Dorm Room Tips
College bound? Dorm room comfort is crucial for health, happiness and academic success. Luckily, there are ways to create personalized, functional spaces within any budget….
3 juveniles facing several charges in Franklin incident
By DREW FRYE Staff writer Three male juveniles from Franklin are facing a handful of charges, including kidnapping, in connection with an incident involving another…
Donations sought for Applefest sale
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society is seeking donations for its book and yard sale to be held during Applefest. Items may be…
Hermine hits Florida coast as 1st hurricane in a decade
CARRABELLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Hermine made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area early Friday as the first hurricane to hit the state in…
Steelers stumble in preseason finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Running back Cameron Artis-Payne made a case for more playing time, rushing for 77 yards on 18 carries, and Graham Gano…
DJ Paul van Dyk: Accounts hacked, racist messages posted
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DJ Paul van Dyk says his website and Twitter account were hacked and that he did not write racist messages that…
Recent Deaths 9/2/16
Homer L. Watson, 83, of Clarion, died Sept. 1, 2016. Alexander M. Strausbaugh Sr., 62, of Franklin, died Aug. 31, 2016. Diane Lynn Goughler-Savage, 39, of Emlenton,…
Venango Recovery Celebration set Sept. 16
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Venango County’s second annual Recovery Celebration is coming up in September. The event is planned for 4 to 7 p.m….
From the back seat of a gondola
Although I resided in Bologna, Italy, for little over two weeks, I was hardly there. Almost every day after class, a small group of my…
Pet of the day 9/1/16
Name: Loki Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 10 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Loki can be found at…
Elk Twp. criminal mischief
Huston Twp. accident
Fireman charged with stealing equipment from department
By DREW FRYE Staff Writer A Rocky Grove volunteer firefighter is facing numerous theft charges after police said he stole lawn equipment from the department….
Police will be out in force during Labor Day holiday
From staff reports Police are starting to warn motorists that officers will be out in force to patrol roadways during the Labor Day holiday. Franklin…
Florida’s Gulf coast braces for Tropical Storm Hermine
MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s Gulf coast was bracing Thursday for a hit from Tropical Storm Hermine, which forecasters said could make landfall as a hurricane. A…
Cubs complete sweep of Bucs
CHICAGO (AP) – Kris Bryant hit his 36th homer and made three solid plays at third base, helping Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs top…
YouTube star back on Twitter after ISIS joke
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most popular YouTuber is back on Twitter after joking that his account became unverified because he joined ISIS. Felix “PewDiePie”…
Recent Deaths 9/1/16
William H. “Bill” Wheeler, 86, of Franklin, died Aug. 31, 2016. Nickolas William Pardee, 19, of Oil City, died Aug. 30, 2016. Mary A. Buckbee, 84,…
A day….
Note: The following blog isn’t written for sympathy or anything other than observation and understanding about this thing we call life. Today was a day….
Locals take a trip back in time
Jessica Woods of Oil City, Melissa Allio of Pleasantville, Rebecca Allio of Pleasantville and Christina Brown of Erie, dressed in period clothing while attending D-Day Conneaut in Conneaut, Ohio. D-Day…
Pet of the day 8/31/16
Name: Simon Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Simon can be found…
Historic commercial flight from US lands in Cuba
SANTA CLARA, Cuba (AP) — The first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century landed in the central…
Cranberry Twp. fatal crash
Sugarcreek Borough theft
Man charged with assault after VisionQuest incident
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A Philadelphia teenager is facing felony assault charges following an incident early Tuesday morning at VisionQuest in Franklin. A criminal…
Donations surpass $35,000 for teen with muscular dystrophy
By SALLY BELL Staff Writer An outpouring of community donations will soon make life a lot easier for one Cooperstown teen. Tyler Carbaugh, 18, has…
Tomato battle leaves Spanish town awash in red pulp
BUNOL, Spain (AP) — Thousands of people have pelted each other with tons of ripe tomatoes, creating a red, mushy mess in the annual “Tomatina”…
Pirates fall to Cubs, 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors’ best ERA to 2.09 and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Cubs…
Chris Brown arrested after lengthy stand-off with police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown can’t avoid trouble. Following a bizarre, hours-long stand-off with police, the “No Air” and “Kiss Kiss” singer was arrested…
Recent Deaths 8/31/16
Alice Margaret Ochs, 97, of Lucinda, died Aug. 30, 2016. Karen Lenk Berkery, 63, of Havelock, North Carolina, formerly of Shippenville, died Aug. 25, 2016. Vickey Knight…
Pet of the day 8/30/16
Name: Doodle Bug Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Buff/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Doodle Bug can be…
What is a weed?
What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Or in other words, a weed is a plant…
Local hunters snag licenses for Benezette elk expo
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff Writer A few local hunters hit the jackpot earlier this month when they got word that their name had been drawn…
Sandy Creek Twp. burglary
Wolf Creek Twp. criminal mischief
State to hike number of opioid-related treatment centers
From staff reports Twenty-five new centers aimed at treating opioid addiction are opening across the state. The centers, called Centers of Excellence, will be implemented…
Curb ramp work set on Liberty St. in Franklin
From staff reports Work on Liberty Street curb ramps in downtown Franklin will begin later this week. The safety and accessibility project includes the installation…
Funeral set for Amatrice after quake survivors rebel
AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — Construction crews have worked through the night to build a tent complex to host an Italian state funeral in quake-devastated Amatrice…
Pirates lose 8-7 to Cubs in 13 innings
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Locke, Francisco Cervelli and Josh Harrison gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance. Miguel Montero finished them off. Harrison hit a sacrifice…
Hundreds arrested during London carnival
LONDON (AP) — London police say they’ve made 454 arrests during the two-day Notting Hill Carnival as stabbings and drug offenses mar the Caribbean-inspired street…
Recent Deaths 8/30/16
B. Grace Stark, 79, of Clarion, died Aug. 28, 2016. Ethel Feltenberger, 96, of Oil City, died Aug. 29, 2016. Mafalda Marie Cherico, 90, of New Bethlehem,…
Actor Gene Wilder, star of Mel Brooks movies, dies at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in “The…
Erie VA opens new parking garage
* Grand Opening of VA Parking Garage: The Erie VA Medical Center held a grand opening of the new parking garage last Wednesday. One word…
Richland Twp. harassment
Sandycreek Twp. escape
Pet of the day 8/29/16
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…
Woman ordered to trial in boyfriend’s beating death
GREENSBURG (AP) – A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial in the beating death of her boyfriend. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that…
It’s time to submit recipes to cookbook contest
If your family could benefit from $500 worth of free groceries, you should consider entering the The Derrick and The News-Herald’s Creative Cookbook contest. Each…
Mylan launching cheaper, generic version of EpiPen
The Associated Press Mylan will start selling a cheaper version of its EpiPen after absorbing waves of criticism over a list price for the…