Franklin man facing several drug charges
By Saxon Daugherty Staff Writer A Franklin man is facing several drug charges after he allegedly admitted to facilitating the distribution of heroin. A criminal…
Franklin Area School District holds annual “Change for Charity” event
Franklin Area School District elementary students in Sandycreek Elementary and Victory Elementary recently held their annual “Change for Charity” event. Sandycreek Elementary collected $603.32 and…
Reynolds, Fisher laid to rest at Hollywood Hills cemetery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher, who has been laid to rest alongside her mother Debbie Reynolds, was adored by family, friends and fans for…
Steelers TE Green misses practice, questionable for Dolphins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Ladarius Green sat out practice on Friday, putting his availability for Sunday’s playoff game against Miami in doubt….
Recent Deaths 1/7/17
Alan M. Pedley, formerly of Franklin, died Nov. 19, 2016. Sister Janet Staab (formerly Sister Mary Joan), OSB, 79, and in the 61st year of…
Clinton Twp. theft
Beaver Twp. accident
Franklin man waives hearing in sexual assault case
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Franklin man accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with his ex-wife waived his preliminary hearing in the case Wednesday in…
Making resolutions
Humane PA, a political action committee, had published its top five New Year’s Resolutions. Precious Paws Animal Rescue has scheduled an adoption event and a…
Pet of the day 1/6/17
Name: Lacey Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull/ Boxer Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lacey can be found…
Oyster Stew
Makes 8 servings 24 fresh oysters, shucked, juices reserved 4 bacon slices, minced 1 onion, minced (about 11/4 cup) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 11/2 quarts…
Police have suspects in Blue Canoe burglary
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer Titusville police are investigating a burglary that took place early Tuesday morning at the Blue Canoe Bar and Restaurant. Police…
Slab Furnace Roadies to perform Jan. 13
From staff reports The Oil City Arts Council will host the Slab Furnace Roadies in concert Friday, Jan. 13, at part of its Winter Concert…
Official: Train traveling twice speed limit when it crashed
NEW YORK (AP) – A Long Island Rail Road train was traveling more than 10 mph when it crashed at the end of a platform…
Steelers hoping to contain Ajayi
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jay Ajayi’s resume wasn’t much to look at in early October. Thirteen career games. A grand total of 304 yards rushing and…
Police taking statements on singer’s death
LONDON (AP) — British police seeking to establish facts about the Christmas Day death of pop star George Michael are taking statements about the case….
Recent Deaths 1/6/17
Ivan Lloyd Ritchey Sr., 82, of Rimersburg, died Jan. 3, 2017. Eliza “Jane” Garner, 84, formerly of Barkeyville, died Jan. 4, 2017. Timothy Edward Paden,…
Sparta Twp. DUI crash
Athens Twp. accident
Pet of the day 1/5/17
Name: Frodo Breed: Tabby Age: 3 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. Frodo can be found at Precious Paws…
Different ways to help resolutions stick this year
In the heat of the New Year’s Eve countdown, fueled by enthusiasm and possibly a few glasses of champagne, resolutions may roll off of the…
Baked Penne with Prosciutto and Fontina
Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 1 pound penne pasta Kosher salt Butter, for coating the baking pan 2…
Man waives hearing on attempted rape charge
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Cooperstown man charged with attempted rape for allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a young girl waived his preliminary…
Author visits Sandycreek students
From staff reports MaryBeth Bamat of the Quehanna area in central Pennsylvania presented her Farmer Pete series to students in kindergarten through second grade at…
Trump to GOP, Dems: Start writing new health care law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is urging Republicans and Democrats to “get together” to design a replacement for President Barack Obama’s health care law. The…
Steelers followed Big Ben to playoffs
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Three days after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost in Baltimore to extend their mid-season losing streak to three games, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tried…
Frigid northern China hosts snow and ice sculpture festival
HARBIN, China (AP) — The city of Harbin in China’s frigid northeast is hosting one of the world’s largest festivals featuring ice sculptures of animals,…
Recent Deaths 1/5/17
Sally L. Wible, 89, of Franklin, died Jan. 4, 2017. Richard “Dick” Donald Johnson Sr., 79, of Brookville, died Jan. 4, 2017. Barbara Lee Kreidler, 64,…
Little League requiring criminal background checks
The Associated Press Little League International announced mandatory criminal background checks for its volunteer coaches, new eligibility requirements for players and a host of new…
Vehicle strikes deer in Cranberry Twp.
Franklin DUI
Pet of the day 1/4/17
Name: Sparky Breed: Boston/ Terrier, American Staffordshire Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sparky can be found at…
Purple Power Smoothie
Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 3 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond/coconut milk 4 ounces soft silken tofu or about 1/3 of a package (Instead…
Over 100 suffer minor injuries in NYC train accident
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City authorities say more than 100 people suffered minor injuries when a Long Island Rail Road train hit a…
Area Big Brothers program puts out call for mentors
By NATASHA BRENNEMAN Staff writer The Big Brothers Big Sisters program that serves four area counties needs more volunteers. Jessica Walters, program director for Big…
Franklin hires new patrolman
From staff reports A new patrolman joined the Franklin Police Department on Tuesday. Jacob Young, a 33-year-old graduate of the municipal police training academy based…
Search for Ohio plane that vanished will last until recovery
CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland officials say the search for a plane carrying six people that disappeared last week over Lake Erie will continue until the…
Tomlin: You learn from failure
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mike Tomlin doesn’t remember the exact conversation. Alejandro Villaneuva does. The Pittsburgh Steelers were reeling in early November. Mired in a four-game…
Janet Jackson, husband welcome son Eissa Al Mana
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson’s latest escapade: motherhood. The 50-year-old pop superstar and husband Wissam Al Mana welcomed their son, Eissa Al Mana, on…
Recent Deaths 1/4/17
George E. Noble, 79, of Licking Township, Jan. 2, 2017. Lloyd Alan McKissick Jr., 90, of Manchester, New Hampshire, died Dec. 26, 2016. Deborah Ann…
Vehicle strikes deer in Jackson Twp.
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Pet of the day 1/3/17
Callie is spayed, current on vaccines, tested negative for feline leukemia, and fiv. She is a young adult and was a momma cat who is…
Bistro Style Slow Roasted Duck
Start to finish: 4 hours 50 minutes (50 minutes active) Servings: 4 5 1/2- to 6-pound Pekin (Long Island) duck Kosher salt and ground black…
Erie VA Medical Center has high rating
With the new year now upon us, it would be a great idea to take a look at your American Flag that is flying in…
Snowy scenery
Snowy scenery was all around just a few days before the new year started. Trees, fields and the like received a generous coating of snow…
South bracing for more severe storms, rain
The Associated Press At least five people have been killed as severe storms moved across the Southeast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The line…
Steelers eager for rematch with Dolphins
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The last two Januarys, the Pittsburgh Steelers walked into the stadium for a playoff game hoping there were enough warm bodies to…
Dick Clark Productions rejects Mariah Carey’s sabotage claim
NEW YORK (AP) – Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”…