Crash report turns out to be scene for Billy Crystal film
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A report of a car crashing into a pizza and ice cream shop on Long Island turned out to be…
2017
Recent Deaths 11/21/17
Audrey McMunn, 81, of Limestone, died Nov. 20, 2017. Robert Houston Cooley, 90, of Anaheim, California, died Oct. 20, 2017. Harvey H. Ganoe, 89, of…
Senate passes veterans legislation
Last week, the Senate passed two pieces of House legislation supported by the VFW – H.R. 3949, the VALOR Act, and H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017….
Pet of the day 11/20/17
Name: Jax Breed: Collie, Rough/ Beagle Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Jax can…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Crystallized Ginger Crust
Servings: 16 pieces Start to finish: 8 1/2 hours minimum, best to make the day before (Active time: 20 minutes) Chef’s Note: I do not…
Weekend rain, wind lead to flooding, uprooted trees
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Several incidents of flooding and downed trees occurred throughout the region this past weekend as a result of heavy rain…
Close friends Earnhardt, Truex celebrate
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. chugged another beer, left his crew guys on pit road after a nearly hour-long post-race party and bolted for the…
Musicians unite at AMAs in wake of tumultuous year
The Associated Press The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in…
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the summer of 1969, a scruffy ex-convict with a magnetic hold on young women sent some of his disciples into…
Recent Deaths 11/20/17
Wilbur E. “Bud” Collins, 94, of Rocky Grove, died Nov. 18, 2017. Clara J. Slater, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 16, 2017. Doris L….
Christmas train show starts Nov. 24 at the Cranberry Mall
The Clarion Model Railroad Club’s Christmas Train Show will kick off Friday, Nov. 24, at the Cranberry Mall. Special hours are listed for the Nov….
Tesla wants to electrify big trucks, adding to its ambitions
DETROIT (AP) — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify…
Strangulation/DUI
Get ready for new way to park and pay
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A massive update to Franklin’s parking meters will go into effect by no later than the first week of…
David Cassidy in hospital with organ failure
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — “Partridge Family” star David Cassidy has been hospitalized in Florida with multiple organ failure. Publicist JoAnn Geffen tells The Associated…
Anisimov’s third-period goal leads Blackhawks past Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was an adventurous night for Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford. Crawford briefly left the game in the second period after a…
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
NEW YORK (AP) — Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died. He was 64. AC/DC…
First Night committee finalizing plans for event’s 20th year
As the 20th anniversary of First Night Oil City rapidly approaches, the event planning committee is finalizing plans for a truly gala anniversary event for…
Franklin man accused of operating meth lab, assault
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges related to operating a methamphetamine lab and domestic assault. A criminal complaint filed…
Woman must pay Katy Perry for interfering with convent sale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has found that a businesswoman must pay $5 million to singer Katy Perry and the archdiocese of Los Angeles,…
Police officer killed in Pennsylvania, gunman at large
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — An intense search is underway in western Pennsylvania for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a police officer. The…
Truex fastest among championship contenders at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. was the fastest of the four NASCAR Cup Series championship contenders in qualifying and will start second Sunday…
Recent Deaths 11/18/17
Monica E. Uplinger, 80, of Warner Robins, Georgia, formerly of the Marienville area, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Vernon C. Cratty, 95, of Polk, died Thursday,…
Outlook promising for black bear season
It’s not exactly a good news, bad news kind of thing with Pennsylvania black bears. It’s more of a good news, challenging news story. The…
Pet of the day 11/17/17
Name: Gabby Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Gabby can…
Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake
Serves 10 Crust 11/2 cups pecans 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Filling 2 6-ounce packages ripe blackberries 2 tablespoons packed…
Coats of many colors
This week All About Animals is highlighting adoptable animals with curious coats and or spontaneous spots. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the…
Light-Up Night is Saturday
From staff reports Franklin will illuminate the winter darkness and kick off the holiday season as it celebrates Light-Up Night this Saturday. The celebration starts…
Sandycreek spelling bee held
Sandycreek Elementary School held a spelling bee Wednesday. Winners were (from left) Gavin Eakin, sixth grade; Ella Marbich, fifth grade; Alex Johnston, fourth grade; and…
Steelers make statement in rout of Titans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The end is creeping up on Ben Roethlisberger. There have been times this season when the 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback looks every…
Rare Superman comic to be auctioned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A well-preserved issue of the 1938 comic book to feature Superman is heading to the auction block. Profiles in History announced Friday…
Charles Manson alive as reports swirl of ill health
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly 50 years Charles Manson has been the living personification of evil, a demonic presence captured in scores of photos,…
Recent Deaths 11/17/17
Jeremiah Sheatz, 33, of Nineveh, died Nov. 15, 2017. Edward H. Schenck III, 75, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Nov. 12, 2017. Thomas Frank O’Brien, 69, of Yucca…
Veterans honored
Reno United Methodist Church honored its veterans during a Nov. 12 service. Pictured are Bob Carter (from left), Mike Gutmiller, Bogan Goughler, Al Rearick, Bob McClintock, Jerry…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Oil City DUI
Paint Twp. recovered stolen vehicle
Easy ‘green’ Thanksgiving ideas
Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks and share special moments with family and friends. While the original Thanksgiving might have taken place during a…
Pet of the day 11/16/17
Kriste is an approximately 5 year old, female Collie/Husky mix that was surrendered to the rescue when the owners reported they were losing their home….
Senior center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Butterscotchy oatmeal cookies
Start to finish: 40 minutes, not including optional refrigeration time Makes 16 to 18 cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1…
Shippenville man arrested in armed robbery
By BRETT R. WHITLING CLARION NEWS Writer A 23-year-old Shippenville man allegedly robbed Kaival Food Mart on Main Street in Clarion Borough of cigarettes…
Drivers sought for OC Area Meals on Wheels
From staff reports The Venango County Senior Volunteer Program, in partnership with the Oil City Area Meals on Wheels, is looking for volunteers age 55…
Russia warns US media of possible foreign agent status
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Justice Ministry said Thursday it has warned several U.S. government-funded news outlets that they could be designated as foreign agents under…
Da Vinci’s Christ painting sells for record $450M
NEW YORK (AP) — A painting of Christ by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record $450 million (380 million euros) at…
Recent Deaths 11/16/17
Frances (Frannie) Bruno Rodgers, 90, of Oil City, died Nov. 15, 2017. Richard L. Reed, 85, of Tidioute, died Nov. 14, 2017. Doris Kline Work Nelson,…
Pet of the day 11/15/17
Name: Butch Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Butch can…
Avocado and goat cheese toast with persimmon
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted 1/4 cup soft herbed goat cheese (or herb and garlic cream…
Franklin native named director of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – Franklin native Madeline L. Gent has been named the executive director of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. The choice was made after a…
Northern California gunman kills 4, wounds 10 in rampage
RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — The gunman behind a rampage in Northern California was out on bail for a charge of stabbing a neighbor,…