Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities, homework and carpools. It can be challenging to find quality time to spend with…
2019
Pet of the Day 10/3/19
Lily, a Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a young female. She has a glossy black coat with a white blaze on her chest and…
No tax hike in proposed Sugarcreek budget
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members got their first look at the borough’s proposed budget for 2020 during the panel’s monthly meeting…
Coffee with a Cop Day in Franklin
Franklin state police trooper Michelle McGee and other local law enforcement officials participated in Wednesday’s Coffee with a Cop Day, a national effort for law…
Pennsylvania moves to cap power plant emissions
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is taking a big step in his effort to fight climate change in the nation’s fourth-biggest emitter of…
Steelers bring in QB Christion to prepare for Lamar Jackson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When he got the call from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday evening, Taryn Chistion was getting his hair cut. Shaved clean near…
Jumping the shark? Kiss will play for them in the ocean
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Having played nearly every corner of the Earth in a nearly 50-year career, the rock band Kiss is taking its…
Recent Deaths 10/3/19
L. Marlene Shick, 82, of Brookville, died Sept. 30, 2019. Susanne “Susie” (Graham) Williams, 82, of Houston, Pennsylvania, died Sept. 30, 2019. Ella “Mae” Miller,…
“…and to think that I was there”
By JENNA SEIGWORTH – Student contributor “I just received a phone call. We’re going to the Derrick.” That’s how it all started, when Mrs. Trisha…
Six tips for early archery season
You might compare it to Christmas morning in a tropical jungle. Think thrilling, exciting, heart-pounding at times. Full of the kind of smiles that only…
Athlete of the Week: Ava Ferringer
By NICK RICHAR Student contributor Ava Ferringer is our new athlete of the week. She has been in the spotlight recently with her performances in…
History Students Under Siege
By DYLAN LU Student contributor Teacher Chris Bost’s ninth grade history class designed catapults over the course of the last month to launch tennis balls…
Harassment
Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija
(Family Features) Football season, for many people, is just as much about the food as it is about the action. No matter who’s playing and…
Pet of the Day 10/2/19
Oats, a domestic short hair, is a 5-month-old neutered male. He’s a brown and white tabby with an angular head, slanted green eyes, and large,…
Human remains found in Crawford County
From staff reports Human remains were discovered Sunday afternoon in Troy Township, Crawford County. Corry state police said the remains were found by a hunter…
OC firefighters to collect coats for kids Friday
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department will conduct its annual Coats for Kids drive Friday in downtown Oil City. Members of Oil City…
China parades its latest missiles in challenge to US, others
BEIJING (AP) — Military planners in Washington and elsewhere will be taking note of new missile technology displayed by China, particularly a hypersonic ballistic nuclear…
Review: Portman’s ‘Lucy in the Sky’ is an interesting mess
The Associated Press The words “inspired by real events” are some of the first you see on screen in “Lucy in the Sky .” But…
Recent Deaths 10/2/19
Howard Lee Kelly, 90, of Endeavor, died Sept. 30, 2019. Albert “Al” J. Mertz, 94, of Oil City, died Sept. 28, 2019. Phyllis Kathleen Jacoby,…
Fruity Yogurt French Toast Wraps
(Culinary.net) Add fruit to your breakfast with this take on French toast, which includes a mixture of berries, bananas and vanilla yogurt wrapped in tortillas…
Pet of the Day 10/1/19
Yanni, a Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier, is a year-old neutered male. He has a brindle and white coat and blue eyes. Because Yanni came in as…
Arson, death investigation
Oil City fight
2 face drug, other charges after being found at hotel
From staff reports Two Oil City residents have been charged after they were found in possession of drugs in a room at the Days Inn…
Tech center students make dumplings for Applefest
Students in the culinary arts class at Venango Technology Center are making apple dumplings that will be sold during Franklin’s Applefest celebration later this week….
Restoring forests 1 tree at a time, to help repair climate
MADRE DE DIOS, Peru (AP) — Destruction of the forests can be swift. Regrowth is much, much slower. But around the world, people are putting…
Bengals falter throughout, fall to 0-4 in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals couldn’t dig out of a winless hole despite a prime-time road matchup against their biggest rival. The Bengals were…
Review: Eddie Murphy shines in vulgar, heartfelt ‘Dolemite’
The Associated Press For the amount of cursing, vulgarity and nudity in “Dolemite Is My Name ,” it might come as a surprise that it’s actually…
Recent Deaths 10/1/19
Freda E. Stricklen-Douglas, 71, of Franklin, died Sept. 29, 2019. Barry Lee Iorfido, 61, of Lewisberry, died Sept. 25, 2019. Jacqueline M. Way, 58, of…
Athlete of the Week: Cameron Russell
By ZOE ALBERT Student contributor This week’s Athlete of the Week is Cameron Russell. When asked how it felt to receive this honor, Russell responded,…
Corruption of minors
Hill City Road crash
Sandycreek Twp. harassment
VFW Participates In Women Veteran Roundtable
Last week, Army veteran and VFW National staff member Meggan Thomas spoke at a congressional roundtable event focused on women veterans. The congressionally mandated Women…
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
(Culinary.net) Whether you need a quick appetizer or something to snack on, these Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes make for an appealing bite. Find more snack recipes…
Pet of the Day 9/30/19
Vivian, a domestic short hair, is a four-year-old spayed female. She has a grey coat, green eyes, and white whiskers. This little lady is sweet…
OC Healthcare earns wound certification
Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was recently recognized as a Center of Excellence for Wound Management by VOHRA Wound Physicians. The Oil City center…
Advocacy group makes its pitch
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Pam Nicodemus said the prevalence of ADHD is so high that it is often called the “common cold” of mental…
3 of 4 escapees from Ohio jail arrested in North Carolina
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Three of four inmates who overpowered two female corrections officers and escaped from an Ohio county jail were caught in North…
Hurdle fired, Reds beat Pirates 3-1 in season finale
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates will head into the offseason searching for a new voice after firing Clint Hurdle. The Cincinnati Reds may have found…
‘Abominable’ No.1 with $20.9M; Zellweger’s ‘Judy’ sings out
NEW YORK (AP) — The DreamWorks animated adventure “Abominable” topped the box office with $20.9 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio…
Recent Deaths 9/30/19
Marie A. (Palamara) Reynolds died Sept. 26, 2019. Barbara Ann Willison Lovell, 86, died Sept. 28, 2019. John “Scott” Nestor, Sr., 55, of Monessen, formerly…
Breast cancer awareness event ‘all set to go’ in Franklin
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The annual Pink Splash for the Cure, an observance designed to raise public awareness of breast cancer and raise…
Crowdfunding criteria get OK
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Area School District teachers will now need the district’s approval if they wish to raise money via crowdfunding, as…
Dark skies: UN meeting reveals a world in a really bad mood
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The planet is heating. Island nations are slipping away. A Pakistan-India nuclear war could be a “bloodbath.” Governments aren’t working together…
Iglesias lifts Reds to 4-2 win over Pirates in 12 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — R.J. Alaniz didn’t hesitate when asked if he was more excited about getting his first career hit or victory. “The hit,” said…
Winfrey shocks fundraisers with $1M donation for students
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Oprah Winfrey shocked attendees at a North Carolina fundraiser by announcing a donation of more than $1 million toward the United…
Frenchcreek Twp. assault
A New Home
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor It is funny to me how many times I’ve forgotten I’m in Alaska. Every morning, I wake up and…