Butler high school evacuated due to natural gas leak
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania high school has been evacuated while crews worked to fix a natural gas leak nearby, which has also…
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Pet of the day 2/7/17
Name: Reba Breed: Hound Mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reba can be found at Venango…
100th Day celebration
West Forest Elementary kindergarten, first and second grade students celebrated the 100th day of school. Some of the students dressed up as if they were…
Pumpkin chia breakfast pudding
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup hazelnut or other unsweetened nut milk 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup maple syrup 1…
OC man accused of assaulting grandfather
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man is facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic incident Friday morning. Oil City police said…
2016 bear harvest ranks fifth all-time
From staff reports HARRISBURG – This is the golden age of bear hunting. Since the Pennsylvania Game Commission began keeping records of statewide bear harvests…
Twitter takes more steps to clamp down abuse, hate
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is broadening its campaign to clamp down on hate speech and abuse. The company said Tuesday that it has begun…
Five years ago, Crosby wondered if concussion effects would ever fade
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five years ago, Sidney Crosby spent a winter working out in solitude wondering when the pain in his neck would ease and…
Willie Nelson postpones 3 shows because of illness
BAKERSFIELD, California (AP) — Willie Nelson has postponed three California shows because of illness. Publicist Elaine Schock tells The Associated Press that Nelson will have…
Recent Deaths 2/7/17
Mark J. Mortimer, 58, of Knox, died Feb. 6, 2017. Patricia A. Saylor, 76, of Sligo, died Feb. 4, 2017. Elmer Lloyd McCall, 97, of Tionesta, died Feb….
Phone scam warning; New app announced
Phone Scams Over the last couple of weeks, there have been reports of phone scams. You get a phone call and they ask if this…
Wayne Twp. accident
Sandy Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 2/6/17
Name: Icey Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 5 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Icey can…
Superintendent resigns after water woes close school
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania school superintendent has resigned after water problems forced an elementary school to close and relocate pupils to a…
Amped-up beef stroganoff
Start to finish: 1 hour 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini, rinsed 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8…
Travelers arrive in US to hugs, tears after ban is lifted
BOSTON (AP) — Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. on…
Venango Relay for Life planned June 2, 3
From staff reports This year’s Venango County Relay For Life will be held from 4 p.m. June 2 to 4 p.m. June 3 at the…
2 states say allowing travel ban would ‘unleash chaos again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers…
Patriots reign in mighty Super Bowl rally
HOUSTON (AP) — Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots have long been reluctant to rank their victories. They’ve refused…
Lady Gaga follows up Super Bowl show with tour announcement
HOUSTON (AP) — Fresh off a high-wire, crowd-pleasing halftime performance at the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga has announced plans for a world tour kicking off…
Recent Deaths 2/6/17
Elmer Lloyd McCall, 97, of Tionesta, died Feb. 4, 2017. Nancy A. Kennemuth, 58, of Oil City, died Feb.5, 2017. Gary L. Wenner, 72, of…
Love is blind
A Jack Russell terrier could use a new outlook on life. Rusty Mutts Senior Dog Sanctuary and Rescue steps up to help the seniors. Clarion…
Rouseville Borough accident
Rockland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 2/3/17
Krypto is a 9 year old, male Beagle mix that was recently surrendered to the rescue. For more information on Krypto please contact Tri-County Animal…
Police testing drug-laced lollipops from Erie school
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Police say they’re having a lab test drug-laced lollipops that were handed out by a student at a Pennsylvania charter school,…
Game day s’mores
Servings: 20 (1 s’more per serving) Start to finish: 5 minutes 1/2 (14.4oz.) box graham crackers Nutella Raspberry jelly, or favorite jelly of your choice,…
Man accused of making threats toward school
From staff reports A Clarion County teenager is facing charges after he allegedly made a threat against a local high school Wednesday evening. A criminal…
Franklin team finishes first at regional STEM event
From staff reports Five Franklin High School gifted students took first place Wednesday in the regional level of the Governor’s PA STEM Competition at the…
Man shot, wounded after attacking soldiers outside Louvre
PARIS (AP) — A knife-wielding man shouting “Allahu akbar” attacked French soldiers on patrol near the Louvre Museum Friday in what officials described as a…
Loaded division suits Pens
The Associated Press For once, the hype about a loaded division is true, and it’s the one the Penguins call home You hear it every…
‘Deadpool’ star Ryan Reynolds being honored at Harvard
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Ryan Reynolds’ superpowers are about to be rewarded by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The “Deadpool” star will be honored Friday…
Recent Deaths 2/3/17
Marlin D. Morrow, 79, of Petrolia, Parker Township, died Jan. 31, 2017. Phyllis Marie Brocious, 68, of Puyallup, Washington, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Jan. 20,…
Fishing for knowledge
West Forest students in Mr. Hale’s 4th grade and Mr. Vincent’s 10th grade science classes visited Tionesta Fish Hatchery on Jan. 27, 2017. The students…
Snow day
The Forest Area physical education strives to teach students about lifetime wellness. Snowshoeing provides the same aerobic and cardiovascular workout as many activities completed in warmer…
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Franklin DUI
How to turn a hobby into a career
Earning a living doing something you love is the ultimate goal for many people. However, before a person tries to turn a hobby into a…
Conservation district seedling sale underway
From staff reports The Venango Conservation District’s annual tree seedling and groundcover sale is underway and will continue through March 24. Several species are available…
Pet of the day 2/2/17
Name: Sneakers Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Size: Small Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Sneakers can be found at…
Cheesy White and Green Spinach Lasagna
Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 2 hours Spinach-Basil-Ricotta Filling: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt…
Police in search of assault suspect
From staff reports Franklin state police are looking for a man that allegedly pulled a knife on a 17-year-old male in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in…
Franklin hires new patrolman
From staff reports Another new patrolman has joined the Franklin police force. Sean Floor is from Port Jervis, New York, and he graduated from high…
Officials: 1 hostage dead after prison inmates take hostages
SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — Delaware prison officials say one hostage is dead and a second is alert and talking after authorities entered a building at…
Penguins Sheary out 4 to 6 weeks with injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Conor Sheary’s breakout season with the Pittsburgh Penguins hit a speed bump on Wednesday. The team says the second-year forward is out…
Fans bail as Lauryn Hill is 3 hours late for Pittsburgh show
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Only a fraction of the audience had stuck around when singer-rapper Lauryn Hill took the stage in Pittsburgh more than three hours…
Recent Deaths 2/2/17
Kimberly L. Vogan O’Dell, 44, of Erie, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 27, 2017. Karen G. Luderer, 70, of Clarion, died Feb. 1, 2017. Dorothy Mae…
Out to sea
ATLANTIC OCEAN – Seaman Joseph Hawley, a native of Slippery Rock, wraps a mooring line during a maintenance check on aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault…
Pinewood Derby winners named
Webelos Scout Trenan Smith (from left) was the winner of the Cub Scout Pack 37 Pinewood Derby. Smith, grandson of Dennis and Jackie Cralley of…