Franklin to introduce new Rave Alert system next week
From staff reports The City of Franklin will launch its new free community alert system, Rave Alert, on Monday. The system will provide fast, reliable…
Coats for Kids drive ramps up
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City firefighters…
Trump’s lawyers seek to postpone classified documents trial until after 2024 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a judge to postpone his classified documents trial until after next year’s presidential election,…
State could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of turnpike toll scofflaws
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that would authorize the Department of Revenue to go after the lottery winnings and income…
Review: In ‘Fair Play,’ a battle of the sexes on Wall Street
The Associated Press The disquieting root of Chloe Domont’s slinky, slick feature debut “Fair Play” lies in the face of Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) as he…
Recent Deaths 10/5/23
Diana L. Kachik, 73, of Franklin, died Oct. 2, 2023. Thomas M. (Tom) Brosnahan, 67, of St. Petersburg, died Oct. 3, 2023. John Edward Klinko,…
Pet of the Day 10/4/23
Meet Sadie, the WIGGLY hound mix puppy! Sadie was found as a stray, so we don’t know any of her history. This sweet girl was…
Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans
(Family Features) As part of the season of change with leaves crunching underfoot and a crispness in the air, remember to pause to celebrate a…
Bringing Houseplants Indoors
Many houseplants thrive outdoors in the summertime, but must be brought indoors before temperatures get too low. Learn how to help them readjust to conditions…
Man facing sexual assault charges involving teen girl
From staff reports An Erie man is facing charges for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl at a residence in Victory Township. Polk Borough police said…
PennDOT offers students Innovations Challenge
From staff reports PennDOT is inviting high school students to participate in the annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge. The program encourages students to use their problem-solving,…
Child care programs just lost thousands of federal dollars. Families, providers scramble to cope
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) — Kaitlyn Adkins is studying law to help families in her community impacted by the opioid epidemic at the heart of West…
State House proposes April 2 for presidential primary, 2 weeks later than Senate wants
HARRISBURG (AP) — Most Pennsylvania lawmakers want to move their state’s presidential primary election up from late April, but disagreements arose in the House on…
Tomlin thinks Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing padded practice can’t fix
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin believes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of physicality in a one-sided loss to Houston is nothing a padded practice can’t fix….
Recent Deaths 10/4/23
Helen Mary Hoover, 95, of Fryburg, died Oct. 2, 2023. Richard Eric Eisenman, 47, of Springfield, died Oct. 1st, 2023. James D. Lamison, 89, of…
Pumpkin Pecan Rice Pudding Bars
(Family Features) Once the table is cleared and gifts are put away, it’s often time for one of the favorite moments of holiday gatherings. The…
Pet of the Day 10/3/23
Meet Hanzo, the 5-year-old Eskimo and Klee Kai mix! This sweet boy was surrendered to us due to not getting along with other dogs. Hanzo…
Claims Representative Access Bill
Sens. King (I-ME), Cramer (R-ND), Shaheen (D-NH), and Rounds (R-SD) have introduced S. 2888, TAP Promotion Act, to authorize accredited claims representatives to be present…
Man facing charges for assaulting juvenile, threatening police
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Butler man is facing charges for fighting with a juvenile at the Franklin Sheetz on Friday. Franklin police said…
Franklin offering listening sessions for street safety input
From staff reports The City of Franklin is seeking input from the public to identify areas of the city where street safety is of concern…
Trump turns fraud trial into campaign stop as he seeks to capitalize on legal woes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s court appearances are no longer distractions from his campaign to return to the White House. They are central to…
Rep. Gaetz files motion to oust Speaker McCarthy, throwing House into new turmoil
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an extraordinary referendum on his leadership of the House after a conservative member of his own Republican…
Fed’s Powell gets earful about inflation, interest rates from small businesses
YORK (AP) — Federal Reserve officials typically gather many of their insights and observations about the economy from some of the top Ph.D. economists in…
Recent Deaths 10/3/23
Waneta LaVerne (Bish) Copenhaver, 93, formerly of Oak Ridge Hill (Fairmount City), died Oct. 1, 2023. Stephen Michael Bertha, 66, of Knox, died Oct. 1,…
