Elliott makes 19 saves to lead Flyers over Penguins 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Elliott and the Flyers defense stymied Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Elliott made 19 saves, Jakub Voracek and James van…
Netflix holds its own in the streaming wars – for now
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is holding its ground in the streaming wars, passing its first big test since Apple and Disney launched rival services….
Recent Deaths 1/22/20
Karen I. Flannigan, of Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion, 81, of Tylersburg, died Jan. 21, 2020. William (Bill) Lee…
A Flavorful Family Meal
(Family Features) If your family struggles to make meal time happen, try creating kid-friendly recipes that bring everyone together at the table. For example, these…
Pet of the Day 01-21-20
Willow is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Raven. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Driver in deadly Jan. 14 crash was in 2001 fatal mishap
By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor A 64-year-old Kossuth woman police say struck and killed an Amish buggy driver Jan. 14 in Elk Township…
Town meeting on Polk Center set Thursday
From staff reports Venango County commissioners will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the old Salvation Army building at 734 Elk…
Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office…
Police: Armed woman shot, wounded by state trooper
SLIPPERY ROCK (AP) — State police say a woman armed with a handgun was shot and wounded by a state trooper following a domestic dispute…
James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film are aiming not just to give his digital likeness…
Recent Deaths 1/21/20
Sandra L. Walsh, 62, of Oil City, died Jan.17, 2020. Gloria “Toni” Fair, 80, of Oakdale, Michigan, and Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Maryann…
Cranberry Coach’s 100th Win in the Books
By CARA ANDRES Student contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cranberry High School’s boys basketball team was playing Venango Catholic High School on what proved to…
House Passes Bill to Expand Veteran Homeless Program
Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the VFW-supported Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020. This bill would expand eligibility for the Department of Housing and Urban…
Virginia’s capital braces for gun-rights rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gun-rights activists — some making deliberate displays of their military-style rifles — began to descend on Virginia’s capital city Monday to…
Rust, Johnson help Pittsburgh rally past Bruins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Johnson’s goal into his own net was one of the low points of a forgettable first period for the Pittsburgh Penguins….
‘Bad Boys for Life’ debuts with box office top spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two “Bad Boys” were too good for one “Dolittle” at the box office. “Bad Boys for Life” starring Will Smith and…
Recent Deaths 1/20/20
Bertha J. Clark, 91, of Emlenton, died Jan. 18, 2020. Martha June Fleming, 95, of Parker, formerly of Eau Claire, died Jan. 18, 2020. Donald…
Human Society: Where Passion Takes Action
By KAIA DEAN Student contributor “My brother and I wanted a dog. Mom said yes and dad said no so we compromised and got a…
Jury convicts Emlenton man in drug death trial
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It took a Venango County jury less than three hours Thursday to convict an Emlenton man of drug delivery resulting…
77 permits issued last year in Oil City
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City saw a major resurgence in new construction dollars plugged into the local economy in 2019. And while…
Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police are scouring the internet for clues about plans for mayhem, workers are putting up chain link holding pens around Virginia’s…
Screen Actors Guild Awards could offer Oscars preview
The Associated Press Scarlett Johansson and Nicole Kidman will have two chances to win Sunday night at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards, while the…
Police asking for help in connection with Amish buggy crash
From staff reports Clarion state police are asking for the public’s help in connection with a crash Tuesday in which an Amish man was killed…
Reservations still open for meeting on historic churches
From staff reports Reservations are still open to attend a town hall meeting Jan. 30 in Franklin to discuss how to bring historic churches and…
3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base were charged with conspiring to kill members of a…
Crosby scores in OT, Penguins beat Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin needed only 21 seconds to take advantage of an overtime penalty. Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33…
Report: Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of…
Recent Deaths 1/18/20
Carl Vincent Puleo, of Hamden, Connecticut, formerly of Madison, Connecticut, died Dec. 29, 2019. Lester E. Adams, Jr., 91, of Polk, died Jan. 16, 2020….
PHUNC… What a Good Idea
Student Jenna Seigworth receives a $500 scholarship should she choose to attend Penn State. (Photography contributed by Gayle Mitchell) By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor PHUNC,…
A Winter Wonderland in Cranberry
Michael Gunn and Abigail Pedley were crowned king and queen at Cranberry High School’s winter formal dance. (Photograph contributed by Kaitlyn Barnett) By ABBY HANNA Student…
A Perfect Pregame Warmup
(Family Features) When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole…
Pet of the Day 01-17-20
Clyde is a very nice boy who was surrendered to us by his previous owners because they were unable to care for him. Clyde loves…
Man already facing charges accused in 2 new cases
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man facing charges in a child endangerment case that is already going through the court system has been…
Hutchinson meets with Scouts
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson met with Seneca’s Cub Scout Pack 111 on Monday to help the Scouts in earning their Building a Better World requirement….
Iran’s top leader strikes defiant tone amid month of turmoil
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight…
Bergeron scores 20th, Bruins beat Penguins 4-1
BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins turned an ominous start into a decisive victory against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Crosby scored 24 seconds into the…
NBC hopes ‘free’ makes Peacock stand out in streaming era
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will…
Recent Deaths 1/17/20
William James Simpson, Jr., 57, of Clarion, died Jan. 15, 2020. Norma Audrey (Ace) McCormick, 86, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, formerly of Meadville, died Dec….
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Defense presents case in drug death trial; deliberations to start
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The defense presented its case Wednesday in the trial of an Emlenton man accused in the drug delivery death of…
Senate takes over Trump’s impeachment after House handoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the…
Lawmakers aim to stop closure of 2 institutions for disabled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A fight to block Gov. Tom Wolf from closing two state centers for the intellectually disabled produced a second large majority…
Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II isn’t quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the “craziest” seasons he’s…
‘Friends’ cast reunion special remains a ‘maybe’ for HBO Max
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The “Friends” reunion will be there for you. Maybe. “There’s interest all the way around” in bringing the stars of the…
Recent Deaths 1/16/20
Violet “Vi” L. Sheaffer, 101, of Franklin, died Jan. 12, 2020. Ina Christine Peavy Hugar, formerly a resident of 917 Buffalo St., Franklin, died Jan….
Think tree seedlings for wildlife now
“It’s getting late early,” that’s what Yankees great Yogi Berra once said. The Hall of Fame catcher was talking baseball, not wildlife. But if you’re…
Baby Back Ribs with Honey, Chipotle and Mango Glaze
Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 8 2 racks baby back ribs 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 can chipotle peppers in…