Nearly 70 Texas shelter dogs flown to Pittsburgh after storm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team has brought nearly 70 dogs to western Pennsylvania animal shelters from Texas in the wake of…
September 2017
Pirates rout Cubs 12-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Arrieta let the ball go and his right leg seized up in pain. And all of a sudden, Arrieta’s sizzling second…
Gaga postpones Montreal show
MONTREAL (AP) — Lady Gaga postponed her Montreal concert Monday night, citing laryngitis and a respiratory infection. Gaga apologized to fans Monday on her Twitter…
Recent Deaths 9/5/17
Patrick J. Bauer, 69, formerly of Lucinda, died Sept. 2, 2017. Helen Ruth Bly, 96, of Seneca, died Sept. 4, 2017. Cindy L. Rader, 49, of Knox,…
Franklin ‘Our Town’ interviews conclude; show will air Oct. 19
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer Producers from the WQLN-TV series “Our Town” wrapped up interviews in Franklin on Friday afternoon at the Venango County…
Dog owners must beware-new tethering law
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer A new tethering law in Pennsylvania that has strict regulations has put some dog owners on a much shorter…
Clooney depicts American dream as nightmare in ‘Suburbicon’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Affable, handsome George Clooney was all charm at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, but don’t be fooled. The actor says…
Record-breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth late Saturday, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to first place for…
Rookie Luplow hits first HR, Pirates beat Reds 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Luplow’s first major-league hit took the weight off his shoulders. His second gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a glimpse into his potential….
Batch to speak at Clarion University Venango
From staff reports Charlie Batch, who earned two Super Bowl rings during his time as backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will present “Expect Your…
Oil City fire ruled accidental
From staff reports A fire that broke out early Friday morning at a residence on West Third Street in Oil City has been determined to…
Mayweather-McGregor is a pay-per-view smash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a hit at the box office and could end up the biggest…
Simple Assault/Harassment
Headaches and raspy voices as wildfire smoke chokes US West
The smoke from massive wildfires hangs like fog over large parts of the U.S. West, an irritating haze causing health concerns, forcing sports teams to…
Tests confirm gravesite of 1800s serial killer H.H. Holmes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tests show that the remains in a suburban Philadelphia grave are indeed those of a 19th century serial killer, quelling rumors that…
Duvall leads Reds to 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five days ago, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Gerrit Cole shut out the Cincinnati Reds for five innings. On Friday night, the Reds scored…
Recent Deaths 9/2/17
Kenneth D. Fretwell, 66, of Sandy Lake, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. Betty Jane Watson, 83, of Emlenton, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Taylor Ann Barnett, 20,…
Victory Twp. accident
Hurricane help
Club Pet Adoption of Transfer and other groups are organizing a truckload of donations to the animal victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The truck,…
Pet of the day 9/1/17
Name: Pork Chop Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Chinese Shar-Pei Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pork Chop can be…
Beef tenderloin
Servings: 8-10 Active Cooking Time: 25 minutes (Sous Vide: 2-3 hours at 140 F) 2-3 pounds whole trimmed center-cut beef tenderloin 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive…
Marienville woman dies in crash
From staff reports A Marienville woman was killed in a crash early Thursday morning in Forest County, Marienville state police said. The woman, 20-year-old Taylor…
Museum fundraiser seeks ‘best sandwich in county’
From staff reports A fundraising campaign of a different flavor has been launched on behalf of the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry in…
Plant explosions, spills test industry’s response to Harvey
The Associated Press Explosions that rocked a Texas chemical plant after it was inundated by Harvey’s floodwaters are raising questions about the adequacy of industry…
Dobbs’ late TD run lifts Steelers over Panthers 17-14
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steelers rookie Joshua Dobbs promised his mother he’d score a touchdown and save her the football as a souvenir for her…
Eastwood re-enacts France train attack
ARRAS, France (AP) — Clint Eastwood is in France directing a film that re-enacts the dramatic end to an attempted Islamic State group attack on…
Recent Deaths 9/1/17
Rose Patricia “Pat” Martin, 95, formerly of Woodstock, Georgia, and Lower Burrell, died Aug. 30, 2017. Jane I. Thomas, 73, of Franklin, died Aug. 30, 2017….