Easter Bunny Butt Cake
(Culinary.net) Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time…
2021
Legislation Introduced to Improve Adaptive Automobile Grant Program
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Reps. Daniel Meuser (R-PA) and David Trone (D-MD) introduced legislation to improve the VA adaptive automobile…
Venango, Clarion add combined 4 deaths, 17 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced two new virus-related deaths in both Venango and Clarion counties, as well as…
Registration underway for Girl Scout summer camps
From staff reports The adventures and traditions of summer camp are open to girls who register for 2021 summer sessions hosted by Girl Scouts Western…
Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a…
Crosby caps first-period outburst, Pens defeat Rangers 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh allowed an early three-goal lead to slip away in a loss to Philadelphia earlier in the week. The Penguins didn’t make…
UK royals absorb shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview
LONDON (AP) — Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the…
Recent Deaths 3/8/21
Richard “Dick” M. Holt died March 6, 2021. Paul E. Tutino, 86, died March 2, 2021. Ronald J. “Curly” Wolbert, 64, of Lucinda, died March…
Police warning about variety of scams that target elderly
From staff reports State police barracks in Troop E, which includes Franklin, are reporting a variety of scams targeting elderly people. According to a Troop…
Free rides available in county for anyone getting a vaccine
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With more COVID vaccination sites opening through hospitals and at pharmacies, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority is offering free rides…
‘We can do big things,’ Schumer says as Senate approves aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority…
McCann’s late goal lifts Penguins past Flyers 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jared McCann has always possessed the skills required to be a difference-maker at both ends of the ice. The trouble for the…
Nomadland’s Empire is a real place in northern Nevada desert
EMPIRE, Nev. (AP) — Each morning, Brandy Wilber wakes up to a sweeping view of the desert and the sound of gypsum being crushed at…
Woman charged for selling drugs to informant
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges for selling cocaine to a confidential informant in Oil City. A criminal complaint filed by…
United Way portal connects volunteers with opportunities
From staff reports Get Connected Venango, the United Way of Venango County’s resource for volunteer connections, is an online portal used to connect volunteers with…
Senate works through night with virus aid on path to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between…
Governor: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ in virus fight
HARRISBURG (AP) — One year after the pandemic hit Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday acknowledged the severe toll that COVID-19 has taken on his…
Meghan: talk with Oprah without royals’ input ‘liberating’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has described to Oprah Winfrey how “liberating” it was to have a conversation – let alone…
Recent Deaths 3/6/21
Ruth Elaine ‘Laney’ Maul, 84, of Franklin, died March 2, 2021. Clyde W. Neal, Jr., 62, of Oil City, Cranberry Township, died March 4, 2021….
Pet of the Day 3/5/21
Hutch is an approximately two-year-old lab mix. He recently came to us with several other dogs from Tennessee. He is super handsome and full of…
Pastry Brunch Cups
(Family Features) Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a…
Try, Try Again
Today, I’d like to talk a bit about something that most of us try to avoid, even though it’s a perfectly normal and natural part…
Youth Connection to hold modified Bowl-A-Palooza
From staff reports Youth Connection will hold a bowling fundraiser as a COVID-friendly alternative to its annual Bowl-A-Palooza. Participants who raise $50 or more by…
Franklin, Grove students will present ‘Theory of Relativity’
From staff reports Students at Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools will present “The Theory of Relativity” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 12-13….
Senate nears relief bill votes after half-day GOP delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate steered on Friday toward a voting marathon on Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after enduring an extraordinary half-day holdup…
Flyers overcame early 3-goal deficit to stun Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers coach Alain Vigneault pointed to his team’s three-game set in Pittsburgh as a potential turning point. A chance to figure…
‘WandaVision,’ a sitcom sendup, was a pandemic parable, too
The Associated Press Imagine being trapped in the confines of your own neighborhood, losing a sense of the outside world — and of yourself —…
Recent Deaths 3/5/21
John H. Post, 86, of Franklin, died Feb. 24, 2021. Carmen J. Pyle, 64, of Seneca, died March 3, 2021. Freda A. Rossey, 92, of…
Sunshine Smoothie
(Culinary.net) It’s that time of year again when nearly everyone wants to be outside all day, every day. These are the times kids have been…
Pet of the Day 3/4/21
Starsky is an approximately two-year-old lab mix. He recently came to us with several other dogs from Tennessee. He is super handsome and full of…
Cupid Returns with Inspired Poetry
By NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributor Valentine’s Day arrived at Cranberry High School with an annual poetry contest. Students were given two prompts, Valentine’s Day and…
Grove firefighters concerned about access to some hydrants
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department members are concerned about access to fire hydrants in the Galloway area. Fire Chief Ryan…
CLA students raise nearly $14,000 for ultrasounds
From staff reports Christian Life Academy high school students raised money for a program that will benefit people outside their school, and they succeeded beyond…
House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul…
Rotation spot secure, Pirates lefty Brault settling in
The Associated Press Steven Brault can exhale — sort of. For the first time in his major league career, the relentlessly upbeat Pittsburgh Pirates lefty…
Review: In ‘Truffle Hunters,’ an enchanting but beset world
The Associated Press You’ve got to love a movie that credits its dogs before it does its executive producers. “The Truffle Hunters,” Michael Dweck and Gregory…
Recent Deaths 3/4/21
Marilyn D. Painter, 77, of St. Petersburg, died March 1, 2021. Gregory R. Bower, 57, of Strattanville, died March 2, 2021. For complete obituaries,…
Pet of the Day 3/3/21
Don’t those soulful eyes capture your heart? Lenny is a very sweet, very humble boy that wants to be with his person so bad! He’s…
Brown and Wild Rice Bowl with Veggie Burger
(Family Features) Quality meals don’t have to drain hours from your day; satisfying taste is possible in just minutes when you have a few strategies…
Woman facing charges for breaking into garage
From staff reports An Ambridge woman is facing charges for breaking into a garage in Jackson Township. Franklin state police said in a criminal complaint…
Zonta Club to mark International Women’s Day with rose fundraiser
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club is marking International Women’s Day on Monday with a fundraiser featuring rose plants. The…
Pennsylvania teachers, school staff to get 1-dose vaccine
HARRISBURG (AP) — With growing emphasis on getting students back in schools, teachers and school staff will receive the first doses delivered to Pennsylvania of…
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of century-old amusement park
CONNEAUT LAKE (AP) — A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved the sale of a century-old amusement park in northwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court…
Kapanen scores twice; Pens welcome back fans with 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The arena wasn’t completely full for Pittsburgh’s game against visiting Philadelphia, yet it felt that way to Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen. Kapanen…
33 years later, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall return to Zamunda
NEW YORK (AP) — When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. Murphy was at…
Recent Deaths 3/3/21
Kenneth L. “Kenny” Dodd, 84, of Knox, died March 1, 2021. Pamela R. (Warring) Fesenmyer, 65, of Seneca, died March 1, 2021. Dianna M. Hersman,…
Pet of the Day 3/2/21
Rex is quite the hunk! He loves to be snuggled and will be more than happy to return the loves. Unfortunately, for some reason Rex…
Cranberry Advances To Mock Trial Districts
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor Cranberry High School advanced to districts in the Mock Trial competition following a recent win that left CHS as victors…
Cheesy Asparagus Tart
(Culinary.net) You can almost feel spring in the air, and with the warmer weather comes delicious, delectable foods. From casseroles to fresh fruits and wholesome…
Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten
(Family Features) Fostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal…