Recent Deaths 2/18/21
James H. Brown II, 82, of Chambersburg, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 15, 2021. Annette Kunselman Burgert, 90 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Myerstown, Worthington, Ohio,…
James H. Brown II, 82, of Chambersburg, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 15, 2021. Annette Kunselman Burgert, 90 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Myerstown, Worthington, Ohio,…
This duo’s original owner passed away and another individual took care of them for awhile before they came to us. They are three years old,…
(Family Features) Staying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread…
From staff reports A former Titusville Area School District physical education teacher accused of statutory sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy in 2018 and 2019…
From staff reports Franklin High School students will return to 100 percent in-person instruction beginning Monday. The district had anticipated moving to full face-to-face instruction…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Winter weather that has overwhelmed power grids unprepared for climate change and left millions without electricity in record-breaking cold kept its…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Washington Capitals played their most complete game of the season against one of their biggest rivals. Conor Sheary and Jakub Vrana…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Academy of Country Music Awards is coming back to Nashville for a second time to hold its awards show at…
Greyson Paul Bryan, 7 months, died Feb. 13, 2021. Sheryl J. Rapp, 69, of Tionesta, died Feb. 15, 2021. Brayton C. Rodgers, 94, formerly of…
Goliath is a big boy but that means he is ready for some super duper love. He’s kind to most any animal and has even…
(Family Features) If feeding your family wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your…
Last week, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted 87-7 to confirm, Denis R. McDonough for the position of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “The VFW…
From staff reports Edinboro University plans to open its campus in fall, assuming the COVID-19 situation improves and health officials do not advise against it,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican Party is planning a meeting to potentially censure U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey amid a growing GOP backlash over his vote…
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be speaking with Oprah Winfrey, their first major television interview since quitting royal duties and…
Charles E. “Charlie” Urey, 75, of Franklin, died Feb. 12, 2021. Mary Ann Lyons Spring, 90, died Feb. 9, 2021. Charles R. Snyder, 90, of…
I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…
(Family Features) As families ponder Lenten recipes fit for the season with flavorful seafood as a filling protein, one important aspect to take into account…
Winter weather is in the forecast for northwest Pennsylvania over the next few days, and PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution while driving. As…
As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski’s bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500. Joey…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s larger-than-life lieutenant governor, the 6-foot-8, bald and tattooed John Fetterman, will run for U.S. Senate, making the announcement Monday after…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial opens a new chapter for his successor in the White House. But while…
The Associated Press Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” says he is stepping down from his TV role and is “ashamed” for his handling of…
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A federal judge on Thursday rejected an appeal by federal prosecutors for pre-trial detention of a Mercer County woman accused…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest rolled out a limited community vaccination effort on Friday with the spotlight on Venango County residents 80…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin, considered perhaps the best NASCAR driver without a Cup Series championship, can look past that hole on his…
The Associated Press It’s often the case that movies based on true stories offer a glimpse of the real-life characters at the end. In “The Mauritanian,” the…
From staff reports The City of Oil City plans to apply for a federal Community Development Block Grant to support the proposed reconstruction of Innis…
From staff reports Offices in the Venango County Courthouse and other county buildings will reopen for public access on Tuesday. County offices have continued to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Dwayne Johnson sold the idea for a TV comedy about his colorful and challenging early life to NBC a year…
David P. Cherry, 72, of Rouseville, died Feb. 11, 2021. Earl H. Adams, 98, of Erie, died Feb. 8, 2021. Elizabeth “Betty” Fleming, 83, of…
Tiny is a sweet little old lady that came to us because her owner was moving and could not take her along. She can seem…
(Family Features) Committing to a daily wellness routine may include many components from eating healthy and exercising to meditating and achieving quality sleep. For some,…
Last week, I shared the tale of a very successful redevelopment project that sparked the transformation of an entire region. As I alluded to, though,…
From staff reports A Franklin man already going through the Venango County court system in a drug case is now facing additional charges for threatening…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township is asking the Venango County Land Bank for some funding to help defray costs associated with the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense…
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the only goal of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 comeback victory over the…
The Associated Press There’s a tiny oasis on the west coast of Florida where the men wear Tommy Bahama from head to toe and women…
Virginia “Ginny” Keating Fortney died Jan 18, 2021. Charles Joseph Finley, 92, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, died Dec. 26, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
Delaney is a girl with a bit of sass. She loves to play and can sometimes be vocal, but she can have a bit of…
(Family Features) Part of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together. From a tangy…
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of strangling a woman last week at an Oil City residence and then fleeing from police waived…
From staff reports Orders and payment for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Friday, Feb. 19. Items available are…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…