Pet of the Day 9/23/19
Bertha, a female, adult Pug weighing in at 15 pounds, was found wandering on her own and in desperate need of some TLC. She appeared…
2019
Women Veterans Health And Wellness Expo
The Women Veterans Health And Wellness Expo will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Zem Zem Shrine Club,…
Securing Our School
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor As a part of renovations made over the summer, the Cranberry Area School District installed many features at the high…
Drug possession
Terroristic threats
4 transported by helicopter following 3-vehicle crash
From staff reports Four people were transported by helicopter following a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Clarion County Saturday, emergency personnel said. The crash,…
Renegades of the Rotunda to promote blood drive
From staff reports The Renegades of the Rotunda, a Pittsburgh Pirates independent super fan group, will visit Oil City next week to promote a blood…
3 dead, 4 hospitalized in suspected drug overdose
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three people died and four others were hospitalized early Sunday in what police said appeared to be a mass drug overdose. The…
Sloppy 49ers beat Steelers 24-20 on late Garoppolo TD pass
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers gave away everything but the game. Jimmy Garoppolo threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis with 1:15…
‘Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ top Emmys, Billy Porter makes history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Game of Thrones” resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in…
Recent Deaths 9/23/19
Kay Goodman, 74, of Callensburg, died Sept. 21, 2019. George J. Ratzer, 81, of Franklin, died Sept. 19, 2019. Dorothy “Dot” Shay Whitting, 88, of…
Man accused in threatening-letters case not guilty on remaining charges
From staff reports A Franklin man who stood accused in 2018 of writing threatening and profanity-laced letters to public officials was found not guilty of…
Franklin schools want to get out in community
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin School District Superintendent Pamela Dye told school board members Monday the district is starting the year with a strong…
Youth leaders at UN demand bold climate change action
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Fresh off the climate strike that took hundreds of thousands of young people out of classrooms and into the streets globally,…
Brewers increase wild-card lead, beat Pirates 10-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brent Suter has turned out to be the wild card in the wild card chase for the Milwaukee Brewers. Rookies Keston Hiura…
‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Veep’ aim for records at Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Get the snacks and a scorecard ready for the 2019 Emmy Awards. As TV academy voters honor what they consider the…
Athlete of the Week: Matt Woolcock
By BROOKE WHITLING and GABE DRESBACH Student contributors Leading by example and attending every practice are just two reasons Coach Keith Siverling gave when speaking…
Man arrested in meth case
From staff reports A Franklin man wanted for dealing methamphetamine was arrested by Sugarcreek police on Thursday after an anonymous tip. Police said in a…
Franklin bridge work continues
Work continues on the 8th Street Bridge in Franklin. PennDOT said that night work will begin again Monday at 6 p.m. The hours are expected…
Goodbye, Three Mile Island: Remaining reactor shuts down
HARRISBURG (AP) — The money-losing Three Mile Island, the 1979 site of the United States’ worst commercial nuclear power accident, was shut down Friday by…
Is Antonio Brown’s NFL career over? Likely for 2019 at least
The Associated Press So many factors went into Antonio Brown’s release by the Patriots on Friday. It would be stunning if he draws interest from…
Recent Deaths 9/21/19
John A. Rifenberrick, 91, of Fisher, died Sept. 20, 2019. Robert Michael “Bob” McNabb, 72, of New Bethlehem, died Sept. 18, 2019. Dorothy Shay Whitting,…
Pet of the Day 9/20/19
Chloe, a 2-year-old lab mix, finds it hard to make a good first impression. When visitors approach her kennel, Chloe leaps against her gate and…
Egg Roll Bowl with Shrimp
(Family Features) For those who are always on the go, it can be difficult to find time to whip up meals and snacks that are…
Residential burglary
Possession with intent to deliver
Oil site theft
Documents reveal details of Clarion County manhunt
From staff reports A 29-year-old Reynoldsburg, Ohio, man has been charged in an incident along River Hill that led to school closings and a manhunt…
Event on mental, substance abuse disorders set today
From staff reports The Venango County Recovery Celebration committee will hold its fifth annual celebration for the community today. The event will be held from…
Young people lead global climate change protests
BERLIN (AP) — In Canberra and Kabul, Cape Town and Berlin, and across the globe, hundreds of thousands of people took the streets Friday to…
Long, Mariners beat Pirates 6-5 in 11 innings for sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are on their way to finishing at the bottom of the AL West, but they plan to do more…
A stitch in time: Tapestry immortalizes “Game of Thrones”
BAYEUX, France (AP) — Famously, Arya Stark always preferred her sword Needle to needlework. Still, even she would be impressed with the giant tapestry now…
Recent Deaths 9/20/19
Sandra K. “Sandy” Clark, 72, of Emlenton, died Sept. 19, 2019. Herman “Herb” Aponte, 71, of Franklin, died Sept. 16, 2019. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 9/19/19
Little Girl, a domestic short hair, is a 5-year-old spayed female. She’s a dilute calico with hazel eyes. She’s a sweet, talkative girl. New to…
Cinnamon-Apple Crostata
Need a dessert that is not only delicious but easy to make? Try this recipe for Cinnamon-Apple Crostata. You’ll have a hard time waiting to…
Assault with weapon
Man taken into custody in Clarion after search
From staff reports An Ohio man was captured Wednesday morning in the Clarion area following a search that started Tuesday evening. Clarion state police said…
WTAE to air Polk report
From staff reports WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh plans to air a report on Polk Center during its 6 p.m. newscast today. The newsroom received a call…
Red Cross offers free smoke alarms, installation
From staff reports The American Red Cross will canvass Venango, Clarion and Armstrong counties to install free smoke alarms and make homes safer as the…
‘It’s bad’: Water rescues begin as Imelda soaks east Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — Rain from Tropical Depression Imelda deluged parts of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, prompting hundreds of water rescues, a hospital evacuation and…
Fitzpatrick attacking fresh start with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick walked into the locker room fresh off the first practice of the rest of his football life, noticed the semi-circle…
Nevada desert towns prep for possible ‘Storm Area 51’ influx
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Visitors descending on the remote Nevada desert for “Storm Area 51” are from Earth, not outer space. No one knows what…
Recent Deaths 9/19/19
Justin Michael Cozad, 40, of Oil City, died Sept. 17, 2019. Mary A. Ritchey, 86, formerly of Dempseytown, died Sept. 17, 2019. Daniel J. Kauffman,…
Planting a Tree the Right Way
There’s an old saying that goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.” Fall is…
Make Family Meals Matter
(Family Features) For busy families, finding time to eat together isn’t always easy, but coming together around the dinner table regularly isn’t just about keeping…
Pet of the Day 9-18-19
Ricky, a domestic short sair, is a 15-week-old neutered male. He’s an orange tabby with white. Ricky is curious and active. He gets along with…
Retail theft
Theft by deception
Couple charged after 5 children found alone
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City couple have been charged with endangering the welfare of children after police found five young children running…
Historical Society planning book sale during Applefest
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society’s annual book and yard sale will be held during Franklin’s annual Applefest celebration. The historical society is…