St. Stephen Christmas play
St. Stephen School’s third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students presented a Christmas program that was an adaptation of the play “Once Upon a Christmas” by Dee…
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White House, congressional Democrats see no deal on shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon. Lawmakers are away from Washington for the holidays and have…
Steelers rookie Edmunds proving reliable, durable
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Terrell Edmunds rubbed the small mark on his forehead, one still visible more than a full week after the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie…
Meatballs and marinara
Servings: 4-6 Pressure cook total time: 1 hour Show cook total time: 4 hours 30 minutes 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1/2…
Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic sets new record on Spotify
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey’s 24-year-old Christmas classic is so popular it set a new one-day streaming record on Spotify on Christmas Eve. Chart…
Recent Deaths 12/27/18
Elizabeth A. “Beth” Baum Verville, of Largo, Florida, formerly of Clarion, died Oct. 19, 2018. Barbara S. Romanchak, 90, formerly of Rocky Grove, died Dec….
Tougher penalties take effect for repeated DUIs
HARRISBURG (AP) — The legal consequences for repeatedly driving under the influence in Pennsylvania have become much more severe under a new law that just…
Gardening with Kids in January
Back in a strange and ancient time called the 1970s, terrariums were all the rage. These “far out” containers were filled with a variety of…
Pet of the day 12-26-18
JuJu is a 6/7 year old male, Pug/Chi mix surrendered to the rescue. Owners report he is blind in his left eye so any sudden…
Gingerbread Layer Cake
Servings: 12-16 Start to finish: 3 hour 30 minutes 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (3/4 ounce) unsweetened cocoa powder 2…
Artists invited to enter items for Nature Art Showcase
From staff reports The Fourth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale will be held inside the Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby during Franklin On Ice on Feb….
Oil City tree gets attention
Christmas has come and gone, but a little tree in Oil City is still keeping the season bright – literally. Soon after Denny Mylarski’s decorated…
Putin crows as he oversees Russian hypersonic weapons test
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test Wednesday of a new hypersonic glide vehicle, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept…
Tomlin trying to keep reeling Steelers focused despite odds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t going to complain about the officiating. Or lament the turnovers and missed opportunities over the last month that have…
Review: Laurel and Hardy movie ‘Stan & Ollie’ is a joy
The Associated Press There are lot of movies in theaters right now trying to grab your attention, and dollars, from big superhero spectacles and musical…
Recent Deaths 12/26/18
Virginia Host, 90, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Dec. 2, 2018. Lois C. Kozek, 90, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 11, 2018. Christopher Francisco, 41,…
Dec. 31,1946: Official End of WWII
Presidential Proclamation 2714 was signed by President Harry S. Truman on Dec. 31, 1946, to officially declare the cessation of all hostilities in World War…
Pet of the day 12/24/18
Ringo is a young male. He is current on vaccines and will be neutered. Ringo can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Kuglehopf
Servings: 16 (1 loaf) Start to finish: 9 1/4 to 10 1/4 hours (Baking time: 25 minutes) Key Equipment stand mixer, 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan,…
PennDOT lays out plans for Clarion County bridges
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced plans for six Clarion County bridges under its Rapid Bridge Replacement program. One of those bridges…
Daffodil Days sales to begin in the new year
From staff reports The American Cancer Society is holding its annual Daffodil Days from Jan. 1 through Feb. 5. The flowers will be ready for…
Indonesia searches for tsunami victims; death toll hits 373
TANJUNG LESUNG, Indonesia (AP) — Efforts to collect hundreds of bodies and save the injured were stepped up in Indonesia on Monday following the country’s…
Steelers frustrated by latest costly, close loss
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Desperately needing a win, Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin went for the jugular with a fake punt call late in the fourth…
‘Aquaman’ outswims ‘Poppins,’ ‘Bumblebee’ with $67.4M debut
NEW YORK (AP) — In a flood of new releases, “Aquaman” easily swam past “Mary Poppins Returns” and “Bumblebee” to lead the busy pre-Christmas weekend…
Recent Deaths 12/24/18
