Effortless Summertime Entertaining
(Family Features) Summer means it’s time to stock up on fresh produce and light the grill for a season of outdoor gatherings with friends and…
April 2019
Man pleads guilty to homicide by vehicle charge
From staff reports A Corsica man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Clarion County court to a homicide by vehicle charge in connection with a 2017 crash…
Franklin students competing in national tourney
From staff reports Ten students from Franklin High School are on their way to Orlando, Florida, to compete in the Academic Games League of America’s…
Penelec to conduct tree trimming in region
From staff reports Penelec will conduct tree trimming along transmission and distribution circuits over the next several months. A company news release says locations include…
Putin: NKorea ready to denuclearize – if it gets guarantees
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed during their first summit Thursday he is willing to…
Marte homers twice, D-Backs win 9th straight at Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There was no stopping Ketel Marte and the Diamondbacks — especially not in Pittsburgh. Marte homered from both sides of the plate,…
‘Avengers: Endgame’ poised to topple box-office records
NEW YORK (AP) — By any measure, the release of “Avengers: Endgame” is a movie-theater event unlike any other. When the 22nd film in Marvel…
Recent Deaths 4/25/19
Denise Diane Irwin, 47, of Venus, died April 23, 2019. Patricia L. “Pat” Golden, 82, of Franklin, died April 24, 2019. Joseph E. Craft, 65,…
Roethlisberger to remain with Steelers through 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have reiterated repeatedly during an eventful offseason that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger remains the team’s unquestioned leader. They have handed…
Significant changes to antlerless license totals, but not everywhere
Don’t get too comfortable. Yes, it’s true that, statewide, there will be more antlerless deer licenses available in Pennsylvania this fall than last. Pennsylvania Game…
Pet of the day 4/24/19
Name: Tadpole Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Buff/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tadpole can be found at…
Shrimp with White Beans
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 pound extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined Pinch sugar Salt and pepper 5…
St. Stephen students pledge their care for Earth
From staff reports “Protect our Species,” the theme for 2019 Earth Day, caught the interest of St. Stephen School 5th graders as they prepared their…
Precious Paws clinic marks 5 years of helping animals
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin-based Precious Paws Animal Rescue’s SNYP (Spay and Neuter Your Pets) Clinic celebrated two milestones earlier this month with its…
Franklin woman honored with top award at Miami of Ohio
From staff reports A Franklin woman is one of 18 students at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, who received the 2019 President’s Distinguished Service Award…
Boy Scouts could be hit with more sex abuse claims
NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyers’ ads on the internet aggressively seeking clients to file sexual abuse lawsuits give a taste of what lies ahead…
Dyson’s dive gets run on review, D-backs beat Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jarrod Dyson watched the ball hit the dirt and bolted for home, an impressive read by the veteran speedster. He saw the…
Man or cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ passes $1 million mark
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no truth to the rumor that James Holzhauer is a cyborg created to be the perfect “Jeopardy!” contestant. But given how he’s…
Recent Deaths 4/24/19
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Stallone, 88, of Franklin, died April 23, 2019. Mary “Louise” Bear, 101, of Franklin, died April 21, 2019. John Michael Say, Sr.,…
Cherrytree Twp. theft
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Theft
Lost firearm
Pet of the day 4/23/19
Roki is an active, strong, male Pit Bull mix that was surrendered to the rescue. We were told he lived with adults and children. Roki…
How to Create Fresh Spring Flavors
(Family Features) When it comes to healthy eating, looking for nutrient-rich foods to include in your diet is one of the more important goals. However,…
2 accused of kidnapping in Mercer County
From staff reports State police in Mercer said a man and a woman have been charged in the kidnapping and robbery of a 15-year-old boy…
Group completes service projects in New Orleans
From staff reports Clarion University-Venango’s CU Serve Club traveled to New Orleans during spring break to explore the culture and history of one of the…
Preparations underway for Kim-Putin summit in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Preparations are underway for a summit between the leader of North Korea and Russia’s president, Russian officials and media reported Tuesday. The…
Pirates reliever Burdi injured; Arizona rallies for 12-4 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Burdi’s combination of grit and resilience — oh and a fastball that can touch triple digits — helped the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Breakthrough’ shares Missouri boy’s brink with death
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — John Smith was going through a rough patch in his life. But then he fell through the thin ice on…
Recent Deaths 4/23/19
Philip L. Maier, 91, of Oil City, died April 21, 2019. Leo Vincent Weaver, 86, of Rimersburg, died April 22, 2019. John W. Long, 76,…
Sugarcreek Borough DUI
Halyday Run Rd. DUI
Pet of the day 4/22/19
Name: BoBo Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown BoBo can be found at Venango…
Pace Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken Tacos
(Family Features) Make dinner a cinch with these Slow Cooker Tacos. Seasoned with chili powder and ground cumin then slow-cooked for four hours with picante…
Students Solve World Crisis (Model UN)
Cranberry Chronicles staff report On Monday, April 15, Cranberry students attended the 11th annual Westminster United Nations Conference. Cranberry High School students represented one delegation….
Erie VA Medical Center Open House
The Erie VA will be holding an open house 3-5 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Veterans, their families, and community members are invited to attend the…
Earth Day display at OC library
Natalie Cubbon, an employee at the Oil City Library, stands near an Earth Day display she set up at the library. Also shown is Austin…
Official: Sri Lanka failed to heed warnings of attacks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan officials failed to heed warnings from intelligence agencies about the threat of an attack by a domestic radical…
Posey ends homerless drought, Giants edge Pirates 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Buster Posey kept insisting the longest homerless drought of his career wasn’t weighing on him even as days turned into weeks and…
‘The Curse of La Llorona’ reigns over weekend box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Curse of La Llorona” brought good fortune at the box office. The Warner Bros. horror film based on a Mexican…
Recent Deaths 4/22/19
Philip L. Maier, 91, of Oil City, died April 21, 2019. William (Bill) G. Rusiewicz, Sr., 69, of Oil City, died April 21, 2019. William…
Disorderly conduct at airport
Assault with weapon
Residents address feral cat problems in Oil City
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A group of Oil City residents met Thursday to address a community problem of a different sort – too…
Franklin street sweeping will continue
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift: Miller Sibley Complex,…
Explosions kill at least 140 in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — At least 140 people were killed and hundreds more hospitalized with injuries from eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels…
Tucker homers in debut, Pirates top Giants 3-1 in 5 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cole Tucker’s day began with him frantically packing up what he could in his Indianapolis apartment in the middle of the night,…
Happy birthday: Queen Elizabeth II turns 93 on Easter Sunday
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 93rd birthday, which this year coincides with Easter Sunday. The queen is marking Easter by attending…
Hook, Line, and Nothing
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor From the time I pulled out of the school parking lot, time moved like a snail. Every tick of…