Long stretch of Gulf Coast eyes Tropical Storm Cindy
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From the Florida Panhandle to eastern Texas, residents and government officials along the northern Gulf Coast kept an eye on slow-moving…
June 2017
McCutchen, Osuna power Pirates in 7-3 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — What has happened to the House of Horrors? The Pirates batted around in a six-run first inning Tuesday at Miller Park and…
In ‘The Last Knight,’ round 5 for the Transformers
The Associated Press A concussed serenity sets in somewhere in the middle of the ceaseless ballet of metal and machismo in Michael Bay’s “Transformers: The…
Recent Deaths 6/21/17
Jack A. Kemmerer, 83, of Franklin, died June 16, 2017. Roberta S. Wielandt, 56, of Franklin, died June 20, 2017. Patricia Ann Johnson, 66, of Oil…
Franklin theft
Fox Twp. theft
PA issues permits to 12 medical marijuana growers
HARRISBURG (AP) — State Health Department officials are notifying 12 applicants they’ve been awarded permits to grow and process medical marijuana, a landmark in developing…
Pet of the day 6/20/17
Name: Sweetness Breed: Tabby Gender: Female Age: 14 weeks Size: Medium Sweetness can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Cranberry grad’s photo printed in ‘Readers Digest’
Joe Lowrey, 25, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City, entered two photos in the “Readers Digest’s” Sea to Shining Sea photography contest. Both photos were…
Fried halibut fish sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches Start to finish: 25 minutes Lemon Basil Tartar Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons minced cornichons (baby pickles)…
What does the foxglove say?
What does the foxglove say? Well, not much in terms of sound production. However, with showy blooms on stems that may reach up to 6…
Franklin board looks for ways to cut deficit
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Franklin Area School District board discussed possible solutions to the looming $1.2 million budget deficit Monday for the 2017-2018 school…
D&R Glass owners find buyer for longtime business
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Dan and Darole Pertz, owners of D&R Glass in Seneca, are retiring after almost 30 years and have found a…
Death of American detained in N. Korea baffles experts
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests, its carefully scripted propaganda bluster, even its military threats: Far from the scattershot workings…
Pirates rout first-place Brewers, 8-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — These nights don’t come around often, and one arrived at a perfect time for the Pirates. They banged baseballs around Miller Park…
Review: Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ disturbing and beautiful
The Associated Press “The Beguiled ” is a strange and uncomfortable film in both of its iterations. Sofia Coppola’s take is more nuanced than the…
Recent Deaths 6/20/17
Kevin M. Powers, 64, of Estero, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died June 17, 2017. Rainey M. Sheatz, 34, of Polk, formerly of Nineveh, died…
US student freed by N. Korea in a coma has died
CINCINNATI (AP) — An American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma has died in Ohio. Otto Warmbier was 22. His…
Bank’s donation helps scout reach goal
From staff reports The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton recently donated $1,800 to assist Dalton Jones, of Boy Scout Troop 55, in completing a community…
Camp-a-Doodle expands with new local, international teachers
From staff reports Camp-a-Doodle will open up for its fourth season June 26 at Studio 22 Dance Academy in Franklin. The camp is for children…
Cadets head to camp
Eleven youth from Venango County are participating in the Troop E Camp Cadet program at Allegheny College in Meadville. Cadets from Venango County who are…
VFW State Convention in Pittsburgh
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Pennsylvania held its 98th Annual State Convention on June 14-17 in Pittsburgh. A memorial service was held Wednesday. The numbers…
Pet of the day 6/19/17
Name: Max Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Max can be…
Shrimp, avocado and orange salad
Start to finish: 1 hour (45 active) Servings: 4 For the sauce: 1 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned) 2 tablespoons vegetable…
Driver hurt in crash on Bredinsburg Road
From staff reports Franklin state police said a Stoneboro man was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Cranberry Township on Thursday. Police said Matthew J….
Tree falls on 322, storm damage reported
Ben Whitehill, of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, throws a limb off Route 322 on Victory Heights Hill on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m. after…
Man plows van into crowd by London mosque; 10 injured
LONDON (AP) — In an attack that British Muslims say was aimed directly at them, a man plowed a van into a crowd of Muslim…
Cubs beat Pirates, 7-1, in series finale
The Associated Press Six days ago, Anthony Rizzo’s name occupied the top line on the Chicago Cubs lineup card for the first time. After leadoff…
Reports swirl about Beyonce’s twins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are Beyonce and Jay Z parents again? Mum’s the word from the parents and their reps, even though reports are flying…
Recent Deaths 6/19/17
Jack A. Kemmerer, 83, of Franklin, died June 16, 2017. Julia “Pauline” Miller, 72, of Oil City, died June 16, 2017. Robert Paul Sweeney, 63, of…
Back Porch Gold to perform at MarketFest
Back Porch Gold will be the featured performer for the Oil City’s MarketFest held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday on Central Avenue in front…
Jobless rate edges higher
by Sally Bell Staff writer Venango County’s unemployment rate continues to hover more than 1 percentage point above the state’s and 2 full percentage points…
Cosby’s team attacks judge likely to retry him in sex case
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby, the comedian once known as “America’s Dad” for his TV role as paternal Dr. Cliff Huxtable, is declaring victory…
Worth Township DUI
Salem Township DUI
Navy stops search for 7 missing sailors after bodies found
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — The search for seven U.S. Navy sailors missing after their destroyer collided with a container ship off Japan was called off…
Polanco homers, Rivero gets 5-out save for Pirates vs Cubs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The way Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon figures it, the list of relievers with better stuff than Pittsburgh’s Felipe Rivero is short….
Amazon deal for Whole Foods could bring retail experiments
NEW YORK (AP) — Online retail giant Amazon is making a bold expansion into physical stores with a $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods,…
Alarm clock dropped inside wall goes off daily for 13 years
ROSS, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania homeowner is reminded once a day that he wasn’t as clever as he hoped. Jerry Lynn tells KDKA-TV that an…
Food, treats business opens on Allegheny Boulevard
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer Mac’s Snax officially opened its doors in Franklin on Thursday, just in time for the summer season. The roadside shop…
Polk Center employee investigated
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating an incident involving a Polk Center employee who showed up to work under the influence of a…
Director John Avildsen dies at 81; won Oscar for ‘Rocky’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John G. Avildsen, who directed “Rocky” and “The Karate Kid” — two dark-horse, underdog favorites that went on to become Hollywood…
US, Japan search for 7 Navy sailors, puzzle over ship crash
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — U.S. and Japanese vessels and aircraft were searching Saturday for seven American sailors who were missing after their Navy destroyer collided…
Rizzo, Cubs rally for 6 runs in 9th inning, beat Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Rizzo just missed a chance at making history at the start of the game but was happy with the ending. Rizzo…
Recent Deaths 6/17/17
Larry J. Snyder, 72, of Kennerdell, died Thursday, June 15, 2017. George R. Chandler, 95, formerly of Seneca, and a resident of Brooksville, Florida, died…
Cranberry Twp. accident
French Creek Twp. public intoxication
Pet of the day 6/16/17
Name: Geno Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White and black Age: 9 weeks Geno can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Recycling for rescues
The DukeFest team is continuing its effort to raise money for area rescues through can collecting. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has been dealing…
Fried cauliflower “rice” with shiitakes, Canadian bacon and peas
Start to finish: 1 hour (40 active) Servings: 4 1 small cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 2…