Tri-county adds 162 cases over weekend
From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 162 cases of COVID-19 and Venango…
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Treats for police, firefighters
Jason Beach, 14, of Oil City, and Noah Goheen, 6, of Seneca, delivered cookies to Oil City police officers Joab Orr (left) and Brandon Rosenberger…
Washington braces for intense opening to a pivotal year
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — The tumult of 2020 isn’t over yet. The opening week of the new year will be dominated by a collision…
Browns end long playoff drought, survive late Steelers rally
CLEVELAND (AP) — Squeezing the game ball in his left hand, Baker Mayfield looked at the giant scoreboard showing highlights of Cleveland’s glory days. In…
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend
The Associated Press In its second weekend in U.S. theaters, “Wonder Woman 1984” earned an estimated $5.5 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates…
Recent Deaths 1/4/21
Charles W. “Charley” Newton, 79, of Hannasville, Canal Township, died Jan. 1, 2021. Christopher G. Schupp, 64, of Fryburg, died Jan. 1, 2021. Alice Mae…
Cranberry Twp. crash
Boy’s Christmas gift
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A Franklin boy’s festive Christmas display has netted him about $1,000 in donations that he plans to pass on to…
Congress opening new session as virus, Biden’s win dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is preparing to convene for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing…
Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed cornerback Joe Haden, tight end Eric Ebron and reserve linebacker Cassius Marsh on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting…
Report: Talk show host Larry King in hospital with COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former CNN talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported…
Tri-county has 124 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health over Thursday and Friday announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 124 cases of COVID-19. The…
St. Patrick Masses canceled until Jan. 9
From staff reports The Erie Catholic Diocese announced Friday that three clergy who helped celebrate Masses at St. Patrick Parish in Franklin over the Christmas…
Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly…
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases go into effect Sunday
HARRISBURG (AP) — Toll increases go into effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend, along with a hefty surcharge on drivers who don’t use EZ-Pass,…
Browns get to practice as ‘weight’ of Steelers game sinks in
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns rang in the new year by practicing. With everything else that transpired over the past week, that was a…
Recent Deaths 1/2/21
James L. “Jim” Foy, Sr., 74, of Franklin, died Dec. 30, 2020. David W. Graham, 82, of Polk, died Dec. 31, 2020. Phyllis R. Himes,…
Pet of the Day 1/1/21
Russet is a super sweet boy who loves attention and cuddles. He does like to hide sometimes to find some peace, but he is super…
Sherry, Ham and Cheese Brunch Bake
(Family Features) In what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 minutes of prep time…