Cole McMahon award winner announced
From staff reports Dylan Socha-Kachik, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon memorial “Heart of Gold”…
January 2019
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, was arrested in the special counsel’s Russia investigation in a pre-dawn raid at his…
Review: ‘Serenity’ now? No thank you
The Associated Press The elevator pitch for Steven Knight’s “Serenity” would be: “‘Key Largo’ meets ‘Westworld.’” And it’s every bit as ridiculous as that sounds….
Recent Deaths 1/25/19
Robert G. Decker, 72, formerly of Titusville, died Jan. 23, 2019. Stanley R. McCleary, 78, of Knox, died Jan. 24, 2019. Elma P. Wakefield, 95,…
Pet of the day 1/24/19
Name: Malia Breed: Beagle/ Retriever, Lab Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Malia can be found at…
Tabbouleh
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 2 hours, 30 minutes 3 tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur, rinsed…
1 men held, another waives in OC drug case
From staff reports Cases against two of four people arrested Friday on drug-related charges at a residence on East Seventh Street in Oil City moved…
Property tax, rent rebate applications available
From staff reports Application forms for the property tax, rent rebate program are available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or…
Gems Donation store eyes March 1 opening
From staff reports A new store in Sugarcreek Borough, Gems Donation Station, is shooting for a March 1 opening. The second-hand store will open in…
Police: 5 fatally shot inside Florida bank, suspect arrested
SEBRING, Fla. (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday, killing five people before surrendering to a SWAT team, police said. The…
New novel coming in April from “Fifty Shades” author
NEW YORK (AP) — E L James is working up some new thrills. The author of the blockbuster “Fifty Shades” trilogy has an “erotic love…
Recent Deaths 1/24/19
Stephen Edward Luktisch, 51, of Seneca, died Jan. 22, 2019. Eugene K. “Gene” Franklin, 84, of Chambersburg, formerly of Seneca, died Jan. 22, 2019. Ray…
Hiking with dogs in winter requires extra care
An exact number is hard to pin down. But know this: whatever the figure is, it’s a big one. Americans love their dogs, seemingly more…
Pet of the day 1/23/19
Fluffnutter is a male, long-haired & friendly. Fluffnutter is FIV positive, so he may live with other FIV positive cats, be an only cat, or…
Crispy Baked Cod
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 65 minutes (Active time: 15 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs…
Oil Region Rising plans ‘end shutdown’ march Friday in OC
From staff reports The Oil Region Rising organization, a local affiliate of the national Indivisible Project, has scheduled a downtown Oil City march Friday in…
Venango liquor license one of 25 up for bid
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the state agency that issues, renews and validates retail and wholesale alcohol licenses, is accepting bids for…
Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders agreed to hold votes this week on dueling proposals to reopen shuttered federal agencies, forcing a political reckoning for senators…
Baldwin due in court on charges he punched over parking
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Baldwin is due in court in New York City for a hearing on charges that he slugged a man during…
Recent Deaths 1/23/19
Alma “Margie” Beach, 91, of Polk, died Jan. 22, 2019. Daniel W. Borger, 77, died Jan. 17, 2019. Thaddeus E. “Ted” Habuda Jr., 54, of…
A Natural Escape
Cranberry Chronicles staff report Cranberry Chronicles has a new columnist! Welcome Hunter Redfield, a junior student at Cranberry High School, who is new to journalism…
New Head Football Coach for Redbank
By MACKAYLA MALES Student contributor Redbank Valley did not look far to replace the longtime head football coach, Ed Wasilowski. Blane Gold, assistant coach and…
Nick Smith Makes RV Sports History with 49 Points
By GUNNAR MANGIANTINI Student contributor Redbank Valley sports history was made on Jan. 14, 2019, when Senior Nick Smith scored a career high of 49…
Pay Our United States Coast Guard Now
The federal government has been in a partial shutdown for more than four weeks because Congress and the Administration cannot reach an agreement on border…
Pet of the day 1/22/19
Smitty is a young, male mixed breed that came to the rescue as a stray a week ago. No one has claimed this handsome boy…
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 2 hours 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded…
Winter storm doesn’t deter marchers
