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History of the Hunter Station Bridge
By BRIAN HALE (Photos also courtesy of Brian Hale) During the early 1930s, the Allegheny Highway (Route 62) was being constructed to connect Warren with…
Pet of the day 6/28/17
Name: Chang Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chang can be found at…
Lightened sweet zucchini and chorizo Spanish tortilla
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into thin planks, about 1/4-inch each 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 yellow…
Oil City police seek suspect in drug overdose death
From staff reports An arrest warrant has been issued for a Michigan man in connection with an overdose death that occurred in Oil City earlier…
Taste of Talent tuning up for yet another year
From staff reports Downtown Franklin is gearing up for the weekly Taste of Talent vocal competition beginning at 7 p.m. today in Bandstand Park. New…
Wind fans the flames of Utah fire that has burned 13 homes
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah firefighters braced Wednesday for more high winds as they try to slow a stubborn wildfire that has burned 13…
Freese’s error costs Pirates, gives Rays 4-2 win in 10th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Freese was thinking about throwing the ball before it was in his glove. He never got the chance to wing it….
‘Big Bang Theory’ star home destroyed by California wildfire
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — The home of “Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki has been destroyed in a wildfire in California. Nicole Perna,…
Recent Deaths 6/28/17
George R. Paup, 65, of Stoneboro, died June 26, 2017. William Roy Simons, 62, of Cooperstown, died June 27, 2017. Vicki Elaine Schreckengost, 65, of Clarion,…
Oil City DUI
Snyder Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/27/17
Name: Valentine Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Valentine can be found at Venango…
Chipmunks: Nature’s hoarders
It seems that this year – as with others in recent memory – there is no shortage of chipmunks. People can learn more about these…
Grill up hot dogs with the works
Makes 6 servings 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 cup refrigerated sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and coarsely chopped 4 large hot dogs, such…
Hearing rescheduled for Clarion man accused of March homicide
From staff reports The preliminary hearing for a 21-year-old Clarion man facing homicide charges has been rescheduled. According to online court documents, the hearing for…
Deep Hollow Road bridge work to begin next week
From staff reports PennDOT will begin rehabilitation work next week on a bridge that carries Deep Hollow Road over Two Mile Run in Cranberry Township,…
Selanne, Kariya headline Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2017
The Associated Press Paul Kariya always felt as if he knew where Teemu Selanne was on the ice when they had spectacular chemistry together as…
Box Office Top 20: ‘Transformers 5’ tops with series low
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Bay’s “Transformers: The Last Knight” topped the box office charts, but it was a dubious success. The fifth installment in…
Recent Deaths 6/27/17
Ruby Salvo, 84, of Shippenville, died June 25, 2017. Howard P. Edmiston Jr., 81, of Franklin, died June 25, 2017. George R. Paup,65, of Stoneboro, died June…
Cornplanter Twp. DUI crash
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/26/17
Name: Tanger Breed: Tabby Gender: Female Age: 9 weeks Size: Medium Tanger can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
VFW Praised at MIA Family Conference
“No One Does More for Veterans” was more than just a slogan at last week’s 48th annual meeting of the National League of POW/MIA Families…
Three-melon soup
Start to finish: 3 hours, 50 minutes (50 active) Servings: 4 3 cups coarsely chopped honeydew melon, plus 1/2 cup small cubes honeydew melon 2…
Hunt for Bigfoot in Crawford County is on
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS (AP) — T.J. Biscardi and his team were making their way through a seemingly ordinary wooded area in rural Crawford County just east…
2016 one of the safest years on record for state hunters
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania hunters had one of their safest years on record in 2016, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The number…
US mayors mull plan for cities to use only renewable energy
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Mayors meeting in Florida are considering an ambitious commitment to have U.S. city governments run entirely on renewable sources such…
Pirates bullpen flops in 8-4 loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The chants of “YA-DI! YA-DI! YA-DI!” were punctuated by the sharp crack of his bat. Yadier Molina, the veteran catcher scratched…
Remy Ma beats Nicki Minaj at BET Awards; ’90s R&B shines
The Associated Press Remy Ma has ended rival Nicki Minaj’s seven-year winning streak at the 2017 BET Awards, a show highlighted by ’90s R&B and…
Recent Deaths 6/26/17
John J. Niemiec Jr., 87, of Oil City, died June 23, 2017. Beatrice “Bea” Louella Stiver Conner, 92, of Marienville, died June 25, 2017. Howard P….
OC bridge lighting project in last stages
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program and the Oil Region Alliance are gearing up for the final stages of the Center Street…
Scrubgrass Twp. theft
Hickory Twp. accident
Road trips and more
All About Animals this week features a couple of events that involve a road trip or two and many adoptable animals. It’s a mystery Droopy…
Pet of the day 6/23/17
Name: Jax Breed: Chihuahua & Terrier Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Brown Prefers home without young children. Jax can be found at…
Strawberry-rhubarb crisp
Servings: 10 Start to finish: 110 minutes (20 minutes active) Topping: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup regular or…
PennDOT to begin mitigation efforts for Titusville bridge
From staff reports PennDOT has announced it will begin mitigation efforts for the South Perry Street Bridge over Oil Creek in Titusville. Following a determination…
Taste of Talent starts Wednesday
By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer The annual Taste of Talent vocal competition will kick off its eighth year of showcasing local music talent in Franklin…
N. Korea denies torturing American detainee Otto Warmbier
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday called itself the “biggest victim” in the death of an American student who was detained for…
Knebel sets strikeout mark as Brewers beat Pirates 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Shaw and Corey Knebel were too much for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shaw drove in three runs with a home run and…
It’s a girl: Japan zoo’s star panda baby gets a checkup
TOKYO (AP) — The baby panda who has become an overnight celebrity in Japan is a girl. Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo said Friday the panda, born…
Recent Deaths 6/23/17
Maxine Viola Gatesman, 86, of Clarion, died June 22, 2017. Kyle Frishkorn, 17, of Harrisville, died June 21, 2017. Lois Spackman Minnigh, 100, of Jamestown,…
Franklin retail theft
Franklin criminal mischief
Pet of the day 6/22/17
Name: Simon Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Point Simon can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Improve your home and diet with a vegetable garden
Planting a garden can add aesthetic appeal and functionality to a property. Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting healthy and homegrown food on the…
Icy agua fresca
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup frozen seedless watermelon cubes (about 1-inch each) 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and halved (or other summer…
Seneca man facing indecent assault charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Seneca man is facing felony aggravated indecent assault charges after he allegedly made inappropriate contact with a young girl…
Bicycle rodeo set June 29 in Franklin
From staff reports A free bicycle rodeo for children will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in the parking lot of…