Franklin man waives on burglary, strangulation, more charges
From staff reports A Franklin man facing charges in two cases waived his preliminary hearings Wednesday in Venango County Central Court. Walter Andrews, 44, is…
September 2018
Franklin paving will resume today
From staff reports IA Construction will resume paving streets in Franklin today and Friday, weather permitting. Paving is scheduled for Pearl Street, the 1100 block…
Cub Scout Pack 37 will hold sign-up night Monday
From staff reports Cub Scout Pack 37, of Franklin, will hold a sign-up event for the Family Scouting program at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the…
Kremlin denies accusations against Putin for Novichok attack
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Thursday rejected accusations by British authorities that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ultimately responsible for poisoning a former spy…
Taillon pitches Pirates past Reds 3-2; Bailey falls to 1-14
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The way Jameson Taillon pitched was only part of his perfect night at the ballpark Wednesday. Taillon was announced as the Pittsburgh…
James Patterson donates $2M to classroom libraries
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson is on Round IV of his donations to classroom libraries. The best-selling novelist told The Associated Press on Thursday…
Recent Deaths 9/6/18
Herman Joseph Loll, 85, of Seneca, died Sept. 2, 2018. Edward E. Marvin, 94, of Seneca, died Sept. 4, 2018. Mary Louise Allshouse, 94, of…
Summertime bluegills a feisty and fun foe
Pugnacious and accommodating, that’s what bluegills are. How many angling careers have they – and their cousin sunfish, the pumpkinseed — launched over the years?…
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…
Pet of the day 9/5/18
Name: Gizmo Breed: Domestic Long Hair Age: 10 years Gender: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes Gizmo can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Shredded barbecued beef
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 6 hours 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (5- to 6 pound) boneless beef chuck-eye…
Franklin Sheetz will request OK for liquor license
From staff reports Sheetz in downtown Franklin will be the next gas station of its kind in the area to seek a liquor license. A…
Venango County sets tire collection event
From staff reports A tire recycling collection event, sponsored by Venango County, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in…
Former senator to replace McCain, at least until January
PHOENIX (AP) — A former U.S. senator from Arizona who is now a lobbyist helping guide the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh…
Marte’s homer, Polanco’s double send Pirates past Reds 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Before he took the mound Tuesday night, Pirates starter Joe Musgrove just didn’t feel right while warming up in the bullpen. In…
Czech ‘ghost church’ gets new life from tourism
LUKOVA, Czech Republic (AP) — A 14th-century church in the Czech Republic that was once in ruins is getting a new life from tourists who…
Recent Deaths 9/5/18
Joan Jacoby Haun, 84, of Eustis, Florida, died Sept. 2, 2018. David Michael Wagner, USAF, Captain (Ret.) died Sept. 2, 2018. Anna Marie “Kribb” Kriebel,…
Fatal crash
Senate advances 3 veterans bills
Last week, the Senate advanced three important bills. They include the VFW-supported S. 899, the Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act, which would ensure veterans who…
Pet of the day 9/4/18
Name: Princess Breed: Chihuahua Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Princess can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue Center.
Animal cruelty
Children on top of park arch
Strawberry cream cake
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 2 1/2 hours Cake: 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking…
Police target alcoholic crimes at campuses
From staff reports As another fall semester begins at Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities, liquor enforcement officers from the Pennsylvania State Police and Bureau of Liquor…
PennDOT Maintenance Schedules
From staff reports Here is a look at this week’s PennDOT maintenance schedule in the area: Venango County Bridge repair and brushing – Petroleum Center…
Gordon strengthens, expected to hit Gulf Coast as hurricane
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Coastal residents from Florida to Louisiana hustled to prepare for a deluge as Tropical Storm Gordon grew stronger on a…
Votto gets fan’s shirt, vote; Reds get 5-1 loss vs Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — This trade was too good for Joey Votto to turn down. The Cincinnati Reds star first baseman spotted a fan sitting along…
ESPN’s new Monday night crew prepares for opener
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jason Witten sat in a room with his new teammates going over video of his latest performance. It wasn’t much different…
Recent Deaths 9/4/18
Robert “Bob” A. McChesney, 90, died Aug. 31, 2018. Nathan Allen McCall, 37, of Pataskala, died Aug. 31, 2018. Randal Joseph Williams, 88, of Oil…
All Across the World
As smoke filters into the intermountain West with forest fires burning throughout the region, the setting sun turns the sky gold as it drops behind…
Oil City Heritage Society, Venango County Genealogical Club sponsor tombstone tours
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer In a promise that “some of these stories are quirky,” two local history-related organizations will hold a “In…
Area water companies seek rate increases
From staff reports Four area water companies – Venango, B.E. Rhodes Sewer, Sugarcreek and West Hickory -have filed requests with the Public Utility Commission to…
McCain ends 81-year journey with burial at Naval Academy
WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain is being laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy after a five-day procession that served as a final call…
U2 concert ends early after Bono loses voice in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — The Irish rock band U2 has cancelled a concert in Berlin after singer Bono lost his voice during the performance. The band…
Braves rally for 4 runs in 8th, beat Pirates 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman is delighted to have the Atlanta Braves in first place to begin the final month of the regular season. It…
Review: ‘Crime + Punishment’ delves into NYPD’s ticketing quotas
By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times (TNS) “Crime + Punishment” is a quiet documentary but a potent one. Though its approach is low key, its…
Barrow-Civic Theatre preparing Red Eye Project
The production of the Red Eye Theater Project will take place from 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, until the performance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15,…
Movie rental store closing in next few weeks
From staff reports Film Fest Video in Franklin is set to close near the end of the month. The movie rental store, located at 1235…
Synthetic pot exposure sickened Pennsylvania prison workers
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania officials say a substance that has sickened more than two dozen corrections employees in the past month and led to…
Armstrong sons, filmmaker defend moon landing in ‘First Man’
NEW YORK (AP) — The sons of Neil Armstrong are defending Damien Chazelle’s docudrama about the moon landing after conservative pundits decried the film’s lack…
Polanco snaps tie in eighth as Pirates beat Braves 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Jameson Taillon extended the Atlanta Braves’ home struggles, leaving the NL East tight entering the final month of the season. Gregory Polanco’s…
Recent Deaths 9/1/18
Shelly Kay McDonald, 62, of Marienville, died Friday, August 31, 2018. Harry D. Courson, 96, of Emlenton, died Friday, August 31, 2018. Robert “Bob” A….