OC couple arrested on meth charges
From staff reports An Oil City couple were arrested Monday on several charges related to manufacturing methamphetamine. A criminal complaint filed through District Judge Andrew…
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Meeting planned for Franklin ‘Our Town’ spotlight
From staff reports Franklin area residents with a knack for storytelling are asked to attend an upcoming community meeting for the city’s debut on the…
Investigator: Driver part of larger human-smuggling scheme
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Investigators believe a truck driver accused in the deaths of 10 people found inside a packed, sweltering tractor-trailer is part of…
‘Wonder Woman 2’ sets December 2019 release date
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Wonder Woman 2” is set to storm theaters on Dec. 13, 2019. Warner Bros. announced the date late Tuesday. “Wonder Woman”…
Recent Deaths 7/26/17
Charles Norman Sharp, 53, of Rocky Grove, died July 24, 2017. Brigitte K. Latchaw, 86, of Franklin, died July 24, 2017. Gerald Proper, 90, died…
Everyone has a story: The Rock-n-Roll judge
In 1973, Mick Jagger sat somewhere on a stage quietly singing “Angie” before getting up and dancing like a chicken while screaming out a rendition…
Franklin drug possession
Pet of the day 7/25/17
Whispurr is an absolutely beautiful long haired female cat. She is 1 year old, current on vaccines, negative for fiv and feline leukemia. Whispurr can…
Peach crumb pie
Servings: 10 (Makes one 9-inch pie) Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) One single-crust prepared pie dough Brown Sugar and Oat…
Tiny Tot prince, princess crowned
From staff reports Quinton Siembida was crowned prince and Kendall Hepler was crowned princess in the Youth Alternatives’ Tiny Tot contest Friday during the concert…
Rain, rain
Rain, rain … wash the humidity away. While the region gets a break from the high humidity for a few days, the damp weather has helped the…
Man with suspended license accused of eluding OC police
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges after he tried to elude police while driving with a suspended license on…
Cheese sale raises $10,000 for Wounded Warriors
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer When Fairview Swiss Cheese in Mercer County became the unwitting recipient of an 11,000-gallon milk order, owner Rick Koller decided…
McCutchen’s 3-run homer powers Pirates past Giants 10-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates kept clearing the fences, and the San Francisco Giants were left arguing plate umpire Chris Conroy’s tough strike…
Pressure mounts to curtail surgery on intersex children
NEW YORK (AP) — Children whose sexual characteristics don’t neatly align with the norm have for decades faced surgery to rearrange their anatomy to resemble…
Backstreet Boys, Florida Georgia Line back together on CMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Backstreet Boys got their first hit country song this year on a collaboration with country duo Florida Georgia and now the…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Cranberry Twp. fraud
Pet of the day 7/24/17
Name: Trigger Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Size: Medium Gender: Male Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trigger can be found…
Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cole Slaw and Chipotle Cream
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 Eight 6-inch corn tortillas 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing the tortillas 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat…
VFW Testifies in Support of New GI Bill Additions
On Monday, VFW Associate Director Pat Murray testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on the largest addition to the GI Bill in almost 10…
3 people dead in shooting near Erie
From staff and wire reports Three people are dead following what police say was a double-murder suicide in North East Township. The shooting happened in…
Princess and Brave Pageant contestants sought for festival
From staff reports Contestants are needed for the Princess and Brave Pageant, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, as part of the annual Tionesta…
Taliban suicide car bombing in Kabul kills 24 people
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives into a bus carrying government employees in the Afghan capital early on…
Phelps loses by 2 seconds to simulated shark
The Associated Press Michael Phelps has finally met his match in the water: a “great white shark.” The Olympic champion swimmer was bested Sunday night…
Recent Deaths 7/24/17
Marjorie Mary (Novak) Dornbrock, 90, died July 21, 2017. Carl Wesley Lipford, 84, of Clarington, died July 21, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up…
Franklin accident
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 7/21/17
Scarlet is a female all orange tabby kitten. Up to date on vaccines and spayed. Scarlet can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Ready for homes
Clarion PAWS, the Venango County Humane Society and others have several animals available for adoption. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is working to help a dog…
Green Goddess Dressing and dip
Makes 1 3/4 cups (12 servings) Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 canned or jarred anchovies, rinsed and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup…
Exhumation of Dali’s remains finds his mustache still intact
FIGUERES, Spain (AP) — Forensic experts in Spain have removed hair, nails and two long bones from Salvador Dali’s embalmed remains to aid a court-ordered…
3 facing drug charges after traffic stop
From staff reports Three people are facing multiple drug-related charges after a vehicle they were traveling in was stopped for a traffic violation July 12…
Dollar General groundbreaking in Sandycreek
A groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday at the corner of Pittsburgh and Thompson roads in Sandycreek Township for a new Dollar General Store expected to…
Quake jolts Greek, Turkish resorts, kills 2, hurts 500
KOS, Greece (AP) — A powerful overnight earthquake shook holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey, injuring nearly 500 people and leaving two tourists dead on…
Pirates pull back to .500 after sweeping Brewers
PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier had not yet walked off against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday when Pirates general manager Neal Huntington addressed the implications the…
Late ‘Batman’ actor Adam West honored at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — There are typically a lot of Batmen at Comic-Con, but only one was the subject of a star-filled tribute. Filmmaker Kevin…
Recent Deaths 7/21/17
Burdette “Bud” F. Gray, 101, of Warren, died July 16, 2017. Robert H. Dennis, 80, of Franklin, died July 19, 2017. Clayton J. Black, 54, of…
Cranberry criminal mischief
Cranberry theft
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) — O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making…
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of…
How to choose the right cosmetic products
The global cosmetic and beauty industry continues to evolve and thrive. Each day, new formulations for skin, hair, nails, and more arrive on store shelves,…
Golf event to pay tribute to late pastor
From staff reports A golf event remembering the late Dr. David Hampson, who pastored Galloway United Methodist Church in Franklin for 15 years, is set…
Titusville Senior Center 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…
Police seek info on Oil City runaway
From staff reports Breianna Aloha Hartzell, 14, of Oil City, was last seen with jeans and black T-shirt with a panda on the front and…
Pet of the day 7/20/17
Name: Bullwinkle Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullwinkle can be found at Venango…
Crusty pork tenderloin
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 pork tenderloins (10 to 12 ounces each) Olive oil Crusty Barbecue Rub: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar…
748 charges against caretaker are withdrawn
From staff reports Charges filed against an Oil City woman accused of stealing nearly $40,000 while working as a caretaker were withdrawn Wednesday in Venango…
Cranberry Aldi store open again
From staff reports The Cranberry Aldi store was bustling Wednesday after it reopened following a month-long reconstruction project. Sylvia Oddo, district manager of the Cranberry…