Snow day
The Forest Area physical education strives to teach students about lifetime wellness. Snowshoeing provides the same aerobic and cardiovascular workout as many activities completed in warmer…
2017
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Franklin DUI
How to turn a hobby into a career
Earning a living doing something you love is the ultimate goal for many people. However, before a person tries to turn a hobby into a…
Conservation district seedling sale underway
From staff reports The Venango Conservation District’s annual tree seedling and groundcover sale is underway and will continue through March 24. Several species are available…
Pet of the day 2/2/17
Name: Sneakers Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Sneakers can be found at…
Cheesy White and Green Spinach Lasagna
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 2 hours Spinach-Basil-Ricotta Filling: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt…
Police in search of assault suspect
From staff reports Franklin state police are looking for a man that allegedly pulled a knife on a 17-year-old male in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in…
Franklin hires new patrolman
From staff reports Another new patrolman has joined the Franklin police force. Sean Floor is from Port Jervis, New York, and he graduated from high…
Officials: 1 hostage dead after prison inmates take hostages
SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — Delaware prison officials say one hostage is dead and a second is alert and talking after authorities entered a building at…
Penguins Sheary out 4 to 6 weeks with injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Conor Sheary’s breakout season with the Pittsburgh Penguins hit a speed bump on Wednesday. The team says the second-year forward is out…
Fans bail as Lauryn Hill is 3 hours late for Pittsburgh show
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Only a fraction of the audience had stuck around when singer-rapper Lauryn Hill took the stage in Pittsburgh more than three hours…
Recent Deaths 2/2/17
Kimberly L. Vogan O’Dell, 44, of Erie, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 27, 2017. Karen G. Luderer, 70, of Clarion, died Feb. 1, 2017. Dorothy Mae…
Out to sea
ATLANTIC OCEAN – Seaman Joseph Hawley, a native of Slippery Rock, wraps a mooring line during a maintenance check on aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault…
Pinewood Derby winners named
Webelos Scout Trenan Smith (from left) was the winner of the Cub Scout Pack 37 Pinewood Derby. Smith, grandson of Dennis and Jackie Cralley of…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pine Twp. DUI
Active shooter drill set Thursday in Franklin
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Numerous Venango County emergency agencies will join forces Thursday to conduct an active shooter drill at Franklin High School. Participating…
Pet of the day 2/1/17
Raptor is an irresistible, male, 3-4 month old, lab/pug/and spaniel mix. To meet Raptor contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email:…
Tuscan kale with olives and beans
Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1 bunch Tuscan, or lacinato kale, removed from thick stem, about 12 large leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice,…
Clarion meter officer accused of taking money
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer A Clarion Borough employee is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing $1,450 from parking meters. Janice Gabler, 51, of Brookville…
Cochranton students win state award for app program
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Cochranton High School students have received a state-wide award for a program designed to help the others in their school….
Senator: Army Corps told to approve Dakota pipeline easement
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The acting secretary of the Army has ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to allow construction of the Dakota Access pipeline…
Hornqvist scores twice, Penguins top Predators 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patric Hornqvist loves nothing more than to park himself in front of the net and dare somebody to move him out of…
Lawsuit: Depp $2M monthly spending to blame for money woes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp’s former business managers countersued the actor on Tuesday claiming his lavish lifestyle that cost more than $2 million a…
Recent Deaths 2/1/17
Lavina A. Taylor, 91, of Oil City, died Jan. 31, 2017. William Emerson “Bill” Rankin, 70, of Callensburg, died Jan, 30, 2017. Timothy J. Stearns, 75,…
No free lunch: Donors come forward to erase students’ debts
The Associated Press Ashley C. Ford felt driven to act by a sad fact of life in the nation’s school cafeterias: Kids with unpaid lunch…
Warsaw Twp. accident
Falls Creek Borough criminal mischief
Pet of the day 1/31/17
Name: Mylo Breed: Tabby Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months House-trained: Yes Mylo can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Shrimp and Chorizo Paella
Serves 4 1 cup olive oil, divided 2 links dry chorizo, sliced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups calasparra short-grain rice…
Wolf to seek another $10M to help reverse drug overdoses
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for another $10 million to help save the lives of people overdosing on heroin or prescription…
Winter returns
The region saw a return to winter this past weekend and a certain Saint Bernard is thrilled with the current forecast. In fact, much…
Man killed in 20 vehicle I-80 pileup
From staff reports One person was killed in a 20-vehicle pileup late Monday morning on Interstate 80 in Jefferson County. DuBois state police said the…
Longtime OC optometrist is retiring
From staff reports Oil City optometrist Dr. Edward A. Resler is retiring this week after more than 45 years of being in business. Resler’s career…
Boy Scouts will allow transgender children into programs
DALLAS (AP) — A New Jersey woman whose son was asked to leave his Boy Scouts troop after leaders found out he’s transgender said she…
After sunny All-Star break, NHL playoff race is heating up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were linemates. Connor McDavid scored on a pass from Ryan Kesler. Wayne Simmonds was the shooting…
Happy Galentine’s Day, ladies! And thanks ‘Parks and Rec’
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over Friendsgiving. Galentine’s Day is on the way. Designating Feb. 13 for the ladies has endured since 2010, when Amy…
Recent Deaths 1/31/17
Clifford Smathers Jr., 79, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Leeper, died Jan. 26, 2017. Ardelle Simons Lyons, 90, of Grape Vine, Texas, formerly…
February: An important month in history
The month of February has many important days. Here are just a few. Feb. 3 is Four Chaplains Day. This day commemorates the events of…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 1/30/17
Name: Sofia Breed: Coonhound/ Bloodhound Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sofia can be found at Venango…
Spicy pork chop with Creole mustard sauce
Start to finish: 50 minutes (20 active) Servings: 4 4 teaspoons Creole Spice Mix (recipe below) or store-bought creole spice mix, divided Four 1 1/4…
Troopers: Son stabs mom to death during confrontation
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been charged with stabbing his mother to death during a confrontation inside her western Pennsylvania home. Police…
Vet center will be set up during Franklin On Ice
From staff reports A mobile vet center will be set up in the 400 block of 12th Street in Franklin Saturday during Franklin On Ice….
6 killed in Canada mosque shooting; Trudeau calls it terror
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — A shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers left six people dead in an attack that Canada’s prime minister…
NHL luminaries praise All-Star Game’s 3-on-3 format
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to the NHL All-Star Game, less is definitely more. While the NFL’s Pro Bowl spent years struggling with…
At SAG Awards, protest of immigration ban takes spotlight
The Associated Press Oscar season is looking more and more like one very well-dressed protest against President Donald Trump. In speech after fiery speech at…
Recent Deaths 1/30/17
Lenora W. Shirey, 104, of Clarion, died Jan. 29, 2017. Ila Louise Hovis, 86, of Bullion, died Jan. 28, 2017. Margie J. Haugh, 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,…