Pet of the Day 1/16/24
Palmer came to us recently as a stray. She can be a little shy at first, and she has a surprisingly deep bark for a…
Chicken, Mango and Blue Cheese Pitas
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
No one hurt in Cornplanter fire
Nobody was injured in a back porch fire that broke out at 6 p.m. Monday at 254 Park Ave. in Cornplanter Township. Cornplanter fire chief…
Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from Iowa caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for…
Bills dispatch Steelers 31-17 in playoff game delayed a day by snow
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It made no difference to Josh Allen what day or time the Buffalo Bills faced the Pittsburgh Steelers. The AFC…
‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the…
Recent Deaths 1/16/24
Rita Gorman Judy, 95, died Jan. 14, 2024. Richard “Dick” Orwick Finley, 79, of Harborcreek, died Jan. 9, 2024. Harold Raymond Aughton, 86, of Perry…
VFW Mid-Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania Veterans 0f Foreign Wars will hold their annual Mid-Winter Conference at the Double Tree By Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry on Jan. 18-20. Some of…
Pet of the Day 1/15/24
This handsome young boy recently came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know him. Meet Monroe, the three-year-old beagle! Monroe…
Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter…
Bills call on fans to help dig out stadium for playoff game vs. Steelers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Logan Eschrich came to Buffalo to witness the snowstorm, and he stayed for the shoveling on Sunday. Once the professional storm…
‘Mean Girls’ takes 1st place at the box office
The Associated Press Winter storms and cinema closures in North America didn’t dampen the opening weekend for “ Mean Girls. ” The Paramount release, adapted from the…
Recent Deaths 1/15/24
Melanie D. Grimm, 73, of Boardman, OH, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Jan. 8, 2024. Emily E Shirey Rapp died Jan. 12, 2024. Monica Lucille…
Venango County Co-op’s future uncertain
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Locked entrances and a handwritten sign greeted visitors to the Venango County Co-op in the Cranberry Mall on Thursday, after…
OC Library theater restoration project has raised $330,000
By AUSTIN GRAY Contributing writer The Library Hall restoration project at the Oil City Library has currently raised $330,000 in a year, which is more…
Netanyahu says no one can halt Israel’s war to crush Hamas, including the world court
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel will pursue its war against Hamas until victory and will not be stopped by anyone, including the world court,…
Weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Icy winter weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday as a wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the…
Pesce scores in regulation and overtime in Hurricanes’ 3-2 victory over Penguins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brett Pesce scored his second goal of the game at 1:41 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory…
Bridge Lit Center open mic workshop set Jan. 20
From staff reports The Bridge Lit Center’s next open mic workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Baked…
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at…
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military early Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red…
‘The Curse’ embraces cringe; Stone wanted in before knowing what it was
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie posted online in December, referencing his latest project with Emma…
Recent Deaths 1/13/24
Rolla C. Nelson, Jr., 77, of Rockland, died Jan. 11, 2024. Nola Raye (Amsler) Kline, 85, of Huntington, formerly of Knox, died Jan.10, 2024. Ronald…
Pet of the Day 1/12/24
Meet Reba, the sweetest Rottweiler with a heart as big as she is! Originally a stray, we don’t have any history for this sweet girl….
Mini Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Cinnamon-Maple Topping
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
Online plans available for Georgetown Road bridge project
From staff reports An online plans display for a project to preserve the bridge that carries Georgetown Road over Interstate 80 in Irwin Township is…
Some Americans will get student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates new plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that’s taking…
Elias Pettersson’s OT winner helps Canucks beat Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night. Pettersson took…
Review: Still trying to make ‘fetch’ happen, now in song, ‘Mean Girls’ gets a musical update
The Associated Press The first “Mean Girls,” that compulsively watchable high-school based social satire by Tina Fey, came out in 2004. The Broadway musical opened in…
Recent Deaths 1/12/24
Marie A. “Sue” Lee, 101, of Franklin, died Jan. 10, 2024, Clarence Alva Seigworth, Jr., 82, of Tionesta, died Jan. 10, 2024. Beatrice Ann “Bea”…
Pet of the Day 1/11/24
Silly and sweet, Rusty recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. He is about 2 years old…
Tropical Boba Smoothie
(Family Features) A smooth, fruity smoothie provides a delicious way to start your morning strong, add much-needed afternoon energy or cap off a successful day…
Office Bar in Franklin reopens under new management
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Office Bar in Franklin has opened its doors again in Franklin under new management. After being closed for a…
Grove City College Showcase Series kicks off Feb. 7
From staff reports The Grove City College Showcase Series will kick off its 2024 schedule with a performance by the U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet at…
US inflation edges up, fueled by energy, housing prices, but other costs rise mildly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to…
Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York heads to closing arguments after bomb threat
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump ’s New York civil fraud trial is back in session Thursday for closing arguments after authorities responded to a…
Review: In ‘The Beekeeper,’ Statham has more than a bee in his bonnet
The Associated Press Secret agents and murderous assassins seem to lurk in increasingly mundane places. Remember “The Accountant” with Ben Affleck? Or “The Tax Collector”…
Recent Deaths 1/11/24
Ronda Lee McCartney, 70, of Franklin, died Jan. 8, 2024. Robert M. Malene, 77, died Jan. 7, 2024. Edward J. Karasinski, 89, of Greensburg, formerly…
Pet of the Day 1/10/24
The darling Dexter recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t know much about his history. Our vet aged him to be around…
Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn
(Family Features) Cozying up to the fireplace or snuggling deeper into a favorite blanket or throw are sure ways to warm yourself on cold days….
Onion Transplant Production Tips
Onions are becoming one of the more popular crops on area vegetable farms, and growers throughout the state are clamoring for information on how to…
Franklin council updated on light controller, Sip & Shop
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A replacement light controller for the traffic light at the intersection of 13th and Elk streets in Franklin has been…
Self-defense training classes offered monthly
From staff reports Self-defense training classes sponsored by Set Free Movement — Venango County Team are being offered on the second Monday of each month…
Judges express skepticism of claims that Trump’s immune from prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Donald Trump listening intently in the courtroom, federal appeals court judges in Washington expressed deep skepticism Tuesday that the former president…
USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024
The Associated Press Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent…
New ‘Star Wars’ movie is coming to theaters: ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baby Yoda is going to make his big screen debut. Jon Favreau is set to direct “The Mandalorian & Grogu” which…
Recent Deaths 1/10/24
Janet Kay Smith O’Neil, 83, of Knox, died Jan. 8, 2024. Frances Ann Slaugenhaupt, 73, of Knox, died Jan. 9, 2024. Norman L. “Norm” Nelson,…
Pet of the Day 1/9/24
Curious Coal came to us as a stray, so we don’t know his origin story. He is still just a pup at only 7 months…
Mexican Loaded Mashed Potatoes
(Family Features) If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking…