Pet of the day 4/5/19
Brutus was brought into the rescue after being found wandering down Main Street in a neighboring town wearing a harness but no I.D.. It has…
Creamy Rigatoni With Mushrooms
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons minced…
Brookville bus driver facing 180 charges
From staff reports A bus driver for Brookville Area School District was arraigned Thursday on 180 charges related to alleged rapes and assaults of a…
Titusville library to hold essay contest
From staff reports Benson Memorial Library in Titusville is hosting an essay contest – “Revisiting the Founding Era” – for both adults and youths (ages…
Route 208 project expected to begin
From staff reports Work to improve nearly 1 mile of Route 208 in Grove City and Pine Township will begin April 15, weather permitting, according…
Man’s claim gives false hope in yearslong missing boy case
CINCINNATI (AP) — A day of false hope has given way to questions about why a man would claim to be an Illinois boy who…
Penguins lock up playoff berth with win over Red Wings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the slow start. The seemingly endless string of injuries to bold-faced names, to the ones that left the Pittsburgh…
Review: ‘Pet Sematary’ exhumes a King masterwork
The Associated Press Hollywood, in its infinite irony, has resurrected a tale about the unholy perils of resurrection. The mean roads and mangy cats of…
Recent Deaths 4/5/19
Concetta L. Harton, 93, of Franklin, died April 4, 2019. Robert B. Moyer Sr., 89, of Oil City, died April 3, 2019. William H. Corbin…
Planning Now for Fall Bulb Planting
The stunning color of the first crocus flowers fills our hearts with joy. The cheery blooms mark the start of the garden season. But the…
Pet of the day 4/4/19
Name: Bruce Breed: Domestic Long Hair Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Bruce can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Mini Morsels for a Kid-Friendly Snack
(Family Features) Rally the family together to make and eat these bite-sized versions of corn dogs for an enjoyable, kid-friendly activity and snack. Parents will…
Canal Twp. man faces firearms charges for having, selling guns
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A Canal Township man has been charged in U.S. District Court for knowingly and unlawfully possessing firearms not registered to…
Cranberry students receive awards
Cranberry High School journalism students, from left, AJ Howard, Sara Uddin, Ava Fischer and Lindsay Perry received awards Wednesday in Hershey. The students were welcomed…
Gems Donation Station opens Friday; library association to benefit
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Ellen Gierlach’s plans to use her non-profit Gems Donation Station store “to benefit this area” will now include help given…
Police, FBI trying to verify teen is boy missing since 2011
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities were trying Thursday to confirm the identity of a teenager who told police he fled from kidnappers and is an Illinois…
Cardinals rally past Pirates again, 5-4 in 10 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Shildt would prefer to not have his team consistently find itself in a spot where it’s forced to rally. At the…
Disney presents a united front with Fox at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s not uncommon for Hollywood studios to show a sizzle reel to kick off a CinemaCon presentation, but Wednesday afternoon in…
Recent Deaths 4/4/19
David B. Witherow, 78, of Clarion, died April 3, 2019. Antoinette C. “Toni” Beach, 79, of Franklin, died April 3, 2019. Barry Harrison, 76, died…
Pet of the day 4/3/19
Name: Clare Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Clare can be…
Sweet Coffee Cake with a Crunch
(Family Features) This cake delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping that can delight nearly any guest. Serve it warm with a side of ice…
2 Brookville students in custody in shooting plot
From staff reports Two Brookville Area High School students are in custody after allegedly plotting a school shooting. Brookville police said the incident began Friday…
Authority chairman: Franklin council costs for projects will be high
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin General Authority chairman Tim Dunkle delivered a bleak message Monday to Franklin City Council members. “(Future projects) are definitely…
Trump takes step back from threat to close southern border
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump eased up on his threats to close the southern border as officials across his administration explored half-measures that might…
Bertuzzi stays hot as Red Wings beat Penguins 4-1
DETROIT (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins came up empty when they tried to clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday night. Tyler Bertuzzi led the way…
Footage from ‘It: Chapter 2,’ ‘Joker’ debuts at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Warner Bros. doled out a Godzilla-sized serving of new footage in a marathon presentation to promote its upcoming slate of films…
Recent Deaths 4/3/19
Anthony Ginnery, 70, of Franklin, died March 30, 2019. Pluma E. Umstead Pratt, 88, of Oil City, died April 2, 2019. Robert J. Brandt, 55,…
Charges against woman dropped in slaying that killed 3
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped all charges against a woman in a robbery-related western Pennsylvania shooting that killed three people, including a 10-year-old…
Franklin DUI
Pet of the day 4/2/19
Enigma is a young female. She is extremely friendly. She has a beautiful fluffy tail. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Enigma…
Ham and cheese sliders
Servings: 2 Start to finish: 25 minutes Prepare Ingredients: 4 teaspoons yellow mustard 4 potato dinner rolls, sliced open 4 slices deli ham 8 dill…
Joseph A Dugan, Jr., Hall Of Valor 2019
I had the honor to be at The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Induction Ceremony in Pittsburgh. It was held Sunday, March 31. They…
Local students win STEM Design Challenge awards
From staff reports A team of Cranberry students won second place in the sixth through eighth grade category at a STEM Design Challenge held March…
Venango group offering garden beds for summer
Venango Area Community Gardens has 4-by-4-foot raised garden beds available for use by community groups, churches and other organizations. The beds are built by students…
Parents could face tax charges, big fines in admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — A wide-ranging college admissions cheating scheme allowed wealthy parents not only to get their kids into sought-after schools but also a tax…
Cardinals rally past sloppy Pirates 6-5 in 11 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Down four on the road late against a team feeding off the adrenaline of its home opener, the St. Louis Cardinals waited…
Los Angeles police identify suspect in Nipsey Hussle slaying
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are seeking a 29-year-old man who they believe shot and killed Nipsey Hussle outside the rapper’s clothing store…
Recent Deaths 4/2/19
Helen E. Fritz, 89, formerly of Heritage Village Campus and Franklin, died March 29, 2019. Donna Jean Carey, 65, of Sligo, died March 30, 2019….
Recent Deaths 4/1/19
Philip Bruno, 88, of Perry Township, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Donna Carey, 65, of Sligo, passed away Saturday morning, March 30, 2019….
Toyota robot can’t slam dunk but shoots a mean 3-pointer
TOKYO (AP) — It can’t dribble, let alone slam dunk, but Toyota’s basketball robot hardly ever misses a free throw or a 3-pointer. The 207-centimeter…
Police seeking info on hit-run crash
Marienville state police are investigating a crash that occurred at 5 a.m. on Route 36 near Mealy Drive in Farmington Township, Clarion County Sunday. Police…
Phone found at mall
School districts feel pinch of substitute shortage
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Area school districts are facing a severe shortage of substitutes in all disciplines from teacher to groundskeeper and cafeteria…
Trout stocked in local waterways
From staff reports Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission workers and several volunteers placed about 3,300 fish in Justus Lake at Two Mile Run County Park…
Robot offers a deeper dive into Lake Erie research
MEADVILLE (AP) — An underwater robot will be roaming Presque Isle Bay to collect water quality data beginning this spring. The robot doesn’t look impressive….
Stones postpone tour as Jagger receives medical treatment
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones are postponing their latest tour so Mick Jagger can receive medical treatment. The band announced Saturday that Jagger…
Retail Theft
Warrant Arrest
Military members to benefit via Second Harvest program
From staff reports Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania’s Military Share Program, a produce express initiative, is expanding to Venango County. The program distributes…