Firefighting plane crashes in Australia, killing 3 Americans
SYDNEY (AP) — Three American crew members were killed Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials…
2020
Review: Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ is stale pint of ale
The Associated Press Guy Ritchie’s honor-among-thieves meta-caper “The Gentlemen,” with Matthew McConaughey, has all the tailored tweed suits and smoky atmosphere of a handsome scotch…
Recent Deaths 1/23/20
Marvis A. Hoover, 87, of Franklin, died Jan. 21, 2020. DeEtte Stevens, 60, of Polk Center, died Jan. 18, 2020. Edward W. “Body Man” Fryer,…
Pop Up a Movie Night Snack
(Family Features) Tasty snacks add to the fun when hosting a movie night, whether it’s a birthday sleepover or an adults-only gathering. Light and airy…
Pet of the Day 01-22-20
Raven is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Willow. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Restoring bobwhite quail proving difficult, but hope remains
Progress is being made, and a recent change in policy offers hope for more. But this is going to take more time that perhaps thought….
Retail theft
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Grants benefit area fire, ambulance companies
From staff reports Several Venango County fire companies and EMS agencies were awarded state grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). The…
Lions honor Cranberry students
Three Cranberry eighth-grade students – Evan Goodman, Erika Moore and Aubrey Stewart – were honored with SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) awards at Monday’s meeting…
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state…
Elliott makes 19 saves to lead Flyers over Penguins 3-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Elliott and the Flyers defense stymied Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Elliott made 19 saves, Jakub Voracek and James van…
Netflix holds its own in the streaming wars – for now
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is holding its ground in the streaming wars, passing its first big test since Apple and Disney launched rival services….
Recent Deaths 1/22/20
Karen I. Flannigan, of Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion, 81, of Tylersburg, died Jan. 21, 2020. William (Bill) Lee…
A Flavorful Family Meal
(Family Features) If your family struggles to make meal time happen, try creating kid-friendly recipes that bring everyone together at the table. For example, these…
Pet of the Day 01-21-20
Willow is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Raven. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Driver in deadly Jan. 14 crash was in 2001 fatal mishap
By Rodney L. Sherman CLARION NEWS Editor A 64-year-old Kossuth woman police say struck and killed an Amish buggy driver Jan. 14 in Elk Township…
Town meeting on Polk Center set Thursday
From staff reports Venango County commissioners will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the old Salvation Army building at 734 Elk…
Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office…
Police: Armed woman shot, wounded by state trooper
SLIPPERY ROCK (AP) — State police say a woman armed with a handgun was shot and wounded by a state trooper following a domestic dispute…
James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film are aiming not just to give his digital likeness…
Recent Deaths 1/21/20
Sandra L. Walsh, 62, of Oil City, died Jan.17, 2020. Gloria “Toni” Fair, 80, of Oakdale, Michigan, and Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Maryann…
Cranberry Coach’s 100th Win in the Books
By CARA ANDRES Student contributor On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Cranberry High School’s boys basketball team was playing Venango Catholic High School on what proved to…
House Passes Bill to Expand Veteran Homeless Program
Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the VFW-supported Veteran HOUSE Act of 2020. This bill would expand eligibility for the Department of Housing and Urban…
Virginia’s capital braces for gun-rights rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gun-rights activists — some making deliberate displays of their military-style rifles — began to descend on Virginia’s capital city Monday to…
Rust, Johnson help Pittsburgh rally past Bruins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Johnson’s goal into his own net was one of the low points of a forgettable first period for the Pittsburgh Penguins….
‘Bad Boys for Life’ debuts with box office top spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two “Bad Boys” were too good for one “Dolittle” at the box office. “Bad Boys for Life” starring Will Smith and…
Recent Deaths 1/20/20
Bertha J. Clark, 91, of Emlenton, died Jan. 18, 2020. Martha June Fleming, 95, of Parker, formerly of Eau Claire, died Jan. 18, 2020. Donald…
Human Society: Where Passion Takes Action
By KAIA DEAN Student contributor “My brother and I wanted a dog. Mom said yes and dad said no so we compromised and got a…
Jury convicts Emlenton man in drug death trial
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer It took a Venango County jury less than three hours Thursday to convict an Emlenton man of drug delivery resulting…
77 permits issued last year in Oil City
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City saw a major resurgence in new construction dollars plugged into the local economy in 2019. And while…
Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police are scouring the internet for clues about plans for mayhem, workers are putting up chain link holding pens around Virginia’s…
Screen Actors Guild Awards could offer Oscars preview
The Associated Press Scarlett Johansson and Nicole Kidman will have two chances to win Sunday night at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards, while the…
Police asking for help in connection with Amish buggy crash
From staff reports Clarion state police are asking for the public’s help in connection with a crash Tuesday in which an Amish man was killed…
Reservations still open for meeting on historic churches
From staff reports Reservations are still open to attend a town hall meeting Jan. 30 in Franklin to discuss how to bring historic churches and…
3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base were charged with conspiring to kill members of a…
Crosby scores in OT, Penguins beat Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin needed only 21 seconds to take advantage of an overtime penalty. Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33…
Report: Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of…
Recent Deaths 1/18/20
Carl Vincent Puleo, of Hamden, Connecticut, formerly of Madison, Connecticut, died Dec. 29, 2019. Lester E. Adams, Jr., 91, of Polk, died Jan. 16, 2020….
PHUNC… What a Good Idea
Student Jenna Seigworth receives a $500 scholarship should she choose to attend Penn State. (Photography contributed by Gayle Mitchell) By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor PHUNC,…
A Winter Wonderland in Cranberry
Michael Gunn and Abigail Pedley were crowned king and queen at Cranberry High School’s winter formal dance. (Photograph contributed by Kaitlyn Barnett) By ABBY HANNA Student…
A Perfect Pregame Warmup
(Family Features) When game day arrives and your crowd is ready to crank up the heat, turning to appetizers and dishes that feed the whole…
Pet of the Day 01-17-20
Clyde is a very nice boy who was surrendered to us by his previous owners because they were unable to care for him. Clyde loves…
Man already facing charges accused in 2 new cases
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Franklin man facing charges in a child endangerment case that is already going through the court system has been…
Hutchinson meets with Scouts
State Sen. Scott Hutchinson met with Seneca’s Cub Scout Pack 111 on Monday to help the Scouts in earning their Building a Better World requirement….
Iran’s top leader strikes defiant tone amid month of turmoil
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight…
Bergeron scores 20th, Bruins beat Penguins 4-1
BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins turned an ominous start into a decisive victory against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Crosby scored 24 seconds into the…
NBC hopes ‘free’ makes Peacock stand out in streaming era
NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will…
Recent Deaths 1/17/20
William James Simpson, Jr., 57, of Clarion, died Jan. 15, 2020. Norma Audrey (Ace) McCormick, 86, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, formerly of Meadville, died Dec….