Include Major Richard Star Act In FY 23 NDAA
Congress must include the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The VFW…
2022
State sends search, rescue team to Kentucky
From staff reports Gov. Tom Wolf announced one member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA-TF 1) Urban Search & Rescue has deployed to Kentucky to…
Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change….
1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the…
Bohm triple shy of cycle, Phillies beat Bucs 8-2 for sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alec Bohm fell a triple shy of the cycle, tying a career-high with four hits in an 8-2 win for the Philadelphia…
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ takes No. 1 with $23 million
The Associated Press The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across…
Recent Deaths 8/1/22
Vicki Jo Colwell Brosius, 87, of Fairmount City, died July 29, 2022. Mary Lee Kunselman, 64, died July 29, 2022. Dyllan Marquis Rhoads, 23, of…
Another Heritage week here and gone and still no hotel in town
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Another Oil Heritage Festival has come and gone, and there remains no sign of life at an Oil City landmark…
Taste of Talent competition heading into final concerts
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council’s annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will wrap up with three concerts next week in Bandstand Park….
Some Appalachia residents begin cleanup after deadly floods
PRESTONBURG, Ky. (AP) — Some residents of Appalachia returned to flood-ravaged homes and communities on Saturday to shovel mud and debris and to salvage what…
Wildfires in West explode in size amid hot, windy conditions
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wildfires in California and Montana exploded in size overnight amid windy, hot conditions and were quickly encroaching on neighborhoods, forcing evacuation…
Phillies extend win streak to 4 with 2-1 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis made the right call. He just didn’t make the right throw. Didi Gregorious and the surging Philadelphia Phillies were only…
Disorderly conduct
Couple face charges for gun purchasing scheme
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman and a man from Ohio are facing firearms charges after the woman purchased seven firearms and…
Clintonville to host National Night Out
From staff reports Clintonville will host a National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the park in Clintonville on Park Street,…
Emlenton Splash Pad opens
Russell Rankin of Traverse City, Michigan, and James Kriebel of Parker were having fun Friday in the newly opened Splash Pad in Emlenton. The splash…
House passes bill banning certain semi-automatic guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and…
Jan. 6 panel to share 20 transcripts with Justice Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee will share 20 of its interview transcripts with the Justice Department as federal prosecutors have been increasingly…
Hoskins’ HR in 10th inning lifts Phillies past Pirates 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rhys Hoskins has been in the major leagues long enough to know when the pitch is in the middle of the plate,…
Recent Deaths 7/30/22
Barbara A. Krizinsky, 82, of Polk, died July 28, 2022. Robert “Bob” Eugene Goodman, 73, died July 27, 2022. James H. Smith, 78, of Parker,…
Pet of the Day 7/29/22
Zephyr and her two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now she is ready to find her new forever home. Zephyr…
Orangeberry Smoothie
(Family Features) Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for…
Franklin board OKs principal appointments
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Franklin School Board members approved some principal appointments in the school district at a special board meeting this week. KC…
Work will result in reduced access to Franklin boat launch
From staff reports USG, a contractor hired by the Franklin General Authority, will be conducting main interceptor sewer line cleaning starting Monday in an area…
Appalachian floods kill at least 15 as rescue teams deploy
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire…
Governments ramp up demands for user info, Twitter warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter warned Thursday that governments around the globe are asking the company to remove content or snoop on private details of user…
Schwarber, Wheeler power Phillies to 8-7 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his National League-leading 32nd homer and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large…
Wolf sues to stop GOP-backed amendments on abortion, voting
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor sued the state Legislature on Thursday over a package of proposed constitutional amendments that Republican lawmakers are pursuing, including…
Recent Deaths 7/29/22
James Anderson, 80, of Wilmington, N.C., died July 26, 2022. Robert C. “Bob” Michael, Jr., 69, of Franklin, died July 27, 2022. John L. Renfrew,…
Pet of the Day 7/28/22
Annie is a playful girl who also enjoys her afternoon naps, especially if there is a lap available! She is very friendly and seems to…
Orange Oatmeal
(Family Features) Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for…
Blood drives scheduled as need is urgent
From staff reports The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors. In recent weeks, a decline in donations has caused the Red…
Verizon stores to host backpack giveaway
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Wireless Zone, a Verizon retailer, is hosting its annual backpack giveaway from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at stores across…
Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the…
What’s in, and out, of Democrats’ inflation-fighting package
WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as a $4 trillion effort during President Joe Biden’s first months in office to rebuild America’s public infrastructure and family…
And they’re off! Steelers QB derby begins in earnest
LATROBE (AP) — Mike Tomlin figures there’s already enough unspoken pressure on Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett. He sees no need to add…
Recent Deaths 7/28/22
William H. Earley, 78, of Franklin, died July 26, 2022. Vernon C. Ford, Jr., 58, died July 26, 2022. Michele Schultz Crisman, 72, of Franklin,…
Homemade Bug Spray Recipes for Your Skin, Home, and Yard
Not everyone is comfortable using synthetic chemicals and pesticides to ward off bugs. Many people are turning to natural, environmentally friendly remedies for repelling insects,…
Pet of the Day 7/27/22
Hallie is a very sweet girl looking for a forever home to call her own. She is pretty playful but also loves her afternoon naps…
Strawberry Shortcake
(Family Features) Gathering together to enjoy a meal at the family table or a sweet treat at the end of a long day is what…
Franklin man accused of making threats with gun
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges for threatening several people with a gun at a trailer park in Cranberry Township….
US military making plans in case Pelosi travels to Taiwan
SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the U.S….
No one wins U.S. Mega Millions, jackpot now over $1B
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and…
Rep. says no to gay marriage, attends son’s same-sex wedding
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania representative attended the same-sex wedding of his son three days after voting against legislation to protect the recognition of same-sex…
Welcome back: Steelers return to familiar rhythms of Latrobe
LATROBE (AP) — Some elements of NFL training camp are portable. Two-a-day practices, or whatever the approximation is these days. Extended film sessions. Team meetings….
Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs
CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the…
Review: Great voice cast anchors ‘DC League of Super-Pets’
The Associated Press DC films have a reputation for being a little too self-serious. They’ve made significant strides to chip away at that dark and…
Recent Deaths 7/27/22
Clair E. Oakes, Jr., 56, of Oil City, died July 25, 2022. Bernice P. Sloan, 94, of Clarion, died July 23, 2022. Shirley Ann Sayers,…
Pet of the Day 7/26/22
R.B. is quite the spunky little guy. He loves to play and always seems to have lots of energy to use. He is very sweet…
Penne Alla Vodka
(Family Features) Gathering together to enjoy a meal at the family table or a sweet treat at the end of a long day is what…