UPMC Northwest vaccine clinics underway
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer UPMC Northwest’s COVID vaccine clinics are off and running and poised to expand even more. Two small pilot clinics…
Junkyard owner found in contempt
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The owner of a junkyard at the intersection of Route 322 and Deep Hollow Road in Cranberry Township has…
Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Add Mother Nature to the pile of crises on President Joe Biden’s plate. A month into the job and focused on the…
Crosby plays 1,000th game as Penguins top Islanders 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was one special day for Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby — from the beginning to the very end. Crosby had two…
Mickey’s flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be wearing flashier…
Woman accused of making $1,500 worth of unauthorized purchases
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City woman is facing numerous charges for making a number of unauthorized purchases and cash withdrawals totaling more…
Tri-county area adds 28 virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 28 new cases of COVID-19 were reported from the tri-county area, as well as…
Back in Paris pact, US faces tougher climate steps ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — World leaders welcomed the United States’ official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for…
Living Dead Museum rising again at Monroeville Mall
MONROEVILLE (AP) — It’s no surprise that a museum dedicated to zombies couldn’t stay in its grave for long. The Living Dead Museum, an institution…
‘Insatiable’ Crosby hungry as ever as 1,000th game arrives
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s relentlessness remains intact 15 years in. Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan sees it every day. Every drill in practice, no…
‘Kimye’ is no more: Kardashian files to divorce West
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kimye” is kaput. Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce from Kanye West Friday after 6 1/2 years of marriage, court records…
Recent Deaths 2/20/21
George F. Kossman, 91, of Clarion, died Feb. 19, 2021. Clyde W. Neal, Sr., 82, of Cranberry, died Feb. 18, 2021. Robert E. Reed, 94,…
Pet of the Day 2/19/21
Hannah is a young spayed female. She is friendly and current on vaccines. For more information on Hannah, or other cats and dogs, call (814)…
Ham and Broccoli Frittata
(Family Features) As people have spent more time at home, many have rediscovered the simple joy of home-cooking and stumbled upon a secret weapon for…
Who Are the Small Business Superstars?
All around the globe, people have been stepping up, responding to the challenges brought about or highlighted by the events of the last year. Small…
Commissioners are working to find site for public clinic
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners are lining up a facility for UPMC Northwest to set up a public clinic to administer COVID…
State: Tri-county area announces 7 cases, 3 deaths
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Thursday announced seven new cases of COVID-19 and one new virus-related death from each county in…
NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet Thursday, accomplishing the riskiest step yet…
Jarry stops 31 shots, Penguins shut down Islanders 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry’s shaky start appears to be behind him. Mike Matheson’s, too. The Pittsburgh Penguins as a whole appear to be following…
Dolly Parton asks Tennessee not to put her statue at Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds…
Recent Deaths 2/19/21
Christen (Schlorff) Aylesworth, 45, of Franklin, died Feb. 16, 2021. James Edwin Eakin died Feb. 16, 2021. Richard D. Lawson, 56, of Oil City, died…
Pet of the Day 2/18/21
Jordan is a gentle soul who needs a quiet, loving home for her golden years. She came in as a stray, she was left abandoned…
Cheesy Bacon-Broccoli Quiche
(Family Features) Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome…
Franklin man accused of stealing from grandmother’s account
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges for transferring more than $1,000 out of his grandmother’s account over the course of several months….
Testing site to open next week at Rocky Grove fire hall
From staff reports A free COVID testing site will be set up next week at the Rocky Grove fire hall. The testing is free for…
Mistakes mean Pennsylvania faces shortage of Moderna shots
The Associated Press Pennsylvania is facing a temporary shortage of booster shots of the Moderna vaccine because providers inadvertently used them as first doses, setting…
Lefty Tyler Anderson embracing fresh start with Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Anderson knows about team building. The left-hander entered Spring Valley High in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a freshman when the school…
Rush Limbaugh, voice of American conservatism, has died
The Associated Press Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a captivating brand of malice…
Recent Deaths 2/18/21
James H. Brown II, 82, of Chambersburg, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 15, 2021. Annette Kunselman Burgert, 90 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Myerstown, Worthington, Ohio,…
Pet of the Day 2/17/21
This duo’s original owner passed away and another individual took care of them for awhile before they came to us. They are three years old,…
Chicken, Spinach and Grape Pita
(Family Features) Staying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread…
Former Titusville teacher sentenced in assault case
From staff reports A former Titusville Area School District physical education teacher accused of statutory sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy in 2018 and 2019…
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…