Recent Deaths 9/6/22
Carole Ann Olds, 80, of Clarion, formerly of Morris, New York and Venice, Florida, died Sept. 1, 2022. Greta M. Fronk, 88, of Franklin, died…
Dead Level had the crowd revved at motorcycle rally
By BRAD LENA Contributing writer To hear members of Franklin-based band Dead Level talk about it, their debut at the world’s largest annual motorcycle rally…
Library hosting 2 teddy bear picnics
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin Public Library has a big surprise coming up for kids ages 2-4 on Sept. 10 and 24 when…
Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally
WILKES-BARRE (AP) — Larry Mitko voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But the Republican from Beaver County in western Pennsylvania says he has no plans…
17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state’s strictest-in-the…
Bichette’s bases-clearing double leads Jays past Pirates 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 victory over…
On ‘National Cinema Day,’ movie tickets are just $3
NEW YORK (AP) — “National Cinema Day” on Saturday brought the big screen to moviegoers for a small price — no more than $3 —…
2 arrested on warrants after traffic stop
From staff reports A man and woman who were both wanted on warrants were arrested Friday following a traffic stop on Route 8 in Victory…
Thousands line up to say farewell to Gorbachev; Putin absent
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of mourners lined up Saturday to pay tribute to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who launched drastic reforms that helped end…
Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California
WEED, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people remained under evacuation orders Saturday after a wind-whipped wildfire raged through rural Northern California, injuring people and torching…
Fuel leak disrupts NASA’s 2nd shot at launching moon rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another hazardous leak Saturday, as the launch team began fueling it for liftoff on a…
Manoah, Bichette power Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alek Manoah pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and Bo Bichette homered, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-0 win…
Recent Deaths 9/3/22
Joseph A. Ida, Jr., 77, of Shippenville, died Sept. 1, 2022. Debbra M. Lehman, 63, of Waterford, died Aug. 26, 2022. Anne G. Burens, 88,…
Pet of the Day 9/2/22
Penn came to us as a stray with another dog, Teller. Penn is a big, laid back boy that is very lovable and sweet. We…
Easy Kona Pineapple Chicken Kebabs
(Family Features) The end result of perfectly cooked chicken is a mouthwatering meal that smells just as good as it tastes and beckons loved ones…
Franklin Fire Department gets nearly $41,000 in grant funds
From staff reports The City of Franklin Fire Department has been notified by the Department of Homeland Security that the department has received a $40,952.38…
Group awards 6 scholarships based on social justice essays
From staff reports Six 2022 high school graduates from Venango County were awarded $500 scholarships from the faith-based Together We Can coalition for essays they…
Shine A Light on Suicide event is Saturday
From staff reports The Shine a Light on Suicide night kayak event will return to Two Mile Run County Park for the fifth year on…
‘Devastating’: Mass shootings obscure daily U.S. gun toll
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Taylor was watching an illegal street race that had attracted hundreds to an intersection in Portland, Oregon, but decided to…
Wolf starts process to pardon lower level pot convictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvanians with minor, nonviolent marijuana criminal convictions could be pardoned beginning Thursday in a period until the end of the month under…
Review: In ‘Honk for Jesus,’ a megachurch mockumentary
The Associated Press Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown give fully committed performances in “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” so why does the film…
Recent Deaths 9/2/22
Carolyn Louise Davis, 78, of Tavares, Fla., died Aug. 30, 2022. Richard “Rick” J. Campbell, Sr., 63, of Sligo, died Aug. 30, 2022. Robert A….
