Linkin Park releases ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with late Bennington
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linkin Park has released the episode of “Carpool Karaoke” the band filmed in July, six days before lead singer Chester Bennington…
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Recent Deaths 10/13/17
Sally Preston, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Barbara J. Wiegel, 86, of Franklin, passed away at her residence at 5:52 a.m….
Rockland Twp. accident
Preserve carved pumpkins in various ways
Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to…
Pet of the day 10/12/17
Name: Scooter Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00
Ten-minute tortilla soup
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 corn tortillas (about 5-inch diameter), cut into quarters 1/2 cup prepared mild…
State AG sues Trump over birth control rules; Planned Parenthood official angry
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Wednesday sued President Trump and the Trump Administration for issuing new rules that Shapiro says allow virtually any company…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
House set to pass $36.5B for hurricane, wildfire relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is on track to backing President Donald Trump’s request for billions more in disaster aid, $16 billion to pay flood…
Penguins nip Capitals, 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) – Patric Hornqvist scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in his season debut to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington…
Rare photos by early NASA astronauts being auctioned off
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts auction house is selling vintage photographs taken by American astronauts. Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers says “The Beauty of Space” is…
Recent Deaths 10/12/17
Ruth E. Coffey, 89, of Franklin, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. Peggy Jo Orr, 73, formerly of Mayport, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Rev. Scott…
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…
Boy Scouts to let girls in some programs
NEW YORK (AP) — Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next…
Italian sausage frittata
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 to 8 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups…
General Authority hears options for improvements at pump stations
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Franklin General Authority members received options Tuesday for needed improvements to several city water pump stations. City engineer Al Wodzianski…
A cigarette, a car backfire: Small sparks can make big fires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A carelessly discarded cigarette, a downed power line, a car’s backfire or a chainsaw’s pull. Just about anything could have started…
Roethlisberger: I’m still one of the best in the world
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On second thought, Ben Roethlisberger believes he still has “it.” In fact, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is pretty sure he’s never lost…
Clooney, Affleck join celebs in Weinstein reaction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reaction to the accusations of decades of sexual harassment by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein: — “People get away with things they…
Recent Deaths 10/11/17
Sue Ellen DeSanto, 77, of Leeper, died Oct. 10, 2017. Kathleen Sarah Perrin, 81, of Franklin, died Oct. 9, 2017. Russell F. Byars, 54, of Franklin, died…
Irwin Twp. accident
Perry Twp. DUI
Wapiti worries
An afternoon trip to Benezette had this blogger worried that the trip would be a bust. Arriving in the early afternoon, it seemed that the elk…
Pet of the day 10/10/17
Emmylou is a female tabby kitten, with white feet and some orange patches. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and…
Red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup
Start to finish: 4 1/2 hours Serves 12 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large fennel bulb, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2…
Franklin stone skipping champion Byars dies
Russ “Rock Bottom” Byars, a Franklin man known the world around for his stone skipping records, died Saturday at UPMC Northwest at the age of…
Latest mural dedication is Saturday
From staff reports The newest downtown mural to coordinated by the Oil City Main Street Program will be unveiled Saturday on Oil City’s South Side….
Deadly California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — An onslaught of wildfires across a wide swath of Northern California broke out almost simultaneously then grew exponentially, swallowing up…
Bell wants Steelers to stick to ground game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell isn’t worried about Ben Roethlisberger. The Pittsburgh Steelers game plan is another matter. The Pro Bowl running back wasn’t offered…
Stormtroopers on Soldier Field introduce ‘Last Jedi’ trailer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” debuted in dramatic fashion during “Monday Night Football” halftime. Fireworks flashed and Stormtroopers…
Recent Deaths 10/10/17
Russell F. Byars, 54, of Franklin, died Oct. 7, 2017. John J. Hutz, 93, of Franklin, died Oct. 7, 2017. Twila Mae Montgomery Hoffman, 94, of…
Wind-whipped wildfires sweep into California wine country
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — More than a dozen wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, destroying at least 1,500 homes and…
Tractor Trailer crash on I-80
Richland Twp. crash
Pet of the day 10/9/17
Chloe, a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie and West Highland White Terrier Westie mix is available for adoption through Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin. She’s an…
40th Annual Erie to Pittsburgh Diabetes Walk is Friday
Friday, Oct. 13, is the start day of The Pennsylvania VFW’s Erie to Pittsburgh Diabetes Walk. This is the 40th year. The walk will start…
Venus man reported missing since Thursday
From staff reports Franklin state police reported a missing person last seen at the Country Fair on the North Side of Oil City. Burton David…
Home escape plan is focus of Fire Prevention Week
By JIM MEYER Staff writer This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the public about…
Nate marches across East Coast, dumping heavy rains
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Nate slogged its way across the U.S. East Coast on Monday, dumping heavy rains and bringing gusty winds to inland states…
Roethlisberger’s rough day paves way for Steelers’ loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Don’t blame the national anthem dust up. Or Antonio Brown’s latest tantrum. Or Le’Veon Bell’s non-holdout holdout. Or Martavis Bryant’s re-immersion into…
‘Blade Runner 2049’ pulls in older guys but few others
NEW YORK (AP) — “Blade Runner 2049” had the pedigree, the stars and the stellar reviews. But even though the highly touted sequel had seemingly…
Recent Deaths 10/9/17
Jon D. “Rupe” Rupert, 57, of Saxonburg, died Oct. 7, 2017. Russell F. Byars, 54, of Franklin, died Oct. 7, 2017. Richard J. “Rick” Linden, 55, of…
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Huston Twp. accident
Holiday Closings
Columbus Day will be observed Monday, and several local offices and business will have adjusted hours or services. City and County offices Franklin city hall…
Pet of the day 10/6/17
Rollie is a 6 year old, male, Poodle/Schnauzer mix that was surrendered to the rescue center. Rollie is new to the rescue and appears to…
Mole Poblano
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes (Active time: 2 hours) 1/4 cup lard or unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 4 mulato chiles, wiped…
Death investigation leads to meth lab charges
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Clarion News Editor The ongoing investigation into the death of a 28-year-old Callensburg woman has led to the arrest of three…
Team building day
Oil City High School students participated in a team building day Thursday at Two Mile Run County Park. Despite some wet weather, activities included a…
Kremlin warns US against restrictions on Russian media
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United…