Good teens, toxic lifestyle?
By DYLAN SALSGIVER Student Contributor Teen lifestyles coincide with social media, but how much of that is toxic through apps like Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat?…
March 2019
Cranberry Twp. hit and run crash
Pinegrove Twp. accident
Robotics Seeds for Rural Dreams
By DYLAN LU Student Contributor On Feb. 11, the Pennsylvania Rural Robotics Initiative was awarded a $361,600 grant as a part of Gov. Tom Wolf’s…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29
The Vietnam War began on Nov. 1, 1955, and ended on April 30, 1975. The United States suffered more than 58,200 casualties from the war….
Pet of the day 3/25/19
Name: Mr. Tang Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Mr. Tang can be found…
Ricotta Puff Pastries with Strawberry Compote
2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ⦁ tablespoon water 1 package…
Emlenton man assigned as new game warden
From staff reports Ethan Beale, of Fenelton, Butler County, has been named game warden for eastern Venango County, Northwest Region Director Richard T. Cramer announced…
Franklin street sweeping set
From staff reports Franklin’s street division will be sweeping streets next week on two shifts. The Gurney Road side of Franklin Heights will be swept…
Mueller finds no Trump collusion, leaves obstruction open
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence President Donald Trump’s campaign “conspired or coordinated” with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election…
Long-awaited video service expected from Apple today
The Associated Press Apple is expected to announce today that it’s launching a video service that could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself….
Recent Deaths 3/25/19
Dorothy (Maudice-Greaves) Schick died March 14, 2019. David J. Zacherl, 96, of Shippenville, died March 24, 2019. David M. Gonzales, 64, of Franklin, died March…
5 members picked for FHS Hall of Fame
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Five new members out of 45 semi-finalist nominees have been selected for induction into the Franklin High School Hall of…
Next step announced in Catholic schools plan here
From staff reports Venango Region Catholic School on Thursday announced the next step in its ongoing planning efforts aimed at strengthening and maintaining Catholic education…
Barr weighs how much of Trump-Russia report to release
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr has scoured special counsel Robert Mueller’s confidential report on the Russia investigation with his advisers, deciding how much…
McCann scores twice to help Pens hold off Stars, 3-2
DALLAS (AP) — Jared McCann is pretty sure his pirouette wasn’t as graceful as one might see from, say, Sidney Crosby. The result was good…
Review: DC superhero pic ‘Shazam!’ is a joy…seriously
The Associated Press Holy superhero fatigue, Batman, “Shazam!” is actually good. OK, so it’s basically “Big” with superheroes and villains instead of businesspeople and girlfriends,…
Man accused of leading police on another chase
From staff reports Titusville police are searching for a city man they accuse of leading police on a high speed chase Tuesday, the third time…
Extension granted to defendants in suit against Franklin schools
From staff reports In a lawsuit that alleges Franklin Area School District administrators failed to act diligently to prevent a middle school girl from being…
Nation awaits key findings as Mueller wraps up Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a…
DJ Khaled inspired by son before hosting Kids’ Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the run-up to the Kids’ Choice Awards, host DJ Khaled is feeling plenty of support — from his son. The…
Recent Deaths 3/23/19
Marian Joan Tabor, 83, formerly of Cooksburg, died March 21, 2019. Douglas Jay Range, 59, of Tionesta, died March 18, 2019. Kenneth “Ken” Marlowe, 62,…
Insight on Regional Choir
By ANDREA WATSON Student Contributor A student from Cranberry High School is off to perform at regional choir. Michael Gunn, a junior from Cranberry, is…
Pet of the day 3/22/19
Jakie is an approximately 4 month old, male Doberman Pinscher mix surrendered to the rescue when owners were told they are not allowed to have…
A Tasty Take on Trendy Toast
(Family Features) While many food trends come and go, some desired food traits seemingly never go out of style. For example, dishes that provide nutritional…
FLEX Presents event set April 5 at Barrow
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, a young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will host FLEX Presents from 6:30…
Girl with local ties earns medal at Special Olympics
Annamarie Nieves, granddaughter of an Oil City couple, traveled to the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in the United Arab Emirates, where she represented the…
Cyclone Idai deaths could exceed 1,000 as need for aid grows
BEIRA, Mozambique (AP) — As flood waters began to recede in parts of Mozambique on Friday, fears rose that the death toll could soar as…
Crosby, Penguins beat Predators 2-1 in shootout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Late goals have hurt Pittsburgh lately. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins were able to reverse the trend Thursday night. Crosby’s goal…
Candy Crush vs. Mortal Kombat for Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of nominations for the Class of 2019 from more than 100 countries,…
Down the Drain
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor I set down my scalpel and turned on the sink to rinse the greasy blood that was then drying…
Pet of the day 3/21/19
Name: Gracie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Gracie can be found at…
Spicy Yet Savory Poppers
(Family Features) Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne…
OC man held for court on Megan’s Law registration charge
By JIM MEYER Staff writer An Oil City man was held for court Wednesday on a charge of failing to complete his annual Megan’s Law…
Planning commission report focuses on 2018 action, personnel changes
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission reviewed a draft of the commission’s annual report at the panel’s monthly meeting Tuesday….
Suicide myths, awareness signs outlined at forum
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, and Clarion County is not immune from the rising rate…
New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns after mosque attacks
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of “military-style” semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those…
NCAA Tournament: Let the games begin – in earnest
The Associated Press Reigning national champion Villanova will be in action along with Michigan, the runner-up from a year ago, while Belmont and Murray State…
First artificial intelligence Google Doodle features Bach
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google is celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach with its first artificial intelligence-powered Doodle. Thursday’s animated Google Doodle shows the composer playing an…
Recent Deaths 3/21/19
Suzanne W. Servey, 90, of Clarion, died March 20, 2019. Robert Kenneth Kaufman, 99, of McLean, Virginia, died Feb. 10, 2019. Lori Lynn Aughton Haren,…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Camping when campfires are prohibited
They’re as dramatic as they are rare. Lightning strikes are magnificent in an otherworldly, catastrophic way. They’re all power and speed and destructiveness. Some even…
Pet of the day 3/20/19
Calling all Beagle lovers! Calvin is a laid back, friendly, 5 year old Beagle who can’t stop wagging his tail! Rugged but stylish in his…
Chickpeas with Spinach, Chorizo, and Smoked Paprik
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 30 minutes Pinch saffron threads, crumbled 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces curly-leaf spinach, stemmed 3 ounces Spanish-style chorizo…
Police looking for Megan’s Law violator
From staff reports Clarion state police are looking for a Strattanville woman who failed to register as required as a Tier 3 Megan’s Law offender….
Clarion University to present 2 Holocaust remembrance events
From staff reports The Clarion University Holocaust Remembrance Committee, Office of Social Equity and Presidential Commission on Racial Equity will join to present Holocaust remembrance…
Poll: Support rises in all age groups for legal pot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A growing majority of Americans say marijuana should be legal, underscoring a national shift as more states embrace cannabis for medical…
Hurricanes beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins traded hits — and, occasionally, goals — during an intense game with a decided playoff…
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
The Associated Press Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, putting “Cinderella,” ”The Simpsons,” ”Star Wars” and “Dr. Strange” under one…
Recent Deaths 3/20/19
Gregory C. Bellotti, 57, of Venus, died March 17, 2019. Lori Lynn Haren, 53, of Callensburg, died March 19, 2019. Rev. Robert Archie Benninger, 97,…