Complaint details motive behind stolen-car report
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer New details have emerged about the investigation of a stolen vehicle that led to charges being filed against two people,…
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Historic preservation plan input session planned Jan. 6
From staff reports A meeting regarding updates to the statewide preservation plan will be held at Friday, Jan. 6, at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261…
Swiss police: 3 injured in attack at Zurich mosque
ZURICH (AP) – A gunman dressed in black stormed into the prayer hall of a mosque frequented by Somali immigrants and opened fire, wounding three…
Not just frontrunners
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers put themselves back in the playoff conversation by stringing together four convincing victories in which they never trailed. They…
Former Boston police head says ‘Patriots Day’ gets it right
BOSTON (AP) – For Jessica Kensky, seeing the new Mark Wahlberg movie about the Boston Marathon bombing was deeply personal. She and her husband, Patrick…
Recent Deaths 12/20/16
Alfred J. Gatesman, 88, of Marienville, died Dec. 17, 2016. Charles Campbell “Shorty” Carnahan, 96, formerly of Utica, died Dec. 18, 2016. For the complete…
At least 9 killed after truck hits German market
BERLIN (AP) — A truck rammed into a crowded Christmas market in the center of Berlin on Monday evening killing at least nine people, and…
Don’t what to give a vet for Christmas? Here are some ideas
Make A Donation To Honor A Veteran With Christmas just around the corner and you don’t know what to buy your veteran, an American flag…
Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An Ankara police officer dressed in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria’s civil war after he killed Russia’s ambassador…
Vicodin theft
Clarion theft
Pet of the Day 12/19/16
Thumper, a lop eared rabbit, is a 3 year old neutered male. He’ll need to be handled with love and care. The more you play…
Zsa Zsa Gabor: A rare, unforgettable celebrity
NEW YORK (AP) — You didn’t have to know exactly who she was to appreciate Zsa Zsa Gabor. She belonged to a rare, hard-to-catalog vintage of…
False reports
Heating oil theft
Franklin police arrest 2 after alleged motor vehicle theft
By JON HAAG Staff writer Franklin police arrested two people after investigating an alleged motor vehicle theft. Kathleen Gagliotti, 23, and Cole Borgia, 31, both…
Vo-Tech holds honor society induction ceremony
From staff reports Venango Technology Center held its National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday. Students from Franklin, Oil City, Valley Grove, Cranberry, Titusville and…
Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Trump presidency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Electors are gathering Monday in every state to formally elect Donald Trump president even as anti-Trump forces try one last time to…
One step closer to playoffs
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Steelers took control of the AFC North by doing a little bit of everything during a month-long winning streak: throwing it,…
‘Rogue One’ soars to 2nd-best December debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” soared to the top of the weekend box office as expected, scoring the second-best December…
Recent Deaths 12/19/16
Janet L. King, 71, of Fairview, died Dec. 18, 2016. Holley Ann Gibbons, 56, of Oil City, died Dec. 17, 2016. Carol A. Taylor Morrison Baker,…
New grades for schools would give less weight to testing
The Associated Press Parents, students and taxpayers in Pennsylvania would get a new look at how their public schools are doing under a proposed revamp…
United Way of Venango awards mini grants
From staff reports Several area programs and agencies were the recipients of mini-grants from the United Way of Venango County. The recipients of the first…
West Forest student earns Eagle Scout rank
From staff reports Bryant James Niederriter, son of Eric and Valerie Niederriter of Oil City, has recently celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor and…
Obama, rapping Putin, says US could strike back on cyber
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has put Russia’s Vladimir Putin on notice that the U.S. could use offensive cyber muscle to retaliate for interference…
Steelers look to eliminate Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) – The previous time the Steelers came to town, they knocked the Bengals out of the playoffs with a stunning last-minute rally. They’re…
Want a hippo for Christmas? The story of a girl who got one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When she recorded “I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas” in 1953, Gayla Peevey says she had no idea schoolchildren would be…
Recent Deaths 12/17/16
Florence E. “Flossie” Franklin, 90, of Oil City, died Dec. 15, 2016. Mary A. Nesbella, 88, of Marienville, died Dec. 16, 2016. Leo Herbert Rettig, 100,…
Missing person
Clarion theft
Barkeyville Borough accident
Don’t leave them out in the cold
As temperatures plummet and wind chills whip up, it is important to make sure area animals have what they need to survive the winter. “Winter…
Pet of the day 12/16/16
Name: Crystal Color: Black and White Sex: Female She is spayed and current on vaccines. Crystal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Jury assures Dylann Roof will never walk free again
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate flag is gone from South Carolina’s Statehouse. The bullet holes have been patched in Emanuel AME’s fellowship hall. And…
Sweet potato toast with pear slices and yogurt
Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 8 toasts 1 long orange-fleshed sweet potato, clean and unpeeled, sliced into eight 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup reduced fat…
Winter Storm Warning issued
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Venango, Forest, Clarion, Mercer and Jefferson counties from 10 p.m. tonight through…
Franklin man accused of injuring toddler
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge in connection with an incident in which a child was…
County provides two help lines
From staff reports Local help through Venango County Human Services is available for people who have feelings of depression during the holiday season. The county’s…
HealthCare.gov moves sign up deadline to 2:59 p.m. Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is giving consumers a few extra days to sign up on HealthCare.gov in time for health insurance coverage to…
Fleury’s backup plan
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Neither Mathieu Garon nor Marc-Andre Fleury could sleep. Next door from their downtown Detroit hotel room for the 2009 Stanley Cup final,…
Facebook finally gets serious about fighting fake news
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network, focusing on…
Recent Deaths 12/16/16
Donald L. Beckwith, 82, of Frogtown, died Dec. 14, 2016. Elsie V. (Saxton) Remines, 83, of Tionesta, died Dec. 12, 2016. Lucas Andrew Shook, 22, of Curllsville,…
Simple ways to dress up your home for the holidays
The holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is…
Vehicle strikes embankment in Cranberry Twp.
Two vehicle accident in Cranberry Twp.
Pet of the day 12/15/16
Name: Snoopy Breed: Hound Dog Age: 6-7 years Size: 60 lbs. Snoopy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032
Yahoo’s big breach helps usher in an age of hacker anxiety
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo has become the worst-case example of an unnerving but increasingly common phenomenon — massive hacks that steal secrets and…
I-80 wracked by snow-related crashes
DUBOIS (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says three different stretches of Interstate 80 have been closed by weather-related crashes in western Pennsylvania. A…
Peppermint bark spritz cookies
Start to finish: 30 minutes, not including cooling and decorating Servings: 30 (Makes about 5 dozen cookies) 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 squares…
Venango County gets community involved with Christmas spirit
By Sally BellStaff writer Christmas and community spirit have come to the halls of the Venango County Human Services offices. This year’s Christmas decorating effort…