Pirates shortstop Mercer easing into veteran’s role
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — When Jordy Mercer looks around the Pirates’ clubhouse, the term he instinctively goes to in referring to his teammates isn’t the…
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The Who will take up Las Vegas residency this summer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Who is taking up residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this summer. Caesars Entertainment announced Monday that the Rock…
Recent Deaths 3/14/17
Delores J. Moon, 86, of Oil City, died March 13, 2017. John E. Lauer, 76, of Painesville, Ohio, formerly of Oil City, died March 12, 2017….
Forward Twp. accident
Brady Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/13/17
Name: Lucy Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lucy can be found…
Lemon raspberry pound cake muffins
Start to finish: 45 minutes (15 minutes active) Servings: 8 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) cake flour (not self-rising) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon…
Mental health care and veterans bills
VA Mental Health Care for Vets with OTH Discharges During a hearing before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on March 7, Secretary of Veterans…
Police warn of scams
From staff reports After a 46-year-old Rouseville woman was swindled while attempting to buy a vehicle from Craigslist, Franklin state police are asking the public…
Death toll reaches 50 in Ethiopia landfill collapse
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The death toll has reached 50 from the collapse of a mountain of trash at a massive garbage dump on…
Pens blank Canucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins had too much firepower for Vancouver on Saturday night, even with an outstanding performance from Canucks goalie…
‘Kong’ outmuscles ‘Logan’ to become king of the box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was a battle of the beasts at the box office this weekend, and King Kong emerged as the definitive victor…
Recent Deaths 3/13/17
Thomas R. Harris, 52, formerly of Barkeyville, died March 9, 2017. Benjamin Harding Hunsberger, 30, of Huey, died March 10, 2017. Herbert Clair Work, 88, of Strattanville,…
Irwin Twp. accident
Johnsonburg Borough accident
Pet of the day 3/10/17
Name: Flounder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Color: Gray/White Gender: Male Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Flounder can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Franklin elementary schools hold annual food drive
Franklin Area School District’s elementary schools held their third annual canned food drive to benefit local charities. Over a two-week time period, students at Central,…
Chickpea crepes stuffed with Indian spiced potatoes and peas
Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (45 active) Servings: 4 For the crepes: 1/2 chickpea flour (60 grams) (available at many supermarkets and online)…
Look who’s talking!
Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville lets some of its longtime residents do the talking. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is preparing for its Spring…
Criminal complaint reveals details of Clarion meth case
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer More details have emerged on four people who were arrested on drug charges last week in Clarion. According to a…
Groups seeking volunteers for Great American Cleanup
From staff reports Pennsylvania departments of transportation and environmental protection are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that runs through May…
Guatemalan president vows change after fire kills 36 girls
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s president called for a restructuring of his country’s youth shelter system following a fire that killed at least 36 girls…
Jones, Johnson re-sign with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Free to test the market – and maybe make more money in the process – for the first time in his career,…
‘This is Us’ season finale focus is ill-fated Jack, Rebecca
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “This is Us” creator Dan Fogelman helpfully explains his time-twisting family drama’s ambitious theme: A vision of shared humanity, without end….
Recent Deaths 3/10/17
Carolyn Heasley, 92, of Hinsdale, Illinois, formerly of Oil City, died Feb. 25, 2017. Richard G. “Dick” Shreckengost, 74, of New Bethlehem, died March 9,…
Sheetz acquires liquor licenses for use in Venango, Clarion counties
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Efforts to make beer available throughout its chain of stores in Pennsylvania has prompted Altoona-based Sheetz Inc. to acquire liquor…
How to improve overall endurance
Pushing oneself physically can be exhausting and demanding. But whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a part-time fitness enthusiast or even someone who lives a largely…
Horton Twp. accident
Richland Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/9/17
Name: Merlin Breed: Terrier/ Beagle Mix Age: 5 years Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Merlin can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Pan seared pork chops with Madeira wine and leek sauce
Serves 4 Start to finish: 25 minutes 4 large, bone-in, 1-inch thick pork chops (about 3 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…
High winds cause thousands of outages across the region
From staff reports High winds that started late Wednesday morning and continued well into the evening wreaked havoc across the region. Venango County 911 fielded…
Cranberry Aldi’s expansion project starts in spring
The Aldi’s store in Cranberry Township is undergoing the early stages of a facade demolition in preparation for an expansion project this spring. A crew…
Deadly bus-train wreck spurs call for safer rail crossings
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of the Mississippi city where a train slammed into a bus, killing four Texas tourists, says he will keep…
Pens go wild in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Nick Bonino had a hat trick, Evgeni Malkin scored twice and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg…
Kristen Stewart otherworldly in ‘Personal Shopper’
The Associated Press Director Olivier Assayas’s bizarre but transfixing “Personal Shopper ” is not something that lends itself to a simple description. Loosely, it’s about…
Recent Deaths 3/9/17
Harry L. Barrickman, 74, of Franklin, died March 7, 2017. Johnnie Ruth Burkhardt, 56, of Oil City, died March 7, 2017. Jean Louise Filson Ross,…
Walmart theft
Sandy Creek Twp. aggravated assault
Pet of the day 3/8/17
Name: Foxy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Foxy can…
Dental center readying for Give Kids A Smile Day
From staff reports The Oil City Salvation Army’s dental center is preparing for its annual Give Kids A Smile Day which will be held Thursday,…
Country-style breakfast skillet with eggs, bacon and vegetables
Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 3 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces 1/2 yellow or sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2…
West Forest Elementary school closed today
From staff reports West Forest Elementary officials have canceled school today, due to ongoing repairs of the school’s boilers. West Forest students grades 7 to…
Route 157 bridge work starts today
From staff reports Work to replace the bridge that carries Route 157 (Fryburg Road) over a tributary of Wolf Creek in Cranberry Township is scheduled…
Women’s March organizers call for ‘A Day Without a Woman’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Organizers of January’s Women’s March have called for women to take the day off and encouraged them not to spend money to…
Letang to skip road trip
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – A sense or nervousness surrounds Kris Letang’s upper-body injury. Uncertainty and frustration could probably fit there, too. Letang won’t accompany the Penguins…
Return of ‘Voice’ leads NBC to ratings victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Singing, dancing and Chicago was the formula NBC used for a weekly victory in the ratings. “The Voice” returned from a…
Recent Deaths 3/8/17
Freda M. Ditz, 80, of Fryburg, died March 6, 2017. Irene M. Kozek, 92, of Oil City, died March 6, 2017. For the complete article,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/7/17
Shelly is a 2 year old female Pit Bull Terrier that recently was surrendered to the rescue center. For more information on Shelly please contact…