Amid virus precautions, Tokyo Olympic flame is lit in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The flame for the Tokyo Olympics was lit Thursday at the birthplace of the ancient games in a pared-down ceremony because…
March 2020
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with new virus
SYDNEY (AP) — Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus,…
Recent Deaths 3/12/20
Larry L. Zimmerman, 88, of Seneca, died March 9, 2020. LaVaughn J. Weiser, 68, of Polk, died March 4, 2020. Robert Joseph Tomaszewski, Jr., 59,…
Water trail maps provide tons of useful information
I couldn’t see the river from where I parked earlier in the day, and I couldn’t see the parking lot from where I was on…
Add a Personal Touch to a Classic Drink
(Family Features) A traditional drink that’s easy to make when entertaining, it can be easy to put your own personal twists on the Bloody Mary….
Pet of the Day 03-11-20
Artemis, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 9 month old neutered male. He’s a white and grey tiger with hazel eyes. Artemis explored every level…
Possession with intent to deliver
DUI, chase
Shavings on Route 8 flatten tires, close road for hours
From staff reports Metal shavings lost from a truck Tuesday on Route 8 led to many flat tires in Venango County. Franklin state police said…
Former Franklin Club items up for auction Saturday
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Fond memories will be up for grabs Saturday when items from the former Franklin Club go up for auction. The…
Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir…
Malkin leads slumping Penguins to 5-2 win over Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up another to lead the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-2 victory over the…
Review: ‘The Hunt’ is a clunky swipe at a divided America
The Associated Press Fittingly, few films in recent memory arrive with a bigger target on its back than “The Hunt.” Our quick advice? Lower your…
Recent Deaths 3/11/20
Jill Suzanne Fetzer, 41, died March 4, 2020. Martha E. Kline, 91, of Titusville, died March 9, 2020. Robert H. “Bob” Myers, 89, of Knox,…
Athletes of the Week: Nick Richar & Morgan Stover
By ANNA MOORE Student contributor Cranberry High School students Nick Richar and Morgan Stover, who both qualified for the PIAA State Championship AA swim meet,…
Retail theft
Fatal crash
Red Raspberry Whole-Fruit Sorbet
Servings: 8 (1/2 cup each) 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 18 ounces frozen raspberries 1 egg white, pasteurized In blender, blend sugar and frozen raspberries until…
Pet of the Day 03-10-20
Brooks, a Boxer mix, is a 3 year old male. He has a brindle and white coat and brown eyes. Since Brooks came in as…
Man arrested after high speed chase in OC, Franklin
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Sandy Lake man is facing charges for leading police on a high speed chase through Oil City and Franklin…
Many items have been collected for women veterans
From staff reports A campaign to collect items for women deployed on active duty in the U.S. military is picking up steam. “We received many…
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Tuesday, taking a step forward on its peace deal…
Humble Hayes; Pirates 3B prospect impressing as callup nears
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes thought the call might come last September with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a free fall. It didn’t and, yeah,…
Zeppelin wins latest battle of the bands in ‘Stairway’ fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday restored a jury verdict that found Led Zeppelin did not steal “Stairway to Heaven.” The…
Recent Deaths 3/10/20
Janet L. Bodenhorn, 75, of Shippenville, died March 8, 2020. Christina Carone, 61, of Utica, died March 7, 2020. Russell Joseph Cataldo, Sr., 73, of…
Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos
Pickled Vegetables: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 8 radishes, thinly sliced 2 medium jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced…
Pet of the Day 03-09-20
Magnolia, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 1 to 2 year old spayed female. She’s a brown and orange calico with almond-shaped green eyes. Magnolia…
Retail theft
Emlenton crash
Concurrent Receipt Bill Introduced in the Senate
Last Wednesday, Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a VFW-championed bill, S.3393, which would expand concurrent receipt eligibility to combat-wounded veterans who…
Police: Coroner called to crash scene
From staff reports Franklin state police confirmed the Venango County coroner was called to the scene of an accident involving an Amish buggy and a…
School safety drill set in OC
From staff reports A school safety drill will be conducted Friday, March 20, at the Oil City high school and middle school. The drill will…
Virus closes sites around the world; stocks, oil prices sink
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Anxiety over the new coronavirus epidemic sent global stock markets and oil prices plunging Monday and caused a cascading shutdown of…
Hurricanes hammer listless Penguins 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Morgan Geekie didn’t have time to think. On Saturday he was in the minors. By Sunday afternoon the newest Carolina Hurricanes forward…
‘Exorcist’ actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and…
Recent Deaths 3/9/20
Richard J. “R. J.” Brown, Sr., 84, of Tampa, Florida, died March 3, 2020. William Robert “Bob” Rowland, 89, of Oil City, died March 7,…
State reveals Route 8 project details
From staff reports The Wolf administration on Wednesday announced that a two-year, $32.6 million reconstruction of nearly 12 miles of Route 8 in Sandycreek, Irwin…
Franklin chief: It’s tougher to fill openings
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Manpower within the Franklin Police Department has been a talking point at several recent city council meetings, but what are…
2 more presumptive coronavirus cases confirmed; now 4 total
HARRISBURG (AP) — The governor of Pennsylvania has announced two more presumptive cases of the new coronavirus, making a total of four in the commonwealth…
Capitals strike early, thrash Penguins 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The playoffs are still a month away. It just feels like they’ve already started for the Washington Capitals. Dominant at the start…
With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech
LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces…
Unemployment rises, but Pennsylvania payrolls hit new record
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose again in January, as the pool of job-seekers and payrolls both grew to record highs, the state Department…
Polk council hears about potential lead in mobile home case
From staff reports Polk Borough police Sgt. Alan Heller told borough council members Thursday the department has a potential lead in the disappearance of a…
Pennsylvania now has 2 confirmed cases of coronavirus
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus, one in Delaware County and one in Wayne County, and health…
Austin officials cancel South by Southwest festival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The organizers of South By Southwest — which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and some of Hollywood and music’s biggest…
Recent Deaths 3/7/20
James A. “Jim” Ash, 100, of Franklin, died March, 4, 2020. Bernard “Bernie” L. Barr, 79, of Meadville, died March 4, 2020. Alister Lee Daubenspeck,…
Police seek info on crash
A St. Patty’s Day Sandwich
(Culinary.net) In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch with this Reuben Sandwich…
Pet of the Day 03-06-20
Asher is a very young, handsome, male Australian Shepherd mix brought to the rescue when his owner, who clearly never did any training with Asher,…
Cranberry’s All State All Star
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor For the first time in more than eight years, a student from Cranberry High School has qualified to participate in…