Valley Grove teachers seek action on new contract
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff Writer The Valley Grove Education Association came out in force to petition the Valley Grove School Board to execute a “fair…
2017
Trump’s refugee ban ends as new rules put in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s 120-day worldwide ban on refugees entering the United States is ending as his administration prepares to unveil new screening…
Crosby, McDavid focusing on teams, not 1-on-1 matchup
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The fan in Connor McDavid comes out whenever he sees Sidney Crosby’s familiar No. 87 on TV. “When you’re watching, you’re hoping…
‘Tyler Perry’s Boo 2’ scares away competition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween” opened in first place this weekend with $21.2 million from North American theaters, beating…
Recent Deaths 10/24/17
Ronald Burkhardt, 87, died Oct. 23, 2017. Robert “Rabbit” Moon Sr., 82, died Oct. 20, 2017. Marvin E. Thorpe, 89, of Youngsville, formerly of Seneca and Sugar…
Emlenton Borough accident
Falls Creek theft
Pet of the day 10/23/17
King appears to be an adult, male Lab/Husky mix. King is friendly and appears house trained. He reportedly gets along with other dogs. King is…
Roasted Cornish hens
Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (40 active) Servings: 8 For the stuffing: 1/2 pound firm white, homemade-style sandwich bread 3/4 cup finely chopped…
VFW To Testify on VA Health Care, Choice Program
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the VFW will testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, alongside Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin. The VFW will…
Franklin Rotary Club donates dictionaries
From staff reports Franklin Rotary Club recently donated dictionaries to all third-grade students in Franklin Area School District, Valley Grove School District and St. Patrick…
Japanese defense minister sounds alarm on N. Korea
CLARK, Philippines (AP) — Japan’s defense minister asserted Monday that North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities have grown to an “unprecedented, critical and imminent”…
Steelers shut down Bengals in 29-14 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster hid his eyes, counted to 10 and went looking for Le’Veon Bell. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver found his…
No joke: Letterman honored with Mark Twain Prize
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Letterman was celebrated at the Kennedy Center Sunday night for his record run on late-night TV, innovative comedy routines and for…
Recent Deaths 10/23/17
Jack H. Kiehl, 77, of Clarion, died Oct. 21, 2017. Marvin E. Thorpe, 89, of Youngsville, formerly of Seneca and Sugar Grove, died Oct. 22,…
Group seeks vendors for craft show
Vendors are being sought for an upcoming craft and vendor show. The Venango Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a vendor…
Honolulu store owners say thieves are targeting cans of Spam
HONOLULU (AP) — Cans of Spam have become a common item that’s being stolen from Honolulu stores and then sold on the streets for quick…
Bear causes crash in Cranberry township
Findley Township Burglary
Airport battling again to keep EAS eligibility
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Congressman Glenn Thompson are again taking a stand to maintain Essential Air Service eligibility…
AG office files 17 charges against Mercer DA
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Mercer County district attorney obstructed justice and misused the power of his office by improperly intervening in criminal cases involving his…
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ takes the god to funny heights
In the stand-alone films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Thor always seemed to get the short end of the stick. The Thor films were never…
Appeal backed by former presidents raises $31M
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The five living former presidents put aside politics and appeared together for the first time since 2013 at a concert on…
Stamkos, Kucherov lead Lightning past Penguins, 7-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are making it look easy and the Tampa Bay Lightning are reaping the benefits. The Tampa…
Pumpkin Patch kitty bowl adoption event is Oct. 28
Heavenly Strays will host its second kitty bowl adoption event titled the “Pumpkin Patch” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the SNYP…
Mercer Crash
Five injured in Pittsburgh Road crash
Franklin state police have released the details about a two-vehicle crash that injured five people Thursday night along Pittsburgh Road in Sandycreek Township. Police said…
Good intentions go up in smoke in ‘Only the Brave’
Firefighters must be our last real superheroes. They run toward stuff that’s on fire, for heaven’s sake. There are the few public servants — not…
Judge tosses $417M award against Johnson & Johnson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday tossed out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by…
Conor Sheary lifts Penguins past Panthers, 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins needed a little time to get up to speed against the Florida Panthers. Conor Sheary scored a power-play…
Recent Deaths 10/21/17
Alan R. Henschel, 82, of Marienville, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Frances L. Monks, 89, formerly of Reno, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Dixie A. Welms…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Frighteningly good fun
Area rescues have several Halloween-themed events planned. Smile pretty! Tri-County Animal Rescue will hold its annual Halloween event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Pet of the day 10/20/17
Joni is a female tabby kitten. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. Is current on age appropriate vaccines,…
California-Style Baby Back Ribs with Sage Honey
Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 cup tamari 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 whole rack baby back ribs (about…
Franklin man sentenced for eluding police
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man convicted in June of eluding police while on state parole supervision was sentenced Thursday to a two-year…
Several Halloween events are planned in region
From staff reports Area residents should have no trouble scaring up some Halloween fun in the next few weeks. Several events have been slated in…
Police: Masked man attacks neighbor with hatchet
BUTLER (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania say a 70-year-old man wearing a rubbery Halloween mask and brandishing a rusty hatchet attacked his neighbor while he…
Steelers searching for cure to red-zone issues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The drive that put the NFL’s last unbeaten team on notice started three feet from the Pittsburgh Steelers own end zone. Over…
E! cancels Joan Rivers’ ‘Fashion Police’ after 22-year run
LOS ANGELES (AP) — E!’s long-running series, “Fashion Police,” will come to an end next month with a special finale featuring its late host and…
Recent Deaths 10/20/17
Mary T. Russell, 88, of Oil City, formerly of Emlenton, died Oct. 18, 2017. Judith Haugh, 66, of Cambridge Springs, died Oct. 17, 2017. Laverne…
Our photographer says #metoo movement has moved him
Me too! If you have been on Twitter or Facebook in the last few days then you have seen people from all over the world…
Social media program to be held Nov. 8 in OC
From staff reports A program titled “Social Media and Youth Tech Trends For Adults” will be presented by Ryan Klingensmith at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov….
Throw a hauntingly good Halloween party
Halloween is a special day that delights children of all ages and helps adults feel like kids at heart. Few people want the fun to…
Pet of the day 10/19/17
Name: Moe Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $100.00 Moe can be…
Roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash
Start to Finish: 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings 3/4 pound medium-sized Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, about 2 cups 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and…
Woman waives hearing on drug, endangerment charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin woman accused of keeping numerous drugs and an explosive device inside her residence waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday…
Sugarcreek police planning fill-a-car donation event
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, will hold a Fill-A-Car donation event from noon to…
Facebook bug puts users in Philadelphia for a day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Facebook users in Pittsburgh and other western and central Pennsylvania locations have found themselves transplanted to Philadelphia for a day. A glitch…