Rust, Johnson help Pittsburgh rally past Bruins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Johnson’s goal into his own net was one of the low points of a forgettable first period for the Pittsburgh Penguins….
January 2020
‘Bad Boys for Life’ debuts with box office top spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two “Bad Boys” were too good for one “Dolittle” at the box office. “Bad Boys for Life” starring Will Smith and…
Recent Deaths 1/20/20
Bertha J. Clark, 91, of Emlenton, died Jan. 18, 2020. Martha June Fleming, 95, of Parker, formerly of Eau Claire, died Jan. 18, 2020. Donald…
Human Society: Where Passion Takes Action
By KAIA DEAN Student contributor “My brother and I wanted a dog. Mom said yes and dad said no so we compromised and got a…
Jury convicts Emlenton man in drug death trial
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It took a Venango County jury less than three hours Thursday to convict an Emlenton man of drug delivery resulting…
77 permits issued last year in Oil City
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City saw a major resurgence in new construction dollars plugged into the local economy in 2019. And while…
Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police are scouring the internet for clues about plans for mayhem, workers are putting up chain link holding pens around Virginia’s…
Screen Actors Guild Awards could offer Oscars preview
The Associated Press Scarlett Johansson and Nicole Kidman will have two chances to win Sunday night at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards, while the…
Police asking for help in connection with Amish buggy crash
From staff reports Clarion state police are asking for the public’s help in connection with a crash Tuesday in which an Amish man was killed…
Reservations still open for meeting on historic churches
From staff reports Reservations are still open to attend a town hall meeting Jan. 30 in Franklin to discuss how to bring historic churches and…
3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base were charged with conspiring to kill members of a…
Crosby scores in OT, Penguins beat Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin needed only 21 seconds to take advantage of an overtime penalty. Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33…
Report: Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of…
Recent Deaths 1/18/20
Carl Vincent Puleo, of Hamden, Connecticut, formerly of Madison, Connecticut, died Dec. 29, 2019. Lester E. Adams, Jr., 91, of Polk, died Jan. 16, 2020….
PHUNC… What a Good Idea
Student Jenna Seigworth receives a $500 scholarship should she choose to attend Penn State. (Photography contributed by Gayle Mitchell) By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor PHUNC,…
A Winter Wonderland in Cranberry
Michael Gunn and Abigail Pedley were crowned king and queen at Cranberry High School’s winter formal dance. (Photograph contributed by Kaitlyn Barnett) By ABBY HANNA Student…
A Perfect Pregame Warmup
(Family Features) When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole…
Pet of the Day 01-17-20
Clyde is a very nice boy who was surrendered to us by his previous owners because they were unable to care for him. Clyde loves…
Man already facing charges accused in 2 new cases
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man facing charges in a child endangerment case that is already going through the court system has been…
Hutchinson meets with Scouts
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson met with Seneca’s Cub Scout Pack 111 on Monday to help the Scouts in earning their Building a Better World requirement….
Iran’s top leader strikes defiant tone amid month of turmoil
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight…
Bergeron scores 20th, Bruins beat Penguins 4-1
BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins turned an ominous start into a decisive victory against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Crosby scored 24 seconds into the…
NBC hopes ‘free’ makes Peacock stand out in streaming era
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will…
Recent Deaths 1/17/20
William James Simpson, Jr., 57, of Clarion, died Jan. 15, 2020. Norma Audrey (Ace) McCormick, 86, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, formerly of Meadville, died Dec….
Weapons investigation
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Parole absconder
Hindering apprehension
Defense presents case in drug death trial; deliberations to start
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The defense presented its case Wednesday in the trial of an Emlenton man accused in the drug delivery death of…
Senate takes over Trump’s impeachment after House handoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the…
Lawmakers aim to stop closure of 2 institutions for disabled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A fight to block Gov. Tom Wolf from closing two state centers for the intellectually disabled produced a second large majority…
Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II isn’t quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the “craziest” seasons he’s…
‘Friends’ cast reunion special remains a ‘maybe’ for HBO Max
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The “Friends” reunion will be there for you. Maybe. “There’s interest all the way around” in bringing the stars of the…
Recent Deaths 1/16/20
Violet “Vi” L. Sheaffer, 101, of Franklin, died Jan. 12, 2020. Ina Christine Peavy Hugar, formerly a resident of 917 Buffalo St., Franklin, died Jan….
Think tree seedlings for wildlife now
“It’s getting late early,” that’s what Yankees great Yogi Berra once said. The Hall of Fame catcher was talking baseball, not wildlife. But if you’re…
Baby Back Ribs with Honey, Chipotle and Mango Glaze
Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 8 2 racks baby back ribs 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 can chipotle peppers in…
Pet of the Day 01-15-20
Meet Bentley! We knew you wouldn’t be able to resist his big handsome eyes and sweet face. Ever since he was a little puppy, he’s…
Commissioners adopt Polk Center resolution
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The new board of Venango County commissioners adopted a resolution opposing the closure of Polk Center at the panel’s first…
Venango Relay for Life teams selling daffodils
From staff reports Relay for Life teams of Venango County are participating in the American Cancer Society’s 2020 Daffodil Days. Judy Stevenson and Gayle Oxenham…
Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president warned Wednesday that European soldiers in the Mideast “could be in danger” after three nations challenged Tehran over breaking…
Crosby collects 4 points in return, Penguins rip Wild 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby stressed he wouldn’t try to get “too fancy” in his return from a two-month layoff following abdominal surgery. It happened…
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. lead field into rock hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
Recent Deaths 1/15/20
James E. McNamara, 90, of Franklin, died Jan. 12, 2020. Barbara A. Hidinger, 78, of Franklin, died Jan. 11, 2020. Benjamin Angelo Kundick, Sr., 88,…
Penguins’ Crosby to return from 2-month absence
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby is back. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain will be in the lineup on Tuesday night when Pittsburgh faces Minnesota. Crosby hasn’t…
Cinnamon-Apple Crostata
⦁ Pie Pastry (we used Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts) Filling ⦁ 1/2 cup sugar ⦁ 4 tsp. cornstarch ⦁ 2 tsp. cinnamon ⦁ 4 cups…
Pet of the Day 01-14-20
Esme, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 14 month old spayed female. She’s a handsome brown, orange tiger with green eyes. This friendly girl loves…
Indecent Assault
Emlenton woman arraigned in prescription drugs case
By Randy Bartley Staff Writer An Emlenton woman faces more than 80 years in prison for her alleged role in the acquisition of unauthorized medical…
Photos being accepted for Marienville contest
From staff reports Photographs are being accepted for the annual photography contest sponsored by the Friends of the Marienville Area Library. Submissions may be made…
EU launches Iran nuclear deal dispute action
BRUSSELS (AP) — Britain, France and Germany ratcheted up pressure on Iran Tuesday to cease its violations of a landmark nuclear deal, stressing that they…