Children’s Day at Cranberry Mall
Children’s Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Cranberry Mall. This year’s theme is “Kids Sizing Up Science.”…
March 2018
Fatal crash in Mercer County
Second man accused of forging school medical excuses
From staff reports A second man is facing numerous charges in connection with the creation of forged medical excuses for a student at Oil City…
Autopsy disputing police account of shooting prompts anger
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Calls for justice and charges against two police officers who fatally shot an unarmed black man aren’t abating in California’s capital…
New HBO doc examines King’s challenging final years
When a figure is as fundamental to our history and national identity as Martin Luther King Jr., is there anything left to learn about him?…
Replay review helps Pirates beat Tigers 13-10 in 13 innings
DETROIT (AP) — Nicholas Castellanos slid across home plate, Pittsburgh catcher Francisco Cervelli lunged at him — and for a few fleeting moments, the Detroit…
Recent Deaths 3/31/18
Betty Madaline Theiss McNaughton, 89, of Tempe, Arizona formerly of Strattanville, Clarion County, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. Lois J. Dunlap, 83, of Polk, died Thursday,…
Taking a shot
A couple of rabies clinics have been scheduled in the region, more awesome animals are looking for homes and some upcoming events have been scheduled….
Pet of the day 3/30/18
Name: Alice Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Alice can be found…
Grilled chicken & onion skewers
Makes 10 to 12 skewers Basting Sauce (optional) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess…
Utica woman accused of stealing from wrestling club waives hearing
From staff reports A Utica woman accused of the fraudulent withdrawal of more than $5,000 from the Friends of the Franklin Wrestling Club during her…
Senate hearing outlines need for emergency system upgrades
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A major concern for first responders is an inability to communicate with other departments responding to the same emergency, but…
Brake failure, a blown tire? Search for clues in SUV wreck
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brake failure, a blown tire and factors such as the weather and road condition are among the factors that will be…
Crosby bats in OT goal, Penguins beat Devils 4-3
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — On the opening day of the baseball season, Sidney Crosby swung and connected for the Pittsburgh Penguins, preventing the New Jersey…
Ozzy Osbourne joins New Mexico city’s chamber of commerce
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — The Prince of Darkness is joining the Chamber of Commerce of a southern New Mexico city. The Alamogordo Daily News reports heavy metal…
Recent Deaths 3/30/18
David A. Wolbert, 46, of Lucinda, died March 28, 2018. Larry N. Bish, 81, of Corsica, died March 29, 2018. Frances Louise Smith Frost, of Clarion, died…
Theft of a vehicle
Oakland Twp. accident
Create and hide unbreakable Easter eggs
Easter is one of the most important days of the year for Christians. Easter Sunday is filled with symbolism and tradition, some of which harken…
Pet of the day 3/29/18
Keera is a Boxer mix who is about 2 years old and weighs in the 45-50 lb. range. Keera is an absolute doll with people…
Turkey breakfast sausage
Servings: 12 patties Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 pound of 96 percent lean ground turkey 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary, or 2 teaspoons fresh…
Tigers-Pirates opener postponed because of weather
DETROIT (AP) — The season opener between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed because of bad weather. The game has been pushed…
Utility plans to close nuclear plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A power company says it plans to close its two Ohio nuclear plants and another in Pennsylvania within the next three…
OC couple waive hearings on drug, endangerment charges
From staff reports An Oil City couple accused of possessing drugs and a firearm at their Manning Street residence where two young children also live…
Students lend a hand for Empty Bowls
Henry Jiang, right, and Seth Mellring, sixth graders at Cranberry Elementary School, work on glazing ceramic bowls for the seventh annual Community Services of Venango…
Good Friday closings
Courthouses in Venango and Clarion counties, as well as city hall buildings in Oil City and Franklin, will be closed Friday. The Oil City, Franklin…
Study: Armed security officers are on the rise in US schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — Armed security officers are becoming more prevalent at America’s schools, according to a federal study released Thursday amid a heated debate over…
Tigers, Pirates must move on from last year’s aces
DETROIT (AP) — For a decade, opening day for the Detroit Tigers belonged almost exclusively to Justin Verlander. Times have changed. Verlander is with Houston…
Chrissy Metz calls focus on her stepdad’s abuse ‘clickbait’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrissy Metz calls news stories focusing on abusive behavior by her stepfather while growing up mere “clickbait.” Metz is one of…
Recent Deaths 3/29/18
Bruce Norman Krepp, 81, of Franklin, died March 28, 2018. Dennis E. Fox, 68, of Elon, North Carolina, died Jan. 15, 2018. Betty Lou Gilbert, 85,…
Franklin students earn STEM design award
From staff reports On March 26, Franklin Area Junior High students Ryleigh Henry, Amanda Buterbaugh, Joe Martin, and Josh Brenan participated in the 2018 K’Nex…
Pet of the day 3/28/18
Sasha is a sweet and affectionate young girl. She is spayed and current on vaccines. Sasha can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Brisket and barley soup
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup pearl barley…
Rent The Chicken provides backyard birds for eggs, down-home fun
If you’ve ever thought about raising hens, but chickened out, Jenn and Phil Tompkins have an eggsellent solution. The Armstrong County, Pennsylvania couple incubated their company, Rent The…
Edinboro president resigning following uproar over comments
EDINBORO (AP) — The embattled president of a small northwestern Pennsylvania college is resigning following an uproar over his comments on problems at the financially…
Social services resource fair slated April 18
From staff reports Venango County Human Services will host a social services resource fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Rocky Grove…
Facebook revamps privacy tools as tighter EU rules draw near
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover as it reels from criticisms over its data practices and faces tighter European…
Glendening scores twice to lift Red Wings over Penguins 5-2
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings are a team in transition, and that was evident Tuesday night. Veteran defenseman Niklas Kronwall scored a goal…
‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller moved to halfway house
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former “Dance Moms” reality TV star Abby Lee Miller has been transferred from prison to a halfway house as she prepares for…
Recent Deaths 3/28/18
Billie Lou Solle, 89, of Franklin, died March 23, 2018. Mary Ann Booth, 79, of Clarion, died March 26, 2018. Elizabeth L. Crooks, 100, of…
Venango County theft
Hawthorne Borough accident
Getting wet
While things are warming up in the region, it seems the sun may not shine for a few days. As the temperatures climb so does…
Pet of the day 3/27/18
Name: Wilma Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Wilma can be found at Venango…
Carrot cake pancakes
Serves about 4 Pancake Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp…
OC school board renews district food service contract
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer Oil City School Board members on Monday approved the renewal of the district’s food service contract with The Nutrition Group…
Clarion state police seek assault, DUI suspect
From staff reports Clarion state police have issued a felony arrest warrant for a Rimersburg man. Dennis Horner, 61, is wanted on felony counts of…
Crews will be inspecting poles starting Monday for Central Electric
From staff reports Crews will be inspecting poles on Central Electric Cooperative circuits originating from Nectarine, Mineral and Sandy Creek substations in Venango County. The…
How Facebook was able to siphon off phone call, text logs
The Associated Press The news that Facebook’s Android app has been collecting call and text histories is yet another black eye for the social media giant. But…
NFL weighing changes to catch rule
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — That’s a catch. Mention the names Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant, Zach Miller and Jesse James , and what looked, sounded and felt like…