Recent Deaths 5/17/17
Sara “Sally” Steffee of Rouseville, died May 15, 2017. LaVerne Louise Berberich Johnston, 83, of Emlenton, died May 11, 2017. Jacqueline M. Crissman, 66, of Rimersburg,…
Social media abuzz as flying insects swarm part of London
LONDON (AP) — Social media users in London are buzzing about an apparent swarm of flying insects that has descended on one part of the…
Rockland Twp. burglary
Pine Twp. accident
Pet of the day 5/16/17
Name: Thor Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Rottweiler Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Thor can be found at Venango…
In living color
While the region is bathed in spring green, birds and flowers provide a change in color in spots. A pair of scarlet tanagers showed up…
Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie with Whole-Wheat Crust
Serves 6 For the crust: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup corn oil 1/3 cup orange juice For…
Man facing strangulation, false imprisonment charges
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing false imprisonment charges after he allegedly held a woman against her will Saturday. A criminal…
Registrations being accepted for Youth Field Day
From staff reports Registrations are being accepted for the Venango County Youth Field Day. The event will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Oil…
Scientists find 38 million pieces of trash on Pacific island
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When researchers traveled to a tiny, uninhabited island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, they were astonished to find…
Pens knot series with 1-0 Game 2 victory over Senators
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan calls the energetic back-and-forth on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench “a man’s argument.” If his players have something to say, Sullivan…
School district pulls suicide book ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’
DENVER (AP) — As a Colorado community mourns the loss of seven students who recently killed themselves, a school district official ordered librarians to temporarily…
Recent Deaths 5/16/17
Paul E. Leta, 91, died May 13, 2017. Shirley A. Shutt, 82, of Shalersville, Ohio, died May 14, 2017. William Albert Geary Sr., 76, of Clarion,…
Fox Twp. fatal crash
Clarion Twp. accident
Pet of the day 5/15/17
Name: Sierra Mist Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 5 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Cream/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00…
VFW Auxiliary election held; Vets Expo set for May 23
Nominations and election were held during the VFW 28th District Auxiliary Meeting on May 7 at VFW Post 7599 Reynolds. Here are the results for the…
Southwestern zucchini quiches
Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes Servings: 6 22 whole Triscuit crackers ground fine in a food processor (about 1 cup) or 1 cup…
Titusville students go to Harrisburg
Fifteen Titusville High School students were among the youths who traveled to Harrisburg May 2 for the American Lung Association’s 2017 Day at the Capitol….
AP Explains: North Korea missile test is huge step forward
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test may be nearly as big a deal as its propaganda machine claims. Although outside…
Pens, Sens, Preds, Ducks traded their way to NHL’s final 4
The Associated Press Draft and develop is the most common way to win in the salary-cap NHL, and with eight of the past 11 playoff…
NBC reviving ‘must-see TV’ Thursdays with ‘Will & Grace’
NEW YORK (AP) – NBC is bringing back its “must-see TV” Thursday franchise this fall with the revival of “Will & Grace,” and by moving…
Recent Deaths 5/15/17
Arnold Eugene “Arnie” Neely, 90, of Cherrytree, died May 12, 2017. Charles Richard “Chuck” Raybuck, 94, of New Bethlehem, died May 12, 2017. Catherine Jane Rawson MacMillan,…
Spring Quilt and Fiber Arts Show slated May 19-20 in Franklin
Spring is here, the birds are singing, flowers are blooming and soon Franklin will be blooming with quilts and fiber arts during the Spring Quilt…
Simple Assault
Harassment
Repeat drug dealer sentenced in Venango case
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A former Franklin resident accused of distributing cocaine in Venango County two years ago has been sentenced to serve up…
Melissa McCarthy adds spice (and Spicer) as host of ‘SNL’
NEW YORK (AP) — Melissa McCarthy once again brought comic spice plus Spicer to “Saturday Night Live.” After a spate of guest appearances mocking White…
An alert researcher, teamwork helped stem huge cyberattack
LONDON (AP) — The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies, was thwarted by a…
Bobby Ryan lifts Senators past Penguins in OT in Game 1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own estimate, it took Ottawa’s Bobby Ryan a full 82 games to adjust to first-year coach Guy Boucher’s system. Consider…
Rocky Grove fire department announces flea market schedule
Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled several flea markets over the summer. The department is located at 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin. Flea markets have…
Calf born at North Dakota ranch has 2 extra limbs
BEULAH, N.D. (AP) — A calf was born with an extra set of limbs but seemingly healthy at a North Dakota ranch. Rancher Gerald Skalsky…
Oil City police investigating armed robbery
From staff reports Oil City police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Friday morning at a home in the 1100 block of…
Fox to air ‘A Christmas Story’ as a live musical in December
NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network is getting in the Christmas spirit with its announcement Friday of “A Christmas Story,” a live TV musical…
Europol working on probe into cyberattack
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the global cyberattack (all times local): 12 p.m. The European Union’s police agency, Europol, says it is working with…
Iannetta beaned, more bad blood as Dbacks top Pirates 11-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Whether it was ill will or just an accident, a fastball to the face stirred more bad blood between the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Recent Deaths 5/13/17
Karin Grah Konitzky, 71, of Emlenton, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Howard Ellsworth Hendershot, 90, of Rockland, died Friday, May 12, 2017. Edgar L. “Bud” Ross,…
Global extortion cyberattack hits dozens of nations
LONDON (AP) — A huge extortion cyberattack hit dozens of nations Friday, holding computer data for ransom at hospitals, telecommunications firms and other companies. The…
Cranberry students win JA Titan Grand Championship
Cranberry High School students Elizabeth Daily (left) and Shay Harry were named the champions of the JA Titan Grand Championship held Wednesday at LaRoche College…
Oil City armed robbery
Cornplanter Twp. theft
Walmart theft
Pet of the day 5/12/17
Name: Dottie Breed: Chihuahua Gender: Female Size: Small Age: 2 years House-trained: Yes Dottie can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Three-bowl banana bread
Servings: 2 loaves, each makes 10 generous slices Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) Pan: 8 x 4 x 2.5…
Comprehensive plan’s slow development vexes officials
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Frustration mounted at a Cranberry supervisors meeting Thursday over the township’s lagging comprehensive plan. “We’re behind schedule on this,” said…
Students gain knowledge about agricultural safety
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer Rain could not wash away youthful enthusiasm on Thursday as second-graders from school districts in Clarion and Forest counties learned…
Acting FBI director undercuts White House on Comey firing
WASHINGTON (AP) — In ways both overt and subtle, the acting director of the FBI undermined White House explanations for the firing of former Director…
Botterill leaves Pens to take over as Sabres’ GM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Botterill has no second thoughts over leaving the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins while they are in the midst of yet…
Stay classy, USC: Will Ferrell delivers commencement talk
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Will Ferrell addresses the University of Southern California’s Class of 2017 the question is: Will he tell graduates to “stay…
Recent Deaths 5/12/17
Victor James Pilewski, 83, of Oil City, died May 10, 2017. Rose Marie Mealy, 90, of Tionesta, died May 8, 2017. Robert A. Hughey, 81,…