Jaso’s pinch-hit homer powers Pirates by Rockies 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first two months of the season were a mess for Andrew McCutchen and John Jaso, a mish-mash of strikeouts and missed…
Man arrested for uploading ‘Deadpool’ to his Facebook page
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film “Deadpool” to his Facebook page…
Recent Deaths 6/14/17
Charles L. “Chuck” Lewis Sr., 77, of Jackson Center, died June 12, 2017. Cindy Lou Cochran, 58, of Utica, died June 10, 2017. Donna Sue…
Rockland Twp. accident
Troy Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/13/17
Name: ChiAnn Breed: Chow Chow/ Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown ChiAnn can be found at Venango County Humane…
Nelson Porter to perform Wednesday
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council continues its summer music series with the Pipeline Alley Concerts at noon Wednesdays from June until the…
The Young and the Defenseless
It seems that in the forest, the evidence of young wildlife is everywhere. While this photographer didn’t capture any youngsters, the signs abounded. Several birds…
Greek-style smoked leg of lamb
Servings: 12 Start to finish: 12 hours (Active time: 35 minutes) 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon…
Polk woman pleads guilty to charges in Cochranton assault
From staff reports A Polk woman pleaded guilty Monday in Crawford County court to several charges related to a group assault of a 19-year-old man…
Farmers market vouchers to be distributed
From staff reports The voucher distribution for the Farmers Market Nutrition program for seniors who live in Venango County continues through July. Vouchers will be…
Police believe they’ve found burned body of missing woman
NEW CASTLE (AP) — State police believe they’ve found the burned body of a missing Pennsylvania woman whose boyfriend is already charged with killing her….
Pens’ Stanley Cup victory parade set for Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup championship victory parade will be held Wednesday morning. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and follow…
Annual Farm Aid benefit concert returning to PA
BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming back to Pennsylvania for just the third time since it began in 1985….
Recent Deaths 6/13/17
Marguerite Elizabeth Webb, 101, of Knox, died June 11, 2017. Alberta Mae (Spare) Reed, 86, of Brookville, died June 11, 2017. Marilyn C. McClelland, 86, of Franklin,…
OC to host recycling programs for electronics, tires
From staff reports Oil City will host two separate recycling programs for electronics and tires in August. The e-waste event will take place from 8…
Pine Twp. theft
Elk Twp. accident
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen last week
By The Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit,…
Pet of the day 6/12/17
Name: Bella Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bella can be found at Venango…
Madrid buses move to curtail “manspreading” practice
MADRID (AP) — If you’re taking a bus in the Spanish capital, be sure to keep your legs to yourself. Madrid authorities on Monday started…
Celebrate Flag Day and U.S. Army birthday
Flag Day and the birthday of The United States Army share the same day, June 14th. The Army is now 242 years old. On June…
Salmon with crispy skin and pepperoncini lemon sauce
Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced seeded pepperoncini 1 tablespoon liquid from the…
Summer playground program starts today
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Oil City-based summer playground program will begin its 38th year today, and organizers are expecting record turnouts this year….
Police says ‘jealous’ boyfriend fatally shot missing woman
BUTLER (AP) — Police have jailed a Pennsylvania man on charges he fatally shot his still-missing girlfriend because he thought the woman was cheating on…
Pens win 2nd straight Stanley Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying to top this. Crosby was awarded his second…
5 takeaways from the Tonys, including leave Bette alone
NEW YORK (AP) — Five memorable moments from the 2017 Tony Awards: DON’T MESS WITH BETTE: It takes real bravado to even attempt to shoo…
Recent Deaths 6/12/17
Maxine Louise King, 77, of Franklin, died June 9, 2017. Margaret Lohr Maynard, 98, of Oil City, died June 9, 2017. Janice R. Roberts, 76,…
Tarbell House open house
TITUSVILLE — A free public open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Tarbell House at 324…
Venango task force discusses drug Opana on FDA watch list
By Sally Bell Staff writer Opana, a drug that the Food and Drug Administration is thinking of banning for its addiction potential, is turning up…
Luke Bryan opening Game 6 broadcast from honky-tonk roof
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star and Predators fan Luke Bryan will open NBC’s broadcast of Game 6 on Sunday night singing a song from…
Pirates break through late to beat Marlins 7-6
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates spent most of Saturday looking for a big hit to break through against the Miami Marlins. They finally got it…
1 winning Powerball ticket sold in California worth $447M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A sole winning Powerball ticket worth $447.8 million and matching all six numbers was sold in southern California and will…
Adam West, who played 1960s-era Batman, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a campy 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national…
3-year-old girl among 4 hurt in Polk crash
From staff reports A 3-year-old girl was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh Thursday night following a four-vehicle accident along Mercer Road in Polk…
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre
The Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June…
Vehicle Theft
Former Pirate Parrot shows off artistic side for Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anyone who went to a Pirates game from 1988-96 has seen Tom Mosser, though he was usually obscured by green feathers and…
Cranberry Payless store not on current closing list
By Sally Bell Staff writer Payless shoe store in Cranberry is listed as a “store under negotiation” as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Bono-roo: U2 make their first U.S. festival appearance
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — U2 turned their first headlining appearance at a U.S. music festival into Bono-roo. The Irish rockers performed a two-hour set on…
Stanton homers over batter’s eye, Marlins pound Pirates 12-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton kept taking aim at the batter’s eye high above the center field fence at PNC Park during batting practice on…
Recent Deaths 6/10/17
Matthew John Daniel Sullivan, 90, of Pleasantville, died Thursday, June 8, 2017. Judy A. Kresenske, 76, of Cooperstown, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017. For complete obituaries,…
‘Umbrella Sky’
A Franklin resident, who spent the day today touring the 2017 Dollar Bank Three River Arts Festival in Pittsburgh, took this picture of the Umbrella Sky…
Scrubgrass Twp. accident
Walmart theft by unlawful taking
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 6/9/17
Name: Buck Breed: Spaniel Mix Age: Adult Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown House-trained: Yes Buck can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
A fresh start
Several young adoptable animals are hoping you’ll give them a fresh start at a bright future. Sunday is the day for The 2017 Kitty Summer…
Summer Berry Trifle
Servings: 12 individual trifles Start to finish: 2 hours 50 minutes (Inactive: 2 hours) Yellow Butter Cake (recipe follows) Pastry Cream (recipe follows) 1 cup…
Man who crashed into Joy Plant 1 facing many charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer The Franklin Police Department is preparing to file several charges against a Franklin man accused of leading authorities on a…