Nellie Lenore Shaffer, 72, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 21, 2018. Kathryn Kunkel Longenecker, of Franklin, died Dec. 21, 2018. Mary Louise Scierka, 91, of…
Christmas tradition
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer A local funeral home’s call for generosity has succeeded in bringing in a record number of Christmas stockings, stuffed to…
Tsunami set off by volcanic eruption kills 222 in Indonesia
CARITA BEACH, Indonesia (AP) — An eruption of one of the world’s most infamous volcanic islands is believed to have triggered a tsunami that killed…
Santa tracker will still run despite government shutdown
DENVER (AP) — The government may be partially shut down, but that won’t stop hundreds of volunteers dressed in Christmas hats and military uniforms Monday…
22 of 51 rescued dogs adopted, shelter says
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A group of dogs rescued nearly two weeks ago from a life of hunger, confinement and neglect have been placed…
Franklin leaf pickup
From staff reports Wednesday: Leaf Piles in the Miller Park areas. Thursday: Leaf piles in the Miller Park and 2nd Ward areas Friday: Bagged leaf…
Grinch at it again
A Christmas pillow fight at Cranberry Elementary School was disrupted by the Grinch. Fortunately, state police Trooper Matthew Shiley, who never misses out on a…
Holiday-season gridlock in DC brings partial federal closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Christmas-season gridlock descended on the nation’s capital Saturday liked an unwelcomed present just before the holiday as America’s elected leaders partially closed…
Steelers’ Washington prepares to fill in for Smith-Schuster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s been an uneven rookie season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington, but he may be needed for a bigger role…
Netflix named The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — After a year like this, Netflix shows no signs of chilling. The dominant online video streamer started 2018 with almost 118…
Recent Deaths 12/22/18
Harold C. Huffman, 78, of New Bethlehem (Putneyville), died Dec. 19, 2018. Louis V. Potts, 77, of West Hickory, died Dec. 20, 2018. For…
Pet of the day 12/21/18
Puma is a 10 week old, female Hound mix surrendered to the rescue with her siblings. For more information on Lynx please contact Tri-County Animal…
Fried seafood
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 45 minutes 12 ounces shell-on medium-large shrimp (31 to 40 per pound) 3 quarts vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…
Police fatally shoot man in case involving chainsaw
From staff reports A Union City man was fatally shot by undercover state troopers during a controlled purchase of a stolen chainsaw on Wednesday afternoon,…
Poulson’s sentencing date set
From staff reports Former Roman Catholic priest David Lee Poulson will learn his fate on Jan. 11. Poulson, a former Oil City resident who had…
Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after Trump disagreements
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after…
Rust helps Penguins top Wild 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust has no explanation for his career-best scoring run. He just wants to keep playing the same way. Rust scored two…
Hold up, Beyonce did not release new music
The Associated Press There’s no more juice in Beyonce’s lemonade jar: The singer did not release new music though two albums featuring old Beyonce songs…
Recent Deaths 12/21/18
James G. “Jim” Saltzmann, of Pinson, Alabama, died Dec. 8, 2018. Lois Marie Coffey, 91, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2018. Catherine “Kitty” F. Kaylor,…
Pet of the day 12/20/18
Name: Pixie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pixie can be found at…
Classic chicken noodle soup
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 1 hour Broth: 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped…
Man arraigned in case in which 2 were killed in Clarion crash
From staff reports A Mercer County man has been arraigned on two counts of homicide by vehicle after an accident in April in Highland Township,…
Rocky Grove ‘giving tree’ helps family in need
From staff reports Rocky Grove High School students, teachers and staff responded this month to a “giving tree” project that provided Christmas gifts for the…
Putin issues chilling warning on rising nuclear war threat
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war, saying “it could lead to…
Penguins end Capitals’ five-game win streak with 2-1 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The calendar said December. The intensity felt like late spring. The third meeting this season between longtime rivals Pittsburgh and Washington featured…
Banksy’s new artwork in Wales: A comment on air pollution?
LONDON (AP) — Street artist and social commentator Banksy has apparently popped up in Wales, leaving a new artwork on a garage in Port Talbot…