HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced several gun control measures Wednesday, including one that would ban sales…
The Associated Press With war raging in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations below freezing, the Cold War movie may be alive, again, too. After decades when fears of…
John “Jack” Weaver, 80, of Pleasantville, died Jan. 16, 2024. Holly Lynn Irwin, 53, of Emlenton, died Jan. 16, 2024. Jean Elizabeth Amato (Ditz), 88,…
Whether you fill your home with a collection of plants or select just one or two specimens, houseplants provide a myriad of benefits. They can…
Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1 year old,…
(Family Features) If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Partly to help catch new board members up on district projects, the Franklin school board heard an update from Ryan…
From staff reports Venango County 4-H leaders Angela Knapp and Stephanie Master were recognized at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show for outstanding leadership. Knapp received…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairmen of the top tax policy committees in Congress announced a bipartisan agreement Tuesday to enhance the child tax credit and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin doesn’t change much game to game. Week to week. Year to year. That almost maniacal consistency is one of the…
Frank Edward Metts, 63, of Knox, died Jan. 15, 2024. Nancy L. (Hofacker) Kingsley, 88, formerly of Emlenton, died Jan. 12, 2024. Meghan Marie (Miller)…
Palmer came to us recently as a stray. She can be a little shy at first, and she has a surprisingly deep bark for a…
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
Nobody was injured in a back porch fire that broke out at 6 p.m. Monday at 254 Park Ave. in Cornplanter Township. Cornplanter fire chief…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It made no difference to Josh Allen what day or time the Buffalo Bills faced the Pittsburgh Steelers. The AFC…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the…
Rita Gorman Judy, 95, died Jan. 14, 2024. Richard “Dick” Orwick Finley, 79, of Harborcreek, died Jan. 9, 2024. Harold Raymond Aughton, 86, of Perry…
The Pennsylvania Veterans 0f Foreign Wars will hold their annual Mid-Winter Conference at the Double Tree By Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry on Jan. 18-20. Some of…
This handsome young boy recently came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know him. Meet Monroe, the three-year-old beagle! Monroe…
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Logan Eschrich came to Buffalo to witness the snowstorm, and he stayed for the shoveling on Sunday. Once the professional storm…
The Associated Press Winter storms and cinema closures in North America didn’t dampen the opening weekend for “ Mean Girls. ” The Paramount release, adapted from the…
Melanie D. Grimm, 73, of Boardman, OH, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Jan. 8, 2024. Emily E Shirey Rapp died Jan. 12, 2024. Monica Lucille…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Locked entrances and a handwritten sign greeted visitors to the Venango County Co-op in the Cranberry Mall on Thursday, after…
By AUSTIN GRAY Contributing writer The Library Hall restoration project at the Oil City Library has currently raised $330,000 in a year, which is more…
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel will pursue its war against Hamas until victory and will not be stopped by anyone, including the world court,…
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Icy winter weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday as a wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the…
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brett Pesce scored his second goal of the game at 1:41 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory…
From staff reports The Bridge Lit Center’s next open mic workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Baked…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military early Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie posted online in December, referencing his latest project with Emma…
Rolla C. Nelson, Jr., 77, of Rockland, died Jan. 11, 2024. Nola Raye (Amsler) Kline, 85, of Huntington, formerly of Knox, died Jan.10, 2024. Ronald…
Meet Reba, the sweetest Rottweiler with a heart as big as she is! Originally a stray, we don’t have any history for this sweet girl….
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
From staff reports An online plans display for a project to preserve the bridge that carries Georgetown Road over Interstate 80 in Irwin Township is…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that’s taking…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night. Pettersson took…
The Associated Press The first “Mean Girls,” that compulsively watchable high-school based social satire by Tina Fey, came out in 2004. The Broadway musical opened in…
Marie A. “Sue” Lee, 101, of Franklin, died Jan. 10, 2024, Clarence Alva Seigworth, Jr., 82, of Tionesta, died Jan. 10, 2024. Beatrice Ann “Bea”…
Silly and sweet, Rusty recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. He is about 2 years old…
(Family Features) A smooth, fruity smoothie provides a delicious way to start your morning strong, add much-needed afternoon energy or cap off a successful day…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Office Bar in Franklin has opened its doors again in Franklin under new management. After being closed for a…
From staff reports The Grove City College Showcase Series will kick off its 2024 schedule with a performance by the U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to…
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump ’s New York civil fraud trial is back in session Thursday for closing arguments after authorities responded to a…
The Associated Press Secret agents and murderous assassins seem to lurk in increasingly mundane places. Remember “The Accountant” with Ben Affleck? Or “The Tax Collector”…