2019
Hickory Twp. accident
Desert Storm Memorial Site Dedication
The VFW joined with hundreds of veterans and officials to dedicate the site of the new National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial last week…
Pet of the day 3/11/19
Name: River Breed: Domestic Short hair mix Gender: Male Size: Large House-trained: Yes River can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Garlic Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced garlic (about 25 cloves) 2 carrots, peeled and…
Military items command attention
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Hundreds of military-related items were on display during the Jefferson County Historical Society’s annual military show at the county’s fairgrounds…
Trump reviving border wall fight with new budget request
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is reviving his border wall fight, preparing a new budget that will seek $8.6 billion for his signature project,…
Penguins end Bruins’ 19-game point streak with 4-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jared McCann scored twice, Matt Murray finished with 39 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Boston Bruins their first regulation loss…
‘Captain Marvel’ rockets to historic $153M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — “Captain Marvel,” Marvel Studios’ first female-fronted superhero movie, launched with $153 million domestically and $455 million globally, according to studio estimates…
Recent Deaths 3/11/19
Theresa Lynn Yashinski Stull, 50, of Beaver, died March 8, 2019. Lillian F. Carson, 93, of Franklin, died March 9, 2019. Timothy H. Larkin, 71,…
Franklin school district faces suit
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Franklin Area School District is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges that the district, superintendent Pamela Dye and junior/senior high…
Venango veterans can benefit from Second Harvest program
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Most military veterans understand what “tough times” mean as they serve their nation. After the fact, though, hardships can…
No survivors in Ethiopian Airlines crash en route to Kenya
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — An Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ethiopia’s capital on Sunday morning, killing all 157 on board, authorities…
Source: Raiders acquire Antonio Brown from Steelers
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders agreed on a deal Saturday night to acquire prolific but disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Cooperstown man accused of pulling weapons on police officer
From staff reports A Cooperstown man was arraigned Thursday on a felony charge of aggravated assault for pulling a 9 mm handgun and a knife…
Fire official says change smoke alarm batteries with clocks tonight
From staff reports With daylight savings time starting at 2 a.m. Sunday, state officials are once again reminding people to change the batteries in their…
Explorers to send 1st live video broadcast from ocean depths
ALPHONSE ATOLL, Seychelles (AP) — Explorers are set to deliver the first live video broadcast from deep below an ocean’s surface. Early next week, a…
Emoji gods approve skin-tone options for couples of color
NEW YORK (AP) — In 1664, Maryland passed the first British colonial law banning marriage between whites and slaves. An 1883 U.S. Supreme Court ruling…
Recent Deaths 3/9/19
Adah M. Wood, 101, of Franklin, died March 7, 2019. Thomas J. Burleigh, Sr., 67, of Punxsutawney, died March 6, 2019. Robert Francis Bernard, 91,…
Victory Twp. accident
Sugarcreek borough accident
Pet of the day 3/8/19
Name: Gunner Breed: Beagle mix Age: 9 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gunner can be found at Venango…
Chicken Enchiladas
Servings: 4-6 Cooking time: 4 to 5 hours on low Slow cooker size: 4 to 7 quarts 1 onion, chopped fine 1/4 cup vegetable oil…
OC team finishes first at regional STEM event
From staff reports The Oil City Area team took first place for its project at the regional PA Governor’s STEM Competition held last week at…
Venango group offering garden beds for summer
From staff reports Community members may sign up with Venango Area Community Gardens to request a raised bed for the summer for the use of…
Massive Venezuela power outage raises tensions amid crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Much of Venezuela was still without electricity Friday amid the country’s worst-ever power outage, raising tensions in a country already on…
Penguins continue mastery of Blue Jackets in 3-0 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan isn’t looking for an explanation. The Pittsburgh Penguins coach isn’t sure there is one that can adequately describe why his…
Actor drops ‘Carlton Dance’ suit against video game maker
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Alfonso Ribeiro has dropped a lawsuit against the makers of the video game “Fortnite” over…
Recent Deaths 3/8/19
Adah M. Wood, 101, of Franklin, died March 7, 2019. John H. Burke, 85, of Venus, died March 6, 2019. Edward J. Lynam, 83, of…
Single Digit Steelhead
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor It all started out how it usually does, a quick glance from Jacob in English class that ended with…
Clinton Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/7/19
Raya is a young spayed female. She is current on vaccines and negative for Fiv and leukemia. Raya is friendly and pretty. She can be…
Rosemary Focaccia
Servings: 12-16 (Makes two 9-inch round loaves) Start to finish: 4 1/2 hours plus 6 hours fermenting time Sponge: 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose…
Sugarcreek Council OKs 417 tank work
From staff reports A water tank in Sugarcreek Borough will receive some much needed love this year. Borough council members voted at their meeting Wednesday…
Venango bridge rehab projects resume April 1
From staff reports A two-year project to preserve and rehabilitate three bridges over Interstate 80 in Clinton and Scrubgrass townships in Venango County will resume…
US plans end to wolf protections; critics say it’s premature
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials plan to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, re-igniting the legal battle over a…
Pirates’ Kang having a strong spring despite long layoff
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates admittedly took a leap of faith when they re-signed Jung Ho Kang to a $3 million, one-year contract…
R. Kelly goes back to jail, takes risks with TV interview
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly’s day began with a nationally televised broadcast in which he whispered, cried and ranted while pleading with viewers to believe…
Recent Deaths 3/7/19
Joyce E. Neidich, 78, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City, died March 6, 2019. James “Jim” Andrew Schill, 76, of Lucinda, died March 6, 2019….
Cranberry Students Inducted into NTHS
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student Contributor On the evening of Feb. 26, 2019, several Cranberry students that attend the Venango Technology Center (also known as Vo-Tech)…
Police: Thief steals Remy Martin liquor bottle worth $4,000
SEEKONK, Mass. (AP) — Police are searching for a thief with expensive taste in Massachusetts. Chris Gasbarro’s Fine Wine and Spirits in Seekonk says someone…
Debating how best to combat chronic wasting disease in PA
It’s always been a matter of when not if, given the events of the last few years. It’s when. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is…
Pet of the day 3/6/19
Crosby is a young male mixed breed initially found as a stray several weeks ago. The kind people that found him kept him in their…
Pork Ragu
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 3 hours 2 (2 1/4-to-2 1/2 pound) racks baby back ribs, trimmed and each rack cut into quarters 2 teaspoons…
Second person arraigned in Franklin kidnapping case
From staff reports A second person has been arraigned on nearly a dozen conspiracy charges, including kidnapping and unlawful restraint, in connection with a January…
CLA students raise $3,270 for ‘Ultrasound Program’
From staff reports Ninth- and 10th-graders at Christian Life Academy decided to raise money for a program that would benefit people outside their school, and…
North Korea said to be rebuilding structures at rocket site
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament…
Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins over Panthers 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The night began with a tribute to Matt Cullen’s longevity. It ended with another sparkling play that highlighted Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Jake…
Clash of ‘Jeopardy!’ titans ends with $1 million runaway win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first-ever “Jeopardy!” team championship came down to a clash of the titans, Ken Jennings vs. Brad Rutter. With $1 million…
Recent Deaths 3/6/19
Donna M. Crawford, 81, of Mercer, formerly of Delaware Township, died March 5, 2019. Charles M. Kratzer, 85, of Cooperstown, died Feb. 27, 2019. Douglas…