Weapons charges against Franklin man withdrawn
From staff reports Weapons of mass destruction charges have been withdrawn in the case against a Franklin man who had been accused of manufacturing homemade…
Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report virus
TOKYO (AP) — A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the virus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and…
Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Maren Morris nab top ACM noms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay lead the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations for Dan Smyers and five…
Recent Deaths 2/28/20
Charles Richard Moorhead, 81, of North East, died Feb. 26, 2020. Catherine (Kay) Teig, 89, of Franklin, died Feb. 27, 2020. Eileen May Mealy, 75,…
Put Taste on the Table
(Family Features) When busy weeknights leave little opportunity for extravagant meals, bring the family together with a simpler recipe that provides just as much tasty…
Pet of the Day 02-27-20
My name is Tilly and my former family says that I’m a joy to have around: behaved, goofy, fun and sweet. Drum roll on this…
Franklin man accused of keeping suspected bomb waives hearing
From staff reports A Franklin man accused of keeping a suspected bomb in his Arbor Circle apartment waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County…
School districts get funding for security
From staff reports Area school districts are receiving state funding to assist with security and safety-related expenses. State representatives R. Lee James and Donna Oberlander…
Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee brewery before taking own life
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation’s largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five fellow workers before taking his own…
State health secretary outlines plans for possible virus spread
HARRISBURG (AP) — A customized update to pandemic flu plans should be completed in the coming days for the COVID-19 virus, the Pennsylvania health secretary…
Review: ‘Invisible Man’ is a cunning if empty remake
The Associated Press Unraveling the dusted bandages of H.G. Wells’ classic 1897 science-fiction novel, writer-director Leigh Whannell has refashioned “The Invisible Man” as a bracingly…
Recent Deaths 2/27/20
Bertha L. Martin, 88, of Cranberry, formerly of California, died Feb. 25, 2020. Catherine P. “Polly” Oden, 91, of Greenville, died Feb. 25, 2020. Allen…
Mediterranean Chicken and Grain Bowl
Recipe courtesy of Aramark Servings: 6 8 ounces farro or brown rice 6 cups spinach, stems removed 1 1/2 cups diced seedless cucumbers 1 1/2…
Pet of the Day 02-26-20
January, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a young female. She has pale green eyes and an orange coat. January is friendly but can have a…
Advice on successfully pet camping
The legend of the Lone Ranger is the stuff of “those thrilling days of yesteryear.” So, too, is the notion of camping without your pet….
Polk police seek answers on missing mobile home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Polk Borough police on Tuesday confirmed they are investigating the disappearance of a mobile home in the area of Waterworks…
Virus outbreak could affect fireworks supplies in U.S.
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Fireworks are an integral part of summer in America, but could those celebrations be in jeopardy because of the coronavirus?…
OC crews fix water line break
From staff reports A water line break early Tuesday morning in Oil City caused a few residents to notice a disruption in service. Jason Herman,…
Mercyhurst University to house US intelligence hall of fame
ERIE (AP) — Mercyhurst University is carving out space in its library to house the U.S. Intelligence Community Hall of Fame, the school announced Tuesday….
Volatile 2019 behind him, Pirates’ Kela embracing new role
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Keone Kela spent most of 2019 angry. At losing. At his role in the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. At the team’s coaching…
Review: An unlikely friendship is at the heart of ‘Burden’
The Associated Press It was only a matter of time before Hollywood came calling to adapt the real-life events surrounding a museum in South Carolina…
Recent Deaths 2/26/20
Bud W. McCool, 84, of Jackson Township, died Feb. 24, 2020. Mary Burk Scott, 76, of Kennerdell, died Feb. 24, 2020. Edward H. Richards, 76,…
Coach, Swimmer, Mom: The Jen Kissell Story
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor At the bottom of the stairwell of the Oil City YMCA sits the office of Jen Kissell. Before I even…
Pecan-Topped Raspberry Cake
3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1…
Pet of the Day 02-25-20
Sweetie, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 3 month old spayed female. She’s in the front in the picture. Patches, a Domestic Short Hair, is…
Franklin man charged for having stolen gun
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after he was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun and was driving under…
Franklin students praised at board meeting
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Substitute superintendent Pat Gavin had a lot of good things to say about Franklin students during Monday’s Franklin School Board…
Pennsylvania may tweak new law to avoid vote-counting logjam
HARRISBURG (AP) — Lawmakers may change Pennsylvania’s sweeping new election law to avoid a logjam of mail-in ballots that could extend vote counting in the…
Pirates’ Archer scratched from start due to neck tightness
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer was scratched from his scheduled Monday night against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole due…
Paramount halts ‘Mission: Impossible’ shoot over new virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Pictures on Monday halted production on the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film due to the new virus, as Hollywood began to…
Recent Deaths 2/25/20
Phyllis Ann Marwood Krepp, 92, died Jan. 30, 2020. Kenneth F. “Joe” Wiant, 87, formerly of Fairmount City, died Feb. 22, 2020. Lawrence “Larry” E….
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Legislation Introduced to Study Cancer Among Fighter Pilots
On Wednesday, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) introduced H.R. 5858, the Military Pilots Cancer Incidence Study Act. This important legislation would…
Curry-Spiced Tofu with Asian Vegetables
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 12 ounces light, extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry, cut into four slices 1 tablespoon, plus…
Pet of the Day 02-24-20
Ringo is a happy-go-lucky boy who always has a big goofy smile on his face and wag in his tail! He’s got loads of energy,…
1 hurt in Halyday Run Road crash
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Franklin state police said one person was injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Sugarcreek Borough. Police said that a…
Welding technology students graduate
A class of 12 students recently received certificates of achievement in the evening welding technology program at Venango Technology Center. The program was coordinated by…
Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The new virus took aim at a broadening swath of the globe Monday, with officials in Europe and the Middle…
Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second…
Box office goes ‘Sonic’ again but hears ‘Call of the Wild’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hedgehog edged the sled dog by a nose at the box office. “Sonic: The Hedgehog” zoomed to the top of…
Recent Deaths 2/24/20
Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Farcas, 88, of Mentor, Ohio, died Feb. 17, 2020. Arnold B. “Pook” Neiswonger, 70, of Corsica, died Feb. 21, 2020. Robert E….
SMILES closes ‘alt ed’ program
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center has notified school districts in Venango and Clarion counties that it has closed its alternative…
Celebrating Women’s Day
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer International Women’s Day will be celebrated Sunday, March 8, around the world. Not to be outdone, some local women…
Opioid settlement still elusive as some lawyers criticize it
The Associated Press State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers for state and…
Sabres race past sluggish Penguins 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Plenty of work remains for the Buffalo Sabres as they try to claw their way into the playoff picture. Streaking past the…
Netflix series explores the assassination of Malcolm X
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new Netflix series is tackling questions around the 1965 assassination of civil rights icon Malcolm X. “Who Killed Malcolm X?”…
Snow Filled Skies
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor After the first day in Missouri, where everything was cold and wet, I was more than anxious to enter…
OC man charged for ramming truck into auto service building
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges for using a pickup truck to gain access to Creekside Auto Service on Seneca Street…