Mini Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Cinnamon-Maple Topping
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
2024
Online plans available for Georgetown Road bridge project
From staff reports An online plans display for a project to preserve the bridge that carries Georgetown Road over Interstate 80 in Irwin Township is…
Some Americans will get student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates new plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that’s taking…
Elias Pettersson’s OT winner helps Canucks beat Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night. Pettersson took…
Review: Still trying to make ‘fetch’ happen, now in song, ‘Mean Girls’ gets a musical update
The Associated Press The first “Mean Girls,” that compulsively watchable high-school based social satire by Tina Fey, came out in 2004. The Broadway musical opened in…
Recent Deaths 1/12/24
Marie A. “Sue” Lee, 101, of Franklin, died Jan. 10, 2024, Clarence Alva Seigworth, Jr., 82, of Tionesta, died Jan. 10, 2024. Beatrice Ann “Bea”…
Pet of the Day 1/11/24
Silly and sweet, Rusty recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. He is about 2 years old…
Tropical Boba Smoothie
(Family Features) A smooth, fruity smoothie provides a delicious way to start your morning strong, add much-needed afternoon energy or cap off a successful day…
Office Bar in Franklin reopens under new management
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Office Bar in Franklin has opened its doors again in Franklin under new management. After being closed for a…
Grove City College Showcase Series kicks off Feb. 7
From staff reports The Grove City College Showcase Series will kick off its 2024 schedule with a performance by the U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet at…
US inflation edges up, fueled by energy, housing prices, but other costs rise mildly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to…
Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York heads to closing arguments after bomb threat
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump ’s New York civil fraud trial is back in session Thursday for closing arguments after authorities responded to a…
Review: In ‘The Beekeeper,’ Statham has more than a bee in his bonnet
The Associated Press Secret agents and murderous assassins seem to lurk in increasingly mundane places. Remember “The Accountant” with Ben Affleck? Or “The Tax Collector”…
Recent Deaths 1/11/24
Ronda Lee McCartney, 70, of Franklin, died Jan. 8, 2024. Robert M. Malene, 77, died Jan. 7, 2024. Edward J. Karasinski, 89, of Greensburg, formerly…
Pet of the Day 1/10/24
The darling Dexter recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t know much about his history. Our vet aged him to be around…
Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn
(Family Features) Cozying up to the fireplace or snuggling deeper into a favorite blanket or throw are sure ways to warm yourself on cold days….
Onion Transplant Production Tips
Onions are becoming one of the more popular crops on area vegetable farms, and growers throughout the state are clamoring for information on how to…
Franklin council updated on light controller, Sip & Shop
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A replacement light controller for the traffic light at the intersection of 13th and Elk streets in Franklin has been…
Self-defense training classes offered monthly
From staff reports Self-defense training classes sponsored by Set Free Movement — Venango County Team are being offered on the second Monday of each month…
Judges express skepticism of claims that Trump’s immune from prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Donald Trump listening intently in the courtroom, federal appeals court judges in Washington expressed deep skepticism Tuesday that the former president…
USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024
The Associated Press Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent…
New ‘Star Wars’ movie is coming to theaters: ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baby Yoda is going to make his big screen debut. Jon Favreau is set to direct “The Mandalorian & Grogu” which…
Recent Deaths 1/10/24
Janet Kay Smith O’Neil, 83, of Knox, died Jan. 8, 2024. Frances Ann Slaugenhaupt, 73, of Knox, died Jan. 9, 2024. Norman L. “Norm” Nelson,…
Pet of the Day 1/9/24
Curious Coal came to us as a stray, so we don’t know his origin story. He is still just a pup at only 7 months…
Mexican Loaded Mashed Potatoes
(Family Features) If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking…
VFW 2024 Priority Goals
The 118th Congress is now in its second session and there is still work to be done. The VFW 2024 Priority Goals include many issues…
Sales underway for Game Commission tree, shrub seedlings
From staff reports Tree and shrub seedlings for 2024 are being offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The seedling order form is available…
Entries still being accepted for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports Entries are still accepted for the Feb. 2–3 Nature Art Showcase and Sale. The free public display is held in the lobby…
Explosion at historic Texas hotel injures 21, scatters debris in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An explosion at a historic Texas hotel in Fort Worth on Monday blew out windows, littered downtown streets with large…
Moon landing attempt by US company appears doomed after ‘critical’ fuel leak
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed after a private company’s spacecraft…
Malkin leads Penguins past Flyers 4-1 in scrappy contest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in…
Review: In ‘The Teachers’ Lounge,’ one middle school as microcosm of a troubled world
The Associated Press What happens in the teachers’ lounge, anyway? When we were kids, that closed door seemed so tantalizingly forbidding, though it probably only…
Recent Deaths 1/9/24
William A. “Bill” Allen, Jr., 77, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2024. Donald E. Guth, 90, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2024. William…
Pet of the Day 1/8/24
Sweet Shonna came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for her. At approximately 6 months old and just over 30…
Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Pozole
(Family Features) If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking…
First US lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, launching a race for private companies…
Steelers are heading back to the playoffs after Titans hand Jaguars crushing loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left for dead in mid-December, the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading back to the playoffs anyway. Pittsburgh clinched a wild-card spot Sunday when…
‘Wonka’ is No. 1 at box office again as 2024 gets off to slower start
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothée Chalamet and “Wonka” topped the box office charts for the third time in its four weekends in theaters. Warner Bros.’…
Recent Deaths 1/8/24
Ann F. Burkhardt, 93, of Franklin, died Dec. 15, 2023. William D. “Prudge” Neiswonger, 75, of New Bethlehem, died Jan. 5, 2024. Robert M. Malene,…
Sugarcreek ‘not eliminating’ police
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Social media posts that spread the word of a potential dissolution of the Sugarcreek Borough Police Department led to a…
Hope 21 getting set to reopen at new OC site
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Hope 21, a ministry offering free clothing and shoes, will collect donations beginning Monday in preparation for reopening in a…
Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its 4th month
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military signaled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure…
Steelers top Lamar-less Ravens 17-10, will make playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville loses
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cameron Heyward figures the Pittsburgh Steelers can make some noise in the playoffs. They still need a little help to get in,…
Resurrected Golden Globes will restart the party with ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and Swift
The Associated Press The Golden Globes are back from the dead, and ready to party. The long-running award show will again have the champagne flowing Sunday night…
Flu, COVID infections got worse over holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it’s too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to…
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his…
Review: Anthony Hopkins shines in ‘Freud’s Last Session’
The Associated Press “Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud, adds to a string of sterling late-chapter performances by the 86-year-old actor. He was the…
Recent Deaths 1/6/24
Carole A. Petraglia, 87, died Dec. 16, 2023. Stephen L. Blauser, 62, of Oil City, died Dec. 29, 2023. Donald Leo Dombrowski, 88, of Franklin,…
Edamame Brown Rice and Lentil Salad
(Family Features) Juggling those weeknight responsibilities including homework, catching up on emails, after-school activities, social events and more can leave families scrambling when it comes…
Pet of the Day 1/5/24
Handsome young Luke came to us as a stray, so we aren’t sure what the beginning of his life looked like. He is estimated at…