
Penguins shut out Capitals in Game 7
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury thanked his stick and flashed a smile so wide it could be seen through his mask. This was vintage Fleury,…
Amy Schumer takes a turn in Judge Judy’s seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amy Schumer may not be giving up comedy for a legal career, yet she took a turn in Judge Judy’s seat…
Recent Deaths 5/11/17
Rebecca Kathleen Jordan, 64, of Knox, died May 9, 2017. Billy D. Monk, 91, of Pittsburgh, died May 8, 2017. Eric James Schumacher, 23, of…
Criminal use of a communication facility
Pet of the day 5/10/17
Name: Twister Breed: Retriever, Lab Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Twister can be found at…
Daring deer licks barrel of Indiana turkey hunter’s shotgun
DANVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Some daring deer approached a group of hunters in central Indiana and one was so unafraid that it licked the barrel…
Pork belly steamed buns
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 4 hours (1 hour active) 1/2 cup light soy sauce 1/2 cup dark soy sauce (see note) 1/4 cup Korean…
OC teacher waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City High School teacher accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a female student waived his preliminary hearing in…
County getting ready for primary election
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Venango County is reminding residents of some important dates in preparation for Tuesday’s primary election. Tuesday was the last day…
Syrian Kurds welcome US arms, Turkey objects
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian Kurdish fighters on Wednesday welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement that it will provide them with heavier arms in order to battle…
Capitals, Ducks confront Game 7 demons vs. Penguins, Oilers
The Associated Press Game 7 may be the most exciting phrase in sports to a lot of people. Probably not for the Washington Capitals and…
Colbert welcomes fellow ‘Daily Show’ alums to ‘Late Show’
NEW YORK (AP) — It was a rare TV reunion Tuesday as Stephen Colbert played host to a gang of fellow “Daily Show” alums on…
Recent Deaths 5/10/17
Arlene Grace Cauvel Harrington, 93, of Montrose, formerly of Franklin, died May 8, 2017. Ronald E. Emeigh, 83, of Franklin, died April 12, 2017. Eric James…
Rockland Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. fraud
Canal Twp. accident
Welcome back
The past few days have seen the return of the rose-breasted grosbeaks, the baltimore orioles and the resident ruby-throated hummingbird to their respective feeders. As high as…
Pet of the day 5/9/17
Huey is a super affectionate older kitten. He is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia. Huey can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
‘Drop dead gorgeous’ teen girl shows up for prom in coffin
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey high school student who hopes to become a funeral director has surprised her classmates by arriving at her…
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes
Serves 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes (25 minutes hands off) 2 pounds fingerling potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 2…
Suspects sought in scam at Walmart stores
From staff reports Franklin state police are searching for three suspects in a statewide scam involving the use of fraudulent debit cards at Walmart. Police…
Nominations being accepted for annual Greenways Awards
From staff reports Nominations for the annual Greenways Awards presented by the Council on Greenways and Trails are being accepted through Friday. Individuals, groups, companies…
UN: Up to 245 missing after 2 Mediterranean shipwrecks
ROME (AP) — Two wrecks of migrant ships in the Mediterranean have claimed as many as 245 lives, including those of at least five children,…
Capitals overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to force Game 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Washington Capitals are well aware of their franchise’s inglorious past, one filled with unmet expectations and gut-wrenching collapses. And they don’t…
Dodgers pound Pirates 12-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This one was easy for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Taylor hit a grand slam during a six-run first inning, Alex…
Back on TV, Kimmel zings critics of his health care plea
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel zinged his critics as he returned to late-night TV and resumed arguing that Americans deserve the level of health…
Recent Deaths 5/9/17
Chad William Renwick, 30, of Bruin, died May 8, 2017. Ronald “Chippy” David Clark, 85, of Corsica, died May 7, 2017. Lois M. Raley, 86, of…
What do you miss when you don’t get your local paper?
I don’t want to preach. It will come off self-serving. I work for a community newspaper who pays me a wage to make photographs and…
Letter carriers gear up for food drive
From staff reports Local letter carriers will pick up donations Saturday for their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. This year marks the 25th year…
Franklin Theft
Licking Twp. accident
VFW officers installed; event to benefit homeless vets
Election of 28th District Officers The VFW 28th District held there meeting Sunday, May 7, at VFW Post 7599. Nomination and elections were held and…
Pet of the day 5/8/17
Name: Parker Breed: Rottweiler/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Parker can be found at Venango…
Couscous with baked chicken, green olives, lemons and artichoke hearts
Start to finish: 1 hour (40 active) Servings: 4 to 6 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 small bone-in chicken thighs (3 to 3…
Apartment complex fire ruled accidental
From staff reports The cause of a fire that destroyed an apartment complex in Clarion County on March 23 has been determined as an accident,…
Clark’s Donuts Plus gets sweet recognition
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Clark’s Donuts Plus has moved up the list to third-tastiest donut shop in all of Pennsylvania. “We moved up to…
Tweeted video of arrest leads to internal investigation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police are promising an internal investigation after a man tweeted video of an officer kneeing and kicking a man in the…
New 10-day disabled list gives teams more flexibility
The Associated Press Baseball’s new 10-day disabled list seems to be quite a hit so far. The 15-day DL timetable was reduced to 10 this…
Emma Watson praises genderless MTV Awards after ‘Beauty’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emma Watson had high praise for MTV’s move to remove gender qualifiers for its Movie and TV Awards. In accepting the…
Recent Deaths 5/8/17
Rev. John Sass Jr., 90, died May 7, 2017. Roberta Couch, 96, of Oil City, died May 7, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick…
Reservations being accepted for River Ridge tours
The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is sponsoring two tours of Joseph Sibley’s River Ridge Mansion at Life Ministries to be held Thursday,…
ESPN employee from Oil City produced Conner-O’Neil story
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer The family of a child who died of cancer in December was highlighted this week in an ESPN feature produced…
Stolen Ronald McDonald statue recovered undamaged
CLINTON, N.J. (AP) — A life-size Ronald McDonald statue stolen from a McDonald’s in New Jersey last month has been found. But authorities are keeping…
MTV celebrates summer viewing season with Movie & TV Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — MTV is heralding the start of summer viewing season with its Movie & TV Awards. Formerly known as the MTV Movie…
Retail Theft
Tense France chooses new president, deciding Europe’s fate
PARIS (AP) — French voters decided Sunday whether to back pro-business independent Emmanuel Macron or far-right populist Marine Le Pen as their next president, casting…
Capitals rally past Penguins in Game 5 to avoid elimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was quiet in the Washington Capitals’ locker room during the second intermission as they stared down the prospect of the end…
9-2 favorite Always Dreaming wins Kentucky Derby in the slop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Always Dreaming splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 ¾ lengths, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey…
Franklin freshman wins Propaganda tournament
From staff reports A Franklin High School freshman emerged as the nation’s best player of Propaganda last week at the 52nd National Academic Games Tournament…