OC man gets state prison term for role in drug death
From staff reports An Oil City man will serve up to 20 years in state prison in connection with the drug-related death of a 14-year-old…
June 2020
Emergency blood drive scheduled
From staff reports Community Blood Bank will hold an emergency blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the former Verizon store in the…
Protests large but peaceful after new charges in Floyd case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Demonstrations across the U.S. to condemn racism and police abuses remained large but mostly without the violence of previous nights on the…
Postponed Tokyo Olympics could be downsized, simplified
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese public is being prepared for the reality of next year’s postponed Olympics, where athletes are likely to face quarantines, spectators…
CMT special focuses on good news work of everyday heroes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars highlighted the heroic work of citizens and communities around the country who were coming together to help each other…
Recent Deaths 6/4/20
Brenda Stover Lipko, 62, died June 2, 2020. Phyllis A. Myers died May 28, 2020. Mary Elena Simmons, 73, of Seneca, died June 2, 2020….
Pot Roast Tacos with Chimichurri
Pot Roast Tacos with Chimichurri Recipe courtesy of “Always Eat After 7 PM” Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 8 Chimichurri: 1…
Pet of the Day 6/3/20
Prairie is one of a kind. Found in Franklin roaming the Grant Street area, she was adventurous enough to make friends with a family who…
Count goes ‘smoothly’ in Venango County; turnout low in area
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Voter turnout in the tri-county appeared to be low in Tuesday’s primary election. Pennsylvania’s original date of April 28…
Library curbside pickups underway
Franklin Library patron Andrea Reed (left) picks up her pre-ordered selections Tuesday from Debra Houser, a library staff member, as part of the library’s new…
Nation’s streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd…
NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home
The Associated Press All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because…
Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of…
Recent Deaths 6/3/20
Jonathan Winfield Lewis, 60, of Clarion, died June 1, 2020. Elizabeth “Betty” Fischer Martin, 93, of Titusville, died June 2, 2020. Darlene Judith Kasper Noble,…
Rotini with Sausage and Mushrooms
(Family Features) As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining…
Pet of the Day 6/2/20
Pierre is an energetic boy who always has a big goofy smile on his face and wag in his tail! He’s got loads of energy,…
Polk man charged for having meth lab at home
From staff reports A Polk man is facing charges for having a methamphetamine lab at his residence. Polk Police and the PIC unit of Venango…
State’s disaster food distribution extended
From staff reports The state Department of Agriculture has received approval to continue operating the Disaster Household Distribution program, through The Emergency Food Assistance Program,…
Pennsylvania primary begins despite unrest, pandemic
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will undertake a primary election Tuesday amid civil unrest, a pandemic, the introduction of new voting machines in some counties and…
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic’s zoo to Carole Baskin
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix’s “Tiger King” docuseries to Joe Exotic’s…
Recent Deaths 6/2/20
Paula Ann Briggs, 41, of Knox, died May 30, 2020. Jonathan W. Lewis, 60, of Clarion, died June 1, 2020. Adrian Arvilla Jane Weaver, 92,…
Pet of the Day 6/1/20
Loves toys? Check. Loves treats? Check! Loves breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Check!! Loves attention? Well, depends on the day, but generally, check! In his former…
Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch
(Culinary.net) Hardly anything beats a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day. This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the…
Veterans Bill Passes the House
Last week, the House unanimously passed three veterans bills: H.R. 6168, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020; S. 3414, Major Medical Facility Authorization Act…
US heads into new week shaken by violence, frustration
WASHINGTON (AP) — After six straight days of unrest, America headed into a new work week Monday with neighborhoods in shambles, urban streets on lockdown…
Protests force Target, CVS and Walmart to close some stores
The Associated Press U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street…
Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jersey-wearing camaraderie. The scent of sizzling sausages. The buzz before a big game. The distinctive atmosphere of live sports, that feeling…
A superhero kid with autism shines in new PBS Kids’ series
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a new crop of superheroes coming to our TV this summer but they may need a little seasoning. After all,…