Police says ‘jealous’ boyfriend fatally shot missing woman
BUTLER (AP) — Police have jailed a Pennsylvania man on charges he fatally shot his still-missing girlfriend because he thought the woman was cheating on…
June 2017
Pens win 2nd straight Stanley Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying to top this. Crosby was awarded his second…
5 takeaways from the Tonys, including leave Bette alone
NEW YORK (AP) — Five memorable moments from the 2017 Tony Awards: DON’T MESS WITH BETTE: It takes real bravado to even attempt to shoo…
Recent Deaths 6/12/17
Maxine Louise King, 77, of Franklin, died June 9, 2017. Margaret Lohr Maynard, 98, of Oil City, died June 9, 2017. Janice R. Roberts, 76,…
Tarbell House open house
TITUSVILLE — A free public open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Tarbell House at 324…
Venango task force discusses drug Opana on FDA watch list
By Sally Bell Staff writer Opana, a drug that the Food and Drug Administration is thinking of banning for its addiction potential, is turning up…
Luke Bryan opening Game 6 broadcast from honky-tonk roof
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star and Predators fan Luke Bryan will open NBC’s broadcast of Game 6 on Sunday night singing a song from…
Pirates break through late to beat Marlins 7-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates spent most of Saturday looking for a big hit to break through against the Miami Marlins. They finally got it…
1 winning Powerball ticket sold in California worth $447M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A sole winning Powerball ticket worth $447.8 million and matching all six numbers was sold in southern California and will…
Adam West, who played 1960s-era Batman, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a campy 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national…
3-year-old girl among 4 hurt in Polk crash
From staff reports A 3-year-old girl was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh Thursday night following a four-vehicle accident along Mercer Road in Polk…
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre
The Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June…
Vehicle Theft
Former Pirate Parrot shows off artistic side for Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anyone who went to a Pirates game from 1988-96 has seen Tom Mosser, though he was usually obscured by green feathers and…
Cranberry Payless store not on current closing list
By Sally Bell Staff writer Payless shoe store in Cranberry is listed as a “store under negotiation” as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Bono-roo: U2 make their first U.S. festival appearance
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — U2 turned their first headlining appearance at a U.S. music festival into Bono-roo. The Irish rockers performed a two-hour set on…
Stanton homers over batter’s eye, Marlins pound Pirates 12-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton kept taking aim at the batter’s eye high above the center field fence at PNC Park during batting practice on…
Recent Deaths 6/10/17
Matthew John Daniel Sullivan, 90, of Pleasantville, died Thursday, June 8, 2017. Judy A. Kresenske, 76, of Cooperstown, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017. For complete obituaries,…
‘Umbrella Sky’
A Franklin resident, who spent the day today touring the 2017 Dollar Bank Three River Arts Festival in Pittsburgh, took this picture of the Umbrella Sky…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Walmart theft by unlawful taking
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/9/17
Name: Buck Breed: Spaniel Mix Age: Adult Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown House-trained: Yes Buck can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
A fresh start
Several young adoptable animals are hoping you’ll give them a fresh start at a bright future. Sunday is the day for The 2017 Kitty Summer…
Summer Berry Trifle
Servings: 12 individual trifles Start to finish: 2 hours 50 minutes (Inactive: 2 hours) Yellow Butter Cake (recipe follows) Pastry Cream (recipe follows) 1 cup…
Man who crashed into Joy Plant 1 facing many charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Franklin Police Department is preparing to file several charges against a Franklin man accused of leading authorities on a…
Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival set June 17-18
From staff reports The third annual Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, and from…
No bond for woman accused of leaking top-secret documents
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge ordered a young woman charged with leaking classified U.S. documents to remain jailed until her trial after prosecutors…
Penguins crush Predators 6-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The night started with a catfish throw. It ended with haymaker after haymaker — both literal and proverbial — from Sidney Crosby…
Ex-governor, wrestler Jesse Ventura to work for Russian TV
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura says he hasn’t been able to find work since his highly-publicized defamation lawsuit against…
Recent Deaths 6/9/17
Judy A. Krensenke, 76, of Cooperstown, died June 7, 2017. W. Woodrow Magness “Woody,” 79, died May 27, 2017. Roger Garland Horn, 84, of Clarion, died…
Man upset about onions in food threatens eatery owner
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Michigan man, apparently upset because his food included onions, is jailed on charges he made drunken threats to shoot the owner…
Franklin DUI
Monroe Twp. criminal mischief
Get ready for camping season
Camping is a popular outdoor activity that attracts many enthusiasts year after year. Some people camp every month while others only have time for one…
Pet of the day 6/8/17
Name: Gracie Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Cream House-Trained: Unknown Gracie can be found at Venango County…
Beef rib “Brontosaurus Bones”
Serves: 6 Start to finish: 2 1/2 hours This is a variation of the recipe that I created when I came home from the Bahamas,…
Titusville man facing burglary, theft charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Titusville man is facing burglary and theft charges after allegedly breaking into his mother’s home in Cherrytree Township last…
Redbank sets meeting on proposed cuts
From staff reports Redbank Valley School District will hold a special meeting Friday to discuss the fate of several academic programs and the high school…
State House OKs biggest gambling expansion in years
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday night passed sprawling gambling legislation, unveiled just hours earlier, to expand casino-style gambling to the…
Orioles beat Pirates 9-6 in 11 innings
BALTIMORE (AP) — Trey Mancini sat in the dugout for more than three hours before finally getting the chance to grab a bat. Two big…
Keith Urban wins big at CMT Awards
The Associated Press After walking away empty-handed at the Grammy Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards earlier this year, Keith Urban found redemption…
Recent Deaths 6/8/17
Joseph E. “Joe” Horner, 90, of Parker, died June 6, 2017. George A. “Gus” Olmes Jr., 85, of Oil City, died June 7, 2017. Linda L….
‘Dawn of the Dead’ cast, fans to return to Monroeville Mall
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — In 1978, Monroeville Mall hosted the filming of the cult zombie classic, “Dawn of the Dead,” and made the mall a…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Washington Twp. warrant service
Massachusetts medical pot dispensary selling marijuana pizza
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts medical marijuana dispensary has created a culinary delight for patients who don’t want to smoke their pot or eat…
Pet of the day 6/7/17
Name: Bella Breed: Shepherd and Collie Mix Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Golden Age: 6 months House-trained: Yes Prefers home without dogs and young children…
Penny War at Valley Grove
Students at Valley Grove Elementary School held a week-long Penny War to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Beginning May 24,…
Garlic green beans
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 3 cups green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil (or half olive oil and half sesame oil) 1/4…