Nigeria’s first bobsled team running for pride and legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Seun Adigun told herself her athletic career was done after she ran her last race at the 2012 Summer Olympics in…
‘Black Panther’ receives high praise after first screenings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Incredible” and “kinetic” are just a few of the loving words that people are using to describe and praise Marvel’s “Black…
Recent Deaths 1/30/18
Florence “Jean” Doutt, 88, of Polk, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Robert J. Cannon, 71, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully at…
Blue moon, supermoon, total lunar eclipse rolled into one
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week. On Wednesday, much of the world will get to see…
Frenchcreek Twp. accident
Fox Twp. theft
Industry Club tours area businesses
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the West Forest Industry Club visited several businesses, including Titusville Hospital, Bluegill Graphix, UPMC Hamot, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and watched…
Pennsylvania VFW Holds 54th Mid Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania VFW held its 54th Mid Winter Conference over the weekend in Gettysburg. Besides the regular business sessions, the highlight was the Annual…
Pet of the day 1/29/18
Name: Spot Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Spot can be found at…
Beef and Onions in Tomato Gravy Over Rice
Serves 4 3/4 pound beef rib eye, very thinly sliced (almost shaved; for ease, freeze for 1 hour before slicing) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
Venango archaeology group to meet Feb. 9
From staff reports The Venango Archaeology Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin. This…
Victims’ families: Jealousy drove car wash shooting suspect
The Associated Press A man suspected of gunning down four people at a Pennsylvania car wash was driven by jealousy, according to family members of…
Rousey shifts to wrestling with Royal Rumble cameo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ronda Rousey has ditched UFC for WWE. Once the most dangerous women in MMA, Rousey officially made the anticipated jump to WWE…
Plenty of fire and fury at 60th annual Grammy Awards
The Associated Press Just as the Hollywood award shows this year have been dominated by the Time’s Up movement, the 60th annual Grammy Awards became…
Recent deaths 1/29/18
Thomas Gerard Brenner, 87, of Titusville, died Jan. 28, 2018. Patricia J. Fauzey, 82, formally of Titusville, died Jan. 26, 2018. William Lee “Bill” Jones,…
State police: 5 killed in shooting at Pennsylvania car wash
MELCROFT, Pa. (AP) — State police say at least five people were killed in a shooting at a Pennsylvania car wash. WPXI-TV reports the shooting occurred…
ROBOTICS RULE
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer A student competition at Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School that showcased youthful technical ingenuity while providing perspective on the…
ID Theft
Man who crashed into Joy Plant 1 pleads guilty
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A Franklin man has pleaded guilty to leading authorities on a high-speed chase and crashing into a cement wall…
‘Beetle Bailey’ cartoonist Mort Walker dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comic strip artist Mort Walker, a World War II veteran who satirized the Army and tickled millions of newspaper readers with…
10 things to watch for at the Grammy Awards
A year ago this week, the discussion was about a Grammy boycott among hip-hop/R&B musicians for having so few slots among the top nominations. This…
Man’s drug-sniffing dog helps addicts make good choices
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — As Hope Rescue Mission in Reading was gearing up to provide winter shelter for the homeless, it knew it had to…
Celebration of Talent Competition at The Barrow-Civic Theatre
This year’s Celebration of Talent contest will span quite the range in age and in variety of talents. The competition will feature 12 performers from…
OC man faces eluding, DUI charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after he allegedly fled from police while driving under the influence on the South Side…
Tiny house ‘resort’ in the works in Pennsylvania
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A campground in Elizabethtown is undergoing a transformation of sorts, one that will give it a unique selling point on the…
Forward motion of ‘Maze Runner’ stalls in 3rd entry
NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoers who come late to the “Maze Runner” franchise, which now numbers three, will doubtless have one very reasonable question: Where,…
Union concerned after payroll cuts by Marlins, Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Concerned after the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates cut major league payroll, the baseball players’ association has taken the first step…
Recent Deaths 1/27/18
Herbert V. Hovis, 89, of Clintonville, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Robert L. Tenney, 84, of Titusville, died Thursday evening, Jan. 25, 2018. James Irwin Deets, 88,…
Anglers and boaters may face new fees
So maybe the cuts won’t have to be as deep as expected. That’s the hope anyway. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissioners – unable to convince…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Porter Twp. burglary
Stop littering
Ahead of the spring kitten season, several cat clinics have been scheduled. Spay neuter clinics Clarion P.A.W.S. in Shippenville is scheduling for its Feb. 17…
Pet of the day 1/26/18
Name: Ben Breed: Black Shepherd mix Gender: Male Size: 50 lbs. House-trained: Yes Ben can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Quinoa salad with cranberries and pecans
Serves about 4 Ingredients 1 cup re quinoa 2 cups water 1 medium yellow squash, cut in half coins 3 leaves kale, thinly sliced 1/3…
Inmate facing charges for causing disturbance in courtroom
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Venango County jail inmate is facing additional charges after he allegedly caused a false alarm by falling out of…
Liberty Cabaret show opens today
From staff reports “Liberty Cabaret Goes to the Movies” opens today at Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today and…
Charges for Kentucky shooting suspect, vigil for victims
BENTON, Ky. (AP) — The 15-year-old boy accused of gunning down classmates at a western Kentucky high school was ordered held on murder and assault…
Malkin, Crosby lead Penguins past Wild 6-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan can see confidence beginning to build for rookie forward Dominik Simon. Playing alongside Sidney Crosby certainly helps….
Corden says Grammys will include ‘Me Too’ moment
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy Award host James Corden says Sunday’s show will carve out some time to allow artists to express solidarity with the…
Recent Deaths 1/26/18
Freda I. McCauley, 85, of Stoneboro, formerly of the Parker area, died Jan. 24, 2018. Wanda Diane Huffman, 46, of Fairmount City, died Jan. 24, 2018….
Senior Centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Senior Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Make cooking at home a larger part of daily routines
Dining out can be a special treat after a busy week, a way to celebrate special occasions or a means to socialize with friends. Dining…
Pet of the day 1/25/18
Name: Murray Breed: Domestic Short hair Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 6-7 months House-trained: Yes Murray can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
No-added-sugar berry jam
Servings: 32 (About 2 1/2 cups of jam) Start to finish: 20 minutes 3 dates, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1 small tart cooking apple,…
Ohio woman waives in meth case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Ohio woman accused of trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine to the Oil City and Sugarcreek areas waived her preliminary…
Plans for Route 322 railroad crossing to go on display
From staff reports Plans will go on display in early February for a railroad crossing project on Route 322 in Franklin. The crossing is about…
Probe: Chinese opioid sellers exploit US postal service flaw
WASHINGTON (AP) — China said Thursday it is ready to work with the United States in fighting illicit opioid shipments after congressional investigators found that…
Jones, Thome, Guerrero, Hoffman elected to baseball Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Over 600 home runs. More than 600 saves. A .300 career average. In the age of baseball analytics, there’s still room…
Lynyrd Skynyrd announce farewell tour starting May 4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will kick off their final tour May 4 in West Palm Beach, Florida, more than 40 years…
Recent Deaths 1/25/18
Joy E. Holt, 75, of Tionesta, died Jan. 23, 2018. Joan Carol (McWilliams) Taft died Jan. 20, 2018. Bonnie J. Wagner, 60, of Oil City,…