Pet of the Day 2/25/22
Nutella is one of three siblings that will keep you on your toes. She is super friendly and loves to play. She has lots of…
2022
Franklin home damaged by fire, no one injured
From staff reports A Grant Street home in Franklin was severely damaged by fire on Wednesday. No one was injured in the blaze as the…
Franklin students moving ahead on mural
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Franklin School District art students tore through the priming portion of their downtown Franklin mural in a day and a…
Ukraine’s capital under threat as Russia presses invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases…
Last-place Devils jump on Penguins early in 6-1 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A week ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins were in first place in arguably the NHL’s toughest division. Not so much anymore. Sidney Crosby…
Review: ‘The Desperate Hour’ is a film lost in the woods
The Associated Press To say Naomi Watts is the only star in “The Desperate Hour” is a little misleading. She’s pretty much the only person…
Recent Deaths 2/25/22
Dorothy (Burke) Tarr, 90, of Rocky Grove, died Feb. 23, 2022. Doris Joan Marschinke Biltz, 86, of Seneca, died Feb. 23, 2022. Peggy Thail (Baker)…
Pet of the Day 2/24/22
Katrina is a very friendly and laid-back kitty. She mostly keeps to herself but loves cuddles and pets from her human friends. She is very…
Prune, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…
Missing man found dead
From staff reports A man reported missing in January was found dead Tuesday night in Oil City. John Johnson, 28, was found dead in a…
Vehicle restrictions planned on interstates
From staff reports Ahead of winter weather and icy conditions expected across most of the state tonight, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will implement vehicle…
Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into…
Global markets rocked, oil soars on Russia-Ukraine conflict
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets pointed toward a sharply lower open, following a global plunge in stocks and a surge in oil prices Thursday…
State high court picks new map of US House districts
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court broke a partisan deadlock Wednesday over a new map of congressional districts by selecting boundaries that broadly adhere to…
Recent Deaths 2/24/22
George Allen, Jr., 92, of Franklin, died Feb. 22, 2022. Frances Delena Hanna Hazlett, of Franklin, died Feb. 21, 2022. Tonya Diane Ion died Feb….
Pet of the Day 2/23/22
Duchess is an affectionate and vocal kitty looking for a new home to call her own. She is very friendly to humans, she just doesn’t…
Prune and Almond Truffles
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…
Understanding Seeds and Seedling Biology
Most vegetable crops start their life as seeds. Seeds of some crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, and broccoli, are usually planted into greenhouse trays to…
Franklin man charged with intimidation, obstruction
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for intimidation and obstruction. Sugarcreek Borough police said in a criminal complaint that Cody Latchaw, 33,…
Taste of Talent application packets available
From staff reports Application packets for the 12th annual Taste of Talent vocal competition are available online. The weekly singing competition is sponsored by Franklin…
Russia evacuating embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia on Wednesday as the region braced…
National Guard to help DC control traffic for truck convoys
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has approved the deployment of 700 unarmed National Guard troops to the nation’s capital as it prepares for trucker convoys…
Review: Fall in love with Joe Wright’s ‘Cyrano’
The Associated Press Joe Wright is at his best when he’s making movies about love. They may not always have a happy ending. In fact,…
Recent Deaths 2/23/22
Frank Wayne Ohler, 89, of Polk, died Feb. 21, 2022. William Stemmerich, Jr., 69, of Clintonville, died Feb. 21, 2022. Gwendolyn Marie Best, 96, of…
Pet of the Day 2/22/22
Moose is such a sweet, sweet, boy! He came in with some skin issues but they are quickly resolving. He loves to give kisses and…
Citrus Breakfast Toast
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…
VA Proposes Disability Rating Changes
VA has proposed changes to its Schedule for Rating Disabilities for auditory, respiratory, and mental health conditions. These changes would incorporate modern medical data and…
Gun stolen from vehicle in Oil City
From staff reports Oil City police said a gun was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 500 block of Colbert Avenue at about 3:30…
Nominations open for FLEX Young Professional of the Year
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is accepting nominations for the…
World leaders focus on how to punish Russia over Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to…
Trump’s social media app launches year after Twitter ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media app that he hopes will rival Twitter launched Monday as he seeks a new digital…
Tom Holland’s latest adventure ‘Uncharted’ tops box office
The Associated Press Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North…
Recent Deaths 2/22/22
Rodger L. Patton, 70, of Mercer, died Feb. 18, 2022. Albert “Al” Burda, 74, of Clintonville, died Feb. 18, 2022. Dianna Lyn Potts Smith, 75,…
Analysis: China’s bubble Olympics kept reality at a distance
BEIJING (AP) — They did it — that much seems obvious. But what, exactly, was the “it” that they did? China pulled off a logistically…
Huge opal sells for nearly $144,000 at Alaska auction
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on…
Man pleads guilty in deadly shooting during drug deal
POLK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — A man involved in a drug-related robbery that ended with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in eastern Pennsylvania…
Sasol chemical plant to close
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Sasol this year will begin the process of shutting down its chemical plant in Cornplanter Township, a company representative based…
Victory Elementary students collect 796 boxes of cereal for charity
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Have you ever wanted to see nearly 800 boxes of cereal topple over like a row of dominoes? You have…
Beijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
BEIJING (AP) — A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from California. An ace American skier who faltered…
Russia extends troop drills near Ukraine as violence spikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia extended military drills near Ukraine’s northern borders Sunday amid increased fears that two days of sustained shelling along the contact…
Review: Channing Tatum and his dog co-star raise the woof
The Associated Press Something would have had to go very, very wrong for “Dog” not to work on a basic level. Pairing Channing Tatum, one…
Fire chief updates group about 911 adjustment
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Franklin fire chief Jim Wetzel gave a brief update about an adjustment regarding Venango County 911 during Wednesday’s meeting of…
Community Playhouse returning to stage with first show in 2 years
From staff reports Community Playhouse Inc. will present its first show in two years with “Love Letters” on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26,…
Ukraine rebels mobilize troops amid Russia invasion fears
MOSCOW (AP) — Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine ordered a full military mobilization Saturday amid a spike of violence in the war-torn region and fears…
Judge rejects effort by Trump to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has rejected efforts by former President Donald Trump to toss out conspiracy lawsuits filed by lawmakers and two Capitol…
Ottawa crackdown: police arrest 100 after 3-week protest
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Police arrested scores of demonstrators and towed away vehicles Friday in Canada’s besieged capital, and a stream of trucks started leaving…
Review: From hippies to hipsters, ‘Texas Chainsaw’ is back
The Associated Press Et tu, pause button? I thought you were my friend. Anticipating the inevitable guts and gore and murderous mayhem, I screened Netflix’s…
Recent Deaths 2/19/22
Virginia Joyce Gibson, 92, of Oil City, died Feb. 16, 2022. Viola Ruth Burneisen Brown, 78, of Oil City, died Feb. 10, 2022. Joseph P….
Pet of the Day 2/18/22
Hello! I am Meadow! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Prune and Thyme Flatbreads
(Family Features) Supplementing meals and snacks with powerful, versatile ingredients can take healthy eating from bland and boring to delicious and adventurous. Take your breakfasts,…