Pet of the day 3/24/17
Name: Wishbone Breed: Mixed Breed Size: Large Age: 3 months Gender: Male Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Wishbone can be found at Venango…
Fundraisers are springing up
While spring officially started on Monday, several animal rescue groups’ spring fundraising events are in the works. Precious Paws Animal Rescue Precious Paws Animal Rescue’s…
Borscht with Crème Fraîche
Serves 4 For the crème fraîche 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups sour cream For the borscht 1 bunch (1 pound) baby beets, with tops…
Clarion University designates all-gender restrooms
From staff reports CLARION – Clarion University has designated all-gender restrooms in 11 buildings on the Clarion campus and in one building on the Venango…
Aggressive-driving enforcement effort underway
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police and more than 206 municipal police departments are conducting an aggressive-driving enforcement wave that continues through April 30. In…
Authorities file terror charges against Antwerp driver
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities have charged the Frenchman who drove his car at high speed through a busy shopping area in Antwerp with terror-related…
Turris, Ryan score in shootout as Senators edge Penguins
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators got a big win, but lost a player in the process. Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan scored in…
‘Life’ is a mediocre science-fiction thriller
The Associated Press Life is a box of chocolates, a highway and, alas, a mediocre science-fiction thriller. In Daniel Espinosa’s “Life,” an international space station…
Recent Deaths 3/24/17
Evelyn Kahle Kapp, 93, of Kemmertown, formerly of Clarks Summit, died March 20, 2017. Edwin Warner, 82, of Titusville, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. Lewis “Lewey”…
Community group planning ‘Pinwheels Against Abuse’ display
From staff reports A local organization called In Support Of (ISO) is hosting several events in Venango County in conjunction with April being Child Abuse…
6 simple ways to greener living
Protecting the planet is a goal for millions of people across the globe. And that’s a good thing, as the planet is increasingly in need…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Cranberry Walmart theft
Pet of the day 3/23/17
Name: Noir Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Color: Black/ White Gender: Male Size: Medium Age: 6 months Noir can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Roasted cauliflower with chickpea and onion
Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more for more heat) 3/4 teaspoon (or more)…
OC man held for court on manslaughter charge
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer An Oil City man charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with an assault last July was held for court Wednesday….
Cranberry residents want box stores, sit-down restaurants
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry Township residents would like to see some big box stores like Target and Kohl’s come into the community along…
IS group claims responsibility for London car, knife attack
LONDON (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack by a man who plowed an SUV into pedestrians on a crowded…
Why Sidney Crosby scores so easily with his backhand
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ever since his son was little, Troy Crosby tried to stress the importance of having a good backhand. Not only as a…
Google’s YouTube losing major advertisers upset with videos
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — AT&T, Verizon and several other major advertisers are suspending their marketing campaigns on Google’s YouTube site after discovering their brands have…
Recent Deaths 3/23/17
Brian Lee Kozek, 39, of Franklin, died March 19, 2017. Lavinia A. “Binny” Nurss, 87, died March 21, 2017. Anella J. “Ann” Andres, 99, of Greenville,…
The Post-It snoop
“Hey, you’re that snoop!” “Snooper” “You’re that photographer guy that snoops!” That was the greeting I received from Angela Carothers first graders at Cranberry Elementary…
4 dead in vehicle, knife attack near British Parliament
LONDON (AP) — A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain’s seat of power Wednesday, mowing down pedestrians on London’s…
Winfield Twp. burglary
Slippery Rock Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 3/22/17
Name: Annie Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found at Venango…
Greek salad with flank steak
Serves 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound flank steak 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper…
Shippenville man faces homicide charge in Jefferson Co.
By RODNEY L. SHERMAN Staff writer BROOKVILLE – A 33-year-old Shippenville man was charged last week with homicide by vehicle stemming from a crash last…
Photo contest entries to be accepted April 1
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance will begin accepting photos for the Oil Heritage Region Photography Contest on Saturday, April 1. The contest will…
Red Cross appeal seeks funds for 4 countries facing famine
GENEVA (AP) — The international Red Cross is appealing for $400 million to help millions of people facing famine or the risk of it in…
Penguins clinch playoff spot
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Nick Bonino scored the go-ahead goal with 5:29 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched their 11th straight playoff berth with a…
So-so ‘Power Rangers’ reboot is cheesy, self-serious
The Associated Press There’s a question every piece of intellectual property needs to ask itself before a new version is made: How seriously should we…
Recent Deaths 3/22/17
James Richard Brumbaugh, 77, of Oil City, died March 19, 2017. Richard E. “Dick” McNaughton, 93, of Strattanville, died March 20, 2017. Linda Diane Snyder,…
Local business owner raises funds for ‘Hunt of a Lifetime’
From staff reports David Wilson, owner of FrontSight Firearms and Training in Pleasantville, teamed up with police academy friend and owner of Stonehouse Armory of…
Trial set in Franklin Regional High School stabbings
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A 19-year-old man charged with slashing and stabbing 20 fellow students and a security guard at Pittsburgh-area high school nearly three…
Plum Township bridge work set for April 3
From staff reports Construction for the Route 427 or Bradleytown Road bridge which spans a tributary to Sugar Creek in Plum Township, Venango County, is…
Rusty patched bumblebee joins endangered species list
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The rusty patched bumblebee on Tuesday became the first officially endangered bee species in the continental U.S., overcoming objections from…
Name dropping
Snowdrops or snowflakes? That is the question. Or at least it was the subject of a story by Nancy Brachey in The Charlotte Observer. After…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Pine Twp. accident
Pet of the day 3/21/17
Name: Max Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: White Size: Medium Age: 10 months Gender: Male Max can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Greek-style roasted lemon potatoes
Start to finish: 1 hour 20 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 2 pounds Yukon Gold or other all-purpose or boiling potatoes Kosher salt 1/4…
Honoring Vietnam veterans
National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the…
Threat forces lockdown at Clarion career center
From staff reports The Clarion County Career Center was on lockdown for a short period of time Monday morning after police were notified about threats…
Franklin students present STEM project to board
By JON HAAG Staff writer The Franklin Area School District board was given a peek at what some of the district’s most gifted students have…
US bars electronic carry-ons from Mideast, N. Africa flights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government, citing unspecified threats, is barring passengers on nonstop, U.S.-bound flights from eight mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries…
Osuna, Mercer blast homers in Pirates’ 5-4 win over Rays
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Pittsburgh’s Jordy Mercer and Jose Osuna each hit two-run homers and Adam Frazier had three hits in the Pirates’ 5-4 win…
Woody Harrelson gives up smoking pot after ’30 solid years’
NEW YORK (AP) — Woody Harrelson has given up marijuana after decades of what he calls partying too hard. The actor is one of Hollywood’s…
Recent Deaths 3/21/17
Dorothy R. Pearson, 99, of St. Marys, formerly of Seneca, died March 19, 2017. Earl G. Vincent, 86, of Pleasantville, died March 19, 2017. Perry…