FHS headed to full in-person Monday
From staff reports Franklin High School students will return to 100 percent in-person instruction beginning Monday. The district had anticipated moving to full face-to-face instruction…
100 million Americans brace for more cold, ice and snow
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Winter weather that has overwhelmed power grids unprepared for climate change and left millions without electricity in record-breaking cold kept its…
Sheary, Vrana score as Capitals beat Penguins 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Washington Capitals played their most complete game of the season against one of their biggest rivals. Conor Sheary and Jakub Vrana…
ACM Awards show returns to Nashville venues in April
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Academy of Country Music Awards is coming back to Nashville for a second time to hold its awards show at…
Recent Deaths 2/17/21
Greyson Paul Bryan, 7 months, died Feb. 13, 2021. Sheryl J. Rapp, 69, of Tionesta, died Feb. 15, 2021. Brayton C. Rodgers, 94, formerly of…
Pet of the Day 2/16/21
Goliath is a big boy but that means he is ready for some super duper love. He’s kind to most any animal and has even…
Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce
(Family Features) If feeding your family wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your…
VA Secretary Confirmed
Last week, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted 87-7 to confirm, Denis R. McDonough for the position of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “The VFW…
Edinboro University plans to fully reopen in fall
From staff reports Edinboro University plans to open its campus in fall, assuming the COVID-19 situation improves and health officials do not advise against it,…
Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that…
Amid growing backlash, state GOP may censure Toomey
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican Party is planning a meeting to potentially censure U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey amid a growing GOP backlash over his vote…
Royal occasion: Winfrey to interview Meghan and Harry
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be speaking with Oprah Winfrey, their first major television interview since quitting royal duties and…
Recent Deaths 2/16/21
Charles E. “Charlie” Urey, 75, of Franklin, died Feb. 12, 2021. Mary Ann Lyons Spring, 90, died Feb. 9, 2021. Charles R. Snyder, 90, of…
Pet of the Day 2/15/21
I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…
Lime-Ginger Shrimp Fried Rice
(Family Features) As families ponder Lenten recipes fit for the season with flavorful seafood as a filling protein, one important aspect to take into account…
PennDOT urges drivers to use caution during winter weather
Winter weather is in the forecast for northwest Pennsylvania over the next few days, and PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution while driving. As…
The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories
As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered…
McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski’s bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500. Joey…
Pennsylvania’s Fetterman makes 2022 US Senate run official
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s larger-than-life lieutenant governor, the 6-foot-8, bald and tattooed John Fetterman, will run for U.S. Senate, making the announcement Monday after…
Biden White House seeks to turn page on Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial opens a new chapter for his successor in the White House. But while…
‘The Bachelor’ host stepping away after racial controversy
The Associated Press Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” says he is stepping down from his TV role and is “ashamed” for his handling of…
Judge rules Sandy Lake woman can be released while she awaits trial
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A federal judge on Thursday rejected an appeal by federal prosecutors for pre-trial detention of a Mercer County woman accused…
Hospital outlines vaccine effort
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest rolled out a limited community vaccination effort on Friday with the spotlight on Venango County residents 80…
Trump acquitted, denounced in second impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the…
Denny Hamlin seeks historic 3rd straight Daytona 500 victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin, considered perhaps the best NASCAR driver without a Cup Series championship, can look past that hole on his…
Review: A star-making lead performance in ‘The Mauritanian’
The Associated Press It’s often the case that movies based on true stories offer a glimpse of the real-life characters at the end. In “The Mauritanian,” the…
Witness intimidation
Survey going out regarding proposed Innis project in OC
From staff reports The City of Oil City plans to apply for a federal Community Development Block Grant to support the proposed reconstruction of Innis…
Courthouse offices to open to public Tuesday
From staff reports Offices in the Venango County Courthouse and other county buildings will reopen for public access on Tuesday. County offices have continued to…
Senate poised to vote on holding Trump accountable for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after…
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘surreal’ look back in TV’s ‘Young Rock’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Dwayne Johnson sold the idea for a TV comedy about his colorful and challenging early life to NBC a year…
Recent Deaths 2/13/21
David P. Cherry, 72, of Rouseville, died Feb. 11, 2021. Earl H. Adams, 98, of Erie, died Feb. 8, 2021. Elizabeth “Betty” Fleming, 83, of…
Pet of the Day 2/12/21
Tiny is a sweet little old lady that came to us because her owner was moving and could not take her along. She can seem…
Apple Cider Vinegar Beef and Broccoli
(Family Features) Committing to a daily wellness routine may include many components from eating healthy and exercising to meditating and achieving quality sleep. For some,…
Where We Are
Last week, I shared the tale of a very successful redevelopment project that sparked the transformation of an entire region. As I alluded to, though,…
Man accused of threatening co-defendant in drug case
From staff reports A Franklin man already going through the Venango County court system in a drug case is now facing additional charges for threatening…
Cranberry supervisors want help for home demolition
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township is asking the Venango County Land Bank for some funding to help defray costs associated with the…
After Democrats’ visceral presentation, Trump team on stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense…
Penguins top Islanders 4-3 on Crosby’s shootout goal
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the only goal of the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 comeback victory over the…
Review: Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo go on a beach romp
The Associated Press There’s a tiny oasis on the west coast of Florida where the men wear Tommy Bahama from head to toe and women…
Recent Deaths 2/12/21
Virginia “Ginny” Keating Fortney died Jan 18, 2021. Charles Joseph Finley, 92, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, died Dec. 26, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
Pet of the Day 2/11/21
Delaney is a girl with a bit of sass. She loves to play and can sometimes be vocal, but she can have a bit of…
Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
(Family Features) Part of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together. From a tangy…
Man accused of strangling woman waives hearing
From staff reports An Oil City man accused of strangling a woman last week at an Oil City residence and then fleeing from police waived…
Daffodil Days orders are due by Feb. 19
From staff reports Orders and payment for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days in Venango County are due by Friday, Feb. 19. Items available are…
Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including of rioters searching menacingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Feds fight release of New Castle woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday appealed the release of a Pennsylvania woman accused of using a large pipe to break a window in…
Front-office situation settled, Penguins press forward
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall, Pittsburgh Penguin. Yeah, it might take some getting used to. Still, longtime Penguins captain Sidney Crosby pointed to the club’s…
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and The Go-Go’s nominated for Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a…
Recent Deaths 2/11/21
Jeffery L. Flinchbaugh, 62, of Cranberry, died Feb. 10, 2021. Karla Noreen Milford, 60, of Oil City, died Feb. 8, 2021. Mary Anne Wilkinson, 66,…