George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who…
NEW YORK (AP) — George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who…
Joseph L. Sayers, 82, of Hawthorn, died July 14, 2017. Ruth E. Warner, 80, of Rockland, died July 16, 2017. Helen Joan Ward Marki, 851,…
“The River City Boys: Songs of the Statler Brothers” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Tickets…
HONOLULU (AP) — As smoke filled his 26th-floor apartment in Honolulu, a Hawaiian Airlines manager made one final telephone call to his brother, the brother…
By Sally Bell – Staff Writer A tropical plant that can be bought online is being utilized by drug addicts as a step down agent…
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney Parks isn’t letting Han Solo or Luke Skywalker save the day at their new Star Wars-themed lands. “When you step…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance Lynn grew up hitting from both sides of the plate, a notion the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher abandoned when he reached…
COCHRANTON — The French Creek Heritage Event will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, at the Cochranton fairgrounds. Parking is available at the Cochranton…
MIAMI (AP) — A sinkhole that started out the size of a small swimming pool and continued to grow in Florida swallowed a boat, destroyed…
Franklin state police are searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that occurred at 8 p.m. Friday along Allegheny Avenue in Cranberry Township. Police…
ATLANTA (AP) — A stuntman for “The Walking Dead” has died after falling on the Georgia set of the hit television show. It’s the first…
HONOLULU (AP) — Karen Hastings was in her 31st floor Honolulu apartment when she smelled smoke. She ran out to her balcony, looked down, and…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With the winning run on second base as he stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the ninth, Pittsburgh Pirates…
Carol Leigh Morrison, 79, of Oil City, died Friday, July 14, 2017. Sarah B. Gerwick, 86, of Franklin, died Friday, July 14, 2017. Margaret “Joan” Clutter,…
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Area animal rescue groups are putting the fun in fundraiser as they plan outreach events and try to raise some money and find animals homes….
Name: Vada Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Vada can be found…
Makes 4 to 6 servings 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes 6 strips good-quality lean smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2…
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer The 39th annual Oil Heritage Festival will kick off Thursday and last until Sunday, July 23. Although the festival itself…
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (AP) — A truck hauling eels overturned on an Oregon highway, turning the coastal road into a slimy mess. Oregon State Police…
From staff reports The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has approved a 3.5 percent increase in tuition for the 2017-18…
From staff reports The PPC Violence Free Network of Family Service and Children’s Aid Society is starting a community support group for survivors of domestic…
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A drug dealer has confessed to killing four young Pennsylvania men after he felt cheated or threatened during three drug transactions…
The Associated Press Beyonce has finally debuted her twins a month after they were born. The singer posted a picture of herself holding the babies on…
Carol Ann Brown Kilgore, 66, of Franklin, died July 11, 2017. Donna K. Rodgers, 60, of Franklin, died July 11, 2017. Kathleen B. Fox, 95,…
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County has teamed up with the Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association for its annual…
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who became trapped inside an ATM slipped notes to customers via the receipt slot pleading for them…
Time is at a premium for today’s families. Many households are dual-income, and children may engage in one or more extracurricular activities after school. The…
Name: Cheese Puff Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cheese Puff can be found…
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs Kosher salt and…
From staff reports Franklin state police are searching for information on incidents that caused thousands of dollars of damages to two local golf courses on…
From staff reports Staff members with the Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission in Oil City wanted to do something to honor co-worker Barb Yard,…
NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Investigators found the body of one of four missing young men along with other human remains buried on a Pennsylvania…
COLE HARBOR, Nova Scotia (AP) — Sidney Crosby said Wednesday he did not pay attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With “Game of Thrones” off the Emmy battlefield this time around, the likely beneficiaries will be streaming dramas and, in a…
Gloria Gay Ekis Hillard, 77, of Vowinckel, died July 9, 2017. Marjorie L. Shreffler, 96, of Franklin, died July 9, 2017. Gary L. “Gig” Baker, 52, of…
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center announces this week’s schedule of events. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is…
From staff reports Applications are still being accepted for the 39th annual Oil Heritage Festival parade. Returning again this year will be clowns, fire trucks,…
From staff reports The results are in for Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s 15th annual Soapbox Derby. Anthony Rosario-Adams, program director at Venango Fatherhood Initiative, said “After weathering…
Name: Cinnamon Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cinnamon can be found…
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium cucumber, seeded and…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing 292 theft-related counts after she allegedly stole more than $16,000 from a woman for…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A handful of road closures will take effect today on Oil City’s North Side as work begins on a culvert…
LONDON (AP) — A vast iceberg with twice the volume of Lake Erie has broken off from a key floating ice shelf in Antarctica, scientists…