About 60 to 75 people took part in the Jan. 19 women’s march: “A Celebration of Community” at Veterans Memorial Park along Main Street in…
Cleaning up more snow
City of Franklin road crews were busy Monday clearing away more snow, including shutting down a lane on the 13th Street bridge to remove snow…
3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter
The Associated Press A group of five black men shouting vulgar insults while protesting centuries of oppression. Dozens of white Catholic high school students visiting…
Rivera, Halladay, Martinez seem set for Hall election
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera figures to make quick work of his Hall of Fame ballot appearance, just as he did of opposing batters,…
‘Roma,’ ‘The Favourite’ lead Oscar nomination with 10 nods
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar voters on Tuesday showered Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite” with a leading 10 nominations to the 91st…
Recent Deaths 1/22/19
Anna Mae Winder, 87, died Jan. 18, 2019. Sharon M. “Sherry” Hoover Gilligan, 59, of Sligo, died Jan. 21, 2019. Iva Mae (Shuffstall) Malliard, 81,…
Pet of the day 1/21/19
Name: Statler Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Statler can be found at Venango…
Foolproof Poached Chicken Breasts
Servings: 4 Sous Vide Temperature: 150 F Sous Vide Time: 1 to 3 hours Active Cooking Time: 25 minutes 4 8 ounce boneless, skinless chicken…
Oil City Area School District sets kindergarten registration
Registration for kindergarten classes in the Oil City Area School District for next fall will be held the week of April 10. Children who reach…
Frigid air, high winds cause dangerous travel conditions
Frigid air and high winds are causing dangerous travel conditions throughout the eastern U.S. after a powerful winter storm pummeled the region over the weekend….
Super Bowl LIII is set
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The New England Patriots are headed to their third straight Super Bowl, once more thanks to Tom Brady’s brilliance. The…
Bon Jovi’s restaurant gives free meal to furloughed workers
RED BANK, N.J. (AP) — A restaurant owned by musician and New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi is providing free meals to local government workers…
Recent Deaths 1/21/19
Ruth M. Westlake Daugherty, 96, of Oil City died at 3:44 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at her home. Doris M. Yount, 75, of Franklin,…
Local Company Gives Generously to Cranberry Students
By JANICE IRWIN Student contributor Cranberry High School was a recipient of an incredible act of kindness. Komatsu, formerly known as Joy Mining, donated coats,…
4 arrested at OC home after drugs found
From staff reports Oil City police arrested four people on drug charges Friday at a residence on East Seventh Street after officers served a search…
Health resource program eyed in 4 school districts
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer An initiative to open health resource centers at four Venango County school districts was initiated at the state level by…
Trump offers temporary ‘Dreamers’ deal for border wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a bid to break the shutdown stalemate, President Donald Trump on Saturday offered to extend temporary protections for young people brought…
Marchessault’s hat trick helps Vegas beat Penguins 7-3
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson have struggled to find the back of the net since Dec. 22, scoring a combined three…
Film airing on PBS highlights Native American links to rock
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — As a child, Fred Lincoln “Link” Wray Jr. hid under a bed when the Ku Klux Klan came to his parents’…
Wolf issues emergency declaration ahead of storm
From staff reports With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, high winds, sleet and freezing rain across the state through this weekend, Gov….
Sister organizes fundraiser for OC man killed in crash
From staff reports The sister of an Oil City man, a local construction worker and father of six who was killed in an automobile accident…
Trump plans ‘major announcement’ on border, longest shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’ll be making a “major announcement” on the government shutdown and the southern border on Saturday afternoon as…
Kessel scores in overtime, Penguins beat Coyotes 3-2
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan did not like his team’s effort in a loss to San Jose earlier this week. A parade…
Reports: Sony drops R. Kelly after furor over allegations
NEW YORK (AP) — Multiple outlets have reported that Sony Music has dropped embattled R&B star R. Kelly from its roster. The announcement comes two…