Sheary, Crosby lead Pens past Flyers and into 1st place
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s continued dominance of the Flyers helped the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins move back into first place. Conor Sheary…
2018
‘Bachelor’ star says he’ll take heat for switching fiancees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC’s “The Bachelor” says he’s willing to take the heat for dumping Becca Kufrin to find true love with runner-up Lauren…
Recent Deaths 3/8/18
Theodore “Ted” Zimmerman, 83, of Cheektowaga, New York, formerly of Oil City, died March 4, 2018. David P. Allen, 62, of Oil City, died March…
Coyotes, foxes learn to co-exist
Maybe you were the older brother who liked to dish out noogies. Maybe you were the younger sibling who had to endure them, at least…
Think weeds, cover for springtime bass
You have springtime bass on the mind. We get it. But do yourself a favor and take a moment to consider the plight of all…
Water trails pay tribute to Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Was there any good news in 1968? It probably didn’t seem like it at the time. Martin Luther King was assassinated. So, too, was Robert…
Expanding fisher populations could mean opportunities
Fishers are proving more adaptable across Pennsylvania than anyone might have guessed 20 years ago. And that’s leading to more opportunities for trappers. Could hunters…
Pet of the day 3/7/18
Name: Piper Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Piper…
Brussels sprouts Caesar salad with sardine croutons
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 pound Brussels sprouts, sliced or shredded (about 4 cups total) 1 small can (3.75 ounces) skinless, boneless…
Meals on Wheels: Program in danger without more drivers
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A non-profit agency that aims to put food on local residents’ plates has a simple need – drivers to…
PPC plans Walk a Mile event, self-defense classes in April
From staff reports The PPC Violence Free Network of Family Service and Children’s Aid Society is hosting three self-defense classes in April in observance of…
Snowy nor’easter brings threat of more power problems
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Another snowy, blowy nor’easter threatened a new round of power outages as it began moving up the East Coast on Wednesday, closing…
‘The Walking Dead’ has worst showing in many years
NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t so long ago that zombies, and “The Walking Dead,” were all the rage. This week’s ratings show how that’s…
Recent Deaths 3/7/18
Mervin Leroy Stahlman, 79, of Knox, died March 5, 2018. Harrison Durbin, of Lindsay, Oklahoma, died Feb. 28, 2018. Paul “Dick” Richard Hulsizer, 90, of Oil City, died…
Steelers place franchise tag on Le’Veon Bell for 2nd time
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have put the franchise tag on All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell for a second straight spring, putting his long-term…
Rotary Radio Auction scheduled
The Annual Clarion Rotary Club’s Radio Auction will be held Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The auction has over $43,000 in merchandise and local services. It…
Barkeyville Borough accident
Oil City drug possession
Pet of the day 3/6/18
Eleanor came to the rescue with her four kittens, they’ve all been adopted except mom. She is super friendly and quite beautiful. She is negative…
Tangy citrus salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus 1 hour of marinating time Serves 4 1 lemon 1 orange 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…
Total transformation
Area residents woke up to a drastic change of scenery last Friday. What was once brown with small patches of green was transformed whiter than…
2 tractor-trailers roll over near Barkeyville
Two tractor-trailers rolled over at about 4:25 p.m. Monday near the Barkeyville exit on Interstate 80. Franklin state police, Clintonville volunteer firefighters and Superior Ambulance…
United Way raises $17,500 at annual big basket bingo
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County raised $17,500 at its annual big basket bingo at the Rocky Grove fire hall. United Way…
Seoul: Koreas agree to hold summit talks in April
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet with South Korea’s president next month and impose a moratorium…
Schultz’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Flames 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan would love to point to a coaching tactic or some semblance of strategy that explains why the Pittsburgh Penguins are…
Man arrested, accused of stealing McDormand’s Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was arrested and is accused of stealing Frances McDormand’s Oscars trophy after the Academy Awards on Sunday night, Los…
Recent Deaths 3/6/18
Judy Rodemoyer, 64, of Grove City, died March 3, 2018. E.M. “Jack” Parker Jr., 92, of Brookville, died March 4, 2018. John Edward Staub, 58, of…
In Memory Ceremony On The National Mall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) application deadline for Vietnam veterans to be honored at the 2018 In Memory ceremony on the National Mall is…
Fugitive from justice
Richland Twp. DUI
‘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…