Pens’ Malkin out at least 1 game with upper-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss at least one game with an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced the injury on…
Disney star Jordan Fisher wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney Channel star Jordan Fisher has been crowned the winner of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside partner Lindsay Arnold. Fisher beat…
Recent Deaths 11/22/17
Calvin R. Urey, 88, of Titusville, died Nov. 21, 2017. Debra J. Prichard, 46, of Cooperstown, died Nov. 20, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up…
Franklin DUI
Springfield Twp. theft
Vets organization gives back
From staff reports The Neil Sneeringer and Fallen Friends’ Memorial, Inc., a non-profit organization, has raised $5,400 through fundraising efforts this year. The group was…
On ice
Recent cold snaps left a skift of ice on the neighbor’s pond. A cold front over the weekend dumped nearly an inch of snow on…
Pet of the day 11/21/17
Cinnamon is a sweet neutered male. He is current on vaccines. He is young (under a year). Cinnamon can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Lemon curd
Makes about 2 cups, or about 16 servings Start to finish: 3 hours (30 minutes hands-on time; includes 2 hours 30 minutes of chilling time)…
Suspect arrested in police officer shooting
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a rookie police officer in western Pennsylvania was taken into custody Tuesday, the state…
Oil City board divided on some spending issues
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City School Board members were divided on several issues at their meeting Monday as some members raised concerns about…
Titusville man bags big bear on opening day
From staff reports A Titusville man has taken one of the largest bears harvested during the season’s opening day. A male estimated at 700 pounds…
Trump administration announces sanctions against N. Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to announce Tuesday new sanctions on North Korea, after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the…
Steelers hope outburst vs. Titans sign of things to come
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After 9 1/2 games of an offense that was supposed to light up scoreboards instead operate in frustrating fits and starts, Ben…
Crash report turns out to be scene for Billy Crystal film
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A report of a car crashing into a pizza and ice cream shop on Long Island turned out to be…
Recent Deaths 11/21/17
Audrey McMunn, 81, of Limestone, died Nov. 20, 2017. Robert Houston Cooley, 90, of Anaheim, California, died Oct. 20, 2017. Harvey H. Ganoe, 89, of…
Senate passes veterans legislation
Last week, the Senate passed two pieces of House legislation supported by the VFW – H.R. 3949, the VALOR Act, and H.R. 1545, the VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017….
Pet of the day 11/20/17
Name: Jax Breed: Collie, Rough/ Beagle Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $75.00 Jax can…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Crystallized Ginger Crust
Servings: 16 pieces Start to finish: 8 1/2 hours minimum, best to make the day before (Active time: 20 minutes) Chef’s Note: I do not…
Weekend rain, wind lead to flooding, uprooted trees
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Several incidents of flooding and downed trees occurred throughout the region this past weekend as a result of heavy rain…
Close friends Earnhardt, Truex celebrate
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. chugged another beer, left his crew guys on pit road after a nearly hour-long post-race party and bolted for the…
Musicians unite at AMAs in wake of tumultuous year
The Associated Press The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in…
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the summer of 1969, a scruffy ex-convict with a magnetic hold on young women sent some of his disciples into…
Recent Deaths 11/20/17
Wilbur E. “Bud” Collins, 94, of Rocky Grove, died Nov. 18, 2017. Clara J. Slater, 85, of Oil City, died Nov. 16, 2017. Doris L….
Christmas train show starts Nov. 24 at the Cranberry Mall
The Clarion Model Railroad Club’s Christmas Train Show will kick off Friday, Nov. 24, at the Cranberry Mall. Special hours are listed for the Nov….
Tesla wants to electrify big trucks, adding to its ambitions
DETROIT (AP) — After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs — and, more recently, solar panels — Tesla Inc. wants to electrify…
Strangulation/DUI
Get ready for new way to park and pay
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A massive update to Franklin’s parking meters will go into effect by no later than the first week of…
David Cassidy in hospital with organ failure
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — “Partridge Family” star David Cassidy has been hospitalized in Florida with multiple organ failure. Publicist JoAnn Geffen tells The Associated…
Anisimov’s third-period goal leads Blackhawks past Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was an adventurous night for Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford. Crawford briefly left the game in the second period after a…
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
NEW YORK (AP) — Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died. He was 64. AC/DC…
First Night committee finalizing plans for event’s 20th year
As the 20th anniversary of First Night Oil City rapidly approaches, the event planning committee is finalizing plans for a truly gala anniversary event for…
Franklin man accused of operating meth lab, assault
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A Franklin man is facing charges related to operating a methamphetamine lab and domestic assault. A criminal complaint filed…
Woman must pay Katy Perry for interfering with convent sale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has found that a businesswoman must pay $5 million to singer Katy Perry and the archdiocese of Los Angeles,…
Police officer killed in Pennsylvania, gunman at large
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — An intense search is underway in western Pennsylvania for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a police officer. The…
Truex fastest among championship contenders at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. was the fastest of the four NASCAR Cup Series championship contenders in qualifying and will start second Sunday…
Recent Deaths 11/18/17
Monica E. Uplinger, 80, of Warner Robins, Georgia, formerly of the Marienville area, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. Vernon C. Cratty, 95, of Polk, died Thursday,…
Outlook promising for black bear season
It’s not exactly a good news, bad news kind of thing with Pennsylvania black bears. It’s more of a good news, challenging news story. The…
Pet of the day 11/17/17
Name: Gabby Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Gabby can…
Blackberry-Ripple Lime Cheesecake
Serves 10 Crust 11/2 cups pecans 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Filling 2 6-ounce packages ripe blackberries 2 tablespoons packed…
Coats of many colors
This week All About Animals is highlighting adoptable animals with curious coats and or spontaneous spots. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the…
Light-Up Night is Saturday
From staff reports Franklin will illuminate the winter darkness and kick off the holiday season as it celebrates Light-Up Night this Saturday. The celebration starts…
Sandycreek spelling bee held
Sandycreek Elementary School held a spelling bee Wednesday. Winners were (from left) Gavin Eakin, sixth grade; Ella Marbich, fifth grade; Alex Johnston, fourth grade; and…
Steelers make statement in rout of Titans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The end is creeping up on Ben Roethlisberger. There have been times this season when the 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback looks every…
Rare Superman comic to be auctioned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A well-preserved issue of the 1938 comic book to feature Superman is heading to the auction block. Profiles in History announced Friday…
Charles Manson alive as reports swirl of ill health
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly 50 years Charles Manson has been the living personification of evil, a demonic presence captured in scores of photos,…
Recent Deaths 11/17/17
Jeremiah Sheatz, 33, of Nineveh, died Nov. 15, 2017. Edward H. Schenck III, 75, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Nov. 12, 2017. Thomas Frank O’Brien, 69, of Yucca…
Veterans honored
Reno United Methodist Church honored its veterans during a Nov. 12 service. Pictured are Bob Carter (from left), Mike Gutmiller, Bogan Goughler, Al Rearick, Bob McClintock, Jerry…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident