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Pet of the day 3/6/18
Eleanor came to the rescue with her four kittens, they’ve all been adopted except mom. She is super friendly and quite beautiful. She is negative…
Tangy citrus salmon
Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus 1 hour of marinating time Serves 4 1 lemon 1 orange 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly…
Total transformation
Area residents woke up to a drastic change of scenery last Friday. What was once brown with small patches of green was transformed whiter than…
2 tractor-trailers roll over near Barkeyville
Two tractor-trailers rolled over at about 4:25 p.m. Monday near the Barkeyville exit on Interstate 80. Franklin state police, Clintonville volunteer firefighters and Superior Ambulance…
United Way raises $17,500 at annual big basket bingo
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County raised $17,500 at its annual big basket bingo at the Rocky Grove fire hall. United Way…
Seoul: Koreas agree to hold summit talks in April
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet with South Korea’s president next month and impose a moratorium…
Schultz’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Flames 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan would love to point to a coaching tactic or some semblance of strategy that explains why the Pittsburgh Penguins are…
Man arrested, accused of stealing McDormand’s Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was arrested and is accused of stealing Frances McDormand’s Oscars trophy after the Academy Awards on Sunday night, Los…
Recent Deaths 3/6/18
Judy Rodemoyer, 64, of Grove City, died March 3, 2018. E.M. “Jack” Parker Jr., 92, of Brookville, died March 4, 2018. John Edward Staub, 58, of…
In Memory Ceremony On The National Mall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) application deadline for Vietnam veterans to be honored at the 2018 In Memory ceremony on the National Mall is…
Fugitive from justice
Richland Twp. DUI
‘Shrek, The Musical’ set to begin Thursday
From staff reports This year’s Rocky Grove/Franklin High School musical, “Shrek, The Musical,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 8 – 10 at the Rocky Grove High…
Pet of the day 3/5/18
Name: Ninja Breed: Australian Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $100.00 Ninja can be…
Arugula salad with spicy pecan praline, dried cranberries
Start to finish: 35 minutes Serves: 6 For the praline: 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to…
Police say teen again flees from Clintonville foster home
From staff reports A Farrell teenager who fled from his Clintonville foster home and was returned there has once again fled, Franklin state police said….
More nonprofits participating in 2nd annual Week of Giving
From staff reports With just two weeks until the second annual Week of Giving, Bridge Builders Community Foundations has seen an increase in the number…
Power slowly coming back 3 days after nor’easter
BOSTON (AP) — Power is slowly being restored in the hardest-hit areas of the East Coast, days after a destructive nor’easter downed trees and power…
Dadonov leads Panthers to 6th straight win, 4-1 over Flyers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are making a playoff push with improved offense and solid goaltending. Evgenii Dadonov scored twice, Roberto Luongo made…
Oscars dance between honoring, correcting the past
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Held one year ago, the 90th Academy Awards would have very likely been a rose-colored nostalgia fest. But this year, with…
Recent Deaths 3/5/18
John Edward Staub, 58, of Oil City, died March 4, 2018. David A. Green, 57, of Oil City, died March 3, 2018. Harry E. Rial, Jr.,…
Love comes in packages small and large
Area animal shelters and rescues have many furry packages of love all wrapped up and ready for caring homes. A package deal Precious Paws Animal…
Pet of the day 3/2/18
Name: Mimi Breed: Domestic Shorthair Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black Age: 8 months House-trained: Yes Mimi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Toffee bars
Servings: Makes 20-22 bars Start to finish: 60 minutes, plus additional cooling time 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 scant teaspoon fine-grain…
Woman waives hearing on assault, resisting arrest charges
From staff reports A Franklin woman accused of biting a police officer and making threats to her mother and authorities last month waived her preliminary…
Rehabilitation of Route 8 bridge in Titusville to begin
From staff reports Rehabilitation work on the South Franklin Street Bridge that carries Route 8 over Oil Creek in the City of Titusville is scheduled…
Nor’easter slamming East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds
BOSTON (AP) — A major nor’easter pounded the East Coast on Friday, packing heavy rain, intermittent snow and strong winds as residents from the mid-Atlantic…
Krejci hat trick leads Bruins to 8-4 win over Penguins
BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci and his new linemate have taken no time at all to find a rhythm. The Bruins center capitalized on his…
Harry, Meghan invite 2,640 folks to help celebrate wedding
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle, will open up the grounds of Windsor Castle for their May wedding to 2,640 people…
Recent Deaths 3/2/18
Sally Jane Ringland, 74, of Clarion, died Feb. 27, 2018. Kathleen Ann Harrington, 74, of Franklin, died Feb. 24, 2018. Audrey Joan Bump, 84, of…
Senior Centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Bloom Twp. theft
Pets and planet: How to become an eco-friendly pet owner
Pets provide much joy to their owners, who are often willing to do whatever it takes in an effort to reciprocate the unconditional love they…
Pet of the day 3/1/18
Name: Buddy and Murphy Breed: Shih Tzu Age: 6 and 9 Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Apricot/ Beige, Black Buddy and Murphy can be found…
Chicken with pears and cider
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour 3 pounds chicken thighs or legs (or mixed), skin removed, bone-in 2 thick slices of bacon, cut into…
Police still looking into 2 OC disappearances
From staff reports Oil City police chief Bob Wenner said Wednesday investigations are continuing into the disappearances late last year of two Oil City men,…
Dental center planning for Give Kids A Smile Day
From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army Dental Center is preparing for its annual Give Kids A Smile Day that will be held Wednesday,…
Putin boasts of new Russian nuclear weapons
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has tested an array of new strategic nuclear weapons that can’t be intercepted, President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday, marking a technological…
Pitt, DiCaprio set to star in Tarantino’s Manson film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are set to star in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Sony Pictures says…
Recent Deaths 3/1/18
Merle L. “Sonny” Gahring III, 58, of Siverly, died Feb. 27, 2018. David Lee Simpkins, 65, of Clarion, died Feb. 27, 2018. June Ditty, 89, of…
Franklin public drunkenness
Summerville burglary
Pet of the day 2/28/18
Bootsie is a neutered male. He has a neurological disorder of unknown cause. This makes him walk very wobbly and sometimes fall over. Our vet…
Shepherd’s pie
Serves 6 45 minutes start to finish 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved (abut 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt to taste 1 1/2…
Oil City middle school robotics students earn first-place trophy
Though it may be uncommon to hear kids excitedly discuss city infrastructure and economics, to the Oil City Area Middle School robotics team, it’s part…
Ethiopian Jews threaten mass hunger strike over Israel move
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Representatives for thousands of Ethiopian Jews announced Wednesday they will stage a mass hunger strike if Israel eliminates funding to…
Hall continues torrid pace as Devils nip Pens, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Taylor Hall equaled the Devils’ franchise record with points in 15 straight games, Stefan Noesen scored the only goal of the third…
Halle Berry, Quincy Jones, more honor Cheryl Boone Isaacs
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Quincy Jones, Halle Berry, Kobe Bryant and Common were among the stars paying tribute to former film academy president Cheryl…