Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival set June 17-18
From staff reports The third annual Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, and from…
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No bond for woman accused of leaking top-secret documents
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge ordered a young woman charged with leaking classified U.S. documents to remain jailed until her trial after prosecutors…
Penguins crush Predators 6-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The night started with a catfish throw. It ended with haymaker after haymaker — both literal and proverbial — from Sidney Crosby…
Ex-governor, wrestler Jesse Ventura to work for Russian TV
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura says he hasn’t been able to find work since his highly-publicized defamation lawsuit against…
Recent Deaths 6/9/17
Judy A. Krensenke, 76, of Cooperstown, died June 7, 2017. W. Woodrow Magness “Woody,” 79, died May 27, 2017. Roger Garland Horn, 84, of Clarion, died…
Franklin DUI
Monroe Twp. criminal mischief
Get ready for camping season
Camping is a popular outdoor activity that attracts many enthusiasts year after year. Some people camp every month while others only have time for one…
Pet of the day 6/8/17
Name: Gracie Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ Cream House-Trained: Unknown Gracie can be found at Venango County…
Beef rib “Brontosaurus Bones”
Serves: 6 Start to finish: 2 1/2 hours This is a variation of the recipe that I created when I came home from the Bahamas,…
Titusville man facing burglary, theft charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Titusville man is facing burglary and theft charges after allegedly breaking into his mother’s home in Cherrytree Township last…
Redbank sets meeting on proposed cuts
From staff reports Redbank Valley School District will hold a special meeting Friday to discuss the fate of several academic programs and the high school…
State House OKs biggest gambling expansion in years
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday night passed sprawling gambling legislation, unveiled just hours earlier, to expand casino-style gambling to the…
Orioles beat Pirates 9-6 in 11 innings
BALTIMORE (AP) — Trey Mancini sat in the dugout for more than three hours before finally getting the chance to grab a bat. Two big…
Keith Urban wins big at CMT Awards
The Associated Press After walking away empty-handed at the Grammy Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards earlier this year, Keith Urban found redemption…
Recent Deaths 6/8/17
Joseph E. “Joe” Horner, 90, of Parker, died June 6, 2017. George A. “Gus” Olmes Jr., 85, of Oil City, died June 7, 2017. Linda L….
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Washington Twp. warrant service
Pet of the day 6/7/17
Name: Bella Breed: Shepherd and Collie Mix Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Golden Age: 6 months House-trained: Yes Prefers home without dogs and young children…
Penny War at Valley Grove
Students at Valley Grove Elementary School held a week-long Penny War to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Beginning May 24,…
Garlic green beans
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes 3 cups green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil (or half olive oil and half sesame oil) 1/4…
Second man arrested in Blue Canoe burglary
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A second arrest has been made in connection with the January burglary at the Blue Canoe Brewery in the 100…
Northwest Commission launches broadband connectivity initiative
From staff reports The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is teaming up with Connected Nation to assess the current broadband (high-speed Internet) environment…
IS-claimed attacks on Iran’s parliament, shrine kill 12
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Gunmen and suicide bombers attacked Iran’s parliament and the shrine of its revolutionary leader on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people,…
Schoop, Trumbo give Orioles 6-5 comeback win over Pirates
BALTIMORE (AP) — With a power-laden lineup that thrives on the long ball, the Baltimore Orioles are built to come back from almost any deficit….
George and Amal Clooney welcome twins
NEW YORK (AP) — George and Amal Clooney’s twins have arrived — one of the most anticipated births since Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt were born…
Recent Deaths 6/7/17
Thomas E. “Quig” Quigley, 55, of Oil City, died June 5, 2017. W. Woodrow Magness “Woody,” 79, died May 27, 2017. David Samuel Adams, 73, of…
Pet of the day 6/6/17
Name: Buster Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Buster can…
Nature’s flying jewels
To quote a Facebook friend, hummingbirds are nature’s flying jewels. With a little bit of sunshine, that statement proves to be very true. Under…
Grilled chicken Caesar wrap
Start to finish: 30 minutes (not including optional marinating time) Makes 6 wraps Grilled Chicken 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice and zest of…
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is offering a sizeable discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance. Customers that possess a valid…
Man died of natural causes while driving
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Westmoreland County man died behind the wheel of his vehicle Saturday afternoon in Cornplanter Township. Richard W. Brett, 62,…
Paul Richey Memorial Run scheduled Saturday
From staff reports The seventh annual Paul Richey Memorial Run will be held Saturday at the Samuel Justus Trail beginning on Oil City’s West End….
Report suggests Russia hackers breached voting software firm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier days before last year’s presidential election, according to a government intelligence report…
Preds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Pens 4-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final…
Bill Cosby goes on trial, his legacy and freedom at stake
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby went on trial Monday on charges he drugged and sexually assaulted a woman more than a decade ago, with…
Recent Deaths 6/6/17
Lucille I. Shawgo, 88, of Grove City, died June 2, 2017. Garnet E. Craig, 94, of West Monterey, died June 5, 2017. Robert R. Green…
Cornplanter Twp. fatal accident
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Licking Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 6/5/17
Name: Spike Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Red/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spike can be found…
Sheriff: Disgruntled ex-worker killed 5, then himself
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A disgruntled former employee opened fire inside a Florida awning manufacturer on Monday, killing five workers there and then killing himself,…
Corn gazpacho with garlic croutons
Start to finish: 2 hours 55 minutes (55 active) Servings: 4 For the soup: 4 cups fresh corn kernels 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled…
VA Resource Fair for Veterans, Families
Veterans and their families are invited to a free one-stop shop to learn about VA services and resources available during the VA Resource Fair. It…
Milestones and the people that make them happen!
OK, so I’m going to just say this up front. I’m sick. Been fighting whatever is going around! But today is the milestone achievement of…
Officials warn about mixing drugs and driving
From staff reports PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards and Jennifer Smith, the state’s acting secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, are urging drivers not to…
Fun With Father Picnic planned June 17
From staff reports Venango Fatherhood Initiative’s Fun With Father Picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Creekside Pavilion at Hasson…
London attack: More detentions in hunt for accomplices
LONDON (AP) — British counterterrorism investigators searched two homes Monday and detained “a number” of people in the investigation into a van and knife attack…
Odd 7th-inning stretches don’t stop Pirates, beat Mets 11-1
NEW YORK (AP) — David Freese and the Pittsburgh Pirates picked a fine time to pad their lead — in-between a bizarre pair of seventh-inning…