3 Cranberry students earn Service, Effort and Initiative Awards
Three Cranberry High School students were honored with Service, Effort and Initiative Awards at the Lions’ Club meeting on Monday. Lion Larry Walker is shown…
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46 ‘severely injured’ people remain at Nigeria bombing scene
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At least 46 “severely injured” people remain in a refugee camp that Nigeria’s military says it mistakenly bombed and they need…
Report: Oregon players hospitalized after intense workouts
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — One of three Oregon football players that were hospitalized following a series of intense workouts have been released from PeaceHealth Sacred…
Polanski to preside over French cinema awards ceremony
PARIS (AP) — Filmmaker Roman Polanski will preside over this year’s Cesars Awards ceremony, the French equivalent of the Oscars. The Academy of Arts and…
Recent Deaths 1/18/17
F. Ernest “Ernie” or “Papa” Pardee, 86, of Oceano, California, died Nov. 28, 2016. Barbara Jean Johnson, 66, of Clarion, died Jan. 16, 2017. Theodore J….
It’s Betty White’s 95th birthday
The Associated Press Betty White says the best thing about being 95 is that she’s still employed. The actress is celebrating her birthday Tuesday. She…
Hovey Twp. accident
Jefferson County theft
Cranberry sets kindergarten registration
From staff reports Cranberry Area School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for Tuesday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 8. In order to be eligible for…
Pet of the day 1/17/17
Name: Henry Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Henry can be…
Things that go ‘bump’ in the night
A recent purchase of two game – or trail – cameras has lead to some photos of wildlife not often viewed when one has two…
A deer photo
Kelly Daugherty of Oil City wanted to share this photo of deer she took a few years ago in February. Daugherty thought this picture might…
Chinese take-out chicken and broccoli
Start to finish: 25 minutes (Active time: 20 minutes) Servings: 4 to 6 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into…
Franklin school district closer to implementing Naloxone policy
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Franklin Area School District is one step closer to implementing a Naloxone policy which would stock the school with…
Evolution of care at Polk State School subject of program
From staff reports Franklin Preservation will host the program “Caring for the People Who Resided at Polk State School” at 11 a.m. Saturday at DeBence…
King Day parade turns violent when 8 shot in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — A national holiday celebrating nonviolence and Martin Luther King Jr. erupted into mayhem when eight people were shot at a park named…
Pens snap Capitals’ nine-game win streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The goals kept coming. One after another. A dizzying three periods of shots followed by baffled goaltenders fishing pucks out of the…
Harrelson goes live from London, talks ‘Star Wars’
LONDON (AP) — Woody Harrelson is trying to do something that’s never been done before, although he’s starting to realize why his feat would be…
Recent Deaths 1/17/17
D. Eileen Varner, 93, of Cabot, formerly of Butler, died Jan. 15, 2017. Robert Leroy Ritts Jr., 68, of Oil City, died Jan. 15, 2017. Marsha…
VFW awards students; VA secretary nominated
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District held its Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Banquet at Reynolds VFW Post 7599 on Saturday evening. There were over…
Concord Twp. accident
Clarion Walmart theft
Pet of the day 1/16/17
Name: Mugsy Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 7 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mugsy can be found at Venango…
Buffalo Style Meatballs
Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 10 servings, 2 meatballs each 1 egg white 3 tablespoons spicy buffalo sauce (like Frank’s, or hot chili sauce)…
Nature Art Showcase set during Franklin on Ice
From staff reports The second annual Nature Art Showcase coordinated by the Council on Greenways and Trails will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3…
Revelers, rally-goers to clog DC for inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to clog the nation’s capital for Donald Trump’s inauguration and a major demonstration the day…
Steelers roll through Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Who needs to reach the end zone when you have Le’Veon Bell chewing up yards and the clock, and Chris…
‘Hidden Figures’ keeps orbit at top; Affleck, Scorsese flop
NEW YORK (AP) – Labors of love, one from Martin Scorsese, the other from Ben Affleck, proved costly at a casualty strewn weekend box office…
Recent Deaths 1/16/17
Charley Claude Martz, 89, of Clarion, died Jan. 13, 2017. Shirley Jean Shimmons, 80, of Rimersburg, died Jan. 15, 2017. For the complete article,…
Oil Creek Twp. accident
Wayne Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/13/17
Rex is approximately 3-4 years old. He is super affectionate and loves to give head boinks with his big “tom” head. He is neutered, current…
‘Exorcist’ author William Peter Blatty dead at 89
NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist and filmmaker William Peter Blatty, a former Jesuit school valedictorian who conjured a tale of demonic possession and gave millions…
Gearing up for the new year
Tri-county Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville has posted its spay and neuter clinic dates. The DukeFest team lists some of its activities for the year….
Fireworks company used for national events is fined $200K
NEW CASTLE (AP) — A Pennsylvania fireworks business used for many national events has been fined $200,000 by federal agents and ordered to close for…
Taxicab Yellow Tomato Soup With Fresh Basil Pesto
Serves 6 8 pounds yellow heirloom tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 to 2 cups prepared vegetable stock,…
Titusville police looking into 2 more burglaries
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Titusville police are investigating a series of burglaries at various businesses within the city that appear to be connected. The…
Historical Society still looking for WWI veterans’ names
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Venango County Historical Society will soon be one step closer to completing the World War I monument in front…
In tearful farewell, Obama awards Biden the Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) – At the dusk of both of their political careers, surrounded by teary friends and family, President Barack Obama on Thursday bestowed the…
A lousy night in Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ontario (TNS) – Suppose it had to end sometime, much like all good things. Although that’s not going to lessen the sting of this…
UK’s Sky scraps show with Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson
LONDON (AP) — A British broadcaster has canceled a TV comedy starring Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson. Sky Arts says it has decided not to…
Recent Deaths 1/13/17
Helen L. Smith, 98, of Jamestown, New York, died Jan. 10, 2017. Edward Calvin Wetzel, 74, of Knox, died Jan. 12, 2017. Shawn C. Schillinger, 44, of…
How to save money on everyday expenses
Saving money on everyday expenses is a goal for many adults. Certain expenses, such as loan payments, may be more difficult to pare down than…
Beaver Twp. accident
Franklin DUI crash
Pet of the day 1/12/17
Name: Kahlua Breed: Boxer Gender: Female Size: Medium Age: 8 years House-trained: Yes Color: Brindle Kahlua can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Farro with roasted winter vegetables
Start to finish: 2 hours, 5 minutes (Active: 35 minutes. Inactive: 1 hour, 30 minutes) Servings: 5 Roasted Squash 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 3/4…
Man waives hearing in OC assault case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man facing assault and related charges in connection with a domestic incident last week waived his preliminary…
West First and Petroleum streets work continues
Dakota Shadron, of Wilson Excavating and Grading of New Wilmington, carries the caution sign back to the truck Wednesday after the crew completed work for…
6 VW employees indicted; VW fined $4.3B
WASHINGTON (AP) – Six high-level Volkswagen employees from Germany were indicted in the U.S. on Wednesday in the VW emissions-cheating scandal, while the company itself…