Franklin chief: It’s tougher to fill openings
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Manpower within the Franklin Police Department has been a talking point at several recent city council meetings, but what are…
2 more presumptive coronavirus cases confirmed; now 4 total
HARRISBURG (AP) — The governor of Pennsylvania has announced two more presumptive cases of the new coronavirus, making a total of four in the commonwealth…
Capitals strike early, thrash Penguins 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The playoffs are still a month away. It just feels like they’ve already started for the Washington Capitals. Dominant at the start…
With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech
LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces…
Unemployment rises, but Pennsylvania payrolls hit new record
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose again in January, as the pool of job-seekers and payrolls both grew to record highs, the state Department…
Polk council hears about potential lead in mobile home case
From staff reports Polk Borough police Sgt. Alan Heller told borough council members Thursday the department has a potential lead in the disappearance of a…
Pennsylvania now has 2 confirmed cases of coronavirus
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus, one in Delaware County and one in Wayne County, and health…
Austin officials cancel South by Southwest festival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The organizers of South By Southwest — which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and some of Hollywood and music’s biggest…
Recent Deaths 3/7/20
James A. “Jim” Ash, 100, of Franklin, died March, 4, 2020. Bernard “Bernie” L. Barr, 79, of Meadville, died March 4, 2020. Alister Lee Daubenspeck,…
Police seek info on crash
A St. Patty’s Day Sandwich
(Culinary.net) In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch with this Reuben Sandwich…
Pet of the Day 03-06-20
Asher is a very young, handsome, male Australian Shepherd mix brought to the rescue when his owner, who clearly never did any training with Asher,…
Cranberry’s All State All Star
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor For the first time in more than eight years, a student from Cranberry High School has qualified to participate in…
Man facing several sex assault charges
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A Franklin man is facing almost a dozen felony charges for alleged, repeated sexual assaults of his young daughter in…
Sugarcreek council updated on work at original Kmart
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough Council members were given an update Wednesday on renovation progress at the original Kmart building on Allegheny Boulevard in Reno….
Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in…
Hornqvist scored 2 in Penguins’ 4-2 win over slumping Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting healthier, and it’s showing up on the scoresheet and in the standings. Two nights after welcoming…
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Tennessee tornado relief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to tornado relief efforts in Middle Tennessee, where deadly storms ravaged counties this week, including…
Recent Deaths 3/6/20
Kenneth Dale Blauser, 87, of Parker, died March 4, 2020. Janice K. Hilton, 73, of Tionesta, died March 4, 2020. Herbert Neil Silvis, 91, died…
Spicy Yet Savory Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
Pet of the Day 03-05-20
Sparky is a Bronze Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix. Due to an eye infection, he only has one brown eye. His glossy short coat is in excellent condition….
VFW donation to help rebuild memorials
On Feb. 27, 2020, Franklin’s Jesse G. Greer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1835 presented the Commission to Remember Our Heroes with a check for…
Forest commissioners keeping eye on virus
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Forest County commissioners said Wednesday they have been in touch with the state Department of Health regarding the coronavirus. Commissioners…
Report: Russian social accounts sow election discord – again
The Associated Press Four years after Russia-linked groups stoked divisions in the U.S. presidential election on social media platforms, a new report shows that Moscow’s…
Review: In ‘Onward,’ a weird but worthy Pixar magic act
The Associated Press For a revolutionary animation studio, Pixar has been surprisingly wary of advancing technology. The company may be at the forefront of digital…
Recent Deaths 3/5/20
Thomas K. McGuire, 65, of Franklin, died March 3, 2020. Susie A. Goodman, 74, of Clarion, died March 3, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick…
Tropical Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 (8 fluid ounces each) 1 cup fresh baby spinach or baby kale 3/4 cup fairlife 2% Ultra-Filtered Milk 1…
Pet of the Day 03-04-20
Acadia, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young female. She has an angular face, green eyes, a pink nose, and a solid white coat. New…
Trout stocking season is here once again
The numbers vary from state to state. The high levels of enthusiasm they generate among at least some anglers do not. Spring is fast approaching…
Venango forming committee to help promote census count
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With Census Day less than a month away, Venango County is forming a committee to promote the 2020 census in…
Plans for Miller-Sibley renovations move forward
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The Miller-Sibley recreation complex is one step closer to renovation, Franklin city manager Tracy Jamieson told city council members Monday….
States scramble to prepare ahead of food stamps rule change
CHICAGO (AP) — Having food stamps offers Richard Butler a stability he’s rarely known in his 25 years. He was in state custody at age…
Crosby collects 800th assist, Penguins top Senators 7-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s march to 800 career assists slowed to a crawl in recent weeks. So did his team’s momentum after a stirring…
Recent Deaths 3/4/20
Anna J. Radmore, 96, of Titusville, died March 2, 2020. Charles E. Swartzlander, 67, of Clarion, died March 2, 2020. Arthur E. Gross, 82, of…
Suspicious person in Franklin
Missing endangered juvenile
Dylan Cottrell was located, according to Mercer state police on Tuesday afternoon.
Bunny Oatmeal
Recipe courtesy of Tiffany Edwards of Creme de la Crumb on behalf of Milk Life Servings: 1 1/3 cup instant oats 3/4 cup fat-free milk…
Pet of the Day 03-03-20
Duke (right) and Molly (left) are like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, ying and yang. They are a team and there’s no doubt…
Franklin man charged after tavern disturbance
From staff reports A Franklin man has been accused of threatening patrons at a Franklin bar to the point that they were in fear for…
Area counties receive cut of liquid fuels distribution
From staff reports Area counties will benefit from more than $32.2 million distributed to them from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s $487.5 million in liquid…
Tornado hits downtown Nashville, at least 8 die in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least eight people. One of the twisters…
Panic time? Penguins staying patient during unexpected slide
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan’s voice was calm as he urged patience and understanding, qualities that tend to be in short supply around the NHL…
Recording Academy fires ousted CEO, citing investigations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Recording Academy on Monday fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who called into question the integrity of the Grammy Awards…
Recent Deaths 3/3/20
Joyce L. Jordan, 65, of Bradford, died Feb. 25, 2020. Douglas S. “Doug” McNany, 54, of Harrisville, died March 1, 2020. Linda M. (Kline) Sullivan,…
Breakfast Salad Bowl
Servings: 2 10 ounces NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 ounces Fresh Express Baby Spinach 1 egg 2 bacon strips, halved 1…
Pet of the Day 03-02-20
River, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young male. He has a soft black coat and wide green eyes. River is quiet and uses his…
Child endangerment
Pennsylvania VFW 28th District Meeting Slated
The district meeting will be held Sunday, March 8, at Meadville VFW Post 2006. The post is located at 1045 South Morgan St. in Meadville….
Family-themed rally will feature several speakers
From staff reports Pack-the-Plaza will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in Oil City’s Central Avenue Plaza. Designed as a non-partisan and non-sectarian…
Virus fuels dread and angst even as China sees signs of hope
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The number of new virus cases in China dropped to its lowest level in six weeks Monday and hundreds of…