Retailers work to attract shoppers to stores on Black Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers worked hard to attract shoppers to stores on Black Friday, offering in-person deals meant to counter the ease of shopping…
November 2017
Oldman gives us a human Churchill in ‘Darkest Hour’
Words matter. That’s one of the key messages of “Darkest Hour,” in which Gary Oldman embodies — fiercely and memorably — the legendary Winston Churchill, who rallied…
Pastrnak goal in 3rd lifts Bruins to 4-3 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — After letting a pair of two-goal leads slip away in the second period, the Boston Bruins got the break they needed early…
Recent Deaths 11/25/17
Kenton E. McElhattan, 95, of Pittsburgh, originally from Knox, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Connie Jean Hart Sporer, 74, formerly of Oil City and Rocky…
Mark your calendars
As the holiday season is in full swing, a few area rescues have events planned. Christmas Extravaganza is this weekend Clarion PUPs will hold its…
Burglary
Disorderly Conduct
Theft by Deception
Leaf collection to continue
From staff reports Oil City Oil City crews will collect leaves next week on the following streets: Tuesday – Seely, Harriott (Bissell to Hone), Smithman,…
Militants assault worshippers in Sinai, killing at least 235
UPDATE: Egyptian state news agency MENA is reporting that the death toll from an attack on a mosque in the volatile northern Sinai Peninsula has…
Steelers DE Cam Heyward in midst of breakout season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is not aware of the history he is chasing. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end doesn’t particularly care either. Heyward’s two…
Found after Burning Man festival: shoes, cameras, dentures
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Lindsay Weiss once lost her cellphone and got it back, so she and a friend knew what they had to do…
Recent Deaths 11/24/17
Dolores M. Rider, 90, of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2017. John N. Barthen, 65, of Franklin, died Nov. 20, 2017. For complete obituaries, please…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 11/22/17
Name: Bandit Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 5 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Grey/ blue black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bandit can be…
Apricot almond coffee cake
Start to finish: 1 hour 10 minutes (40 active) Servings: 12 8 1/2 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon…
Franklin man facing charges in domestic dispute
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges after he allegedly handcuffed and injured his girlfriend Saturday morning at their Prospect Avenue…
Supervisors say Route 322 won’t be rezoned
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A request to rezone a stretch of Route 322 in Cranberry Township has been nixed due to a lack…
US Navy plane with 11 aboard crashes into Pacific; 8 rescued
TOKYO (AP) — Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S. Navy plane crashed into the western Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the…
Pens’ Malkin out at least 1 game with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss at least one game with an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced the injury on…
Disney star Jordan Fisher wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher has been crowned the winner of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside partner Lindsay Arnold. Fisher beat…
Recent Deaths 11/22/17
Calvin R. Urey, 88, of Titusville, died Nov. 21, 2017. Debra J. Prichard, 46, of Cooperstown, died Nov. 20, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up…
Franklin DUI
Springfield Twp. theft
Vets organization gives back
From staff reports The Neil Sneeringer and Fallen Friends’ Memorial, Inc., a non-profit organization, has raised $5,400 through fundraising efforts this year. The group was…
On ice
Recent cold snaps left a skift of ice on the neighbor’s pond. A cold front over the weekend dumped nearly an inch of snow on…
Pet of the day 11/21/17
Cinnamon is a sweet neutered male. He is current on vaccines. He is young (under a year). Cinnamon can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Lemon curd
Makes about 2 cups, or about 16 servings Start to finish: 3 hours (30 minutes hands-on time; includes 2 hours 30 minutes of chilling time)…
Suspect arrested in police officer shooting
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a rookie police officer in western Pennsylvania was taken into custody Tuesday, the state…
Oil City board divided on some spending issues
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City School Board members were divided on several issues at their meeting Monday as some members raised concerns about…
Titusville man bags big bear on opening day
From staff reports A Titusville man has taken one of the largest bears harvested during the season’s opening day. A male estimated at 700 pounds…
Trump administration announces sanctions against N. Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to announce Tuesday new sanctions on North Korea, after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the…
Steelers hope outburst vs. Titans sign of things to come
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After 9 1/2 games of an offense that was supposed to light up scoreboards instead operate in frustrating fits and starts, Ben…
Crash report turns out to be scene for Billy Crystal film
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A report of a car crashing into a pizza and ice cream shop on Long Island turned out to be…
Recent Deaths 11/21/17
Audrey McMunn, 81, of Limestone, died Nov. 20, 2017. Robert Houston Cooley, 90, of Anaheim, California, died Oct. 20, 2017. Harvey H. Ganoe, 89, of…
Senate passes veterans legislation
Last week, the Senate passed two pieces of House legislation supported by the VFW – H.R. 3949, the VALOR Act, and H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017….
Pet of the day 11/20/17
Name: Jax Breed: Collie, Rough/ Beagle Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Jax can…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Crystallized Ginger Crust
Servings: 16 pieces Start to finish: 8 1/2 hours minimum, best to make the day before (Active time: 20 minutes) Chef’s Note: I do not…
Weekend rain, wind lead to flooding, uprooted trees
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Several incidents of flooding and downed trees occurred throughout the region this past weekend as a result of heavy rain…
Close friends Earnhardt, Truex celebrate
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. chugged another beer, left his crew guys on pit road after a nearly hour-long post-race party and bolted for the…
Musicians unite at AMAs in wake of tumultuous year
The Associated Press The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in…
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the summer of 1969, a scruffy ex-convict with a magnetic hold on young women sent some of his disciples into…
Recent Deaths 11/20/17
Wilbur E. “Bud” Collins, 94, of Rocky Grove, died Nov. 18, 2017. Clara J. Slater, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 16, 2017. Doris L….
Christmas train show starts Nov. 24 at the Cranberry Mall
The Clarion Model Railroad Club’s Christmas Train Show will kick off Friday, Nov. 24, at the Cranberry Mall. Special hours are listed for the Nov….
Tesla wants to electrify big trucks, adding to its ambitions
DETROIT (AP) — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify…
Strangulation/DUI
Get ready for new way to park and pay
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A massive update to Franklin’s parking meters will go into effect by no later than the first week of…
David Cassidy in hospital with organ failure
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — “Partridge Family” star David Cassidy has been hospitalized in Florida with multiple organ failure. Publicist JoAnn Geffen tells The Associated…
Anisimov’s third-period goal leads Blackhawks past Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was an adventurous night for Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford. Crawford briefly left the game in the second period after a…
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
NEW YORK (AP) — Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died. He was 64. AC/DC…