Red-hot voyage to sun will bring us closer to our star
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A red-hot voyage to the sun is going to bring us closer to our star than ever before. NASA’s Parker…
2018
Taillon, Pirates beat Bettis, Rockies 10-2
DENVER (AP) — It was Jameson Taillon for Pittsburgh and Chad Bettis for Colorado on Tuesday night at Coors Field. An intersection with special significance….
Twitter CEO defends decision not to ban Alex Jones, Infowars
LONDON (AP) — Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey defended his company’s decision not to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his “Infowars” show, as many…
Recent Deaths 8/8/18
Harry W. Gates Sr., 78, of Boyers, died Aug. 7, 2018. Michael Romanko, 79, of Grove City, formerly of Emlenton, died Aug. 7, 2018. Darrel…
Victory Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Pet of the day 8/7/18
Name: Koda Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Koda can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Pasta with kale and sunflower seed pesto
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 unpeeled garlic cloves 4 ounces kale, stemmed and chopped (2 cups) 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1…
Man shot in Forest County
From staff reports State police in Marienville said an altercation at a camp on Graham Farm Road in Kingsley Township early Sunday morning resulted in…
Venango County Fair schedule for Tuesday
Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 a.m. – 4-H and open swine show – Phillips Arena 11 a.m. to…
Largest wildfire in California history still growing
LAKEPORT, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires tearing through trees and brush, rampaging up hillsides and incinerating neighborhoods: The place-names change but the devastation is showing signs…
Freeland, bullpen limit Pirates to 2 hits as Rockies win 2-0
DENVER (AP) — Kyle Freeland has the stuff of an ace. He delivers in the clutch like an ace, too. Just don’t expect Colorado manager…
Police: 2 men escape care home to party in German town
BERLIN (AP) — The story making social media rounds of two elderly men escaping their retirement home to attend Germany’s largest heavy metal festival seemed…
Recent Deaths 8/7/18
Ernest L. “Butch” King, 74, of Knox, died Aug. 5, 2018. Gregory “Eggbert” Smith, 52, of Clarion, died Aug. 5, 2018. William L. Johnston, 82,…
North Korea Returns Presumed U.S. Remains
“The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is incredibly encouraged by the news that North Korea has returned 55 boxes of remains believed…
Pet of the day 8/6/18
Aurora is a gorgeous young adult calico. She is spayed and current on vaccines. She came to us as a stray, so she can be…
Grilled salmon with lemon slices
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour Grilling Method: Indirect/medium-low Heat Grilling on a cedar plank is an old Native American cooking technique that is…
Here’s today’s fair schedule
Here is today’s schedule of events at the Venango County Fair: 9 to 11 a.m. – Judging of 4-H clothing and textile projects – Log…
At least 91 dead after quake rocks Indonesian tourist island
MATARAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Monday that rescuers still haven’t reached some devastated parts of the tourist island of Lombok after a powerful…
Redbirds slip past Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jack Flaherty cruised through six innings, Matt Carpenter hit another homer and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 2-1 victory…
Lance Bass tried to buy home featured in ‘Brady Bunch’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lance Bass thought he had bought the home featured in the opening and closing scenes of “The Brady Bunch.” He even…
Recent Deaths 8/6/18
Norma Thompson, 92,of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. Regis D. Schoeppner, 72, of Oil City passed away Monday,…
Land of Laughter makeover
From staff reports The $90,000 makeover of the Land of Laughter playground on Harriott Avenue in Oil City has reached one of its milestones. New…
US teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time
LONDON (AP) — A high school science teacher from Cincinnati, Ohio, has rowed solo across the Atlantic, setting a record for a west-to-east crossing. Bryce…
Gyorko, Wong and Molina lead Cardinals over Pirates, 8-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kolten Wong didn’t miss a beat as he came off the disabled list. In fact, he had one of his best games…
Russia names action-movie star Seagal as envoy for US
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has appointed action movie star Steven Seagal as a special envoy for humanitarian ties with the United States. The Foreign Ministry…
Movie Review: Kelly MacDonald makes all the pieces fit in ‘Puzzle’
By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Some actors “act,” emphasizing performance over empathy, while others, in some extraordinary way, simply become other people, disappearing…
Photos in the Spotlight
Venango County Fair starts today
From staff reports The Venango County Fair starts today at the fairgrounds south of Franklin on Route 62. Here is this weekend’s schedule for the…
Community Ambulance certified for critical care transfers
From staff reports Venango County’s Community Ambulance Service has been licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide critical care transportation from hospital to…
Astronauts picked for SpaceX, Boeing capsule test flights
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA on Friday assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew…
Frazier’s RBI single in 8th lifts Pirates past Cardinals 7-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer didn’t make it past the fifth inning in his Pittsburgh Pirates’ debut. However, he still got a standing ovation when…
Aykroyd delivers motorcycle to National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Dan Aykroyd has brought his Harley Davidson motorcycle to the new National Comedy Center, and left it there for permanent display….
Recent Deaths 8/4/18
Denis Orin Elder, 77, of New Vernon Township, died Aug. 2, 2018. Stephen Alex Makuch, 64, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Emlenton, died July…
Work zone signs taken
Movie Review: ‘Mission Impossible — Fallout’ is the best one yet
By Michael Ordona, Common Sense Media (TNS) Parents need to know that “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” is the sixth movie in Tom Cruise’s hit spy…
Pet of the day 8/3/18
Tweety is an absolutely beautiful long haired, orange, female kitten. She is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia. She will be spayed….
Grilled chicken wings
Makes: 24 wings Start to finish: 1 hour and 30 minutes If you buy whole wings, cut them into two pieces before brining. Don’t brine…
Do you realize how cute you were driving? Police stop tot
MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — A 1-year-old motorist has been pulled over for driving without a license — but he got off with a “cuteness warning.”…
Electralloy employee retires after 50 years with company
From staff reports A longtime employee and official at Electralloy has retired after more than 50 years of service with the company. Wayne Weaver’s retirement…
Forest Co. sheriff touts importance of naloxone
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Forest County recently saw it’s first case of naloxone use to save a life. Naloxone, sold under the brand name…
Campaigns on their own as cyber threats roil midterms
NEW YORK (AP) — Kamala Harris has been the target of social media misinformation campaigns since she became a U.S. senator. Every month for the…
Haden, Burns bringing along young Steelers defensive backs
LATROBE (AP) — Artie Burns and Joe Haden don’t believe the Pittsburgh Steelers have a clear-cut No. 1 cornerback. The two feel they share that…
Drake drops ‘In My Feelings’ video chock full of cameos
NEW YORK (AP) — Celebrities abound as Drake strolls through the streets of New Orleans in his “In My Feelings” video. The social media challenge…
Recent Deaths 8/3/18
Wayne Jacoby, 89, of Seneca, died Aug. 2, 2018. Harriet E. Rhoads, 85, of Franklin, died July 31, 2018. Peggy L. Exley, 66, of Franklin,…
Simple hygiene tips that can have a lasting, positive impact
Personal hygiene isn’t about just looking good. The effects of maintaining personal hygiene are myriad and include reducing one’s susceptibility to infection and decreasing the…
Pet of the day 8/2/18
Name: Max Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Lab Retriever Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large No small children. Max can be found at…
Grilled eggplant with yogurt sauce
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup plain whole-milk…
Seneca woman accused of assaulting officers
From staff reports A Seneca woman is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, following incidents last week in Hanover Township, Washington County. Hanover Township police…
Crivelli dealership provides donation to Venango fair
From staff reports The Venango County Fair will get a boost this year from a donation made by a local car dealership. The fair, which…