Cheesy pull-apart whole roasted cauliflower
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed of leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2…
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Franklin postal carrier waives hearing on several charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin postal carrier accused of inappropriately touching a woman on multiple occasions and breaking into her home during a…
Sugarcreek Borough manager: Kmart closing will ‘be felt’
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The April 8 closing of the Kmart store on Allegheny Boulevard in Sugarcreek Borough will certainly “be felt.” That’s the…
States rethink sexual misconduct policies after complaints
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After a tumultuous few months that saw numerous lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct, a majority of state legislatures across the…
YouTube punishes star blogger over apparent suicide post
TOKYO (AP) — YouTube said Thursday it has punished well-known blogger Logan Paul over a video that appeared to show a body hanging in a…
Recent Deaths 1/11/18
Jacqueline L. Dyson, 76, of Crown, died Jan. 9, 2018. Irving D. “Denny” Jack, 90, of Seneca, died Jan. 9, 2018. Virginia A. Carter, 79, of…
Injured Steelers LB Ryan Shazier attends practice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Ryan Shazier attended practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his spine against Cincinnati last…
Senior center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 1/10/18
Name: Luna Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Lab Retriever mix Age: 2 – 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Vaccinations up to date,…
Dan Dan Noodles
Serves 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Sauce: 1/4 cup chili garlic paste 1/4 cup vegetable, peanut or canola oil 2 tablespoons Chinkiang or Chinese…
Police probing theft of $200,000 from man, 92
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating what is believed to be a transfer of more than $200,000 from a 92-year-old man’s personal money…
Venango Youth Choir to begin rehearsals
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will begin rehearsals for the spring semester Monday. The choir is open to all area students in Grades…
Victim search expands as California storm, mudslides kill 15
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — A storm that slammed a California coastal community is over. The search for its victims is not. Authorities in Santa Barbara…
‘Fire and Fury’ sales top 29,000 in first weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” sold more than 29,000 hardcover copies in its first week of publication, NPD BookScan told The…
Steelers prepping for heavy dose of Jacksonville’s run game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Technically it went into the scorebook as a 2-yard touchdown run. The highly GIF-able reality told a more compelling story, one that…
Recent Deaths 1/10/18
Robert “Bob” Macmaster, 68, of Tallahassee, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 8, 2017. LuEllen Kelley, 63, of Oil City, died Jan. 8, 2018. Irving…
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Officials: 6 killed in California mudslides
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least six people were killed and homes were swept from their foundations Tuesday as heavy rain sent mud and boulders…
Frost fuss
A search to name the type of frost formation found on the neighbor’s pond only turned up more confusion. It would seem as if everyone…
Pet of the day 1/9/18
Name: Humphrey Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Humphrey can be…
Spinach and feta burger
Start to finish: 50 minutes (30 hands on) For the sauce: A 6-inch piece of English cucumber (the long, thin kind) Kosher salt 1 cup…
Titusville woman receives prison time for assaulting trooper
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Titusville woman has been sentenced to serve up to 64 months in prison for assaulting a state trooper last…
Annual Girl Scout cookie campaign begins
From staff reports Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania entered the next century of Girl Scouts selling cookies on Friday, Jan. 5. The Girl Scout Cookie Program…
North Korea to join Olympics in South Korea as tensions ease
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday, as North Korea agreed to send…
Brown nears return as Steelers get set for Jags
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even as he sat in the back of a police car sprinting to the hospital to get a precise prognosis on his…
Eminem, The Killers, Muse lead Bonnaroo Festival lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Eminem, The Killers, Muse, Future, Bassnectar and Sturgill Simpson lead the lineup for this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The…
Recent Deaths 1/9/18
Gene A. Shaffer, 87, formerly of Shannondale, died Jan. 6, 2018. Margaret Ann “Peggy” Aharrah, 90, of Clarion, died Jan. 8, 2018. Bird Leroy Sommerville,…
Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet
The VFW 28th District (Crawford, Erie and Mercer Counties) held its VOD (Voice of Democracy) and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet on Saturday at VFW…
Pet of the day 1/8/18
Jake is a 6/7 month old, male, Bluetick Coonhound mix that was surrendered to the rescue center when he was becoming too big for the…
Ripe banana pancakes
Servings: 18 medium pancakes Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt…
Pink to perform national anthem at Super Bowl LII
The Associated Press The NFL scored another big-name performer for next month’s Super Bowl LII. Pop star Pink is set to sing the national anthem…
If you eat your Sauerkraut, Mom will jump in the icy river!
What started as a way for Kay Hannold to coax her boys to eat Sauerkraut on New Year’s Eve has turned into an annual event…
Oil tanker burning off China’s coast at risk of exploding
BEIJING (AP) — An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China’s east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking,…
Koyack comes up big
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Blake Bortles put together one decent drive all day that ended with a one-yard touchdown pass to Oil City High School…
Oprah for President? Twitter fans make the case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s moving speech at the Golden Globes has some fans and fellow celebrities calling for her presidential run. The actress…
Recent Deaths 1/8/18
Timothy A. Rankin, 63, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2018. Mary J. Stevenson, 78, of Titusville, died Jan. 5, 2018. Sally Irene Walter, 70, of…
It’s so cold in Florida, iguanas are falling from trees
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling from their perches in suburban trees. Temperatures dipped below 40 degrees…
Pet of the day 1/5/18
Violet is a kitten that purrs like a motorboat. She has tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is current on vaccines. She is scheduled…
Escarole and spinach soup
Servings: 8 to 10 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 3 garlic…
Questionable pasts and bright futures
Local animal rescues and shelters have many animals waiting for homes. Two rabies clinics have also been scheduled for this month, along with spay and…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Cold for a Cause polar plunge rescheduled
From staff reports The Cold for a Cause polar plunge scheduled Saturday at Two Mile Run County Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24,…
Numerous crashes reported throughout area
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Numerous weather-related crashes, and even some abandoned vehicles, were reported by both Venango and Clarion County 911 dispatchers Thursday afternoon….
Fundraiser to benefit church restoration
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will hold a Divine Intervention Party from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 Park Way in the…
Hard-line cleric says social media fed Iran protests, unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A hard-line cleric leading Friday prayers in Iran’s capital called on the Islamic Republic to build its own social…
Hurricanes beat struggling Penguins, 4-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes helped Cam Ward have a fairly comfortable night in goal against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion…
Sheeran helps music industry hit a high note in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran’s album “Divide” was the most popular album of 2017, helping the music industry enjoy a growth spurt during the…
Recent Deaths 1/5/18
Sheila Brady Nair, 74, died Jan. 2, 2018. Barbara A. Lowrie, 75, of Corsica, died Jan. 3, 2018. Patricia “Trish” A. Keeley, 81, died Jan. 2, 2018….
Local schools closed Friday
Schools closed: Allegheny Clarion Valley Brookville Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Crawford Central Forest Area Franklin Grove City Karns City Keystone Lakeview Moniteau North Clarion Oil…