Group seeks vendors for craft show
Vendors are being sought for an upcoming craft and vendor show. The Venango Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a vendor…
Honolulu store owners say thieves are targeting cans of Spam
HONOLULU (AP) — Cans of Spam have become a common item that’s being stolen from Honolulu stores and then sold on the streets for quick…
Bear causes crash in Cranberry township
Findley Township Burglary
Airport battling again to keep EAS eligibility
By JIM MEYER – Staff writer U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Congressman Glenn Thompson are again taking a stand to maintain Essential Air Service eligibility…
AG office files 17 charges against Mercer DA
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Mercer County district attorney obstructed justice and misused the power of his office by improperly intervening in criminal cases involving his…
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ takes the god to funny heights
In the stand-alone films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Thor always seemed to get the short end of the stick. The Thor films were never…
Appeal backed by former presidents raises $31M
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The five living former presidents put aside politics and appeared together for the first time since 2013 at a concert on…
Stamkos, Kucherov lead Lightning past Penguins, 7-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are making it look easy and the Tampa Bay Lightning are reaping the benefits. The Tampa…
Pumpkin Patch kitty bowl adoption event is Oct. 28
Heavenly Strays will host its second kitty bowl adoption event titled the “Pumpkin Patch” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the SNYP…
Mercer Crash
Five injured in Pittsburgh Road crash
Franklin state police have released the details about a two-vehicle crash that injured five people Thursday night along Pittsburgh Road in Sandycreek Township. Police said…
Good intentions go up in smoke in ‘Only the Brave’
Firefighters must be our last real superheroes. They run toward stuff that’s on fire, for heaven’s sake. There are the few public servants — not…
Judge tosses $417M award against Johnson & Johnson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday tossed out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by…
Conor Sheary lifts Penguins past Panthers, 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins needed a little time to get up to speed against the Florida Panthers. Conor Sheary scored a power-play…
Recent Deaths 10/21/17
Alan R. Henschel, 82, of Marienville, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Frances L. Monks, 89, formerly of Reno, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Dixie A. Welms…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Frighteningly good fun
Area rescues have several Halloween-themed events planned. Smile pretty! Tri-County Animal Rescue will hold its annual Halloween event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Pet of the day 10/20/17
Joni is a female tabby kitten. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. Is current on age appropriate vaccines,…
California-Style Baby Back Ribs with Sage Honey
Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 cup tamari 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 whole rack baby back ribs (about…
Franklin man sentenced for eluding police
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man convicted in June of eluding police while on state parole supervision was sentenced Thursday to a two-year…
Several Halloween events are planned in region
From staff reports Area residents should have no trouble scaring up some Halloween fun in the next few weeks. Several events have been slated in…
Police: Masked man attacks neighbor with hatchet
BUTLER (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania say a 70-year-old man wearing a rubbery Halloween mask and brandishing a rusty hatchet attacked his neighbor while he…
Steelers searching for cure to red-zone issues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The drive that put the NFL’s last unbeaten team on notice started three feet from the Pittsburgh Steelers own end zone. Over…
E! cancels Joan Rivers’ ‘Fashion Police’ after 22-year run
LOS ANGELES (AP) — E!’s long-running series, “Fashion Police,” will come to an end next month with a special finale featuring its late host and…
Recent Deaths 10/20/17
Mary T. Russell, 88, of Oil City, formerly of Emlenton, died Oct. 18, 2017. Judith Haugh, 66, of Cambridge Springs, died Oct. 17, 2017. Laverne…
Our photographer says #metoo movement has moved him
Me too! If you have been on Twitter or Facebook in the last few days then you have seen people from all over the world…
Social media program to be held Nov. 8 in OC
From staff reports A program titled “Social Media and Youth Tech Trends For Adults” will be presented by Ryan Klingensmith at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov….
Throw a hauntingly good Halloween party
Halloween is a special day that delights children of all ages and helps adults feel like kids at heart. Few people want the fun to…
Pet of the day 10/19/17
Name: Moe Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $100.00 Moe can be…
Roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash
Start to Finish: 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings 3/4 pound medium-sized Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, about 2 cups 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and…
Woman waives hearing on drug, endangerment charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin woman accused of keeping numerous drugs and an explosive device inside her residence waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday…
Sugarcreek police planning fill-a-car donation event
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, will hold a Fill-A-Car donation event from noon to…
Facebook bug puts users in Philadelphia for a day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Facebook users in Pittsburgh and other western and central Pennsylvania locations have found themselves transplanted to Philadelphia for a day. A glitch…
Haden’s arrival hastens maturation of Steelers’ secondary
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The defensive game plan for Joe Haden was always pretty simple for the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his time Cleveland, particularly…
Handler ending Netflix show to focus on activism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chelsea Handler says she is ending her weekly Netflix talk show after two seasons in order to focus on political activism….
Recent Deaths 10/19/17
Judith Haugh, 66, of Cambridge Springs, died Oct. 17, 2017. John Michael Rapp, 45, of Seneca, died Oct. 16, 2017. Susan Y. “Suzy” McLane Gault,…
Some flowers create blue halo to say hello to foraging bees
NEW YORK (AP) — Some flowers have found a nifty way to get the blues. They create a blue halo, apparently to attract the bees…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Oakland Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 10/18/17
Name: Phantom Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Phantom can…
Roasted Red Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Topped Chicken
Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) 1/2 cup My Grandma’s Greek Dressing (see below) 1/3 cup diced charred red…
Pittsburgh, Erie dioceses settle suit over birth control mandate
From staff and wire reports The Pittsburgh and Erie Roman Catholic dioceses have settled lawsuits seeking to overturn an Affordable Care Act mandate that would…
2 longtime Grove leaders plan to retire
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff Writer Two longtime members of the Valley Grove School District family have announced plans to retire. Valley Grove School Board members…
Judge: Travel ban ‘same maladies’ as previous version
HONOLULU (AP) — Just hours before President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban was to take full effect, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked the revised…
Crosby, Malkin lift Pens over struggling Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Timely goals by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin extended the New York Rangers’ slow start to the season. Crosby tied the…
Diana Ross to perform, be honored at AMAs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diana Ross will receive a lifetime achievement honor at next month’s American Music Awards and will celebrate with a performance on…
Recent Deaths 10/18/17
Francis Xavier Fontaine, 92, of Sunapee, New Hampshire, died Aug. 19, 2017. 99, Attossa Henry, of Knox, died Oct. 11, 2017. Michael E. “Mike” Miller, 64,…
Franklin ‘Our Town’ show to air Thursday
From staff reports Erie PBS station WQLN will feature Franklin as part of its “Our Town” series on Thursday. “Our Town: Stories from Franklin,” a…