Frighteningly good fun
Area rescues have several Halloween-themed events planned. Smile pretty! Tri-County Animal Rescue will hold its annual Halloween event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…
Pet of the day 10/20/17
Joni is a female tabby kitten. She is very sweet and playful. She tested negative for leukemia and fiv. Is current on age appropriate vaccines,…
California-Style Baby Back Ribs with Sage Honey
Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 cup tamari 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 whole rack baby back ribs (about…
Franklin man sentenced for eluding police
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin man convicted in June of eluding police while on state parole supervision was sentenced Thursday to a two-year…
Several Halloween events are planned in region
From staff reports Area residents should have no trouble scaring up some Halloween fun in the next few weeks. Several events have been slated in…
Police: Masked man attacks neighbor with hatchet
BUTLER (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania say a 70-year-old man wearing a rubbery Halloween mask and brandishing a rusty hatchet attacked his neighbor while he…
Steelers searching for cure to red-zone issues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The drive that put the NFL’s last unbeaten team on notice started three feet from the Pittsburgh Steelers own end zone. Over…
E! cancels Joan Rivers’ ‘Fashion Police’ after 22-year run
LOS ANGELES (AP) — E!’s long-running series, “Fashion Police,” will come to an end next month with a special finale featuring its late host and…
Recent Deaths 10/20/17
Mary T. Russell, 88, of Oil City, formerly of Emlenton, died Oct. 18, 2017. Judith Haugh, 66, of Cambridge Springs, died Oct. 17, 2017. Laverne…
Our photographer says #metoo movement has moved him
Me too! If you have been on Twitter or Facebook in the last few days then you have seen people from all over the world…
Social media program to be held Nov. 8 in OC
From staff reports A program titled “Social Media and Youth Tech Trends For Adults” will be presented by Ryan Klingensmith at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov….
Throw a hauntingly good Halloween party
Halloween is a special day that delights children of all ages and helps adults feel like kids at heart. Few people want the fun to…
Pet of the day 10/19/17
Name: Moe Breed: Coonhound, Treeing Walker Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $100.00 Moe can be…
Roasted sweet potato and Brussels sprouts hash
Start to Finish: 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings 3/4 pound medium-sized Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, about 2 cups 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and…
Woman waives hearing on drug, endangerment charges
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer A Franklin woman accused of keeping numerous drugs and an explosive device inside her residence waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday…
Sugarcreek police planning fill-a-car donation event
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police, in conjunction with Community Services of Venango County, will hold a Fill-A-Car donation event from noon to…
Facebook bug puts users in Philadelphia for a day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Facebook users in Pittsburgh and other western and central Pennsylvania locations have found themselves transplanted to Philadelphia for a day. A glitch…
Haden’s arrival hastens maturation of Steelers’ secondary
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The defensive game plan for Joe Haden was always pretty simple for the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his time Cleveland, particularly…
Handler ending Netflix show to focus on activism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chelsea Handler says she is ending her weekly Netflix talk show after two seasons in order to focus on political activism….
Recent Deaths 10/19/17
Judith Haugh, 66, of Cambridge Springs, died Oct. 17, 2017. John Michael Rapp, 45, of Seneca, died Oct. 16, 2017. Susan Y. “Suzy” McLane Gault,…
Some flowers create blue halo to say hello to foraging bees
NEW YORK (AP) — Some flowers have found a nifty way to get the blues. They create a blue halo, apparently to attract the bees…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Oakland Twp. criminal mischief
Pet of the day 10/18/17
Name: Phantom Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Phantom can…
Roasted Red Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Topped Chicken
Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) 1/2 cup My Grandma’s Greek Dressing (see below) 1/3 cup diced charred red…
Pittsburgh, Erie dioceses settle suit over birth control mandate
From staff and wire reports The Pittsburgh and Erie Roman Catholic dioceses have settled lawsuits seeking to overturn an Affordable Care Act mandate that would…
2 longtime Grove leaders plan to retire
By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff Writer Two longtime members of the Valley Grove School District family have announced plans to retire. Valley Grove School Board members…
Judge: Travel ban ‘same maladies’ as previous version
HONOLULU (AP) — Just hours before President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban was to take full effect, a federal judge in Hawaii blocked the revised…
Crosby, Malkin lift Pens over struggling Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Timely goals by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin extended the New York Rangers’ slow start to the season. Crosby tied the…
Diana Ross to perform, be honored at AMAs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diana Ross will receive a lifetime achievement honor at next month’s American Music Awards and will celebrate with a performance on…
Recent Deaths 10/18/17
Francis Xavier Fontaine, 92, of Sunapee, New Hampshire, died Aug. 19, 2017. 99, Attossa Henry, of Knox, died Oct. 11, 2017. Michael E. “Mike” Miller, 64,…
Franklin ‘Our Town’ show to air Thursday
From staff reports Erie PBS station WQLN will feature Franklin as part of its “Our Town” series on Thursday. “Our Town: Stories from Franklin,” a…
Bushcrickets and meadowhawks
One never truly realizes the wealth of insects this region has to offer until they go to track down a positive identity for one. Thus…
Pet of the day 10/17/17
Polly is a 2 year old, female, GSD mix that was surrendered to the rescue center by owners. Polly is reportedly good with dogs, cats…
Jefferson Co. medical marijuana grower gets green light
HARRISBURG (AP) — A licensed grower and processor of medical marijuana in western Pennsylvania is the first with state approval to begin operating. Democratic Gov….
Roasted cauliflower with a sesame drizzle
Start to finish: 30 to 35 minutes Serves 4 1 large (1 3/4 pound) head cauliflower (or substitute the same amount of broccoli heads) 2…
OC man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 14
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer An Oil City man is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in March. A criminal complaint filed…
Franklin marching band to hold concert
From staff reports The Franklin High School Black Knight Marching Band, under the direction of Steve Johnston, will present its annual concert, “Stadium Echoes,” at…
Beaver Co. third to sue over opioid issue
BEAVER (AP) — Beaver County has become the third in the state to sue pharmaceutical companies for allegedly contributing to an opioid addiction crisis that…
Steelers Bryant downplays reported trade demand
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yes, Martavis Bryant wants a trade. To the Golden State Warriors. Otherwise, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver insists he’s just fine even…
Netflix sinking deeper into debt to fuel subscriber growth
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is sinking deeper into debt in its relentless pursuit of more viewers, leaving the company little margin for error as…
Recent Deaths 10/17/17
Patricia Glosser Gatesman Knoll, 76, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of the Clarion and Erie areas, died Oct. 14, 2017. Robert Sidney Emhoff, 84, of New…
Franklin fleeing and eluding
Pet of the day 10/16/17
Name: Tipsy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Tipsy can…
Man builds 2-story ‘Star Wars’ vehicle replica for Halloween
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A two-story, “Star Wars”-inspired Halloween yard display in Ohio should be enough to make any trick-or-treating Darth Vader proud. Nick Meyer…
Ginger tea
Start to finish: 25 minutes (10 hands-on) Servings: 4 4 ounces fresh gingerroot 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided, or to taste 4 lemon wedges Rinse…
VA’s implementation of Kingdomware
On Oct. 10, The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a roundtable to discuss the VA’s implementation of the June 16, 2016,…
Newest downtown Oil City mural unveiled
1 missing, after oil rig explodes on Louisiana lake
KENNER, La. (AP) — An oil rig explosion on a lake north of New Orleans, apparently caused when cleaning chemicals ignited, injured seven people and…