Capitals overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to force Game 7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Washington Capitals are well aware of their franchise’s inglorious past, one filled with unmet expectations and gut-wrenching collapses. And they don’t…
2017
Dodgers pound Pirates 12-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This one was easy for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Taylor hit a grand slam during a six-run first inning, Alex…
Back on TV, Kimmel zings critics of his health care plea
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel zinged his critics as he returned to late-night TV and resumed arguing that Americans deserve the level of health…
Recent Deaths 5/9/17
Chad William Renwick, 30, of Bruin, died May 8, 2017. Ronald “Chippy” David Clark, 85, of Corsica, died May 7, 2017. Lois M. Raley, 86, of…
What do you miss when you don’t get your local paper?
I don’t want to preach. It will come off self-serving. I work for a community newspaper who pays me a wage to make photographs and…
Letter carriers gear up for food drive
From staff reports Local letter carriers will pick up donations Saturday for their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. This year marks the 25th year…
Franklin Theft
Licking Twp. accident
VFW officers installed; event to benefit homeless vets
Election of 28th District Officers The VFW 28th District held there meeting Sunday, May 7, at VFW Post 7599. Nomination and elections were held and…
Pet of the day 5/8/17
Name: Parker Breed: Rottweiler/ Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Parker can be found at Venango…
Couscous with baked chicken, green olives, lemons and artichoke hearts
Start to finish: 1 hour (40 active) Servings: 4 to 6 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 small bone-in chicken thighs (3 to 3…
Apartment complex fire ruled accidental
From staff reports The cause of a fire that destroyed an apartment complex in Clarion County on March 23 has been determined as an accident,…
Clark’s Donuts Plus gets sweet recognition
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Clark’s Donuts Plus has moved up the list to third-tastiest donut shop in all of Pennsylvania. “We moved up to…
Tweeted video of arrest leads to internal investigation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police are promising an internal investigation after a man tweeted video of an officer kneeing and kicking a man in the…
New 10-day disabled list gives teams more flexibility
The Associated Press Baseball’s new 10-day disabled list seems to be quite a hit so far. The 15-day DL timetable was reduced to 10 this…
Emma Watson praises genderless MTV Awards after ‘Beauty’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emma Watson had high praise for MTV’s move to remove gender qualifiers for its Movie and TV Awards. In accepting the…
Recent Deaths 5/8/17
Rev. John Sass Jr., 90, died May 7, 2017. Roberta Couch, 96, of Oil City, died May 7, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick…
Reservations being accepted for River Ridge tours
The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is sponsoring two tours of Joseph Sibley’s River Ridge Mansion at Life Ministries to be held Thursday,…
ESPN employee from Oil City produced Conner-O’Neil story
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer The family of a child who died of cancer in December was highlighted this week in an ESPN feature produced…
Stolen Ronald McDonald statue recovered undamaged
CLINTON, N.J. (AP) — A life-size Ronald McDonald statue stolen from a McDonald’s in New Jersey last month has been found. But authorities are keeping…
MTV celebrates summer viewing season with Movie & TV Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — MTV is heralding the start of summer viewing season with its Movie & TV Awards. Formerly known as the MTV Movie…
Retail Theft
Tense France chooses new president, deciding Europe’s fate
PARIS (AP) — French voters decided Sunday whether to back pro-business independent Emmanuel Macron or far-right populist Marine Le Pen as their next president, casting…
Capitals rally past Penguins in Game 5 to avoid elimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was quiet in the Washington Capitals’ locker room during the second intermission as they stared down the prospect of the end…
9-2 favorite Always Dreaming wins Kentucky Derby in the slop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Always Dreaming splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 ¾ lengths, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey…
Franklin freshman wins Propaganda tournament
From staff reports A Franklin High School freshman emerged as the nation’s best player of Propaganda last week at the 52nd National Academic Games Tournament…
Mercer DUI
Sugarcreek DUI
French campaign watchdog examines election-eve Macron leak
PARIS (AP) — France’s election campaign watchdog is investigating a hacking attack and document leak targeting presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron that his political movement calls…
Country legend Loretta Lynn hospitalized after having stroke
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music legend Loretta Lynn has been hospitalized after having a stroke, her publicist said Friday. Maria Malta, a publicist for…
LeBlanc solid after long delay, Pirates top Brewers 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have asked Wade LeBlanc to do a little bit of everything out of the bullpen the first month of…
Recent Deaths 5/6/17
Roy Albert Lehman, 91, of Franklin, died Friday, May 5, 2017. Patrica Grace Kunkle Rehberg, 76, of Bedford County, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Fred E. Kelso…
Every little bit helps
Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has met its shoe drive goal. Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville has some tremendous torties available. Tiny Tina is…
Clinton Twp. theft
Seneca Burglary
Pet of the day 5/5/17
Name: Addi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Addi can be found at Venango…
Franklin agency celebrates 500th car seat loan
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The car seat loan program at ABC Life Center in Franklin recently reached a large milestone. Last week, the program…
Ale Avocado Tacos
Makes 6 to 8 servings Salsa Fresca 11/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced…
Foxburg man held for court on 21 sex-related charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Foxburg man accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile female family member was held for court Wednesday….
May Garden Mart is a colorful experience
From staff reports The Franklin Gardeners Association is hosting the 17th annual May Garden Mart this weekend in West Park, or Fountain Park, in downtown…
N. Korea accuses US, S. Korea of assassination attempt
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday accused the U.S. and South Korean spy agencies of an unsuccessful assassination attempt on leader Kim…
Pens relying on grit, defense to take control vs. Caps
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins were a puck-hogging, ice-tilting blur last spring, overwhelming opponents with an avalanche of shots and sustained offensive pressure that…
Romanian Kitsch Museum opens in Bucharest
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A museum showcasing Romanian kitsch items, ranging from a life-size Dracula to communist-era glass fish, opened in the country’s capital on…
Recent Deaths 5/5/17
Delbert W. Cook Jr., 85, died May 3, 2017. Lucille M. Gilmore, 102, died April 3, 2017. Harold Glenn Burke, 85, died May 1, 2017. Jean…
Create a memorable prom weekend
After months of planning and anticipation, many soon-to-be graduates would no doubt prefer prom night to last for more than one evening. Some students extend…
National Day of Prayer: The great J.C. … Penney?
One of the running gags I have in the newsroom comes from the amount of assignments given to me to cover stories in churches or…
The dark side of May 4: Storm trooper causes alarm at school
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — A student dressed as a storm trooper for “Star Wars Day” prompted the evacuation of a Wisconsin high school when a…
Pet of the day 5/4/17
Name: Colby Breed: Great Pyrenees Color: White Age: 5 years Size: X-Large Gender: Male Colby can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Spicy Cheese Balls
Makes 35 to 40 bite-size balls 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1…