Titusville woman receives prison time for assaulting trooper
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Titusville woman has been sentenced to serve up to 64 months in prison for assaulting a state trooper last…
2018
Annual Girl Scout cookie campaign begins
From staff reports Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania entered the next century of Girl Scouts selling cookies on Friday, Jan. 5. The Girl Scout Cookie Program…
North Korea to join Olympics in South Korea as tensions ease
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday, as North Korea agreed to send…
Brown nears return as Steelers get set for Jags
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even as he sat in the back of a police car sprinting to the hospital to get a precise prognosis on his…
Eminem, The Killers, Muse lead Bonnaroo Festival lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Eminem, The Killers, Muse, Future, Bassnectar and Sturgill Simpson lead the lineup for this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The…
Recent Deaths 1/9/18
Gene A. Shaffer, 87, formerly of Shannondale, died Jan. 6, 2018. Margaret Ann “Peggy” Aharrah, 90, of Clarion, died Jan. 8, 2018. Bird Leroy Sommerville,…
Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet
The VFW 28th District (Crawford, Erie and Mercer Counties) held its VOD (Voice of Democracy) and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet on Saturday at VFW…
Pet of the day 1/8/18
Jake is a 6/7 month old, male, Bluetick Coonhound mix that was surrendered to the rescue center when he was becoming too big for the…
Ripe banana pancakes
Servings: 18 medium pancakes Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt…
Pink to perform national anthem at Super Bowl LII
The Associated Press The NFL scored another big-name performer for next month’s Super Bowl LII. Pop star Pink is set to sing the national anthem…
If you eat your Sauerkraut, Mom will jump in the icy river!
What started as a way for Kay Hannold to coax her boys to eat Sauerkraut on New Year’s Eve has turned into an annual event…
Oil tanker burning off China’s coast at risk of exploding
BEIJING (AP) — An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China’s east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking,…
Koyack comes up big
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Blake Bortles put together one decent drive all day that ended with a one-yard touchdown pass to Oil City High School…
Oprah for President? Twitter fans make the case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s moving speech at the Golden Globes has some fans and fellow celebrities calling for her presidential run. The actress…
Recent Deaths 1/8/18
Timothy A. Rankin, 63, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2018. Mary J. Stevenson, 78, of Titusville, died Jan. 5, 2018. Sally Irene Walter, 70, of…
Franklin man gets prison time in drug case
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A Franklin man was sentenced Friday to serve up to five years in state prison on drug charges. Cleo…
Popular local musician to open music store in Franklin
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer For Franklin businessman Tony Neidich, helping a friend helped him launch his music store. When the friend fell sick…
Theft by extortion
Couple charged for fraud attempt at car dealership
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A Bedford County couple are facing felony charges in connection with an alleged attempted fraud at the A. Crivelli…
Draped in black, Golden Globes will try on a new look
NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes have always been the less serious stop in route to the Academy Awards — the boozy, bubbly awards…
1 winning Powerball ticket to claim $570 million jackpot
MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) — It’s been a billion-dollar lottery weekend after a lone Powerball ticket sold in New Hampshire matched all six numbers and will…
$450 million Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Florida
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The winning ticket in the latest Mega Millions drawing was sold in Florida. One ticket matched all six numbers in…
Fundraiser to benefit church restoration
Franklin Preservation will hold a Divine Intervention Party from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 Park Way in the Miller Park section…
East Coast set for wickedly cold weekend of sub-zero temps
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Brutally cold conditions are expected to envelop the East Coast most of this weekend, prompting wind chill warnings from Virginia to…
Cooperstown Road crash
Franklin state police investigate another phone scam
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Franklin state police investigated yet another phone scam targeting area residents this week, this time by a caller impersonating…
‘Insidious: The Last Key’ review: Horror franchise ups its game
Four films in, the horror franchise “Insidious” deserves recognition for its unusual star, Lin Shaye. It isn’t the character she plays that’s noteworthy — a…
Crosby, Jarry lead Penguins to 4-0 win over Islanders
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back quickly from a disappointing defeat at home. Crosby had a goal and three…
Recent Deaths 1/6/18
Julie Marie Walentoski, 51, of Oil City, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 Kathryn B. Jackson, 94, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, died Wednesday, Jan….
It’s so cold in Florida, iguanas are falling from trees
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling from their perches in suburban trees. Temperatures dipped below 40 degrees…
Pet of the day 1/5/18
Violet is a kitten that purrs like a motorboat. She has tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is current on vaccines. She is scheduled…
Escarole and spinach soup
Servings: 8 to 10 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 3 garlic…
Questionable pasts and bright futures
Local animal rescues and shelters have many animals waiting for homes. Two rabies clinics have also been scheduled for this month, along with spay and…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Cold for a Cause polar plunge rescheduled
From staff reports The Cold for a Cause polar plunge scheduled Saturday at Two Mile Run County Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24,…
Numerous crashes reported throughout area
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Numerous weather-related crashes, and even some abandoned vehicles, were reported by both Venango and Clarion County 911 dispatchers Thursday afternoon….
Fundraiser to benefit church restoration
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will hold a Divine Intervention Party from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 Park Way in the…
Hard-line cleric says social media fed Iran protests, unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A hard-line cleric leading Friday prayers in Iran’s capital called on the Islamic Republic to build its own social…
Hurricanes beat struggling Penguins, 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes helped Cam Ward have a fairly comfortable night in goal against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion…
Sheeran helps music industry hit a high note in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran’s album “Divide” was the most popular album of 2017, helping the music industry enjoy a growth spurt during the…
Recent Deaths 1/5/18
Sheila Brady Nair, 74, died Jan. 2, 2018. Barbara A. Lowrie, 75, of Corsica, died Jan. 3, 2018. Patricia “Trish” A. Keeley, 81, died Jan. 2, 2018….
Local schools closed Friday
Schools closed: Allegheny Clarion Valley Brookville Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Crawford Central Forest Area Franklin Grove City Karns City Keystone Lakeview Moniteau North Clarion Oil…
The benefits to joining a local gym
Resolving to get healthy is a worthy goal. A healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and routine exercise can improve quality of life and…
Pet of the day 1/4/18
Bernie is a male, Husky mix that came to the rescue center as a stray. He appears already neutered, and will be vet checked prior…
Thai chicken coconut curry
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 6 chicken breast cutlets, about 4 ounces each 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 teaspoon neutral oil…
Man accused of pointing firearms waives hearing
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man accused of pointing firearms at people who had parked in front of his Ninth Street residence waived…
Artists may enter items for nature art showcase
From staff reports The third annual Nature Art Showcase will be held Feb. 2-3 in the lobby of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin during the…
US to end policy that let legal pot flourish
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across…
Review: Bale, landscapes, boost grim ‘Hostiles’
The Associated Press Enemies are thrown together for a perilous journey in “Hostiles ,” an unforgivingly violent and sparse revisionist Western set in 1892 that explores…
Recent Deaths 1/4/18
Esther E. “Tip” O’Brien, 81, of Oil City, died Jan. 3, 2018. Janet “Nanny” L. Eakin, 86, died Jan. 1, 2018. For complete obituaries,…