McCutchen’s 3-run homer powers Pirates past Giants 10-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates kept clearing the fences, and the San Francisco Giants were left arguing plate umpire Chris Conroy’s tough strike…
Pressure mounts to curtail surgery on intersex children
NEW YORK (AP) — Children whose sexual characteristics don’t neatly align with the norm have for decades faced surgery to rearrange their anatomy to resemble…
Backstreet Boys, Florida Georgia Line back together on CMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Backstreet Boys got their first hit country song this year on a collaboration with country duo Florida Georgia and now the…
Tiny jellyfish reported in Lake Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — They’ve been in the Great Lakes Basin for decades, but recently entered lakes Erie and St. Clair. Freshwater jellyfish — about…
Cranberry Twp. criminal mischief
Cranberry Twp. fraud
Pet of the day 7/24/17
Name: Trigger Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Size: Medium Gender: Male Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Trigger can be found…
Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cole Slaw and Chipotle Cream
Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 Eight 6-inch corn tortillas 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing the tortillas 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat…
VFW Testifies in Support of New GI Bill Additions
On Monday, VFW Associate Director Pat Murray testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on the largest addition to the GI Bill in almost 10…
3 people dead in shooting near Erie
From staff and wire reports Three people are dead following what police say was a double-murder suicide in North East Township. The shooting happened in…
Princess and Brave Pageant contestants sought for festival
From staff reports Contestants are needed for the Princess and Brave Pageant, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, as part of the annual Tionesta…
Taliban suicide car bombing in Kabul kills 24 people
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives into a bus carrying government employees in the Afghan capital early on…
Phelps loses by 2 seconds to simulated shark
The Associated Press Michael Phelps has finally met his match in the water: a “great white shark.” The Olympic champion swimmer was bested Sunday night…
Recent Deaths 7/24/17
Marjorie Mary (Novak) Dornbrock, 90, died July 21, 2017. Carl Wesley Lipford, 84, of Clarington, died July 21, 2017. For complete obituaries, please pick up…
Paddlefest at Conneaut Lake
CONNEAUT LAKE — Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society will sponsor its second annual Paddlefest Sunday, Aug. 6. Registration is $30 and may be made online…
Burglary
Man faces charges in burglary, assault
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer A Franklin man is facing multiple felony charges after he and another man allegedly broke into a residence armed…
8 people found dead in truck in ‘human trafficking crime’
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Eight people were found dead in a tractor-trailer loaded with at least 30 others outside a Walmart store in Texas’ stifling…
Actor John Heard, of ‘Home Alone’ movies, dies at 71
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor John Heard, whose many roles included the father in the “Home Alone” series and a corrupt detective in “The Sopranos,”…
Marquez, Rockies beat Pirates 7-3 after benches empty
DENVER (AP) — In the midst of a dominating outing, German Marquez had one wayward pitch that fueled a near brawl. Marquez matched a career…
Venango County Fair
The Venango County Fair will be held from Saturday, Aug. 5, to Saturday, Aug. 12, at the fairgrounds, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin. Admission fee is…
Black bear causes crash on 322
Missing OC girl found in Erie
From staff reports A missing Oil City girl was found Friday by Erie City police. Franklin state police said Breianna Aloha Hartzell, 14, was located…
Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner says Sansa is ‘woke now’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sansa Stark is woke now, Alfie Allen has a cute dog and everyone got sick of answering all those questions about…
Residents, tourists in Greece sleep outdoors after quake
KOS, Greece (AP) — Hundreds of people on the eastern Greek island of Kos have spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake killed…
Bell has 4 hits, McCutchen 3 as Pirates beat Rockies 13-5
DENVER (AP) — A rough first inning could have meant an early exit for Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams. The rookie settled down, though, and rode…
Recent Deaths 7/22/17
Marjorie Dornbrock, 90, of Shippenville, (Paint Township) died Friday, July 21, 2017. Norma Clair Schoch, 80, of Glendale, Missouri, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday,…
Franklin accident
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 7/21/17
Scarlet is a female all orange tabby kitten. Up to date on vaccines and spayed. Scarlet can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Ready for homes
Clarion PAWS, the Venango County Humane Society and others have several animals available for adoption. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is working to help a dog…
Green Goddess Dressing and dip
Makes 1 3/4 cups (12 servings) Start to finish: 10 minutes 2 canned or jarred anchovies, rinsed and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup…
Exhumation of Dali’s remains finds his mustache still intact
FIGUERES, Spain (AP) — Forensic experts in Spain have removed hair, nails and two long bones from Salvador Dali’s embalmed remains to aid a court-ordered…
3 facing drug charges after traffic stop
From staff reports Three people are facing multiple drug-related charges after a vehicle they were traveling in was stopped for a traffic violation July 12…
Dollar General groundbreaking in Sandycreek
A groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday at the corner of Pittsburgh and Thompson roads in Sandycreek Township for a new Dollar General Store expected to…
Quake jolts Greek, Turkish resorts, kills 2, hurts 500
KOS, Greece (AP) — A powerful overnight earthquake shook holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey, injuring nearly 500 people and leaving two tourists dead on…
Pirates pull back to .500 after sweeping Brewers
PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier had not yet walked off against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday when Pirates general manager Neal Huntington addressed the implications the…
Late ‘Batman’ actor Adam West honored at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — There are typically a lot of Batmen at Comic-Con, but only one was the subject of a star-filled tribute. Filmmaker Kevin…
Recent Deaths 7/21/17
Burdette “Bud” F. Gray, 101, of Warren, died July 16, 2017. Robert H. Dennis, 80, of Franklin, died July 19, 2017. Clayton J. Black, 54, of…
Cranberry criminal mischief
Cranberry theft
O.J. Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in prison
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) — O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making…
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of…
How to choose the right cosmetic products
The global cosmetic and beauty industry continues to evolve and thrive. Each day, new formulations for skin, hair, nails, and more arrive on store shelves,…
Golf event to pay tribute to late pastor
From staff reports A golf event remembering the late Dr. David Hampson, who pastored Galloway United Methodist Church in Franklin for 15 years, is set…
Titusville Senior Center 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…
Police seek info on Oil City runaway
From staff reports Breianna Aloha Hartzell, 14, of Oil City, was last seen with jeans and black T-shirt with a panda on the front and…
Pet of the day 7/20/17
Name: Bullwinkle Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullwinkle can be found at Venango…
Crusty pork tenderloin
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 2 pork tenderloins (10 to 12 ounces each) Olive oil Crusty Barbecue Rub: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar…
748 charges against caretaker are withdrawn
From staff reports Charges filed against an Oil City woman accused of stealing nearly $40,000 while working as a caretaker were withdrawn Wednesday in Venango…