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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
By The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit,…
Pet of the day 6/12/17
Name: Bella Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bella can be found at Venango…
Madrid buses move to curtail “manspreading” practice
MADRID (AP) — If you’re taking a bus in the Spanish capital, be sure to keep your legs to yourself. Madrid authorities on Monday started…
Celebrate Flag Day and U.S. Army birthday
Flag Day and the birthday of The United States Army share the same day, June 14th. The Army is now 242 years old. On June…
Salmon with crispy skin and pepperoncini lemon sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced seeded pepperoncini 1 tablespoon liquid from the…
Summer playground program starts today
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Oil City-based summer playground program will begin its 38th year today, and organizers are expecting record turnouts this year….
Police says ‘jealous’ boyfriend fatally shot missing woman
BUTLER (AP) — Police have jailed a Pennsylvania man on charges he fatally shot his still-missing girlfriend because he thought the woman was cheating on…
Pens win 2nd straight Stanley Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying to top this. Crosby was awarded his second…
5 takeaways from the Tonys, including leave Bette alone
NEW YORK (AP) — Five memorable moments from the 2017 Tony Awards: DON’T MESS WITH BETTE: It takes real bravado to even attempt to shoo…
Recent Deaths 6/12/17
Maxine Louise King, 77, of Franklin, died June 9, 2017. Margaret Lohr Maynard, 98, of Oil City, died June 9, 2017. Janice R. Roberts, 76,…
‘Umbrella Sky’
A Franklin resident, who spent the day today touring the 2017 Dollar Bank Three River Arts Festival in Pittsburgh, took this picture of the Umbrella Sky…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Walmart theft by unlawful taking
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/9/17
Name: Buck Breed: Spaniel Mix Age: Adult Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown House-trained: Yes Buck can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
A fresh start
Several young adoptable animals are hoping you’ll give them a fresh start at a bright future. Sunday is the day for The 2017 Kitty Summer…
Summer Berry Trifle
Servings: 12 individual trifles Start to finish: 2 hours 50 minutes (Inactive: 2 hours) Yellow Butter Cake (recipe follows) Pastry Cream (recipe follows) 1 cup…
Man who crashed into Joy Plant 1 facing many charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Franklin Police Department is preparing to file several charges against a Franklin man accused of leading authorities on a…
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…
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…