Drug take-back boxes available at state police stations
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police Troop E has made drug take-back boxes available to the public in Erie, Meadville, Franklin and Warren. Community members…
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…
Pet of the day 11/01/17
Name: Leek Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Leek can be found at…
Eggplant and spinach Parmesan
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2-2 pounds total 1 teaspoon granulated garlic olive oil mister (or nonstick…
Fryburg woman killed in crash
From staff reports A Fryburg woman was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in Washington Township, Clarion County. Marienville state police said Kami Dinger, 44,…
Reservations being accepted for Thanksgiving dinner deliveries
From staff reports Reservations are being accepted for the annual Thanksgiving dinner deliveries sponsored by Zion and Good Hope Lutheran churches in Oil City. Senior…
NYC attack: Investigators scour driver’s background
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators worked through the night to determine what led a truck driver to plow down people on a riverfront bike path…
Eagles, Steelers are top 2 in the latest AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK (AP) — The Keystone State’s NFL teams have been tough to beat. The Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) have won six games in a row…
Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Fallon set for Thanksgiving Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Common and Andra Day will be among the stars celebrating at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
Recent Deaths 11/1/17
Hortensia S. “Sam” Miller, 82, of Franklin, died Oct. 29, 2017. Ruth J. Friedlund, 89, died Oct. 30, 2017. Sherry Lee Wilson, 57, of Franklin, died Oct. 26,…
Pet of the day 10/31/17
Bridgette is a sweet and beautiful polydactyl cat. She is current on vaccines, negative for fiv and leukemia. She’ll be spayed. Bridgette can be found…
Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo and toasted bread crumbs
Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 1/2 cup) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup…
Down came the rain … along with the leaves
A cold and rainy weekend dulled autumn’s final colors just a little bit. The weather may have even shortened the season a little by bringing…
Normal traffic patterns to be restored on Hunter Station Bridge
From staff reports Temporary traffic signals and long-term lane restrictions on the Hunter Station Bridge in Forest County are scheduled to be removed today and…
Sugarcreek police food drive nets 2 cruisers worth of items
From staff reports The Sugarcreek Borough Police Department held a food drive Saturday at the Cranberry Walmart. The department’s goal was to fill one of…
Tech companies find more signs of Russian election activity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Major tech companies plan to tell Congress Tuesday that they have found additional evidence of Russian activity on their services surrounding the…
Steelers ditching style points on way to top of AFC North
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The offense expected to light up scoreboards is instead grinding it out. The way the Pittsburgh Steelers defense is playing, it hardly…
‘House of Cards’ canceled as fallout continues for Spacey
NEW YORK (AP) — The fallout facing Kevin Spacey widened Monday following an accusation that he allegedly made sexual advances on a teen boy, with…
Recent Deaths 10/31/17
Patricia Elaine Steele, 72, died Oct. 28, 2017. Carol Ann (Zelinski) Overmoyer, 69, of Tionesta, died Oct. 27, 2017. Carl R. Morrow, 93, of Polk, died Oct. 25,…
Cherrytree Twp. accident
Salem Twp. criminal mischief
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
Last Wednesday, the Senate passed H.R. 1329, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017. This legislation would increase the rates of VA disability compensation,…
Pet of the day 10/30/17
Chips is a 9 month old, male, neutered Bull Terrier mix that was surrendered to the rescue center when owners realized he does not do…
Root Vegetable Gratin
Start to finish: 1 hour, 40 minutes (40 active) Servings: 10 to 12 1 3/4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 4 large sprigs…
Region had some noteworthy orchestras
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer As the Venango Chamber Orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary, it follows a long tradition of enduring and well-known musical…
Severe storm leaves about 700K without power in Northeast
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A severe storm packing hurricane force wind gusts and soaking rain swept through the Northeast early Monday, knocking out power for…
Steelers lean on D, Smith-Schuster in 20-15 win
DETROIT (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster made an inside move like a veteran and used his young legs to do the rest. The rookie receiver scored…
Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ tanks, ‘Saw’ sequel No. 1 with $16.3M
NEW YORK (AP) — George Clooney’s “Suburbicon” notched one of the most dismal wide-release debuts in recent years on a sluggish pre-Halloween weekend where the…
Recent Deaths 10/30/17
Maurice A. Latshaw, 92, of Seneca, died Oct. 27, 2017. Carol A. (Zelinski) Overmoyer, 69, of Tionesta, died Oct. 27, 2017. Marjorie Lee “Marge” Bergin,…
The Billy Price Band at The Crawford Center
EMLENTON — The Billy Price Band and Soulful Femme will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at The Crawford Center, 511 Hill St., Emlenton. …
Disorderly conduct/Harassment
2 facing charges after discovery of body at brushfire
Franklin police said they believe a Franklin woman was brutally beaten, and then her body was disposed of in a brush fire in an attempt…
Why the explosive growth of e-commerce could mean more jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the robots came to online retailer Boxed, dread came, too: The familiar fear that the machines would take over, leaving a…
Teller delivers strong, thoughtful turn in vet drama
“Thank You For Your Service” may be an Iraq war film. But its most harrowing scene takes place far from the battlefield: in the sterile,…
Koivu’s third-period goal lifts Wild past Penguins 2-1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Best known as a defensive-minded center, Mikko Koivu came up big at the other end Saturday night for the Minnesota…
The Young Americans to visit region, performances slated in Franklin, Clarion areas
From staff reports The Young Americans, a non-profit organization performing group based in southern California, is seeking area students in third through 12th grade to…
Cooperstown man accused of trying to auction stolen property
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer A Cooperstown man is facing nearly 30 felony charges after he allegedly attempted to auction off $13,000 worth of…
‘Stranger Things 2’ avoids sophomore slump
THE SERIES: “Stranger Things 2” WHEN, WHERE: Streaming on Netflix WHAT IT’S ABOUT: It’s 1984, a year after the cataclysmic events rattled a small Indiana town, and everyone…
Sailboat survivors recount doomed Pacific voyage
HONOLULU (AP) — Trapped on a storm-battered boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for months, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava were just about…
Astros start fast, top Dodgers 5-3 for 2-1 World Series lead
HOUSTON (AP) — A perfect fit in their own place, the Houston Astros are halfway home. George Springer and the Astros broke out the bats early this…
Recent Deaths 10/28/17
Tanja M. Fitzgerald, 56, of Seneca, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. William “Bill” Shawl, 80, of Florence, Kentucky, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. LaVerne B. Wentworth,…
Rockland Twp. criminal mischief
All dressed up ….
Several adoptable cats are all dressed up and have somewhere to go… hopefully to a good home. The Pumpkin Patch cat adoption event will be…
Pet of the day 10/27/17
Charity is an adorable female kitten. She is current on age appropriate vaccines and tested negative for fiv and leukemia. Charity can be found at…
Cajun-style stew with andouille and turkey
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces tasso ham or other smoked ham, cut into…
‘Sleepy Hollow’ opens today
The Advanced Youth Theatre program at the Barrow-Civic Theatre will bring to the stage its fall production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” today and…
JFK Files: Thousand released but Trump holds back others
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has blocked the release of hundreds of records on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, bending to CIA…
Kessel does it again!
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Phil Kessel’s 300th career goal at 1:07 of overtime lifted the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on…
Ashley Judd: ‘Tipping point’ on sexual harassment is here
NEW YORK (AP) — Ashley Judd says the continuing flurry of allegations against Harvey Weinstein means society is at a “tipping point” on sexual harassment….