Pet of the Day 9/1/22
Drake recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know much about him other than he was wandering around the Titusville area for…
“Mac” and Cheese in a Cup Recipe
(Family Features) When the back-to-school season brings jam-packed schedules full of learning and homework, every minute counts for the parents who make those school days…
Franklin woman facing charges after daughter, 2, found on roof
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing charges in connection with an incident in which police say the woman’s two-year-old daughter was…
OC, Forest schools to benefit by healthy snacks funding
From staff reports Elementary schools in both the Oil City and Forest area school districts will benefit by grant funding to provide students with fresh…
Obstruction now a major focus in Trump documents probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI investigation into top-secret government information discovered at Mar-a-Lago is zeroing in on the question of whether former President Donald Trump’s…
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine nuclear plant amid fighting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A U.N. inspection team arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Thursday on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe, reaching…
Hiura, Urías get key hits as Brewers beat Pirates 6-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keston Hiura and Luis Urías each hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s four-run seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Fall Preview: ‘The Woman King’ comes for the throne
NEW YORK (AP) — Gina Prince-Bythewood didn’t get very far into reading the script for “The Woman King,” a historical epic about a real West…
Recent Deaths 9/1/22
James J. Port, 66, of Saxonburg, died Aug. 29, 2022. John “Jack” Baughman, 84, of Knox, died Aug. 30, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 8/31/22
Aster was part of group that was rescued from an establishment advertising free kittens. He has been in a loving foster home all summer and…
Buffalo and Blue Cheese Chicken Recipe
(Family Features) When the back-to-school season brings jam-packed schedules full of learning and homework, every minute counts for the parents who make those school days…
Fire destroys home in Cornplanter Township
From staff reports No one was injured but a house was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning on Route 227 in Cornplanter Township. The…
Cranberry board, union approve teacher contract
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Cranberry School Board members voted Tuesday in a special meeting to approve a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the district’s…
Feds cite efforts to obstruct probe of docs at Trump estate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says classified documents were “likely concealed and removed” from a storage room at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate…
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Shots could…
Tomlin still mum on starting QB as Steelers add LB, lineman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce a starting quarterback. Publicly anyway. The way the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach figures it,…
Cruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates’ 4-2 victory
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Oneil Cruz can’t quite explain his uncanny success against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ rookie shortstop was at it again Tuesday…
Ambitious ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel hopes to slay dragons
NEW YORK (AP) — The return of dragons on the small screen has been a huge hit. Now it’s time for the return of the…
Recent Deaths 8/31/22
Ronald John “Ron” Hoag, 88, of Erie, died Aug. 26, 2022. Douglas H. Baine, 74, of Shippenville, formerly of Tionesta, died Aug. 25, 2022. June…
Pet of the Day 8/30/22
Dewberry was part of group that was rescued from an establishment advertising free kittens. He has been in a loving foster home all summer and…
Blended Crunchy Mushroom Wraps
(Family Features) If the prices of your favorite ingredients have you dreading the next trip to the grocery store, finding ways to stretch your budget…
Storms knock down trees, wires; some roads blocked
From staff reports Storms ripped through Venango and Clarion counties Monday afternoon, causing several trees and some wires to fall and block some roads. No…
Venango Chamber Orchestra looking for participants
From staff reports The Venango Chamber Orchestra is looking for qualified musicians to participate in the orchestra’s fall concert. The concert, which is free to…
Venango County to participate in overdose awareness day
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The Venango County Human Services department will participate in Wednesday’s observance of International Overdose Awareness Day for the second year….
Man suspected of killing 3 ‘terrorized’ Detroit, chief says
DETROIT (AP) — A 19-year-old man suspected of randomly killing three people on Detroit streets over roughly two hours may have been emboldened when he…
Biden to talk crime, gun control in swing state Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to talk up his crime prevention plans during a visit to Pennsylvania, where Democrats and Republicans are…
Mitchell, Hiura homer late, Brewers rally past Pirates 7-5
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and Keston Hiura connected for a game-ending shot in the ninth…
Recent Deaths 8/30/22
Shirley L. Kope, 86, of Utica, died Aug. 28, 2022. Scotty Schultz, Jr., 31, of Harrisville, died Aug. 28, 2022. Helen M. Ray, formerly of…