Salvation Army taking applications for programs
From staff reports The Salvation Army is taking applications for its Project Bundle Up and Christmas assistance programs. Project Bundle Up provides new winter outerwear…
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Record-breaking California wildfires surpass 4 million acres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In a year that has already brought apocalyptic skies and smothering smoke to the West Coast, California set a grim new…
A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups
The Associated Press Now, baseball really has a 1981 feel to it. There were already some similarities between the pandemic-shortened season of 2020 and the strike-interrupted…
Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are promising laughs and good music when they co-host this year’s CMA Awards in…
Recent Deaths 10/5/20
Marjorie Kay “Margie” Horner, 73, of Parker, died Oct. 2, 2020. Nicki Rae Kay, 76, of Oil City, died Oct. 2, 2020. Ray W. Cochran,…
Gavel Down: What’s a Filibuster and Why You Should Question It
By BO MYERS – Student contributor In a chamber in Washington, D.C. sit a hundred people. These people are called the U.S. Senate. The Senate…
Motion for class action suit filed in Polk case
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A federal lawsuit filed by 13 residents of Polk and White Haven state centers could represent all residents of the…
16 dogs arrive safe and sound at Venango Humane Society
From staff reports Sixteen dogs arrived safe and sound Saturday at the Venango County Humane Society after an hours-long trip from rural Tennessee. They will…
Virus spreads on panel handling Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about the timing of Supreme Court…
Penguins sign All-Star goalie Jarry to 3-year contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are putting their faith and their money in goalie Tristan Jarry. The Penguins awarded the first-time All-Star a three-year…
‘Saturday Night Live’ recreates debate in 46th season opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this week’s presidential debate, Chris Rock’s jab at President Donald Trump and…
OC woman charged after 2 children found shut in their rooms
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing drug and endangerment charges for selling drugs to an informant and for keeping her two children…
Venango Co. hired local firm to print ballots this year
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County has used a local company – PMP Printing in Franklin – to print the ballots that will be…
Trump at military hospital; new cases among allies emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — A feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID-19, as new cases…
NFL reschedules Steelers-Titans, Ravens’ bye now Week 7
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans now know when they are rescheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers after the first NFL game postponed by…
TV’s ‘Warrior’ latest proof that Bruce Lee still holds sway
The Associated Press Even nearly 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee can still make ripples. From this summer’s ESPN documentary, “Be Water,” to Quentin…
Recent Deaths 10/3/20
Rita Marie Kiser, 95, died Oct. 1, 2020. Dean Ronald Rapp, 67, of Shippenville, died Oct. 1, 2020. Julia M. “Judy” Schrecengost, 100, of New…
Pet of the Day 10/2/20
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…
Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves
(Family Features) Leading a busy lifestyle doesn’t always leave time for spending hours in the kitchen, and these Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves can be made…
Drug possession
Next Step? A Hemp Co-op
“Oh, absolutely. You have to cooperate. Everyone succeeds when everyone works together.” I was struck by the simple sincerity with which Lee Ralph, owner of…
7 children removed from OC woman’s home
From staff reports An Oil City woman was arrested and arraigned Wednesday after her seven children were found to be living in unsanitary conditions in…
PennDOT honors Star of Excellence recipients
From staff reports Two local men were among 29 employees with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation who were honored for their outstanding performance with the…
Appeals court allows Pennsylvania to restrict crowd size
The Associated Press Pennsylvania can restore pandemic restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, putting on hold a judge’s ruling…
NFL players past and present want more action from owners
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — While the NFL fights for racial equality, current and former players want team owners to take more specific actions. Philadelphia Eagles defensive…
Review: Sofia Coppola’s ‘On the Rocks’ is a modest delight
The Associated Press Few filmmakers can bring a rut to life like Sofia Coppola. When her characters are in a funk, whether it’s a Hollywood…
Recent Deaths 10/2/20
Margaret “Peg” Hovis Girdich, 93, of Franklin, died Sept. 27, 2020. Gerald Hoffman, 81, of Kennerdell, died Sept. 29, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 10/1/20
Anya is on the shyer side of cats. She is very quiet and very sweet once she gets comfortable. She came into us as a…
Roast with Red Pepper Cranberry Sauce
Creating a crowd-pleasing centerpiece starts with choosing a flavorful, tender cut of meat. This year, you can make a holiday roast to remember with an…
Bredinsburg Road crash
Woman waives hearings on endangerment, drug charges
From staff reports A Franklin woman already facing child endangerment charges is now facing an additional drug-related charge. Amber Knox, 30, was being booked into…
Voluntary 10-digit dialing will start Saturday
From staff reports When dialing the telephone number for your neighbor, you’ll need to get in the habit of adding the area code, starting Saturday….
Pelosi and Mnuchin have ‘extensive’ talks on COVID relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held an “extensive conversation” Wednesday on a huge COVID-19 rescue package, meeting face…
Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have at least one more day to see if the team’s coronavirus outbreak is under control before their…
Review: NYC hipsters bake bread, eat quinoa, fight aliens
The Associated Press The new sci-fi rom-com “Save Yourselves!” is rich in comic timing, but seemingly nowhere more than in its very title, coming in this of…
Recent Deaths 10/1/20
Margaret G. “Peg” Girdich, 93, of Franklin, died Sept. 27, 2020. Jean M. Kahle, 79, of Columbia, Maryland, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 29, 2020….
Route 322 crash
Pet of the Day 9/30/20
Hey there, I’m Muffin! I’ve got a lot of love to give, but only on my own terms. I have to have my space, too,…
Churros
(Family Features) Sweet, handheld snacks make for perfect teammates while watching a game at home, and these Churros are an ideal example of a quick,…
Cranberry ups its fan count at indoor athletic contests
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The number of fans and players who can attend indoor athletic contests at Cranberry High School has been increased….
Tamarack releases eagle after recovery from lead poisoning
From staff reports A bald Eagle nicknamed “Promise” was released Tuesday after recovering from lead poisoning through treatment at Tamarack Wildlife Center. The bird, approximately…
Pennsylvania counties push for changes to mail ballot law
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s counties pressed lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf to allow them to process mail-in ballots before Election Day in the battleground state…
Titans have NFL’s 1st COVID-19 outbreak; next game still on
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans won’t be back inside their building until Saturday at the earliest because of eight positive tests for the…
‘Borat’ sequel to be released by Amazon before election
NEW YORK (AP) — Borat is back. Sacha Baron Cohen has filmed a sequel to his 2006 film “Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make…
Recent Deaths 9/30/20
Jerome F. “Jerry” Lynch, 72, of Rockland, died Sept. 22, 2020. Terry R. Williams, 67, of Reno, died Sept. 27, 2020. Guy L. Emanuele, 80,…
Pet of the Day 9/29/20
Hello! I am Laurel! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Savory Leek, Raisin and Ricotta Tart
(Culinary.net) Versatile recipes that make mealtime a cinch for busy families are one easy way to free up time for moments with loved ones. This…
Cornplanter Twp. crash
More details released in 2 Cornplanter fires
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer More details were provided Monday by Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department about two blazes that occurred over the weekend in Cornplanter…
Grove board votes to allow spectators at sporting events
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members voted unanimously Monday to allow spectators at home sporting events. Superintendent Kevin Briggs said student…