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McGregor, Tate fall in main bouts

LAS VEGAS (AP) – With a pair of rear naked chokes that finished two celebrated champions, Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate both accomplished the improbable…


Manning to hang it up

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He’s retiring a champion. A month after…





Recent Deaths 3/7/16

Hazel Ann (Conner) Thacher, 74, of Sigel, died March 5, 2016. Colleen J. Henry, 86, of Franklin, died March 4, 2016. Helen Irene Beary, 92,…



Joy Global shutting down Plant 1

By RICH JACKSON Staff writer Joy Global officials announced Friday that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed by July 1. Caley…
















Barn burns in Oakland Twp.

From staff reports A barn that contained sheep burned late Thursday night in Oakland Township. Venango County 911 said the barn at 1274 Creek Road…





4 charged in Clarion County meth probe

From staff reports Four Clarion County residents have been charged for their participation in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. Law enforcement officials say…




Outburst draws criticism

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – Henrik Lundqvist was flipping mad that referee Trevor Hanson wouldn’t blow his whistle to stop play. Run over by teammate Ryan…



Recent Deaths 3/5/16

Colleen J. Henry, 86, of Franklin, died March 4, 2016. Thomas B. Weaver, 70, of Titusville, died March 3, 2016. Paul G. Wright, 65, of Fryburg,…


Joy closing Franklin plant

From staff reports Joy Global officials announced today that manufacturing Plant No. 1 in Franklin will be fully closed within the next four months. Caley…