Pirates break losing streak with victory against Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The visitor’s bullpen in Citizens Bank Park is elevated, giving Juan Nicasio a bird’s-eye view of the mess he walked into Tuesday…
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Joey Chestnut wins 10th title, gobbles a record 72 hot dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gulped, chomped and powered his way to a 10th title on Tuesday, continuing his record-setting reign as the…
Recent Deaths 7/5/17
Margaret Cox Beck Wells, 100, of Oil City, died July 1, 2017. Bonnie J. Black, 84, of 505 Penn St., Sligo, died July 3, 2017. Dorothy J….
Pet of the day 7/3/17
Name: Dorito Breed: Boxer/ Terrier, American Pit Bull Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00…
Edinboro man killed in Conneaut plane crash
LINESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a 70-year-old man died of trauma injuries and burns when his small plane crashed a short distance from…
Cavatappi with roasted cherry tomatoes and pesto
Serves 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 5 sprigs fresh thyme about ½ cup olive oil, divided Salt…
Remembering those who have fallen; Mental health care for vets
The month of July has important dates. Here are just a few: July 4, Independence Day; July 27, Korean War Armistice Day (1953); July 29,…
Jerome Wincek to perform Wednesday in Oil City
The Oil City Arts Council will present musician Jerome Wincek in a Pipeline Alley Concert from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The venue is located…
Police: 2 men badly beaten
From staff and news reports A Cochranton man was taken into custody after an armed robbery Saturday morning in Perry Township, Lawrence County. Tyler Michael…
Diocese says VC headmaster undergoing evaluation
From staff reports The Diocese of Erie says the Rev. T. Shane Mathew, headmaster at Venango Catholic High School, is undergoing an evaluation following his…
UN chief: US may meet Paris climate goals despite exit
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the United States may meet the Paris climate agreement’s targets despite pulling out of the deal….
Belt leads Giants over Pirates 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants’ recent run of success hasn’t surprised Brandon Belt. Belt also wasn’t surprised when he helped continue that success…
Menounos reveals brain tumor battle, quits E! News
NEW YORK (AP) — Maria Menounos says she has been diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and has announced her resignation from E! News. Menounos tells…
Recent Deaths 7/3/17
Fay Ann Himes Billock, 61, of Brockport, died June 30, 2017. Raymond L. McElhattan Sr., 94, of Punxsutawney, died July 1, 2017. Richard L. Vogan, 83,…
Next Tionesta lighthouse tour is Aug. 12
The Tionesta Lions Club has announced an expanded Sherman Memorial Lighthouse tour schedule for this year. Five tours are planned for the summer and fall…
Woman faces 748 theft counts
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer An Oil City woman is facing 748 counts of identify theft-related charges for allegedly stealing nearly $40,000 while working as…
Junior Silver Cornet Band shines even when it rains
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer Despite heavy rain and muddy conditions Thursday night, members of the Junior Silver Cornet Band performed selections during the Franklin…
All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy Hamilton
The Associated Press A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: CALLING ALL STARS Major League Baseball announces starters and backups for the…
Rapper arrested day after shooting at Little Rock nightclub
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Rapper Finese 2Tymes was arrested in Alabama early Sunday, a day after a shooting at one of his concerts in…
Missing person
Cranberry Twp. burglary
Clintonville Borough accident
Pet of the day 6/30/17
Name: Marley Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Male Color: Cream/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Marley can be…
All fur coat and no knickers
This week’s adoptable animals are literally all fur coat and no knickers. However, they don’t fit the figurative meaning of the idiom. According to thefreedictionary.com,…
St. Joseph Church plans 78th annual 4th of July event
From staff reports St. Joseph’s 78th annual 4th of July celebration will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, on the…
Soft pretzels
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 55 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) Dough 2 cups bread flour 11/2 teaspoons instant yeast 3/4 cup warm…
State grants permits for marijuana dispensaries
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today granted 27 dispensary permits for medical marijuana dispensaries. Those with permits will now have six months in…
Events planned around Fourth of July
Area communities have planned activities and fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday. Fourth of July festivities in Franklin Various sales are scheduled to take…
UK man jailed after hitting Muslim teen with bacon
LONDON (AP) — A British man has been jailed after hitting a Muslim teen with a slab of bacon after hurling insults at her and…
Bucs take sting out of Rays
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jameson Taillon scattered seven hits over 6 1/3 innings, Gregory Polanco and John Jaso hit solo home runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Jay Z raps about relationship with Beyonce on ‘4:44’
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z has opened up about his rocky relationship with wife Beyonce on “4:44,” his first album in four years. On…
Recent Deaths 6/30/17
Rita A. Wurster, 98, of Oil City, died Thursday, June 29, 2017. Frank Denton “Mick” Borland, 78, of Rockland Township, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June…
Findley Twp. theft
Clarion Fire
Pet of the day 6/29/17
Bailey is an 8 year old male Shih Tzu that was brought to the rescue center when his elderly owner was having health issues. Bailey…
Berry clafoutis
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves 8 Berry Clafoutis: 1 pint blueberries 1 pound strawberries, halved, or quartered if large 1 tablespoon Chambord,…
Dos and don’ts of fireworks
As the mercury rises, the parties and festivities that have come to signify summer excite revelers far and wide. Summer has become the season of…
Trump trashes media, cheers wins at $10 million fundraiser
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican donors paid $35,000 apiece to hear familiar a message from President Donald Trump: The media, particularly CNN, keep trying to take…
Osuna, Bell lead Pirates past Rays
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jose Osuna doubled twice and drove in two runs and rookie Josh Bell hit his 15th homer of the season as the…
Pop superstar Adele hints ’25’ tour is her last
LONDON (AP) — Pop superstar Adele has hinted that her current tour for Grammy-winning album “25” will be her last. The 29-year-old included a signed,…
Recent Deaths 6/29/17
Theodore “Ted” Edward Denny Jr., 61, of Franklin, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy…
Cornplanter Twp. criminal mischief
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
History of the Hunter Station Bridge
By BRIAN HALE (Photos also courtesy of Brian Hale) During the early 1930s, the Allegheny Highway (Route 62) was being constructed to connect Warren with…
Pet of the day 6/28/17
Name: Chang Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chang can be found at…
Lightened sweet zucchini and chorizo Spanish tortilla
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into thin planks, about 1/4-inch each 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 yellow…
Oil City police seek suspect in drug overdose death
From staff reports An arrest warrant has been issued for a Michigan man in connection with an overdose death that occurred in Oil City earlier…
Taste of Talent tuning up for yet another year
From staff reports Downtown Franklin is gearing up for the weekly Taste of Talent vocal competition beginning at 7 p.m. today in Bandstand Park. New…
Wind fans the flames of Utah fire that has burned 13 homes
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah firefighters braced Wednesday for more high winds as they try to slow a stubborn wildfire that has burned 13…
Freese’s error costs Pirates, gives Rays 4-2 win in 10th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Freese was thinking about throwing the ball before it was in his glove. He never got the chance to wing it….