Pan seared pork chops with Madeira wine and leek sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 large, bone-in, 1-inch thick pork chops (about 3 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…
High winds cause thousands of outages across the region
From staff reports High winds that started late Wednesday morning and continued well into the evening wreaked havoc across the region. Venango County 911 fielded…
Cranberry Aldi’s expansion project starts in spring
The Aldi’s store in Cranberry Township is undergoing the early stages of a facade demolition in preparation for an expansion project this spring. A crew…
Deadly bus-train wreck spurs call for safer rail crossings
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of the Mississippi city where a train slammed into a bus, killing four Texas tourists, says he will keep…
Pens go wild in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Nick Bonino had a hat trick, Evgeni Malkin scored twice and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg…
Kristen Stewart otherworldly in ‘Personal Shopper’
The Associated Press Director Olivier Assayas’s bizarre but transfixing “Personal Shopper ” is not something that lends itself to a simple description. Loosely, it’s about…
Recent Deaths 3/9/17
Harry L. Barrickman, 74, of Franklin, died March 7, 2017. Johnnie Ruth Burkhardt, 56, of Oil City, died March 7, 2017. Jean Louise Filson Ross,…
Walmart theft
Sandy Creek Twp. aggravated assault
Pet of the day 3/8/17
Name: Foxy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Foxy can…
Dental center readying for Give Kids A Smile Day
From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army’s dental center is preparing for its annual Give Kids A Smile Day which will be held Thursday,…
Country-style breakfast skillet with eggs, bacon and vegetables
Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 3 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces 1/2 yellow or sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2…
West Forest Elementary school closed today
From staff reports West Forest Elementary officials have canceled school today, due to ongoing repairs of the school’s boilers. West Forest students grades 7 to…
Route 157 bridge work starts today
From staff reports Work to replace the bridge that carries Route 157 (Fryburg Road) over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Cranberry Township is scheduled…
Women’s March organizers call for ‘A Day Without a Woman’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Organizers of January’s Women’s March have called for women to take the day off and encouraged them not to spend money to…
Letang to skip road trip
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – A sense or nervousness surrounds Kris Letang’s upper-body injury. Uncertainty and frustration could probably fit there, too. Letang won’t accompany the Penguins…
Return of ‘Voice’ leads NBC to ratings victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Singing, dancing and Chicago was the formula NBC used for a weekly victory in the ratings. “The Voice” returned from a…
Recent Deaths 3/8/17
Freda M. Ditz, 80, of Fryburg, died March 6, 2017. Irene M. Kozek, 92, of Oil City, died March 6, 2017. For the complete article,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/7/17
Shelly is a 2 year old female Pit Bull Terrier that recently was surrendered to the rescue center. For more information on Shelly please contact…
Deadly wildfires in 4 states force thousands from homes
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Emergency crews on Tuesday struggled to contain deadly wildfires that have scorched hundreds of square miles of land in four states…
Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn
Serves: 10 Start to Finish: 90 minutes 1 trimmed tenderloin, center cut, about 4-5 pounds Olive oil Salt and pepper 1 pound thin-cut bacon, at…
Video contest entries to be screened Wednesday at Titusville YWCA
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – Screening of video entries for a contest sponsored by the Titusville YWCA and NWPA Tobacco Control Program will be held…
Clarion dancers will be featured on national television
From staff reports The Dancer’s Studio Junior and Senior Competition Dance Team of Clarion won a number of awards at the Fierce National Dance Competition…
US moves parts of controversial missile defense to S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. missile launchers and other equipment needed to set up a controversial missile defense system have arrived in South Korea,…
Children under 16 can’t see ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Children under age 16 won’t be able to go to the new Disney film “Beauty and the Beast” in Russia because it…
Recent Deaths 3/7/17
Thomas James “T.J.” Thompson, 50, of Knox, died March 5, 2017. Daniel E. Porter, 61, died March 4, 2017. Alan R. Morris, 51, of Clarion, died March 5,…
History of Daylight Savings Time; K-9 Corps to mark birthday
Daylight Savings Time This Sunday move your clocks ahead one hour, or Spring forward. Here is some history of the time change. Daylight Savings Time,…
Pet of the day 3/6/17
Angel, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 3 year old spayed tortoiseshell. She has a round head that tapers into a modified wedge, green eyes,…
Titusville woman scammed
From staff reports A 78-year-old Titusville woman was scammed for $2,000 Friday afternoon. According to Franklin police, the woman received a phone call from someone…
Charitable Deeds begins campaign for veterans
From staff reports Charitable Deeds and Services, an all-volunteer group that provides services and assistance to residents in Venango, Clarion and Forest counties, has launched…
N. Korea fires 4 banned ballistic missiles into sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) on average, with three…
Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team flat, listless and basically overwhelmed during a miserable first period against Buffalo on Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan looked…
Lithgow keeps you guessing, and laughing, in ‘Trial & Error’
NEW YORK (AP) — Did he do it? He does it. John Lithgow, who stars in NBC’s daffy new comedy “Trial & Error” as a…
Recent Deaths 3/6/17
William Terence “Terry” Renwick, 76, died March 3, 2017. John William “Bill” Vilberg, 101, of Clarion, died March 1, 2017. Maxine Marie Best Barr, 93, of…
Bluegrass band’s performance is part of Oil City Arts Council’s Winter Concert Series
Award-winning bluegrass band Border Ride will perform Friday, March 10, as part of the Oil City Arts Council’s Winter Concert Series. The concert will be…
Another award for Viola Davis: Harvard ‘Artist of the Year’
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Fresh from her best supporting actress Oscar win for her role in “Fences,” Viola Davis is at Harvard University to receive…
Access Device Fraud
US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of police departments around the U.S. are amassing their own DNA databases to track criminals, a move critics say is…
Pirates catcher Cervelli hoping for healthier 2017
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Before he broke his hand while taking a swing last June, Francisco Cervelli already had been on the disabled list at…
‘The Great Gatsby’ opens March 10
It’s a step back in time to the Roaring ’20s as the Barrow-Civic Theatre will open its main stage season with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless…
California high-speed rail ready to lay some track
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After years of prep work, Gov. Jerry Brown’s finance department decided Friday that California’s $64 billion high-speed rail project is ready…
Stolen Log Splitter
Structure fire breaks out in Emlenton
From staff reports A structure fire in Emlenton had multiple departments battling the flames late into Friday evening. The fire was started in a residence…
Natalie Portman welcomes 2nd child, a daughter named Amalia
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalie Portman has given birth to a healthy baby girl. A representative for the Oscar-winning actress said Friday that Portman and…
Streit scores in debut, Penguins top Lightning 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Streit was dealt from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay to Pittsburgh in the span of a few hours at the trade deadline…
Recent Deaths 3/4/17
Dennis W. Cralley, 67, of Franklin, died Thursday, March 2, 2017. Sandra “Sandy” Morrow, 57, of Franklin, died Thursday, March 2, 2017. Charles Edward Spangler, 74, of…
Franklin DUI
Falls Creek Borough theft
Man facing charges after courthouse altercation
From staff reports A Franklin man was arrested following a physical altercation Wednesday afternoon at the Venango County Courthouse. Franklin police said William Ziegler, 57,…