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…
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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,…
Sandycreek Twp. crash
Two-part Venango fair in works
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The Venango County Fair will go on this August, but there will be some tweaks. Fair Board members voted this…
SpaceX’s astronaut-riding Dragon approaches space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s astronaut-riding Dragon capsule approached the International Space Station on Sunday, just hours after a historic liftoff from Florida. NASA…
Fires set, stores damaged as peaceful protests turn violent
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on Saturday to protest the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, but the peaceful…
Stenhouse heads to Bristol buoyed by good run at Charlotte
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. could not have had a bumpier return to racing after NASCAR’s 10-week shutdown. How bad was it? Stenhouse…
Titusville man accused of raping girl, 17
From staff reports A Titusville man is facing felony charges related to the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in October. Franklin state police said…
Cranberry public parks will open Monday
From staff reports The two public parks in Cranberry Township will open for the season Monday. Township supervisors agreed at a meeting Thursday to open…
Protests over George Floyd death overwhelm authorities again
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fires burned unchecked and thousands protesting the police killing of George Floyd ignored a curfew as unrest overwhelmed authorities for another night…
Governor to lift more pandemic restrictions in PA
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will lift most of his pandemic restrictions in an additional 16 counties home to nearly 3 million people, including…
NCAA offers guidance for bringing athletes back to campus
The Associated Press The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring back athletes to campus during a pandemic. While schools…
‘Never Have I Ever’ brings rare voice, and a newcomer, to TV
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Mindy Kaling was growing up in the Boston area, few classmates looked like her, and her television choices ranged from…
Recent Deaths 5/30/20
Esther Louise Colwell Miller, 86, died May 28, 2020. Charles R. Thurau died May 28, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of…
Pet of the Day 5/29/20
My name is Josie and I’m a sweet sweet girl who needs to be in a home without other dogs. Why you ask? I want…
Salmon and Grains Salad Bowl
(Family Features) The spring season brings to mind flowers blooming and plants springing back to life, making it the ideal time to enjoy fresh produce…
No one hurt in Old Route 8 crash
Nobody was injured in this one-vehicle crash Thursday in Victory Township. Venango County 911 said a tractor-trailer jackknifed and blocked both lanes of Old Route…
Small Business Jump Start group graduates
From staff reports The Small Business Jump Start program held spring graduation for its Franklin group on May 21. SBJS participants learned about business goals…
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul…
Claims backlog persists; state park beaches to reopen
HARRISBURG (AP) — State officials said Thursday they’re making progress, but acknowledge more needs to be done to whittle down an unemployment compensation claims backlog…
New this week: Lady Gaga, ‘Space Force,’ Ghibli films on HBO
The Associated Press Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week….
Recent Deaths 5/29/20
Lindsay M. Bonnett, 39, of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Clarion, died May 23, 2020. Wayne Kugler, Jr., 73, of Lancaster, Ohio, died May 19, 2020….
Tropical Green Smoothie
(Family Features) Starting the morning on the right foot can help set a path toward a successful day, and for many, that strong start begins…
Pet of the Day 5/28/20
Smokey is ready to break free of this joint and make waves in your home. He came with a long list of instructions but, to…
Man held for court on burglary charges in OC incident
From staff reports A Franklin man was held for court Wednesday in Venango County Central Court for his role in a burglary and shooting incident…