Recent Deaths 6/3/22
Lawrence Arthur-Paul Hannold, 17 days, of Rimersburg, died May 30, 2022. Karen A. Moody Schmader, 60, of Lucinda, died June 2, 2022. Mary E. Bean,…
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Endless Summer Grass-Fed Lamb Burgers
(Family Features) Enjoy flavorful meals straight off the grill this summer with these delicious recipes that put New Zealand grass-fed lamb at the center of…
Pet of the Day 6/2/22
Mathilda was just recently brought into the shelter when her owner died. She is a stunning kitty with blue/gray fur and gorgeous light green eyes….
OC man gets hefty prison terms for sexual assaults
From staff reports An Oil City man was sentenced Tuesday in Venango County Court to hefty prison terms in connection with three cases in which…
Franklin concert series kicks off tonight
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council’s Thursday night Concerts in the Park series will kick off at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Bandstand Park…
House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is beginning to put its stamp on gun legislation in response to mass shootings in Texas and New York by…
Cleaning up: Pirates beat Dodgers 8-4 for rare sweep in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nothing like sweeping one of the most feared lineups in baseball to give the young Pittsburgh Pirates a major boost of…
Company to Las Vegas chapels: No more Elvis-themed weddings
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas chapels of love that use Elvis Presley’s likeness could find themselves becoming Heartbreak Hotels. The licensing company that controls…
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee kicks off with pomp
LONDON (AP) — Four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne got underway Thursday with a display of British military…
Recent Deaths 6/2/22
David James Karns, Sr., 69, of Franklin, died May 31, 2022. Blaine E. Donahue, 69, of Centerville, died May 24, 2022. Robert John Kaufman, 36,…
Pet of the Day 6/1/22
Molly was brought in to us because she was a little too much for the gentleman to handle. It took her a few weeks to…
Apple and Blood Orange Pinwheels
(Family Features) Gifts and cards are surely appreciated, but one of the best gifts for many parents is simply time spent together. No special occasion…
Beginning a Vegetable Garden
Have you resolved to start eating better? Growing your own food can be one of the best ways to achieve that goal. Your backyard can…
Woman accused of assault for struggling with Franklin police
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer A transient Franklin woman is facing aggravated assault and other charges in connection with incidents in Franklin and at UPMC…
After Uvalde, holiday weekend sees shootings nationwide
CHICAGO (AP) — Even as the nation reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, multiple…
Biden plots inflation fight with Fed chair as nation worries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Focused on relentlessly rising prices, President Joe Biden plotted inflation-fighting strategy Tuesday with the chairman of the Federal Reserve, with the fate…
Pirates edge NL West-leading Dodgers 5-3 for 2nd series win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Chavis and Tucupita Marcano each hit two-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Tuesday…
Sex Pistols aim to give queen’s jubilee a touch of punk
LONDON (AP) — In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols. Queen Elizabeth II and the…
Recent Deaths 6/1/22
Fred Milton Bradish, 80, died May 23, 2022. Nancy J. Connor, 77, of Mayport, died May 30, 2022. Richard F. “Rick” Adams, 63, of Polk,…
Pet of the Day 5/31/22
Nikia is an extremely friendly girl who came to us recently because her owner could no longer care for her. She is very affectionate and…
Tuna Romesco Salad Board
(Family Features) Over the past two years, home chefs have had time to explore new recipes, ingredients, and cooking techniques, which is why it is…
Sugarcreek incident
House Passes 19 Veteran Bills
The House passed 19 veteran bills, including nine supported by the VFW. H.R. 2724, H.R. 5738, H.R. 5754, H.R. 6052, H.R. 6064, and H.R. 6604,…
Polk man killed in Mineral Township crash
From staff reports A Polk man died from serious injuries he received in a one-vehicle crash Saturday morning on the Jackson Center Polk Road (Route…
150 cyclists hit 4 counties in Roughneck Gravel Roubaix
By JAMIE HUNT Contributing writer More than 150 cyclists participated in the first Roughneck Gravel Roubaix bike race on Saturday. The event’s starting point was…
War crimes meeting held at Hague over Russia-Ukraine war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Representatives of a group of nations working together to investigate war crimes in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are meeting in…
Biden to meet Fed chair as inflation bites pocketbooks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans’…
Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least in May, the young Pittsburgh Pirates have the Los Angeles Dodgers’ number. Against one of the best lineups in…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ wins Tom Cruise 1st $100 million opening
The Associated Press Forget breaking the sound barrier: Tom Cruise just flew past a major career milestone. The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100…
Recent Deaths 5/31/22
Deacon John Timothy Wren, of Oil City, died May 28, 2022. Nancy Emanuele Ruby, 82, of Oil City, died May 28, 2022. Dora Belle Bearce,…
Ambulance services hope for help from state
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer There could be some help from the state Legislature on the horizon for struggling ambulance services in the area. “We…
Cranberry robotics teams return from World Championship
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer They say everything is bigger in Texas. The Cranberry Area High School robotics teams certainly found this to be true…
Biden called again to mourn with a city stricken by grief
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hoping to console a city stricken by grief and anger when they…
Russian troops storm city amid eastern Ukraine bombardments
POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian and Ukrainian troops engaged in close-quarter combat in an eastern Ukraine city Sunday as Moscow’s soldiers, supported by intense shelling,…
Hayes’ 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego gave the Pittsburgh Pirates several chances to stick around, and Ke’Bryan Hayes finally made the Padres pay. Hayes, battling…
Pitt-Titusville Hub to offer new medical assistant program
From staff reports Beginning in July, the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub will feature a new Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy…
Vendor applications are being accepted for OC farmers market
From staff reports The Oil City farmers market is set to open its 2022 season in mid-June. The open-air curb market will operate 9 a.m….
NRA speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre
HOUSTON (AP) — One by one, they took the stage at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Houston and denounced the massacre of 19…
Myers, Voit provide punch as Padres beat Pirates 4-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Luke Voit was one strike away from his third straight strikeout when he got a slider from Wil Crowe and drove…
Home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ sells for more than $1.5M
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired the 2013 horror movie “The Conjuring” has been sold to a Boston developer who plans…
Pet of the Day 5/27/22
Celeste is a very nice girl. She just needs a bit of extra time to get to know you first. She is still learning how…
Citrus, Mango, and Pineapple Salsa
(Culinary.net) It’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars, comes a whole…
A Glimpse of Years of Artwork
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter’s soul” is a quote by iconic artist Vincent…
Applicants still sought for Franklin council seat
From staff reports Early this month, it was announced at the Franklin City Council meeting that council member Fred Mays had tendered his resignation and…
Robotics students tour Komatsu facility
From staff reports On May 4, students from Franklin High School’s BEST robotics team were given the opportunity to tour the Komatsu Mining Corp. in…
NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre
HOUSTON (AP) — The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing…
‘Relentless’: Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia-backed separatists claimed they captured a railway hub city in eastern Ukraine as Moscow’s forces strived to gain more ground Friday…
Recount cranks up in state’s GOP primary for Senate
HARRISBURG (AP) — With just 910 votes separating the two leading candidates in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, counties were preparing Thursday to start…
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies
The Associated Press Ray Liotta, the blue-eyed actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field…
Pet of the Day 5/26/22
Jovi is a happy, affectionate girl that loves attention. She is good with adults and kids. Jovi came with lots of toys and would love…