Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Congress riven along party lines has approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed…
March 2021
Still recovering, Japan marks 10 years since tsunami hit
TOKYO (AP) — Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. Thursday to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, setting off a tsunami…
Review: A moody and unsettling lo-fi dream in ‘Come True’
The Associated Press The murky and illogical territory of dreams and nightmares has always provided fertile ground for filmmakers. Not only can your imagination run…
Recent Deaths 3/11/21
Kim Renee Carbaugh, 61, of Seneca, died March 10, 2021. Rev. William Joseph Maher, Sr., 79, of Franklin, died March 9, 2021. Cheri M. Soborowski,…
Pet of the Day 3/10/21
Turner is such a good boy. He recently came to us from a rescue in Tennessee. Turner was a favorite there. He is housetrained and…
Easy Brunch Quiche
(Culinary.net) The same old brunch menu week after week can become tiresome and dull. It’s bland, boring and your tastebuds get used to the same…
Polk Center hopes residents can have visitors soon
By A.J. TITLEY Staff writer Polk Center residents may be allowed to have visitors in the near future, center director Sue Rodgers told the Polk…
Events set for people who need help with tax or rent rebates
From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James will sponsor two local events where people who need to file for property tax/rent rebates can get…
When to expect payments, other benefits from relief package
The Associated Press As the latest federal pandemic relief package makes its way to President Joe Biden’s desk, Americans may be wondering when the benefits…
Kapanen, Penguins stay hot in 4-2 win over Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins keep finding ways to make it hard on themselves. More importantly, they keep finding ways to navigate their way…
Review: Misguided ‘Cherry’ is flashy, look-at-me filmmaking
The Associated Press Tom Holland has bravely stripped off his Spider-Man costume to play a gritty, heroin-addicted veteran in the new movie “Cherry,” looking in…
Recent Deaths 3/10/21
Jane L. Johnson, 67, of Titusville, died March 8, 2021. Boyd Eugene “Bubba” Goughler, 69, of Reno, died March 9, 2021. Barbara J. Bayne, 79,…
Pet of the Day 3/9/21
Buck is a super sweet fellow who was brought to us because his owner was moving and couldn’t take him. The previous owner says Buck…
Bacon Banana Bread
(Family Features) Warmer spring weather makes the season a perfect time for families to enjoy brunch together. From classic combinations like bacon and eggs to…
Ferringer’s Journey from Berry to Griffin
By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor Ava Ferringer, a current Cranberry High School senior, is a formidable athlete, and as of today, she has signed a…
Franklin man charged for having drugs, stolen gun
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing numerous charges for being under the influence and in possession of a stolen handgun when he drove…
More area nonprofits announce Week of Giving participation
From staff reports Tionesta Health Center and Clarion County SAFE are among the local nonprofit organizations that will take part in the 2021 Bridge Builders…
$13B in virus relief bill headed to Pennsylvania governments
HARRISBURG (AP) — State, county and city governments in Pennsylvania will receive about $13 billion from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package making its way…
Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site
The Associated Press Go for the gold? The U.S. government went for it. FBI agents were looking for an extremely valuable cache of fabled Civil…
Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 9 chosen for Women’s HOF
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama and soccer star Mia Hamm have been chosen for the National Women’s Hall of Fame…
Recent Deaths 3/9/21
Lillian P. Daugherty, 98, of Franklin, died March 7, 2021. Rick J. DeLong, 57, of Grove City, died March 7, 2021. Donna J. Etzel, 92,…
Sandycreek Twp. crash
Pet of the Day 3/8/21
Hello! My name is Autumn! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the…
Easter Bunny Butt Cake
(Culinary.net) Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Adaptive Automobile Grant Program
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Reps. Daniel Meuser (R-PA) and David Trone (D-MD) introduced legislation to improve the VA adaptive automobile…
Venango, Clarion add combined 4 deaths, 17 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced two new virus-related deaths in both Venango and Clarion counties, as well as…
Registration underway for Girl Scout summer camps
From staff reports The adventures and traditions of summer camp are open to girls who register for 2021 summer sessions hosted by Girl Scouts Western…
Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a…
Crosby caps first-period outburst, Pens defeat Rangers 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh allowed an early three-goal lead to slip away in a loss to Philadelphia earlier in the week. The Penguins didn’t make…
UK royals absorb shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview
LONDON (AP) — Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the…
Recent Deaths 3/8/21
Richard “Dick” M. Holt died March 6, 2021. Paul E. Tutino, 86, died March 2, 2021. Ronald J. “Curly” Wolbert, 64, of Lucinda, died March…
Police warning about variety of scams that target elderly
From staff reports State police barracks in Troop E, which includes Franklin, are reporting a variety of scams targeting elderly people. According to a Troop…
Free rides available in county for anyone getting a vaccine
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer With more COVID vaccination sites opening through hospitals and at pharmacies, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority is offering free rides…
‘We can do big things,’ Schumer says as Senate approves aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority…
McCann’s late goal lifts Penguins past Flyers 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jared McCann has always possessed the skills required to be a difference-maker at both ends of the ice. The trouble for the…
Nomadland’s Empire is a real place in northern Nevada desert
EMPIRE, Nev. (AP) — Each morning, Brandy Wilber wakes up to a sweeping view of the desert and the sound of gypsum being crushed at…
Woman charged for selling drugs to informant
From staff reports An Oil City woman is facing charges for selling cocaine to a confidential informant in Oil City. A criminal complaint filed by…
United Way portal connects volunteers with opportunities
From staff reports Get Connected Venango, the United Way of Venango County’s resource for volunteer connections, is an online portal used to connect volunteers with…
Senate works through night with virus aid on path to passage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate worked through the night and past sunrise Saturday on Democrats’ showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after a deal between…
Governor: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ in virus fight
HARRISBURG (AP) — One year after the pandemic hit Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday acknowledged the severe toll that COVID-19 has taken on his…
Meghan: talk with Oprah without royals’ input ‘liberating’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has described to Oprah Winfrey how “liberating” it was to have a conversation – let alone…
Recent Deaths 3/6/21
Ruth Elaine ‘Laney’ Maul, 84, of Franklin, died March 2, 2021. Clyde W. Neal, Jr., 62, of Oil City, Cranberry Township, died March 4, 2021….
Pet of the Day 3/5/21
Hutch is an approximately two-year-old lab mix. He recently came to us with several other dogs from Tennessee. He is super handsome and full of…
Pastry Brunch Cups
(Family Features) Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a…
Try, Try Again
Today, I’d like to talk a bit about something that most of us try to avoid, even though it’s a perfectly normal and natural part…
Youth Connection to hold modified Bowl-A-Palooza
From staff reports Youth Connection will hold a bowling fundraiser as a COVID-friendly alternative to its annual Bowl-A-Palooza. Participants who raise $50 or more by…
Franklin, Grove students will present ‘Theory of Relativity’
From staff reports Students at Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools will present “The Theory of Relativity” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 12-13….
Senate nears relief bill votes after half-day GOP delay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate steered on Friday toward a voting marathon on Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after enduring an extraordinary half-day holdup…
Flyers overcame early 3-goal deficit to stun Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers coach Alain Vigneault pointed to his team’s three-game set in Pittsburgh as a potential turning point. A chance to figure…
‘WandaVision,’ a sitcom sendup, was a pandemic parable, too
The Associated Press Imagine being trapped in the confines of your own neighborhood, losing a sense of the outside world — and of yourself —…