Allegheny gets River of the Year honor again
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer The Allegheny River has been voted Pennsylvania River of the Year for the second time since 1994. Penn Soil Resource…
2017
Cranberry Twp. plans another open house at mall
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township is hosting another open house. This year’s event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March…
Orlando mourns deaths of 2 law enforcement officers
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando’s law enforcement community is mourning the fatal shooting of an Orlando Police Department sergeant who was killed as she approached…
Rousey ends silence with Instagram post
The Associated Press Former UFC champ Ronda Rousey is turning to “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling for inspiration more than a week after getting humiliated…
Police: ‘Inside job’ at heart of Kardashian robbery probe
PARIS (AP) — Investigators say they are focusing on a possible inside job in the theft of more than $10 million worth of jewelry from…
Recent Deaths 1/10/17
Robert C. “Bobby” Stahlman Jr., 46, of Rochester, New York, died Jan. 6, 2017. Dorothy M. Kerle, 78, of Shippenville, died Jan. 9, 2017. Eugene C….
Lake Erie search resumes for missing plane
CLEVELAND (AP) — A next step in search efforts that resumed Monday in Lake Erie for a plane carrying six people that disappeared days ago…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Highland Twp. accident
Airport shooting suspect makes initial court appearance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Iraq war veteran held in the fatal shooting of five people inside Fort Lauderdale’s airport answered questions in a…
Pet of the day 1/9/17
Happy is a cute girl who came to us pregnant. She had 6 kittens. She is very friendly, spayed and current on vaccines. For more information…
Biscotti Ripieni
Vanilla Cookies with Chocolate Buttercream Filling Makes about 18 filled cookies 1/2 cup sugar 6 ounces (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 large egg Grated zest…
Members Appointed to VA Advisory Committee On Women Veterans
The new appointees will provide unique insight as VA strives to gauge the evolving needs of women Veterans. The new members are: Lisa Kirk Brown. of…
23-year-old dead after officer involved shooting in Sharon
From staff reports A 23-year-old woman is dead following an incident involving an officer in Sharon, Mercer County. According to Mercer state police, Sharon police…
East Forest students work on blanket project
Students Jessica DiGiacomo (from left), Jarrett Kahle, Aiden Quinn, Daniel Parrett and Shawn Claypoole are preparing fleece material for an East Forest Family, Career and…
West prepares for flooding while East Coast in deep freeze
The Associated Press As the East Coast waits to thaw out from a weekend icy mess, another storm is bringing rain and the potential of…
Steelers dine on frozen fish
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Injuries forced Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to wait three seasons for the chance to run onto the field together…
‘La La Land,’ ‘Moonlight’ top Golden Globes
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – “La La Land” steamrolled through a Jimmy Fallon-hosted Golden Globes that mixed the expected, Champagne-sipping Hollywood celebration with often-voiced concern…
Recent Deaths 1/9/17
Robert L. “Jake” Stevenson, Jr., 57, of Titusville, died Jan. 6, 2017. Cleo A. Hawk, 84, of Sligo, died Jan. 8, 2017. Donn Jones Douglas, 80,…
Registration open for Nature Art Showcase
The Council on Greenways and Trails will host the second annual Nature Art Showcase Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4, inside the Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby during…
What to watch for on the red carpet this awards season
The holidays may be over, but for lovers of pop culture, style and all things celebrity, the marathon of awards shows this time of year…
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Fatal Shooting
Rouseville Road Crash
Winter storm coats parts of South, heads toward New England
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A winter storm that left a glaze of ice and snow across portions of the South and is being blamed for…
Healthy Steelers facing depleted Dolphins in rematch
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The feeling of helplessness remains very real to Le’Veon Bell. Bell was standing on the sideline in sweatpants each of the last…
Gunman picked off passengers, sent crowds fleeing at airport
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Without a word, the gunman moved through the baggage claim picking off travelers until his handgun ran out of ammunition,…
Statutory Sexual Assault
I-80 Crash
Franklin man facing several drug charges
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing several drug charges after he allegedly admitted to facilitating the distribution of heroin. A criminal…
Franklin Area School District holds annual “Change for Charity” event
Franklin Area School District elementary students in Sandycreek Elementary and Victory Elementary recently held their annual “Change for Charity” event. Sandycreek Elementary collected $603.32 and…
Reynolds, Fisher laid to rest at Hollywood Hills cemetery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher, who has been laid to rest alongside her mother Debbie Reynolds, was adored by family, friends and fans for…
Steelers TE Green misses practice, questionable for Dolphins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Ladarius Green sat out practice on Friday, putting his availability for Sunday’s playoff game against Miami in doubt….
Recent Deaths 1/7/17
Alan M. Pedley, formerly of Franklin, died Nov. 19, 2016. Sister Janet Staab (formerly Sister Mary Joan), OSB, 79, and in the 61st year of…
Clinton Twp. theft
Beaver Twp. accident
Franklin man waives hearing in sexual assault case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with his ex-wife waived his preliminary hearing in the case Wednesday in…
Making resolutions
Humane PA, a political action committee, had published its top five New Year’s Resolutions. Precious Paws Animal Rescue has scheduled an adoption event and a…
Pet of the day 1/6/17
Name: Lacey Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull/ Boxer Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lacey can be found…
Oyster Stew
Makes 8 servings 24 fresh oysters, shucked, juices reserved 4 bacon slices, minced 1 onion, minced (about 11/4 cup) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 11/2 quarts…
Police have suspects in Blue Canoe burglary
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Titusville police are investigating a burglary that took place early Tuesday morning at the Blue Canoe Bar and Restaurant. Police…
Slab Furnace Roadies to perform Jan. 13
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will host the Slab Furnace Roadies in concert Friday, Jan. 13, at part of its Winter Concert…
Official: Train traveling twice speed limit when it crashed
NEW YORK (AP) – A Long Island Rail Road train was traveling more than 10 mph when it crashed at the end of a platform…
Steelers hoping to contain Ajayi
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jay Ajayi’s resume wasn’t much to look at in early October. Thirteen career games. A grand total of 304 yards rushing and…
Police taking statements on singer’s death
LONDON (AP) — British police seeking to establish facts about the Christmas Day death of pop star George Michael are taking statements about the case….
Recent Deaths 1/6/17
Ivan Lloyd Ritchey Sr., 82, of Rimersburg, died Jan. 3, 2017. Eliza “Jane” Garner, 84, formerly of Barkeyville, died Jan. 4, 2017. Timothy Edward Paden,…
Sparta Twp. DUI crash
Athens Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/5/17
Name: Frodo Breed: Tabby Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. Frodo can be found at Precious Paws…
Different ways to help resolutions stick this year
In the heat of the New Year’s Eve countdown, fueled by enthusiasm and possibly a few glasses of champagne, resolutions may roll off of the…