Demo derby set in Cochranton
From staff reports Cochranton Volunteer Fire Department will hold the first of two demolition derbies Saturday, April 23. The Spring Fling Demo Derby will be…
2022
Russia says it will cut back operations near Ukraine capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s military said Tuesday it would “fundamentally” cut back operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, potentially a significant concession…
Pirates 3B Hayes eyes smoother 2022 after rocky rookie year
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes spent most of 2021 dealing with an aching left wrist that forced him to miss nearly half the season….
Senior royals gather to honor Prince Philip at memorial
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II walked into Westminster Abbey through a side door Tuesday, making good on her wish to attend a service of…
Recent Deaths 3/29/22
Charles Edward “Chuck” Kaufman, Jr., 75, of Oil City, died March 25, 2022. Joseph R. “Joe” Gourley, 79, of Sligo, died March 26, 2022. Betty…
Fiesta Rice
(Family Features) Warmer weather is often welcome for a variety of reasons and dining outdoors can help take that appreciation to the next level. Keeping…
Pet of the Day 3/28/22
Dingo is a 9-year-old boy that needs a new home. His previous owner was admitted to a nursing home. He is a cattle dog/heeler mix….
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi signs new contract fresh off ACC title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and football coach Pat Narduzzi have agreed on a new contract that will keep Narduzzi with the Panthers through at least…
Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Will Smith marched onto the Oscars stage and smacked Chris Rock, the unpredictable moment served as a jarring interruption to…
Ukraine leader says he seeks peace ‘without delay’ in talks
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine could declare neutrality, offer security guarantees to Russia and potentially accept a compromise on contested areas in the country’s east…
Fleeing and eluding
Honeywell facility to close
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Rumors that had spread in and around Franklin “for years” this week became reality — the Honeywell facility will be…
6 Franklin students to compete at Academic Games
By BRAD LENA Staff writer Six Franklin Area High School students have qualified to attend the Academic Games Tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee. James Ivell, teacher…
Bodies of Marines killed in NATO exercise returned to US
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The bodies of four Marines who died in a military aircraft crash during a NATO exercise were transferred back to the…
Biden lashes at Putin, calls for Western resolve for freedom
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a forceful and highly personal condemnation of Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Saturday, summoning a call for liberal…
Oscars set for return to normal, except all the changes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards are rolling out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre…
Franklin man accused of raping girl
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for raping a 14-year-old girl near Polk and in Irwin Township. Franklin state police said in…
Township to assist Cranberry robotics teams
From staff reports A couple of matters were discussed at Thursday’s brief Cranberry Township supervisors meeting. Eric Heil, the township zoning officer and interim township…
Shelled city in north Ukraine fears becoming ‘next Mariupol’
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Nights are spent huddling underground from Russian strikes pounding their encircled city into rubble. Daylight hours are devoted to hunting down…
Ice shelf collapses in previously stable East Antarctica
The Associated Press An ice shelf the size of New York City has collapsed in East Antarctica, an area long thought to be stable and…
On last Europe day, Biden meets with Polish leader, refugees
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, Joe Biden visited Poland’s capital with a warning: Even though the Soviet Union had collapsed, some of NATO’s…
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Hawkins, for 25 years the drummer for Foo Fighters and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died during a…
Recent Deaths 3/26/22
Herman L Burgdorfer, 90, of Venus, died March 24, 2022. Janice C. Burch, 72, died March 25, 2022. Jane M. (Ritchey) McWillliams, 66, formerly of…
Fish with Bok Choy
(Family Features) Warmer weather is often welcome for a variety of reasons and dining outdoors can help take that appreciation to the next level. Keeping…
Pet of the Day 3/25/22
Cupid came to the rescue with her sister Comet when found wandering out on their own. Sadly, no one came looking for them so Cupid…
Impact of Small Business
We talk a lot in this column about the role of community organizations like the ORA, and we’ve touched somewhat on the role of individuals…
Spencer family news conference is Monday
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The family of Peter Spencer, the Jamaican immigrant who was shot to death at a camp in Rockland Township in…
Saturday is Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day in state
From staff reports Youths with an interest in fishing can get a jump on the state’s trout fishing season by participating in Mentored Youth Trout…
Putin’s war in Ukraine nearing possibly more dangerous phase
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is approaching a new, potentially more dangerous phase after a month of fighting has left Russian…
Jan. 6 committee sets contempt vote for 2 former Trump aides
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Thursday that it had set a vote for next week to consider contempt of…
Oscars to celebrate ‘Godfather,’ ‘Bond’ — and ‘Bruno’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Bond didn’t get an Oscar nomination this year, but that doesn’t mean that he won’t be part of the ceremony….
Recent Deaths 3/25/22
Rosemary C. Britt, 78, of Plumer, died March 24, 2022. Robert D. Thompson, 86, of Fairmount City, died March 23, 2022. Gary William Jewell, 73,…
Suspect wanted in vehicle thefts
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Pet of the Day 3/24/22
Missy is an adult brown rosette Bengal cat. She does not do well with other cats and would do best in a home without young…
Mexican Grilled Corn Salad
(Family Features) Once the weather warms and the patio beckons, it’s time to break out the grill for home-cooked meals in the great outdoors. When…
Cooperstown man accused of threatening to kill woman
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cooperstown man is facing charges for harassing and threatening to kill a woman in Oil City and her children….
Oil City’s Community Cleanup Day slated April 20
From staff reports Oil City’s annual Community Cleanup Day will be held Wednesday, April 20. Local businesses, organizations, groups, and individuals are invited to participate…
Zelenskyy pleads for aid as Biden, allies begin summits
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “military assistance without limitations” as he addressed an emergency NATO summit Thursday, the first of three…
State police agencies sending body armor to Ukraine
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania State Police and the state Capitol Police are donating used body armor to efforts in Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid…
Thompson leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Penguins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had two goals in regulation and scored in the shootout, Alex Tuch also had a shootout goal, and the…
Review: Bullock, Tatum serve up the charm in ‘The Lost City’
The Associated Press “The Lost City” is the kind of charming, star-driven, action-adventure that makes moviemaking look easy and effortless from the outside. It’s hard…
Recent Deaths 3/24/22
Richard A. Peterson, 76, of Oil City, formerly of Brainerd, Minnesota, died March 20, 2022. John “Jack” Brigham, 86, died March 17, 2022. Deloris I….
Pet of the Day 3/23/22
Dulce came to Clarion PAWS as a very pregnant young cat. She gave birth to her babies and, now that they’ve all been weaned, she’s…
Grilled Quinoa Paella
(Family Features) Once the weather warms and the patio beckons, it’s time to break out the grill for home-cooked meals in the great outdoors. When…
Insects in Winter
By Doug Tallamy Across the nation, homeowners, landscape designers, and land managers are recognizing the critical role our managed landscapes now play in sustaining the…
Grove optimistic about getting Pre-K Counts program going
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members discussed the school district’s Pre-K program during the panel’s meeting Monday. The board approved advertising…
Oil Creek State Park to host events
From staff reports A tour of the Petroleum Centre train station hosted by Oil Creek State Park will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m….
Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Europe facing its most precarious future since World War II, President Joe Biden will huddle with key allies in Brussels and…
State legislative races take shape after redistricting delay
HARRISBURG (AP) — A scramble to collect enough signatures over just a week and a half to make it onto the primary ballot began over…