Threat forces lockdown at Clarion career center
From staff reports The Clarion County Career Center was on lockdown for a short period of time Monday morning after police were notified about threats…
Franklin students present STEM project to board
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Franklin Area School District board was given a peek at what some of the district’s most gifted students have…
US bars electronic carry-ons from Mideast, N. Africa flights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government, citing unspecified threats, is barring passengers on nonstop, U.S.-bound flights from eight mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries…
Osuna, Mercer blast homers in Pirates’ 5-4 win over Rays
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Pittsburgh’s Jordy Mercer and Jose Osuna each hit two-run homers and Adam Frazier had three hits in the Pirates’ 5-4 win…
Woody Harrelson gives up smoking pot after ’30 solid years’
NEW YORK (AP) — Woody Harrelson has given up marijuana after decades of what he calls partying too hard. The actor is one of Hollywood’s…
Recent Deaths 3/21/17
Dorothy R. Pearson, 99, of St. Marys, formerly of Seneca, died March 19, 2017. Earl G. Vincent, 86, of Pleasantville, died March 19, 2017. Perry…
Franklin vehicle theft
Concord Twp. theft
Pet of the day 3/20/17
Name: Niko Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Niko can be found at Venango…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Next Wednesday March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Some history about the War. The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted…
Slow cooked herbed leg of lamb with fresh herb and arugula salad
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours One 6-pound semi-boneless leg of lamb 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves 2…
Week of Giving campaign starts today
Bridge Builders Community Foundations will launch its Week of Giving campaign today, which will allow donors to support numerous non-profit organizations in Venango, Clarion and…
Cranberry to hold open house at mall
Nearly 40 businesses have signed up for Cranberry Township’s Open House at the mall on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses are planning food…
The Latest: Trump says Dems ‘made up’ Russian story
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a congressional inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election (all times local): 7 a.m. President Donald Trump…
Crosby, Penguins blank Panthers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby again picked up the slack with Evgeni Malkin out, getting his 10th career hat trick Sunday and leading the Pittsburgh…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ roars with monstrous $170M debut
NEW YORK (AP) – Disney’s live-action “Beauty” was a beast at the box office, opening with an estimated $170 million in North American ticket sales…
Recent Deaths 3/20/17
Sara R. Douthett, age 77, of Main Street Rimersburg, died on Friday, March 17, 2017. Linda Diane Snyder, 68 of Cochranton, passed away at her…
Precious Paws craft fair
A spring craft fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Rocky Grove fire hall, 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin….
Voter precinct mergers mulled
By Sally Bell Staff writer A Venango County judge heard testimony Friday regarding the proposed combination of voter precincts in Cornplanter and Rockland Townships and…
French police release father of Orly Airport attacker
PARIS (AP) — French police have released the father of the Orly Airport attacker who was shot and killed while taking a soldier hostage. The…
Hit & Run Crash
Mercer DUI Crash
Wal-Mart buys online clothing seller ModCloth
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart has bought trendy clothing seller ModCloth, part of a big push to pick up smaller online brands as it tries…
Fresh generation of drivers emerging on NASCAR circuit
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The NASCAR kids keep coming on strong. Five of the highest-starting eight drivers in NASCAR’s lineup for its Monster Energy Series…
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll’s founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music’s joy and rebellion in such classics as…
‘Oil City Uncorked’ spring wine walk set for April 28
Tickets are on sale for the “Oil City Uncorked” Spring Wine Walk. The walk will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 28,…
Comedian Artie Lange arrested over drug possession
HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — Comedian Artie Lange was arrested recently on drug possession charges outside his New Jersey home. Hoboken police spokesman Sgt. Edgardo Cruz…
Identity Theft
DUI
King’s Family Restaurant burglarized
State police in Franklin are looking for someone who broke into King’s Family Restaurant in Reno overnight Wednesday. The person smashed a window, stole a…
Man killed after trying to grab Paris airport soldier’s gun
ORLY, France (AP) — Soldiers at Paris’ busy Orly Aiport shot and killed a man who wrestled one of their colleagues to the ground and…
Crosby leads injury-ravaged Penguins to 6-4 win over Devils
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Their MVP candidate center, the one that’s not Sidney Crosby, is hurting. Four of their top seven defensemen are in street clothes…
Recent Deaths 3/18/17
Mildred M. “Millie” Brozeski, 91, of Oil City, died Thursday, March 16, 2017. Nancy Jane Tippin George, 80, a former Brockway resident, currently a resident of DuBois, died…
Sugarcreek Borough burglary
Farmington Twp. fire
Pet of the day 3/17/17
Serina is a loving girl, with a really unique coat color. She is mostly orange but with brown tabby undercoats. Serina would make an awesome…
It all adds up
The Dukefest team’s recycling efforts are paying off. The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca is gearing up for an online auction. Precious Paws Animal…
Bangers and mash with buttermilk whipped potatoes and stout-onion gravy
Start to finish: 3 hours, 30 minutes (Active time: 2 hours) Servings: 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 links sausage of either Duck Chorizo or…
Hasson Family Art & Music Night
“Clarion River Band” performs at Hasson Family Art & Music Night. The event, which took place Thursday night, brought together students, their families and faculty for…
Fire at Tylersburg Motors in Tylersburg
From staff reports Firefighters fought a structure fire near the intersection of Route 36 and Tylersburg Road in Tylersburg in Clarion County Thursday night. According…
Knox charity marking milestone anniversary
From staff reports Charitable Deeds, a Knox-based, all-volunteer organization that assists those in need in Venango, Clarion and Forest counties, is marking its 15th anniversary….
Tillerson: Use of pre-emptive force an option with N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday it may be necessary to take pre-emptive military action against North Korea if…
A look at Friday’s opening round of the NCAA Tournament
The Associated Press A look at some interesting things in Friday’s opening round the NCAA Tournament: THIRD CHANCE Marquette graduate transfer Katin Reinhardt will play…
Shemar Moore returning to ‘Criminal Minds’ for season finale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shemar Moore is set to return to “Criminal Minds” for the season finale of the CBS drama, a year after leaving…
Recent Deaths 3/17/17
Richard E. “Dick” Barrett, 90, of Franklin, died March 15, 2017. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
‘Go For Greens’
Lori Hugar’s first-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary are celebrating healthy eating. They shared their favorite foods on “GO FOR GREENS” day during their language arts…
Enjoying the ride
Jack and Therese Moran, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Franklin, are enjoying there time at Bike Week in Daytona Florida. Jack is 92 years old and Therese will…
Fox Twp. accident
Washington Twp. fatal crash
Pet of the day 3/16/17
Name: Tootsie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tootsie can be found at…