Pirates Polanco to skip Canada trip
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco will not travel with the team when it heads north on Thursday for two exhibition games in…
Evil Elsa? ‘Frozen’ producer reveals film’s original ending
The Associated Press Disney’s animated phenomenon, “Frozen,” may not have been a heartwarming tale of sisterly love if its creators stuck to the film’s original…
Recent Deaths 3/30/17
Donald R. Bickel Sr., 86, of Oil City, died March 27, 2017. Foster L. Lyles, 74, of Franklin, died March 28, 2017. John Grant Haylett,…
Dancing for Josie and a better future
I met a young man today who just got out of jail after 11 months. He was matter of fact about it. He said he…
Scrubgrass Twp. DUI
Emlenton Borough harassment
Pet of the day 3/29/17
Name: Beanie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 6 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Beanie…
Chocolate-banana panna cotta dessert
Start to finish: 8 hours (Active time: 1 hour) Servings: 12 Pecan Butter (recipe below) Chocolate-Banana Panna Cotta (recipe below) Roasted Pecan and Chocolate Shards…
Court tosses lawsuit over nursing home services
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state court is dismissing the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office lawsuit accusing the nursing home operator of failing to meet residents’…
Titusville Moose donates funds to first responders
From staff reports Titusville Moose Family Center No. 84 honored emergency first responders with a dinner and donations that totaled $32,000. The chicken-and-biscuits dinner was…
Grove students enjoy new lessons in week-long McKeever program
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Valley Grove School District students stepped outside their classroom wall boundaries last week to learn about and live among wildlife….
Britain files for divorce from European Union
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, overturning four decades of integration with its neighbors, demolishing the…
Hobbled Penguins hoping to get healthy by playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hainsey arrived in Pittsburgh from Carolina a month ago on the verge of reaching the playoffs for the first time in…
Johnson says ‘Baywatch’ is summer’s ‘sexiest, funniest’ pic
LAS VEGAS (AP) — CinemaCon just got a little less dressed. The cast of “Baywatch” took the stage Tuesday afternoon alongside around two dozen scantily…
Recent Deaths 3/29/17
Phillip Michael Badger died March 26, 2017. William Henry Graff, 72, of Clintonville, died March 27, 2017. Paul Baker, 93, of Nectarine, died March 27, 2017. Marion…
Pine Grove Twp. burglary
Franklin man facing burglary, criminal trespass charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man is facing burglary and criminal trespass charges for allegedly breaking into a home early Sunday morning in…
Kingsley Twp. DUI crash
Pet of the day 3/28/17
Name: Daisy Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small House-trained: Yes Daisy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Has spring sprung?
Is it truly ever spring? It seems like as soon as the last snowflake melts, the summer heat gets switched on. The calendar marked…
Chicken thighs with onions and green olives
Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes 3 pounds chicken thighs (about 6 to 8) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon…
Man accused of assaulting OC police officer
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Pittsburgh man is facing numerous charges for allegedly assaulting an Oil City police officer Sunday. A criminal complaint filed…
King’s restaurant locations in Venango Co. staying open
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer King’s Family Restaurant announced Sunday it is closing five locations in western Pennsylvania, but the chain’s two sites in Venango…
Powerful cyclone slams into Australia’s tropical northeast
TOWNSVILLE, Australia (AP) — A powerful cyclone packing winds of up to 160 miles per hour roared across Australia’s tropical northeast on Tuesday, uprooting trees,…
Pirates hoping to put off-season drama behind them
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Considering the way the last six months have gone for the Pittsburgh Pirates, simply playing meaningful games should provide a measure of…
Smurfette is shunned in Israeli ultra-Orthodox city
BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Israel’s pious ultra-Orthodox Jewish community has long chafed at public displays of women, whether the images are of female public…
Recent Deaths 3/28/17
Helen May Ferris, 80, of Fisher, died March 26, 2017. Jackie L. Shara, 83, of Oil City, died March 26, 2017. Janet Raylene Seelbach, 79, of…
Frenchcreek Twp. burglary
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/27/17
Name: Crackles Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Crackles…
Sauteed Pork Medallions with Grape Sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 active) Servings: 4 1 pork tenderloin (about 1-1¼ pounds) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper…
Semi falls from I-80
A tractor trailer appears to have fallen Monday, March 27, from Interstate 80 near Emlenton, at the crossroads of route 208/38 and Metz Road. (photos by…
The American flag and Vietnam vets
Check Your American Flag With Spring officially here, now is the time to see how your American Flag has weathered a long and very windy…
Family of US man killed in London attack thanks wellwishers
LONDON (AP) — The family of an American slain in last week’s attack in London expressed gratitude Monday for the kindness of strangers as they…
Flyers score 4 goals in third, beat Pens 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers are trying to balance desperation and cool heads as they make a last-gasp, late-season run at a spot in…
NYC Mayor: ‘Fearless Girl’ statue can stay through Feb. 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio says the wildly popular statue of a young girl staring down Wall Street’s famous “Charging Bull” will…
Recent Deaths 3/27/17
Monica L. Reed, 73, of Miola, died March 25, 2017. Daniel R. Garris, 66, of Franklin, died March 25, 2017. Alfred “Junior” F. Guth Jr., 79,…
Franklin Library Gala event slated
The first Franklin Library Gala event, Between the Bookends, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Quality Inn in Franklin. Anne Bakker,…
Reynolds and Fisher honored with humor, music and dance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Laughter, music and the tapping of dancing shoes reverberated throughout a public memorial to Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, which loved…
Cranberry DUI
Cornplanter, Sugarcreek precincts will merge; Rockland won’t change
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer Venango County Judge Robert L. Boyer has approved the consolidation of voter precincts in Cornplanter Township and Sugarcreek Borough. But…
15 people shot, 1 killed at Cincinnati nightclub
CINCINNATI (AP) — At least two people opened fire inside a crowded nightclub early Sunday morning, killing one person and wounding more than a dozen…
Larson holds off Logano, wins Xfinity Series race at Fontana
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Larson hopes his NASCAR Xfinity race victory will catapult him to a weekend sweep at Fontana. The way this season…
Registrations being accepted for Officers Down 5K Glow Run
Registrations are being accepted for the Officers Down 5K Glow Run which will be held Saturday, June 17, in Oil City. The event time is…
Man charged with endangering child
A Franklin man is facing child-endangerment charges after a 2-year-old child was found running down the middle of a street. Franklin police said officers received…
Oil City DUI
Drug Possession
Double-amputee Marine vet joins New York police department
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — The wounded warrior is now a cop — and he’ll be walking the beat on titanium legs. Matias Ferreira, a former…
Public memorial service to honor Fisher and Reynolds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars and fans will gather Saturday for a public memorial to honor late actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher nearly three…
Tavares helps Islanders get past Pens in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Embattled goaltender Jaroslav Halak is glad to be back and contributing to the New York Islanders’ run to the playoffs. Halak, after…