Recent Deaths 10/19/16
Margaret J. Gould, 80, of Fairmount City, died Oct. 17, 2016. Bryan L. Smith, 50, of Franklin, died Oct. 17, 2016. For the complete article, please…
Margaret J. Gould, 80, of Fairmount City, died Oct. 17, 2016. Bryan L. Smith, 50, of Franklin, died Oct. 17, 2016. For the complete article, please…
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The cartilage in Ben Roethlisberger’s aching left knee is repaired. And while the Pittsburgh Steelers are optimistic their franchise quarterback will return…
It seems like fall arrived overnight or at least within the last few days. Maples, oaks, sassafras and other trees create colorful displays across Pennsylvania’s…
Name: Casper Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Casper can be found at Venango…
Emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle-rollover crash late Monday morning along Deep Hollow Road just outside Oil City. Franklin state police responded to the crash,…
Melanie Finotti and her goldendoodle OzzieBear and Greg Baker and his Havanese Reggie visited first graders at Sandycreek Elementary School last week. Finotti and Baker…
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — Government and industry officials say they are collaborating on an effort to replace the second human pilot in two-person flight crews…
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jared Bednar’s streak is just chugging along. Gabriel Landeskog redirected a shot by Nathan MacKinnon past Marc-Andre Fleury 22 seconds into overtime…
NEW YORK (AP) — The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam are among the first-time nominees on the ballot for induction next…
Lois L. Simpson, 92, of Sligo, died Oct. 17, 2016. David Scott Hampson, 59, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Franklin, died Aug. 20, 2016. Pamela…
Name: Face Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire/ Retriever, Labrador Age: 7 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Face can be…
BRAN CASTLE, Romania (AP) — Dracula’s castle will have overnight guests on Halloween, marking the first time since 1948 that anyone has slept in the…
Women Veterans Campaign: The Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with Lean In Women Veterans to launch the campaign “I Serve” in efforts to highlight women…
From staff reports A 40-year-old Franklin man is facing charges for his involvement in the death of a dog after he locked it in his…
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Flooding spawned by Hurricane Matthew has caused $1.5 billion in damage to 100,000 homes, businesses and government buildings in North Carolina,…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – The Miami Dolphins left Ben Roethlisberger limping, and the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look much better. Roethlisberger missed…
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Ben Affleck is still a box office draw outside of the bat suit. His new thriller “The Accountant” opened to a…
Janet D. Bish, 68, of Hawthorn, died Oct. 15, 2016. Doris Jean Dolby, 82, of Strattanville, died Oct. 15, 2016. Margaret “Peg” McNamara, 94, of Oil City,…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Media reports say an intruder outside the mansion of supermodel Miranda Kerr has been shot by a security guard, and Kerr…
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Firefighters in Nevada were hoping to stop a wind-driven wildfire, which has already destroyed 22 homes north of Carson City, from…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins started defense of their Stanley Cup championship without their captain and Stanley Cup-clinching goaltender, but that hasn’t been a…
NEW YORK (AP) — Does this sound familiar? You want to stream a movie and end up spending most of your time clicking through a…
City of Franklin water department personnel will flush fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove areas next week. The work will be done between…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A tornado struck an Oregon beach town, sending debris flying and toppling power lines and trees as strong winds and heavy…
The Steelers might be down to three healthy receivers for the game Sunday in Miami. Markus Wheaton will miss the game with a shoulder injury,…
James David Curry, MD, 91, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Willis E. Hook, 88, of Knox, died Thursday, Oct.13, 2016. Stanley J. Barsh…
From staff reports The Especially for Women Health Expo sponsored by UPMC Northwest will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at…
A bald eagle was spotted feeding on roadkill Friday morning just out side Barkeyville. Deana Billock says it’s been showing up for about two days. (Photos by Deana…
Name: Ryder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ryder can be found at Venango…
Tri-County Animal Rescue, The Venango County Humane Society and Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin have Halloween-themed contests and events planned. Safehaven Small Breed Rescue…
From staff reports As part of Fire Prevention Week this week, the Oil City Fire Department is urging all Venango County residents to check their…
North Clarion High School will hold its homecoming dance Saturday at the school. Those serving on the court include (from left) Chase Schmader, Rachel Bauer,…
HARRISBURG (AP) – The registration deadline to vote in Pennsylvania’s election has come and gone, and state officials say counties are still tallying up the…
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Phil Kessel beat Braden Holtby in the fourth round of a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins began the defense of their Stanley…
The smallest of human error quickly grows to massive tragedy in “Deepwater Horizon”, from director Peter Berg (“Lone Survivor”), a haunting dramatization of the ill-fated…
Margaret “Peg” G. McClelland, 95, of Franklin, died Oct. 12, 2016. John F. “Toe” Stover Jr., 45, of Oil City, died Oct. 12, 2016. Alma Faith…
Transforming pumpkins into cleverly carved creations is a Halloween tradition. Each October, glowing pumpkins take up residence near doorsteps and porches, adding to the magical…
I don’t have the answers. If I did, I wouldn’t be in a profession that questions everything. I do know this though, we are living…
Name: Lisa Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lisa can be found at…
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Polk man accused of setting fire to a truck and causing an electrical system fault that destroyed a residence…
I have never been one to write “Dear future self” or “Dear sorority sisters” blogs, I always thought that they were cheesy and corny and…