Pet of the day 4/4/19
Name: Bruce Breed: Domestic Long Hair Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Bruce can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
April 2019
Mini Morsels for a Kid-Friendly Snack
(Family Features) Rally the family together to make and eat these bite-sized versions of corn dogs for an enjoyable, kid-friendly activity and snack. Parents will…
Canal Twp. man faces firearms charges for having, selling guns
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A Canal Township man has been charged in U.S. District Court for knowingly and unlawfully possessing firearms not registered to…
Cranberry students receive awards
Cranberry High School journalism students, from left, AJ Howard, Sara Uddin, Ava Fischer and Lindsay Perry received awards Wednesday in Hershey. The students were welcomed…
Gems Donation Station opens Friday; library association to benefit
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Ellen Gierlach’s plans to use her non-profit Gems Donation Station store “to benefit this area” will now include help given…
Police, FBI trying to verify teen is boy missing since 2011
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities were trying Thursday to confirm the identity of a teenager who told police he fled from kidnappers and is an Illinois…
Cardinals rally past Pirates again, 5-4 in 10 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Shildt would prefer to not have his team consistently find itself in a spot where it’s forced to rally. At the…
Disney presents a united front with Fox at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s not uncommon for Hollywood studios to show a sizzle reel to kick off a CinemaCon presentation, but Wednesday afternoon in…
Recent Deaths 4/4/19
David B. Witherow, 78, of Clarion, died April 3, 2019. Antoinette C. “Toni” Beach, 79, of Franklin, died April 3, 2019. Barry Harrison, 76, died…
Pet of the day 4/3/19
Name: Clare Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Clare can be…
Sweet Coffee Cake with a Crunch
(Family Features) This cake delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping that can delight nearly any guest. Serve it warm with a side of ice…
2 Brookville students in custody in shooting plot
From staff reports Two Brookville Area High School students are in custody after allegedly plotting a school shooting. Brookville police said the incident began Friday…
Authority chairman: Franklin council costs for projects will be high
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin General Authority chairman Tim Dunkle delivered a bleak message Monday to Franklin City Council members. “(Future projects) are definitely…
Trump takes step back from threat to close southern border
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump eased up on his threats to close the southern border as officials across his administration explored half-measures that might…
Bertuzzi stays hot as Red Wings beat Penguins 4-1
DETROIT (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins came up empty when they tried to clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday night. Tyler Bertuzzi led the way…
Footage from ‘It: Chapter 2,’ ‘Joker’ debuts at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Warner Bros. doled out a Godzilla-sized serving of new footage in a marathon presentation to promote its upcoming slate of films…
Recent Deaths 4/3/19
Anthony Ginnery, 70, of Franklin, died March 30, 2019. Pluma E. Umstead Pratt, 88, of Oil City, died April 2, 2019. Robert J. Brandt, 55,…
Charges against woman dropped in slaying that killed 3
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped all charges against a woman in a robbery-related western Pennsylvania shooting that killed three people, including a 10-year-old…
Franklin DUI
Pet of the day 4/2/19
Enigma is a young female. She is extremely friendly. She has a beautiful fluffy tail. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Enigma…
Ham and cheese sliders
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 25 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 4 teaspoons yellow mustard 4 potato dinner rolls, sliced open 4 slices deli ham 8 dill…
Joseph A Dugan, Jr., Hall Of Valor 2019
I had the honor to be at The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Induction Ceremony in Pittsburgh. It was held Sunday, March 31. They…
Local students win STEM Design Challenge awards
From staff reports A team of Cranberry students won second place in the sixth through eighth grade category at a STEM Design Challenge held March…
Venango group offering garden beds for summer
Venango Area Community Gardens has 4-by-4-foot raised garden beds available for use by community groups, churches and other organizations. The beds are built by students…
Parents could face tax charges, big fines in admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — A wide-ranging college admissions cheating scheme allowed wealthy parents not only to get their kids into sought-after schools but also a tax…
Cardinals rally past sloppy Pirates 6-5 in 11 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Down four on the road late against a team feeding off the adrenaline of its home opener, the St. Louis Cardinals waited…
Los Angeles police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle slaying
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are seeking a 29-year-old man who they believe shot and killed Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper’s clothing store…
Recent Deaths 4/2/19
Helen E. Fritz, 89, formerly of Heritage Village Campus and Franklin, died March 29, 2019. Donna Jean Carey, 65, of Sligo, died March 30, 2019….
Recent Deaths 4/1/19
Philip Bruno, 88, of Perry Township, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Donna Carey, 65, of Sligo, passed away Saturday morning, March 30, 2019….
Toyota robot can’t slam dunk but shoots a mean 3-pointer
TOKYO (AP) — It can’t dribble, let alone slam dunk, but Toyota’s basketball robot hardly ever misses a free throw or a 3-pointer. The 207-centimeter…
Police seeking info on hit-run crash
Marienville state police are investigating a crash that occurred at 5 a.m. on Route 36 near Mealy Drive in Farmington Township, Clarion County Sunday. Police…