Sheeran helps music industry hit a high note in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran’s album “Divide” was the most popular album of 2017, helping the music industry enjoy a growth spurt during the…
Recent Deaths 1/5/18
Sheila Brady Nair, 74, died Jan. 2, 2018. Barbara A. Lowrie, 75, of Corsica, died Jan. 3, 2018. Patricia “Trish” A. Keeley, 81, died Jan. 2, 2018….
Local schools closed Friday
Schools closed: Allegheny Clarion Valley Brookville Clarion Area Clarion-Limestone Cranberry Crawford Central Forest Area Franklin Grove City Karns City Keystone Lakeview Moniteau North Clarion Oil…
The benefits to joining a local gym
Resolving to get healthy is a worthy goal. A healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and routine exercise can improve quality of life and…
Pet of the day 1/4/18
Bernie is a male, Husky mix that came to the rescue center as a stray. He appears already neutered, and will be vet checked prior…
Thai chicken coconut curry
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 6 chicken breast cutlets, about 4 ounces each 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 teaspoon neutral oil…
Man accused of pointing firearms waives hearing
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man accused of pointing firearms at people who had parked in front of his Ninth Street residence waived…
Artists may enter items for nature art showcase
From staff reports The third annual Nature Art Showcase will be held Feb. 2-3 in the lobby of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin during the…
US to end policy that let legal pot flourish
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across…
Review: Bale, landscapes, boost grim ‘Hostiles’
The Associated Press Enemies are thrown together for a perilous journey in “Hostiles ,” an unforgivingly violent and sparse revisionist Western set in 1892 that explores…
Recent Deaths 1/4/18
Esther E. “Tip” O’Brien, 81, of Oil City, died Jan. 3, 2018. Janet “Nanny” L. Eakin, 86, died Jan. 1, 2018. For complete obituaries,…
Oakland Twp. burglary
Cranberry Twp. retail theft
Pet of the day 1/3/18
Squishy is an adorable male older kitten. He tested negative for leukemia and fiv. He gets along with other cats/kittens. He is neutered. Squishy can…
Cauliflower mashed potatoes
Start to finish: 55 minutes (25 minutes hands-on) Servings: 6 1 small head cauliflower (about 2 1/4 pounds), core removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch…
Tax-aide program to be offered in Venango County
Venango County SVP in conjunction with the AARP Tax-Aide Program will be offering free tax preparation services. IRS trained and certified volunteer tax counselors help…
Trump roots on Iran’s protesters, declares ‘time for change’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has thrown the weight of the U.S. government behind the protesters taking to the streets of Iran. President Donald…
Pens surge past Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Phil Kessel and Conor Sheary scored in a four-goal second period to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-1 win over the…
Jessica Chastain: ‘Major change is coming’ to Hollywood
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Hollywood’s first awards show of the new year included a visit from Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot and a promise from…
Recent Deaths 1/3/18
Roberta Mae Asel, 84, of Marienville, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Donna J. Swacha, 82, of 209 Park Ave., Oil City, died at 2:29 a.m….
Cranberry Twp. hit and run
Oil Creek Twp. accident
History and facts of the signing of the Vietnam Peace Award
The Signing of The Vietnam Peace Award was done on January 27th 1973. Here is some history and hard facts. The United States, South Vietnam,…
Pet of the day 1/2/18
Aries is a 3 year old, female, Pit Bull/Lab mix surrendered to the rescue center when her family was losing their home and she had…
Shrimp and pineapple skewers
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 pound large cooked shrimp, cleaned, thawed if frozen 1 cup pineapple cubes, about 1/2-inch each, drained and…
The creative cold
Extreme cold weather has gripped the region and will remain for the foreseeable future or at least as long as the extended forecasts hold. The…
Bone-chilling cold grips wide swath of US, at least 2 deaths
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bone-chilling cold has gripped much of the central U.S. as 2018 opens, breaking century-old records and leading to at least two deaths…
Steelers enter playoffs with depth and momentum
PITTSBURGH (AP) – JuJu Smith-Schuster didn’t catch a snap of the 2017 AFC championship game. Life out in Los Angeles was just a little too…
Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant closes for good
NEW YORK (AP) — A restaurant run by television star and celebrity chef Guy Fieri in the heart of New York City’s Times Square has…
Recent Deaths 1/2/18
Francis Paul “Frank” Johnson, 84, of 118 E. Walnut St., Titusville, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Pearl Lucy Snyder, 84,…
Winter artistry
By Sydney Herdle – Staff writer Josh Rowe’s attention to detail has him spending hours in the freezing cold focusing on the intricacy of snowflakes…
Police seeking man wanted for PFA violation
Franklin Industries is celebrating success
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer In the wake of some recent local business closures, one Franklin company is forging a new identity while maintaining…
Extreme cold to test New Year’s revelers; some events iced
Dress in layers, lay off the booze and bring some hand warmers. Those are some of the tips offered for the huge crowd of revelers…
No. 9 Penn State tops No. 12 Washington 35-28 in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Converting on third downs had been a sore spot at Penn State, so coach James Franklin made it a point of…
‘Phantom Thread’ spins a rich showcase for Day-Lewis
With echoes of “Rebecca” and lavish Max Ophuls productions, writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson spins the tale of an obsessive fashion designer and his…
Full slate of entertainment planned for First Night
First Night Oil City will be held from 5:30 p.m. until midnight Sunday. The celebration is marking its 20th year. Entertainers who will join the…
New Year holiday closings
Several businesses and offices will have adjusted hours or services due to the New Year holiday. Here is a rundown: Municipal offices The Venango and…
Georgetown Road crash
Motive sought in California law firm shooting with 2 dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are trying to learn what motivated a man to walk into a law firm where he worked and shoot two…
Ringo Starr, Bee Gee Barry Gibb tapped as British knights
LONDON (AP) — A Beatle and a Bee Gee are among the celebrated citizens who have been selected for knighthood and other awards given in…
Hurricanes beat Penguins 2-1 for 4th straight win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A coaches’ challenge wiped away the Carolina Hurricanes’ first go-ahead goal. There was no doubting the second one. Sebastian Aho’s goal…
Recent Deaths 12/30/17
Minnie Avonell Bonacker, 94, of Franklin, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. Charles W. Bolton, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Greensburg, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Laurence…
Doing a double take
Several area animal rescues have a couple of pairs available for adoption. Meanwhile, a couple of rabies clinics have been scheduled. Precious pair Precious Paws…
Franklin man charged after domestic dispute
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting and restraining his girlfriend. A criminal complaint filed by Franklin police says Chakotay…
Cold for a Cause polar plunge planned
From staff reports The Oil City YMCA and Two Mile Run County Park are hosting the first Cold for a Cause polar plunge Saturday, Jan….
Pet of the day 12/29/17
Name: Dolly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Dolly can…
Chopped winter salad
Serves 6 Start to finish: 50 minutes 1 pound cubed (3/4-inch) butternut squash Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil,…
New York City fire kills 12, including 4 children
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades spread through every floor of a Bronx apartment building within a matter of…
Fire marshal elaborates on arson ruling in OC blaze
By JIM MEYER Staff Writer A state police fire marshal on Thursday explained his arson ruling following an investigation into Tuesday’s fire at a home…