Pet of the Day 10/2/23
Meet the gorgeous Rylie! Weighing in at nearly 100 pounds, this big girl came to us as a stray so we do not have any…
Cran-Raspberry Quinoa Pudding Truffle
(Family Features) Once the table is cleared and gifts are put away, it’s often time for one of the favorite moments of holiday gatherings. The…
Cranberry High School Honors Florence Heyison with Outdoor Classroom
By LILYAN CARTER Student contributor The outdoor classroom committee gathered for a meeting with the Heyison family at Cranberry High School on Friday, Sept. 7,…
1 dead after crash on Bredinsburg Road
From staff reports One person died after a vehicle went over the embankment at 3:31 p.m. Sunday, on the 2500 block of Bredinsburg Road in…
MAC at Titusville HUB will take part in Manufacturing Month
From staff reports The Manufacturing Assistance Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Education and Training Hub will commemorate Manufacturing Month in October with…
Supreme Court justices are taking bench for 1st time since June
WASHINGTON (AP) — The justices are taking the bench at the Supreme Court for the first time since late June. Their new term begins Monday…
Steelers QB Pickett leaves loss against Texans after injuring knee
HOUSTON (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett sustained a knee injury in the third quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans and it’s unclear if he’ll…
‘PAW Patrol’ shows bark at box office while ‘The Creator’, ‘Dumb Money’ disappoint
NEW YORK (AP) — After several quiet weeks in movie theaters, four films entered wide release over the weekend. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” came…
Recent Deaths 10/2/23
Telmar E. Young, 89, of Cranberry, died Sept. 29, 2023. Walter L. “Walt” Burgard, 75, of Franklin, died Sept. 29, 2023. Violet M. Karns, 91,…
Schroyer lays out dire traffic forecast due to projects next summer in OC
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Road work, including the ongoing East Second Street project and the upcoming major construction next year on Veterans Bridge, were…
Applefest to mark 40 years at next weekend’s fall party
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer One look at the bowed limbs of local apple trees, and it’s clear that the season of apples is upon…
Ukraine aid is dropped from government funding bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional supporters of Ukraine say they won’t give up after a bill to keep the federal government open excluded President Joe Biden’s…
Government shutdown averted with little time to spare
WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep…
Marlins grab an NL wild-card spot with 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins’ improbable September push will carry into October. Jazz Chisholm hit his 19th home run, Josh Bell delivered a late…
The Benefits of Public Spaces
“Public space helps determine the relationship between people and their surroundings. It has the potential to create a sense of belonging, cultural vibrancy and in…
Dawndi’s Restaurant at Lucky Hills course closing its doors today
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Dawndi’s Restaurant at the Lucky Hills Golf Course in Franklin is closing its doors at the end of the day…
OC crews to flush hydrants
From staff reports Oil City water crews will flush fire hydrants on the South Side next week starting from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday…
On brink of shutdown, Senate tries to approve funding but it’s almost too late
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after hard-right Republicans in Congress rejected a longshot effort to…
Bell’s 2-run double keys 4-run 8th as Marlins beat Pirates 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins arrived in Pittsburgh bleary-eyed. There’s an increasingly good chance they’ll leave it a playoff team. Josh Bell’s two-run double…
Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors say ordered the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday in…
Recent Deaths 9/30/23
Edward L. Morrow, 59, of Winter Park, Florida, died Sept. 24, 2023. Jeffrey “Jeff” Custer Griffith, 66, of Franklin, died Sept. 26, 2023. Loretta “Sis”…
Pet of the Day 9/29/23
Meet Rocky! Rocky recently came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for him and we are still getting to…
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals…
Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down
Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Gates…
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine By The Associated Press undefined Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one…
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, an advocate for liberal priorities, dies at age 90
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, an advocate for liberal priorities, dies at age 90 By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and…