Recent Deaths 2/10/23
Kenneth William Ferringer, 83, of Parker, died Feb. 8, 2023. Robert F. Sterrett, 96, of Grove City, died Feb. 8, 2023. William F. Bemis, 88,…
February 2023
Pet of the Day 2/9/23
Scout was surrendered to us when his owner could no longer care for him. He is around two years old and a bit of a…
Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie
(Culinary.net) Even if you’re not Irish, a green treat like this Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie can get you and your guests into the…
Franklin man pleads guilty to firearms violation
From staff reports A Franklin man pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearms laws, U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…
ORA accepting Historic Preservation nominations
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism is accepting nominations through March 31 for its Historic Preservation Awards. “These awards…
Legion essay contest winners
These local students were the winners of the essay contest conducted by James M. Henderson American Legion Post 32 of Oil City. Pictured (from left)…
Fetterman hospitalized after feeling lightheaded
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized after feeling lightheaded while attending a…
Air near Ohio derailment safe for residents to return home
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Evacuated residents can return to the Ohio village where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailed five days ago…
Review: Con artists accumulate in the slinky ‘Sharper’
The Associated Press Almost invariably, we root for the con artist. Seldom does the ingenuity and cleverness of a good hustler, card shark or con…
Recent Deaths 2/9/23
Kay (Fisher) Say, 88, of Seneca, died Feb. 7, 2023. Keith A. Mullen, 83, of Parker, died Feb. 7, 2023. Meriam E. Shook, 91, of…
Ricotta Puff Pastries with Strawberry Compote
(Family Features) Perfect for a party or simply indulging yourself, these addictive pastry puffs make it hard to stop at one. Easy to assemble with…
Pet of the Day 2/8/23
This beautiful boy was recently surrendered to us when his owners were no longer able to care for him. Boone is around two years old,…
Care and Maintenance of Perennials
There is some basic care needed to keep your perennials in their best form and to come back year after year. What Is an Herbaceous…
Cochranton man facing charges in two incidents
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cochranton man is facing a number of charges in connection with two recent incidents. Sugarcreek Borough police said in…
Chamber to honor Klapec Trucking, Library Association
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Klapec Trucking Co. is the Chamber’s 2022 Business of the Year and the…
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the…
Letang’s OT winner caps rally as Penguins stun Avalanche 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins talked about hitting reset following a wildly uneven first half of the season. Perhaps no player wanted a fresh…
Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, end GOP rule
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a…
Toxic gases connected to Ohio train derailment cause concern
The Associated Press Days after crews released and burned toxic chemicals transported by a wrecked train in Ohio, residents remain concerned about the toxic substances…
Recent Deaths 2/8/23
Edward T. “Mac” McClain, 70, of Miola, died Feb. 6, 2023. William L. “Bill” Shaner, 90, of Kossuth, died Feb. 7, 2023. Herman Hopper, 92,…
Pet of the Day 2/7/23
Moe is a six-year-old coonhound looking for his forever family! Moe came to us when his owners no longer had time for him. He is…
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
(Family Features) For those busy nights plan, on this simple yet savory sliders recipe. Kids are almost certain to love the taste and you…
VFW Visits Forward-Deployed Troops
The VFW is continuing its long tradition of visiting forward-deployed troops. VFW National Commander Tim Borland and VFW Washington Office Deputy Director Ryan Gallucci traveled…
Friends of Franklin Library will host Bunco games
From staff reports The Friends of the Franklin Public Library will host Bunco games at the library on Friday, Feb. 17. Doors will open at…
Good Hope, Zion plan Shrove Tuesday pancake meal
From staff reports The Good Hope/Zion Lutheran Ministry will serve its annual free pancake meal along with coffee and orange juice on Shrove Tuesday, Feb….
Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria
NURDAGI, Turkey (AP) — Search teams and emergency aid from around the world poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing…
Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as…
Residents kept out as air checked near derailed Ohio train
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — It’s unclear when evacuated residents might be able to return home to the area where officials released and burned toxic…
Recent Deaths 2/7/23
John S. Baron, 75, of Franklin, died Feb. 3, 2023. Michael Dennis Summerville, 64, of Narvon, died Feb. 2, 2023. Barbara A. Piercy Boyd, 75,…
Herbed Spanish Omelet
(Family Features) Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between breakfast and lunch, brunch is a more casual and…
Pet of the Day 2/6/23
Poppins recently came back to us with his sister after their owner passed away. Poppins is about two years old and full of so much…
Young Emlenton drummer wins Celebration of Talent
From staff reports Luke Pentz of Emlenton, a drummer, was the first-place winner in the Celebration of Talent competition Saturday at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in…
Big crowd braves cold for Two Mile Polar Plunge
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The annual Polar Plunge into Justus Lake at Two Mile Run County Park was held in very cold conditions Saturday…
Strongest earthquake in 40 years startles western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A small earthquake rumbled through western New York early Monday, alarming people in a region unaccustomed to such shaking but apparently…
Officials urge evacuation near derailment, fearing explosion
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Officials monitoring the smoldering, tangled wreckage of a train derailment in northeastern Ohio urgently warned hundreds of nearby residents who…
Beyoncé emerges as Grammys queen; Styles wins album honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday’s…
‘Knock at the Cabin’ knocks off ‘Avatar’ at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in almost two months, the box office doesn’t belong to blue people. After seven weeks as the top…
Recent Deaths 2/6/23
Ronald R. Dloniak, 88, died Feb. 3, 2023. Dorothy Arlene Barger, 93, of Sligo, formerly of Parker, died Feb. 4, 2023. Vannesse R. Webb Rusnak,…
OC Redevelopment Authority gets feedback on plans at railroad sites
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Redevelopment Authority members had many railroad-related questions for Carl Belke, retired president of the Western New York &…
Franklin girl’s event will help one of her dad’s hockey heroes
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The coldest time of year can’t dampen the warm-heartedness of a Franklin girl who is organizing an event Saturday to…
50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A freight train derailment in Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line left a mangled and charred mass of boxcars and…
US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites…
Rivals Crosby and Ovechkin relish being All-Star teammates
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have played dozens of regular-season and playoff games against each other since breaking into the NHL…
Grammys could make history with Beyoncé, Bad Bunny wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Beyoncé emerge from the Grammy Awards as its most decorated artist ever? That’s one of the main storylines heading into…
Welcome to River Roots Redevelopment
Here we are, a month into 2023 already, and time shows no signs of slowing down! You may have noticed that our column has taken…
Firearms law class set Wednesday
From staff reports A free firearms law class will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Quality Inn in Franklin. The class,…
An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed’s economic models
WASHINGTON (AP) — Does the Federal Reserve have it wrong? For months, the Fed has been warily watching the U.S. economy’s robust job gains out of concern…
China plays down Blinken’s canceled visit over balloon
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China played down the cancellation of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken after a large Chinese balloon suspected…
Ohio train derailment causes causes fire, home evacuations
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A train derailment and resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line…
Recent Deaths 2/4/23
Jeffrey L. Heber, 59, of Titusville, died Feb. 2, 2023. Genevieve L. Stranford, 95, formerly of Little Genesee, died Feb. 1, 2023. Marilyn A. McClelland,…