May 2016




Recent Deaths 5/24/16

Betty K. Umstead, 71, of Franklin, died May 22, 2016. Rose M. Dunkle, 66, of Wallaceville Road, died May 23, 2016. John E. “Jack” Egan, 89,…








Pet of the day 5/23/16

Name: Pecan Breed: Doberman Pinscher mix Age: 5 years Sex: Female Size: Large Declawed: No House- Trained: Unknown Pecan can be found at Venango County…




Golden years

Three adoptable dogs at the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca are looking to spent their golden years in a loving home. Yogi Bear, Bittles…




Pirates, Rockies postponed to today

PITTSBURGH (AP) – On the diamond, Juan Nicasio demonstrated part of the problem with Pittsburgh’s rotation, allowing a pair of quick extra-base hits Sunday. Off…





Lightning stun Pens in OT

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Tyler Johnson deflected Jason Garrison’s…



Recent Deaths 5/23/16

Blair P. McCurdy Sr., died May 21, 2016. George M. Harris, 53, died May 22, 2016. Mary Joan Bagnato, 94, of Fredonia, formerly of Oil City, died May…

















Vehicle lands in creek

From staff reports  A vehicle driven by a Franklin man landed in a creek early Friday morning in Jackson Township. Franklin state police said Matthew…




Recent Deaths 5/21/16

Homer Ivan Tarr, 90, of Rocky Grove, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. John Edward “Ed” Klingensmith, 73, of Franklin, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. Danielle…






Pet of the day 5/20/16

Name: Outback Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White and black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Outback…




Penguins moving faster than ever

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Few NHL teams have the quickness, speed, skill and depth to overwhelm the Tampa Bay Lightning, which the Pittsburgh Penguins have…