March 2018
‘Shrek, The Musical’ set to begin Thursday
From staff reports This year’s Rocky Grove/Franklin High School musical, “Shrek, The Musical,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 8 – 10 at the Rocky Grove High…
Pet of the day 3/5/18
Name: Ninja Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Ninja can be…
Arugula salad with spicy pecan praline, dried cranberries
Start to finish: 35 minutes Serves: 6 For the praline: 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to…
Police say teen again flees from Clintonville foster home
From staff reports A Farrell teenager who fled from his Clintonville foster home and was returned there has once again fled, Franklin state police said….
More nonprofits participating in 2nd annual Week of Giving
From staff reports With just two weeks until the second annual Week of Giving, Bridge Builders Community Foundations has seen an increase in the number…
Power slowly coming back 3 days after nor’easter
BOSTON (AP) — Power is slowly being restored in the hardest-hit areas of the East Coast, days after a destructive nor’easter downed trees and power…
Dadonov leads Panthers to 6th straight win, 4-1 over Flyers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are making a playoff push with improved offense and solid goaltending. Evgenii Dadonov scored twice, Roberto Luongo made…
Oscars dance between honoring, correcting the past
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Held one year ago, the 90th Academy Awards would have very likely been a rose-colored nostalgia fest. But this year, with…
Recent Deaths 3/5/18
John Edward Staub, 58, of Oil City, died March 4, 2018. David A. Green, 57, of Oil City, died March 3, 2018. Harry E. Rial, Jr.,…
Antique warehouse setting up shop in Franklin
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer The former site of the Salvation Army Family Store on Allegheny Boulevard in Franklin will be the home of…
Building inspection theft/fraud
OC man waives hearing on DUI-drugs, firearms charges
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer An Oil City man accused of driving under the influence of various drugs while in illegal possession of a…
California winter storm, avalanche leave 1 dead, 2 injured
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heather Turning was snowboarding with her boyfriend when she heard someone scream “Avalanche!” Then Turning, 39, saw “a cloud of snow…
A year later, the Oscars return to the scene of the flub
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The (right) envelope, please. The Oscars will hope to live down their most infamous blunder at the 90th Academy Awards, which…
Crosby scores in OT, Penguins slip by Islanders 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby let one chance to bury the New York Islanders slip away. The Pittsburgh Penguins star wasn’t about to let it…
Salvation Army Family Store looking for smaller site
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer The Franklin Salvation Army Family Store, now located in the former Blair Building on Route 8, is looking for…
I-80 crash
Simple Assault
Woman facing charges for attack on boyfriend
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A woman is facing aggravated assault charges after she allegedly injured her boyfriend with a baseball bat Thursday at…
Emma Stone, Viola Davis help fete female Oscar nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Viola Davis is good in a pinch. Last year’s best supporting actress Oscar-winner was sipping champagne at the annual Women…
High winds expected to diminish as Nor’easter moves offshore
BOSTON (AP) — A fierce nor’easter that flooded streets, snapped trees in pieces and knocked out power to more than 1.8 million homes and businesses…
Pirates’ Bell wants fast start after slow rookie finish
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Overall, Josh Bell had a fine rookie season in 2017. The Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman finished third in the NL Rookie…
Recent Deaths 3/3/18
Lois Mae (Fox) Ghering, 90, of Franklin, died Thursday, March 1, 2018. Douglas C. Nelson, 68, of Franklin, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Dale L. Osten, 70,…
Love comes in packages small and large
Area animal shelters and rescues have many furry packages of love all wrapped up and ready for caring homes. A package deal Precious Paws Animal…
Pet of the day 3/2/18
Name: Mimi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 8 months House-trained: Yes Mimi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Toffee bars
Servings: Makes 20-22 bars Start to finish: 60 minutes, plus additional cooling time 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 scant teaspoon fine-grain…
Woman waives hearing on assault, resisting arrest charges
From staff reports A Franklin woman accused of biting a police officer and making threats to her mother and authorities last month waived her preliminary…
Rehabilitation of Route 8 bridge in Titusville to begin
From staff reports Rehabilitation work on the South Franklin Street Bridge that carries Route 8 over Oil Creek in the City of Titusville is scheduled…
Nor’easter slamming East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds
BOSTON (AP) — A major nor’easter pounded the East Coast on Friday, packing heavy rain, intermittent snow and strong winds as residents from the mid-Atlantic…
Krejci hat trick leads Bruins to 8-4 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci and his new linemate have taken no time at all to find a rhythm. The Bruins center capitalized on his…
Harry, Meghan invite 2,640 folks to help celebrate wedding
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle, will open up the grounds of Windsor Castle for their May wedding to 2,640 people…
Recent Deaths 3/2/18
Sally Jane Ringland, 74, of Clarion, died Feb. 27, 2018. Kathleen Ann Harrington, 74, of Franklin, died Feb. 24, 2018. Audrey Joan Bump, 84, of…
Senior Centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Bloom Twp. theft
Pets and planet: How to become an eco-friendly pet owner
Pets provide much joy to their owners, who are often willing to do whatever it takes in an effort to reciprocate the unconditional love they…
Pet of the day 3/1/18
Name: Buddy and Murphy Breed: Shih Tzu Age: 6 and 9 Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Apricot/ Beige, Black Buddy and Murphy can be found…
Chicken with pears and cider
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 pounds chicken thighs or legs (or mixed), skin removed, bone-in 2 thick slices of bacon, cut into…
Police still looking into 2 OC disappearances
From staff reports Oil City police chief Bob Wenner said Wednesday investigations are continuing into the disappearances late last year of two Oil City men,…
Dental center planning for Give Kids A Smile Day
From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army Dental Center is preparing for its annual Give Kids A Smile Day that will be held Wednesday,…
Putin boasts of new Russian nuclear weapons
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has tested an array of new strategic nuclear weapons that can’t be intercepted, President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday, marking a technological…
Pitt, DiCaprio set to star in Tarantino’s Manson film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are set to star in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Sony Pictures says…
Recent Deaths 3/1/18
Merle L. “Sonny” Gahring III, 58, of Siverly, died Feb. 27, 2018. David Lee Simpkins, 65, of Clarion, died Feb. 27, 2018. June Ditty, 89, of…