Community Services takes over car seat program
From staff reports Community Services of Venango County has taken over a car seat loan program once operated through the ABC Pregnancy Center. A news…
2018
After Canada legalizes pot, industry eyes rest of the world
MONTREAL (AP) — Cam Battley is a top executive at one of Canada’s biggest marijuana companies, but he isn’t sticking around to savor the country’s…
Film of Judy Blume’s ‘Are You There God?…’ in development
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judy Blume has at long last agreed to a feature film adaptation of her seminal 1970 young adult novel “Are You…
Recent Deaths 10/18/18
Jennifer Ann Lang, 56, of Benton, Illinois, died Oct. 14, 2018. Irene F. DeBacco, 90, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 17, 2018. Joyce S. Greenlee, 89,…
Student Shares, Inspires Others to be Kind
Cranberry Chronicles report “Be kind.” The answer given when interviewer Jenna Seigworth, a junior at Cranberry High School, asked senior student, Mikayla Walker what advice…
Oil City disorderly conduct
Man, woman, her daughter, 10, found slain in New Castle
NEW CASTLE (AP) — The deaths of a man, a woman and a 10-year-old girl found in a New Castle home as a triple homicide,…
Pet of the day 10/17/18
Lizzy is a 2 year old, female, Pug mix that came to the rescue center with another Pug mix named Trisha. Lizzy is active, &…
Easy beef chili
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish, Pressure Cooker: 50 minutes Start to finish, Slow Cooker: 4 hours 30 minutes 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn…
Volleyball Game in Memory of Jeff Kahle
Cranberry Chronicles report A volleyball game meant to just bring awareness to cancer elicited more than information about cancer for fans. Tuesday night, tears were…
Cornplanter Square bids to be opened next month
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Bidding for the first phase of the Cornplanter Square project in Oil City is scheduled to open at 10 a.m….
Ella McNellie memorial toy drive planned Sunday
From staff reports A toy drive in memory of Ella McNellie, a young girl who died in 2011 from a rare form of cancer, will…
Powerless victims of Hurricane Michael now suffer looting
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Armed looters are targeting homes and businesses that remain without electricity after being ravaged by Hurricane Michael a week ago….
Boeser’s OT winner lifts Canucks by Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The arrival of 19-year-old Elias Pettersson has provided Vancouver with a much needed jolt. Yet the Canucks believe they’re far more than…
No winning Mega Millions ticket; jackpot climbs to $868M
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the estimated jackpot climbs to $868 million….
Recent Deaths 10/17/18
Richard W. “Rick” Wolbert, III, 58, of DuBois, formerly of Leeper, died Oct. 13, 2018. Susan M. Goss, 67, of Oil City, died Oct. 16,…
Washington Ave. burglary
Suspicious person
Possible break in
Cranberry accident
R.S.O Profile Indoor Majorettes and Color Guard
The Clarion Call report Clarion University The Clarion University Indoor Majorettes and Color Guard are a recognized student organization (R.S.O). It was founded in 2014…
Pet of the day 10/16/18
Toni is an absolutely adorable female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. She can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Garden minestrone
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 8 to 10 hours on high Slow cooker size: 4 to 7 quarts 1 onion, chopped fine 4 garlic cloves,…
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected at Oil City residence
From staff reports Four people were transported from an Oil City residence to UPMC Northwest on Monday morning with possible carbon monoxide poisoning, according to…
Parents vent about safety during Franklin meeting
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Concerned parents turned out at the Franklin Area School board meeting Monday night asking for increased awareness for student safety….
US wants drug prices in TV ads: ‘Patients deserve to know’
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The federal government said Monday that it wants to force drugmakers to disclose prices for prescription medicines in their TV commercials….
Steelers ready to plow forward with – or without – Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell’s stall inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room has been untouched for months. The Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. The black-and-yellow Jordans. Sweatpants….
Mega Millions prize of $654M is nation’s 4th-largest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game’s $654…
Recent Deaths 10/16/18
Ray Kahle, 86, of Youngsville, died Oct. 11, 2018. Grace E. Miller, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 15, 2018. Barbara “Barb” D. Wilt, 64,…
Pet of the day 10/15/18
Balto is a 7 year old female mixed breed that was surrendered to the rescue when her owner had a stroke and could no longer…
Mixed berry scone
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Scones 8 3/4 ounces (1 3/4 cups) frozen mixed berries 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 3 cups (15 ounces)…
Delayed Housing Payments Impacting up to 180K Student Vets
The VFW is urging tens of thousands of student veterans to immediately contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) GIBILL-1, or (888) 442-4551, if…
Trump to visit Florida, Georgia; search ongoing for missing
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida’s Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction…
Again! Bengals watch Steelers rally in last minute for a win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Fans in the upper deck at Paul Brown Stadium hung a banner that read: “Make Them Respect Us.” Instead, the Steelers broke…
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their 1st child in spring
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their first child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday….
Recent Deaths 10/15/18
Eva M. Crocker, 74 of Titusville, died Oct. 14, 2018. Lois Joanne Hedglin, 91, died Oct. 13, 2018. Glenn B. Hetzler, 85, of Polk, died…
76-year-old newsletter brings back good old days at school
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer It is not often you can relive a single month from your high school days by simply searching…
The Fighter’s Ball
Doors will open for the Fighter’s Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Quality Inn, 1411 Liberty Street in Franklin. The Fighter’s Ball…
Grandview Road crash
Venango County gets recycling center grant
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Venango County has received a $345,502 state grant that ensures a county-wide recycling center will be developed and…
‘The Hate U Give’ should be seen by everyone
“The Hate U Give ” begins with a scene at the family dinner table where a father is giving his young kids “the talk” — the…
Florida officials fear Michael’s death toll will rise
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane…
Byron, Drouin lead Canadiens past Penguins in shootout
MONTREAL (AP) — Antti Niemi felt good after his first start of the season — and a win. Niemi made 25 saves, and Paul Byron…
Children’s book flows with inspiration from river
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A mother’s tale shared with her young son about the Allegheny River, its aquatic inhabitants and the lessons…
Home where witch trials victim John Proctor lived for sale
PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — A house where a victim of the Salem witch trials once lived is on the market for $600,000 just in time…
Search for man missing since August continues
From staff reports Franklin state police conducted a large search on Bradleytown Road in Plum Township on Tuesday in a continuing effort to locate a…
Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ is at once intimate and grand
Nearly a half-century has passed since the majestic moment when Neil Armstrong stepped carefully onto the lunar landscape, left foot first, taking that giant leap…
No winning Mega Millions ticket, jackpot now $654 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the Mega Millions drawing Friday night, meaning the jackpot climbs to $654 million….
Recent Deaths 10/13/18
Dorothy R. Fox, 95, formerly of Vowinckel, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Charles Denny Klingensmith, 77, of Emlenton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Dorothy L….
Berry Botics Inc.
By SARA UDDIN Student Contributor You may be asking yourselves, ¨What is Berry Botics Inc.?¨ Berry Robotics Inc. is the robotics team based out of…