Pet of the day 1/12/18
Ceaser is a 5 year old, neutered male who is housebroken and who has lived with adults, children, and other pets. For more information on…
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Boeuf Bourguignon
Serves 6 2 pounds beef shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces (see note) 1 onion, cut into large dice 2 carrots, cut into large dice 2…
VisionQuest student charged for assault of staff member
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A student at the VisionQuest facility on Hudmont Lane in Sandycreek Township is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a…
Barrow-Civic Theatre to mark 25 years
From staff reports This year marks the 25th anniversary of Franklin Civic Operetta Association’s Barrow-Civic Theatre. The theater has a full slate of productions and…
Some Walmart employees get raises, others to lose jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — For some Walmart employees, the day brought news of a pay raise. Others learned they were out of a job. Walmart…
Roethlisberger’s resurgence faces stiff test against Jaguars
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The words that threatened to define Ben Roethlisberger’s season were uttered almost as an afterthought and with more than a hint of…
Actresses, shows about women win big at Critics’ Choice
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — It was a good night for women at the Critics’ Choice Awards, which honored women-centered stories like “Big Little Lies,”…
Recent Deaths 1/12/18
Terry L. Johnson-Cooney, 70, of Emlenton, died Jan. 9, 2018. Eugene Clair “Bum” Simpson, 92, of Butler, formerly of Rimersburg, died Jan. 11, 2018. David D. (Curley)…
Cranberry Twp. theft
Modify grooming and beauty tips for winter
Winter may be a time for cozy sweaters and tall boots, but it also can be a season for static-charged hair and dry skin. Upon…
Pet of the day 1/11/18
Tiki is a BIG, BIG, boy at nearly 20 pounds! He is 12 years old, declawed, neutered, and vaccinated. He was surrendered due to his…
Cheesy pull-apart whole roasted cauliflower
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed of leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2…
Franklin postal carrier waives hearing on several charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin postal carrier accused of inappropriately touching a woman on multiple occasions and breaking into her home during a…
Sugarcreek Borough manager: Kmart closing will ‘be felt’
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer The April 8 closing of the Kmart store on Allegheny Boulevard in Sugarcreek Borough will certainly “be felt.” That’s the…
States rethink sexual misconduct policies after complaints
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After a tumultuous few months that saw numerous lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct, a majority of state legislatures across the…
YouTube punishes star blogger over apparent suicide post
TOKYO (AP) — YouTube said Thursday it has punished well-known blogger Logan Paul over a video that appeared to show a body hanging in a…
Recent Deaths 1/11/18
Jacqueline L. Dyson, 76, of Crown, died Jan. 9, 2018. Irving D. “Denny” Jack, 90, of Seneca, died Jan. 9, 2018. Virginia A. Carter, 79, of…
Injured Steelers LB Ryan Shazier attends practice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Ryan Shazier attended practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his spine against Cincinnati last…
Senior center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Pet of the day 1/10/18
Name: Luna Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Lab Retriever mix Age: 2 – 3 years Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Vaccinations up to date,…
Dan Dan Noodles
Serves 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Sauce: 1/4 cup chili garlic paste 1/4 cup vegetable, peanut or canola oil 2 tablespoons Chinkiang or Chinese…
Police probing theft of $200,000 from man, 92
From staff reports Franklin state police are investigating what is believed to be a transfer of more than $200,000 from a 92-year-old man’s personal money…
Venango Youth Choir to begin rehearsals
From staff reports The Venango Youth Choir will begin rehearsals for the spring semester Monday. The choir is open to all area students in Grades…
Victim search expands as California storm, mudslides kill 15
MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — A storm that slammed a California coastal community is over. The search for its victims is not. Authorities in Santa Barbara…
‘Fire and Fury’ sales top 29,000 in first weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” sold more than 29,000 hardcover copies in its first week of publication, NPD BookScan told The…
Steelers prepping for heavy dose of Jacksonville’s run game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Technically it went into the scorebook as a 2-yard touchdown run. The highly GIF-able reality told a more compelling story, one that…
Recent Deaths 1/10/18
Robert “Bob” Macmaster, 68, of Tallahassee, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 8, 2017. LuEllen Kelley, 63, of Oil City, died Jan. 8, 2018. Irving…
Irwin Twp. accident
Allegheny Twp. accident
Officials: 6 killed in California mudslides
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least six people were killed and homes were swept from their foundations Tuesday as heavy rain sent mud and boulders…
Frost fuss
A search to name the type of frost formation found on the neighbor’s pond only turned up more confusion. It would seem as if everyone…
Pet of the day 1/9/18
Name: Humphrey Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Humphrey can be…
Spinach and feta burger
Start to finish: 50 minutes (30 hands on) For the sauce: A 6-inch piece of English cucumber (the long, thin kind) Kosher salt 1 cup…
Titusville woman receives prison time for assaulting trooper
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Titusville woman has been sentenced to serve up to 64 months in prison for assaulting a state trooper last…
Annual Girl Scout cookie campaign begins
From staff reports Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania entered the next century of Girl Scouts selling cookies on Friday, Jan. 5. The Girl Scout Cookie Program…
North Korea to join Olympics in South Korea as tensions ease
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday, as North Korea agreed to send…
Brown nears return as Steelers get set for Jags
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Even as he sat in the back of a police car sprinting to the hospital to get a precise prognosis on his…
Eminem, The Killers, Muse lead Bonnaroo Festival lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Eminem, The Killers, Muse, Future, Bassnectar and Sturgill Simpson lead the lineup for this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The…
Recent Deaths 1/9/18
Gene A. Shaffer, 87, formerly of Shannondale, died Jan. 6, 2018. Margaret Ann “Peggy” Aharrah, 90, of Clarion, died Jan. 8, 2018. Bird Leroy Sommerville,…
Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet
The VFW 28th District (Crawford, Erie and Mercer Counties) held its VOD (Voice of Democracy) and Patriots Pen Awards and Banquet on Saturday at VFW…
Pet of the day 1/8/18
Jake is a 6/7 month old, male, Bluetick Coonhound mix that was surrendered to the rescue center when he was becoming too big for the…
Ripe banana pancakes
Servings: 18 medium pancakes Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt…
Pink to perform national anthem at Super Bowl LII
The Associated Press The NFL scored another big-name performer for next month’s Super Bowl LII. Pop star Pink is set to sing the national anthem…
If you eat your Sauerkraut, Mom will jump in the icy river!
What started as a way for Kay Hannold to coax her boys to eat Sauerkraut on New Year’s Eve has turned into an annual event…
Oil tanker burning off China’s coast at risk of exploding
BEIJING (AP) — An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China’s east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking,…
Koyack comes up big
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Blake Bortles put together one decent drive all day that ended with a one-yard touchdown pass to Oil City High School…
Oprah for President? Twitter fans make the case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s moving speech at the Golden Globes has some fans and fellow celebrities calling for her presidential run. The actress…
Recent Deaths 1/8/18
Timothy A. Rankin, 63, of Oil City, died Jan. 6, 2018. Mary J. Stevenson, 78, of Titusville, died Jan. 5, 2018. Sally Irene Walter, 70, of…
It’s so cold in Florida, iguanas are falling from trees
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling from their perches in suburban trees. Temperatures dipped below 40 degrees…
Pet of the day 1/5/18
Violet is a kitten that purrs like a motorboat. She has tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is current on vaccines. She is scheduled…