Franklin man faces charges in motorcycle theft
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer According to a criminal complaint filed by Franklin state police, a Franklin man was charged after being accused of stealing…
September 2022
Construction in Oil City expected to end soon
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Construction involving sidewalks and light poles around Town Square in Oil City could wrap up later this week or next…
Horror-themed escape room now open at mall
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Chiller Night Escape Experience by Bryan Hogue from Hogue Entertainment has opened in the Cranberry Mall. The new business is…
World’s second-tallest roller coaster is permanently closing
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An amusement park in Ohio announced Tuesday it would be permanently closing the world’s second-tallest roller coaster. The decision by Cedar…
Shelling resumes near Ukraine nuclear plant, despite risks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia resumed shelling in the vicinity of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a local official said Wednesday, a day after the…
Oz and Toomey call on Fetterman to debate in Senate race
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz teamed up with U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey on Tuesday to publicly call on his Democratic rival,…
Mets falter again, fall to Pirates; NL East now tied
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets built their lead in the National League East in part by feasting on also-rans. In September, the also-rans…
Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Louisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association Awards nominations in her first year…
Recent Deaths 9/7/22
Gary Morse Sibley, 78, died Sept. 3, 2022. John “Ben” Dehner, 85, of Lucinda, formerly of Tionesta, died Sept. 5, 2022. Barbara A. Boyd, 87,…
Improvements to Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
VA is making several changes to its Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to expand eligibility and make it easier to use. Veterans are…
Pet of the Day 9/6/22
Teller recently came to us as a stray with another dog, Penn. Just like Penn, Teller loves all people and is very kind and affectionate….
Smoked Paprika Lamb Chops with Fresh Grape Sauce
(Family Features) As days get shorter and cooler weather sets in, the cravings for hearty, comforting meals often follow. Traditional fall fare, including roasted meats…
Police seek missing Rimersburg-area teen
From staff reports Clarion state police said they are searching for 15-year-old Melea Janis, who went missing from her Madison Township home at about 12:30…
Donations being accepted for Coats for Kids
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department is accepting donations for its annual Coats for Kids drive. The goal of the Oil City and…
Fears grow for Ukraine nuke plant ahead of inspector report
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Fears grew Tuesday for Europe’s largest nuclear power plant as shelling around it continued, a day after the facility was again…
Canada police hunt remaining suspect in stabbing attacks
WELDON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Canadian police hunted for the remaining suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in an Indigenous community and nearby town…
Steelers newcomer Mitch Trubisky is Week 1 starter
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin deliberately — and quite effectively — declined to announce a starting quarterback for months, even as all signs pointed to…
Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has swung back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed…
Recent Deaths 9/6/22
Carole Ann Olds, 80, of Clarion, formerly of Morris, New York and Venice, Florida, died Sept. 1, 2022. Greta M. Fronk, 88, of Franklin, died…
Dead Level had the crowd revved at motorcycle rally
By BRAD LENA Contributing writer To hear members of Franklin-based band Dead Level talk about it, their debut at the world’s largest annual motorcycle rally…
Library hosting 2 teddy bear picnics
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin Public Library has a big surprise coming up for kids ages 2-4 on Sept. 10 and 24 when…
Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally
WILKES-BARRE (AP) — Larry Mitko voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But the Republican from Beaver County in western Pennsylvania says he has no plans…
17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state’s strictest-in-the…
Bichette’s bases-clearing double leads Jays past Pirates 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 victory over…
On ‘National Cinema Day,’ movie tickets are just $3
NEW YORK (AP) — “National Cinema Day” on Saturday brought the big screen to moviegoers for a small price — no more than $3 —…
2 arrested on warrants after traffic stop
From staff reports A man and woman who were both wanted on warrants were arrested Friday following a traffic stop on Route 8 in Victory…
Thousands line up to say farewell to Gorbachev; Putin absent
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of mourners lined up Saturday to pay tribute to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who launched drastic reforms that helped end…
Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California
WEED, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people remained under evacuation orders Saturday after a wind-whipped wildfire raged through rural Northern California, injuring people and torching…
Fuel leak disrupts NASA’s 2nd shot at launching moon rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another hazardous leak Saturday, as the launch team began fueling it for liftoff on a…
Manoah, Bichette power Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alek Manoah pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning and Bo Bichette homered, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-0 win…
Recent Deaths 9/3/22
Joseph A. Ida, Jr., 77, of Shippenville, died Sept. 1, 2022. Debbra M. Lehman, 63, of Waterford, died Aug. 26, 2022. Anne G. Burens, 88,…
Pet of the Day 9/2/22
Penn came to us as a stray with another dog, Teller. Penn is a big, laid back boy that is very lovable and sweet. We…
Easy Kona Pineapple Chicken Kebabs
(Family Features) The end result of perfectly cooked chicken is a mouthwatering meal that smells just as good as it tastes and beckons loved ones…
Franklin Fire Department gets nearly $41,000 in grant funds
From staff reports The City of Franklin Fire Department has been notified by the Department of Homeland Security that the department has received a $40,952.38…
Group awards 6 scholarships based on social justice essays
From staff reports Six 2022 high school graduates from Venango County were awarded $500 scholarships from the faith-based Together We Can coalition for essays they…
Shine A Light on Suicide event is Saturday
From staff reports The Shine a Light on Suicide night kayak event will return to Two Mile Run County Park for the fifth year on…
‘Devastating’: Mass shootings obscure daily U.S. gun toll
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Taylor was watching an illegal street race that had attracted hundreds to an intersection in Portland, Oregon, but decided to…
Wolf starts process to pardon lower level pot convictions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvanians with minor, nonviolent marijuana criminal convictions could be pardoned beginning Thursday in a period until the end of the month under…
Review: In ‘Honk for Jesus,’ a megachurch mockumentary
The Associated Press Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown give fully committed performances in “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” so why does the film…
Recent Deaths 9/2/22
Carolyn Louise Davis, 78, of Tavares, Fla., died Aug. 30, 2022. Richard “Rick” J. Campbell, Sr., 63, of Sligo, died Aug. 30, 2022. Robert A….
Pet of the Day 9/1/22
Drake recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know much about him other than he was wandering around the Titusville area for…
“Mac” and Cheese in a Cup Recipe
(Family Features) When the back-to-school season brings jam-packed schedules full of learning and homework, every minute counts for the parents who make those school days…
Franklin woman facing charges after daughter, 2, found on roof
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin woman is facing charges in connection with an incident in which police say the woman’s two-year-old daughter was…
OC, Forest schools to benefit by healthy snacks funding
From staff reports Elementary schools in both the Oil City and Forest area school districts will benefit by grant funding to provide students with fresh…
Obstruction now a major focus in Trump documents probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI investigation into top-secret government information discovered at Mar-a-Lago is zeroing in on the question of whether former President Donald Trump’s…
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine nuclear plant amid fighting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A U.N. inspection team arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Thursday on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe, reaching…
Hiura, Urías get key hits as Brewers beat Pirates 6-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keston Hiura and Luis Urías each hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s four-run seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Fall Preview: ‘The Woman King’ comes for the throne
NEW YORK (AP) — Gina Prince-Bythewood didn’t get very far into reading the script for “The Woman King,” a historical epic about a real West…
Recent Deaths 9/1/22
James J. Port, 66, of Saxonburg, died Aug. 29, 2022. John “Jack” Baughman, 84, of Knox, died Aug. 30, 2022. For complete obituaries, pick…