Pet of the day 5/2/17
Name: Karma Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Karma can be found…
Cranberry Twp. fatal crash
Missing teen returns home
Spicy chicken Milanese
Start to finish: 30 minutes Serves 4 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2…
Franklin man arraigned on sexual assault charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly having sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl on numerous occasions. Franklin state…
Riding toy back at park
From staff reports A riding toy that was taken from Morrison Park in Cranberry Township has been returned. The toy, a 100-pound parrot with a…
Police: Motive unclear for University of Texas stabbings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A student with a large hunting knife stabbed at least four people on the University of Texas campus, killing one and…
Penguins Crosby leaves game following hit to head
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Game 3 of his team’s playoff series against Washington after taking a hit to the head…
Kaepernick hands out old suits outside parole office
NEW YORK (AP) — Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has yet to find another NFL job, but he’s donating some of his old suits in…
Recent Deaths 5/2/17
William Howard “Crane” Philips Jr., 64, of Knox, died April 30, 2017. Helen Louise Weckerly (Shoup), 83, of Parker, died April 30, 2017. Dorothy Montgomery…
Attacker kills 1, wounds 3 in stabbings at Texas university
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A student with a large hunting knife stabbed at least four people Monday on the University of Texas campus, killing one…
Tokyo jeweler offers gold Darth Vader masks for $1.4 million
TOKYO (AP) — “Star Wars” fans with deep pockets might consider it a golden opportunity. A Tokyo jewelry store is offering life-size Darth Vader masks…
Sandycreek Twp. theft
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Pet of the day 5/1/17
Sheldon is an eight week old male kitten. Tested negative for FIV & leukemia. Sheldon can be found at Tri County Animal Rescue Center.
VFW 28th sets district meeting; May dates to remember
The VFW 28th District Post, and 28th District Auxiliary meeting will be held on Sunday, May 7, at Reynolds VFW Post 7599. (Please note change…
Harrisville Borough missing person
Reuben pizza
Start to finish: 2 hours (1 hour if using store-bought dough) Servings: 6 to 8 Speedy Pizza Dough (see below) or 14 ounces prepared pizza…
Single vehicle flees scene of four-car accident
From staff reports State police in Clarion remain on the lookout for a vehicle that allegedly fled the scene of a four-vehicle crash last week…
State recognizes Oil City’s roots with tree program
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by reaching a milestone. The city was recognized as a Tree City USA community…
May Day marked with defiant rallies for worker rights
ISTANBUL (AP) — Workers and activists marked May Day around the world Monday with defiant rallies and marches for better pay and working conditions. Police…
Bucs can’t reel in sweep
MIAMI (AP) – The Miami Marlins took a look at a collage of Ichiro Suzuki’s career and began to swing the bat better. Suzuki was…
Review: ‘Guardians’ returns and it’s better than the first
The Associated Press In James Gunn’s sequel to his swashbuckling space Western, the Guardians of the Galaxy do their version of “The Empire Strikes Back,”…
Recent Deaths 5/1/17
Ricky E. Rockwell, 61, of Clarion, died April 29, 2017. Thomas E. Marsh, 79, of Oil City, died April 29, 2017. Pauline E. “Polly” Winchester,…
17th Annual May Mart in Franklin
The 17th annual May Garden Mart will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m….
Franklin Library director Oaks turning the page after 23 years
By Marissa Dechant Staff writer After 23 years, Debbie Oaks is retiring from her position as director of the Franklin Public Library. In her time…
Theft by Extortion
Cranberry DUI
Maroon 5, Usher, Alabama Shakes headline Jazz Fest Day 2
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Performances by Maroon 5, the Alabama Shakes, and Usher & The Roots brought crowd-pleasing rock, blues and R&B to the second…
Official: Deaths reported, dozens hospitalized after tornado
CANTON, Texas (AP) — Fatalities have been reported and dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a tornado hit a small city in East…
Penguins chase Holtby, beat Capitals to take 2-0 series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Sidney Crosby wasn’t beating the Washington Capitals putting the puck through his legs, he was doing it belly down on the…
State recognizes Oil City’s roots with tree program
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Oil City celebrated Arbor Day Friday by reaching a milestone. The city was recognized as a Tree City USA community…
4 Titusville natives featured on HGTV’s ‘Steel City Rehab’
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Four Titusville natives will be in the national spotlight Sunday when a pilot episode of their television show airs on…
Mystery in Virginia: Someone is shaving other people’s cats
WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) — Why would someone go around shaving other people’s cats? The mystery has the attention of police in Waynesboro, a small city…
Hit & Run
DUI & Possession
’13 Reasons’ sparks criticism of teen suicide depiction
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a scene as painful to watch as it is graphic: A 17-year-old girl climbs into a bathtub with a razor….
N. Korean missile test fails hours after UN meeting on nukes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the…
Cervelli leads balanced attack in Pirates’ 12-2 win
MIAMI (AP) — The hits piled up in a hurry early and continued throughout the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Francisco Cervelli drove in three…
Recent Deaths 4/29/17
Gladys L. Huffman, 87, of Franklin, formerly of Knox, died Thursday evening, April 27, 2017. Nancy M. “Aunt Nan” Murray, 67, of Rimersburg, died Thursday, April 27,…
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Cornplanter Twp. burglary
Sandycreek Twp. accident
17 inducted into Cranberry National Honor Society
Cranberry High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony earlier this month. Among the 17 students who were inducted into the school’s Wilson Chapter…
Tiny tails
Attention kitten lovers. Tri-County Animal Rescue Center and Precious Paws Animal Rescue have some candidates for you. Clarion PAWS is looking for homes, or rather…
Pet of the day 4/28/17
Name: Epic Breed: Retriever, Lab Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Epic can be found at…
Grilled oysters with green garlic butter
Servings: 4 appetizer-sized portions Start to finish: 15 minutes 1 dozen shucked oysters Green Garlicky Butter (see recipe below) Hot Sauce for serving Lemon wedges…
Lightning hits downtown OC building
From staff reports Lightning struck the roof of the IOOF (Odd Fellows) building at 222 Seneca St. in Oil City Thursday evening. The incident occurred…
Mother’s Day Concert will be held May 13
From staff reports A Mother’s Day Concert featuring the talents of Dennis Geib, Ashleigh Bennett, Kevin Downey, Brianna Erdman, Nicholas Nasibyan, Tyler Carson and Kaylene…
UN Security Council to discuss N. Korea nuclear program
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Turning to diplomacy after flexing military muscle, the United States will urge the U.N. Security Council on Friday to increase economic…