Registrations being accepted for fatherhood program
From staff reports Registrations are being accepted for the Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s “24/7 Dad” program. This series of group meetings for fathers and families begins…
2018
Pet of the day 2/9/18
Name: Libby Breed: Shepherd and Collie Mix Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Chocolate Age: 3 years House-trained: Yes Libby can be found at Precious…
Lemon and vanilla bean angel food cake
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 2 hours, including inactive cooking and cooling time 2/3 cup organic sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, grains scraped from pod 2…
Local residents offer comments on Route 8 study
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Local residents offering comments at Thursday’s PennDOT session were emphatic and unanimous in their insistence that the four-lane stretch…
‘No Strings Attached: A Pinocchio Story’ will be performed Feb. 16-17
From staff reports It’s an enchanting story of obedience, respect and truth when “No Strings Attached: A Pinocchio Story” is performed Friday and Saturday, Feb….
Trump signs budget deal, government to reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, ending a…
Steelers name Bradley, Dunbar as coaches
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled a portion of their defensive coaching staff Thursday, hiring Karl Dunbar as defensive line coach and Tom Bradley…
Family blames movie exec’s suicide on Weinstein scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jill Messick, who served as a producer on films such as “Frida” and “Baby Mama,” has taken her own life, her…
Recent Deaths 2/9/18
Marjorie Danzer Straub, of Midland, Michigan, died Jan. 30, 2018. Celia DeVault Shreffler Kolacek, 86, of Diamond, died Feb. 7, 2018. Erma Negri Oliver, 100, formerly of…
‘Snowman in the Forest’ set for Feb. 17
From staff reports The Cook Forest Vacation Bureau once again will sponsor a fun family day, “Snowman in the Forest,” beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday,…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Clintonville Borough accident
Unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many…
Florida woman: Airline told me to flush pet hamster
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida woman says an airline told her to flush her hamster down an airport toilet because the emotional support rodent wasn’t…
Pet of the day 2/8/18
Name: Walter Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Walter can…
Irish Potato Bread
Makes 8 Serves 4 13/4 cups smooth mashed potatoes (1 very large cooked potato or 2 medium) 3/4 cup self-rising flour 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard…
COLUMN: Route 8 meeting tonight too important to pass up
By PETER GREENE There are 1,074 seats in the Franklin High School auditorium. In over four decades, I have only seen them all filled a…
Woman accused of forging $27,000 check held for court
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City woman accused of forging a check in her name for nearly $30,000 in October was held for…
Town hall session focuses on human trafficking
From staff reports Due to the escalation of terrorist attacks throughout the world, along with the increase of human trafficking within the commonwealth, Rep. Donna…
Pelosi speaks for record 8 hours in favor of ‘Dreamers’
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi staged a record-breaking, eight-hour speech in hopes of pressuring Republicans to allow a vote on protecting “Dreamer”…
Eagles fans flock to Philadelphia to fete champs at parade
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tens of thousands of Eagles fans poured into Philadelphia Thursday morning, some before dawn, to take part in the city’s first-ever Super…
Review: Eastwood’s ’15:17′ recreates a thwarted attack
The Associated Press In his latest film, “The 15:17 to Paris,” Clint Eastwood has taken his famously no-frills filmmaking further than ever before. Having already…
Recent Deaths 2/8/18
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Wendell Holmes Slaughenhaupt, 87, of Fisher, died Feb. 5, 2018. Helen L. McCullough, 74, of Strattanville, died Feb. 4, 2018. Scott R. Hoover,…
Area 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…
Pet of the day 2/7/18
Name: Luna B Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Gender: Female Age: 1 year Color: Brindle, White/ Cream Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Luna B can be found…
Slow cooked pork roast
Serves 12 6 hours start to finish 3 tablespoons brown sugar, light or dark 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil 2…
Franklin OKs CDBG program updates
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Franklin City Council has approved a number of updates and resolutions to the city’s Community Development Block Grant program. The…
Pence says US to unveil ‘toughest’ sanctions on N. Korea
TOKYO (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. is preparing to announce the “toughest and most aggressive” economic sanctions against North Korea in…
Pens ruin Fleury’s homecoming with 5-4 win over Vegas
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was an emotional night for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their beloved former goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury. Fleury was back in the city…
SpaceX’s big new rocket blasts off, puts sports car in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s big new rocket blasted off Tuesday on its first test flight, carrying a red electric sports car aiming for…
Recent Deaths 2/7/18
Douglas C. Nelson, 68, of Franklin, died Feb. 5, 2018. Grace K. Smith, 69, of Polk, died Feb. 3, 2018. Thomas E. Myers, 66, of Parker, died Feb….
Cherrytree Twp. DUI
Felon in possession of firearms
Rockland Twp. crash
Sandycreek Twp. crash
Scrubgrass Twp. burglary
Say it ain’t snow
Love it or hate it, there’s more snow on the way according to forecasters. One pondered what exactly is in store for the region when…
Pet of the day 2/6/18
Charley is a neutered male, current on vaccines. Very loving and sweet. Charley is FIV positive. This is only passed on through deep bite wounds. Cats…
White bean soup with bread dumplings
Start to finish: 1 hour, 35 minutes (30 active) Servings: 4 2 large eggs 2 cups fresh white or whole-wheat breadcrumbs 2 ounces freshly grated…
Nature Art Showcase winners announced
From staff reports Attendees at last weekend’s Third Annual Nature Art Showcase cast ballots for the “People’s Choice” awards while they viewed more than 70…
Global stocks tumble as Wall Street braces for more losses
LONDON (AP) — Stock markets around the world took a battering Tuesday, following a dramatic sell-off on Wall Street that triggered concerns that a potentially…
Golden Knights’ Fleury makes emotional return to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury doesn’t think anything he’s experienced in his 14-year career that could prepare him for his return to Pittsburgh. The Vegas…
Field Museum’s Sue moving to make way for titanosaur
CHICAGO (AP) — Sue, the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found, is on the move. Chicago’s Field Museum on Monday began dismantling Sue and moving…
Recent Deaths 2/6/18
M. Norabelle Gerwick Young, 97, of Grove City, formerly of the Emlenton area, died Feb. 4, 2018. Douglas C. Nelson, 68, of Franklin, died Feb. 5,…
PFA violation
Oil Creek Twp. accident
Sykesville Borough accident
Drivers needed to transport vets to Pittsburgh VA hospital
At The VAVS meeting held at the Erie VA last Tuesday, many important topics were discussed. It was made known that the Erie VA is…
Pet of the day 2/5/18
Name: Charlotte Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Mix Age: 10 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $125.00 Charlotte can…
Chilled Chocolate Soufflé with Lots of Ginger
Serves 4 to 6 1/2 cup water 1 1/4-ounce envelope plain gelatin 1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,…