Cranberry’s First Ever CRUNC
By SARA UDDIN Student contributor Cranberry High School hosted their first Model UN conference on May 28, 2019. This academic activity is for students interested…
May 2019
A Day at the Hatch
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor As a fly fisherman, nothing seems to be more amazing than fishing a hatch. Fish are rising everywhere and…
Pet of the day 5/31/19
Thor is an approximately 3 year old, male German Shepherd surrendered to the rescue when the owners were no longer able to afford proper care…
Tartar Sauce
1 pint mayonnaise 2/3 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons white onion, minced 1 ounce lemon juice Pickle juice to taste Mix ingredients together, refrigerate…
Second suspect charged in OC robbery
From staff reports A second suspect has been charged in connection with a May 20 robbery in Oil City. A criminal complaint filed by Oil…
Franklin receives grant for robotics-drones lab
From staff reports Franklin Area School District has received a$22,000 grant from the Pittsburgh-based McElhattan Foundation that will support the creation of a robotics and…
Companies report progress on blood tests to detect cancer
The Associated Press A California company says its experimental blood test was able to detect many types of cancer at an early stage and gave…
Moustakas goes deep twice, Brewers top Pirates 11-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Moustakas doesn’t have a secret behind his power resurgence this season. Moustakas homered twice among his four hits and drove in…
Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — There were warning signs throughout a marathon day of spelling that this Scripps National Spelling Bee would not conclude like…
Recent Deaths 5/31/19
Frederick T. Hinds, Jr., 88, of Oil City, died May 29, 2019. Barbara Jane (Hanna) Hess, 84, of Grants Pass, Oregon, formerly of Oil City,…
A ‘Berry’ Special Assistant Principal Surprise
Assistant Principal Elizabeth Daugherty gets a surprise send-off for her retirement from Cranberry High School on May 29, 2019. (Photos by Lindsay Perry AJ Howard…
Pet of the day 5/30/19
Name: Kitana Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Kitana can be found at…
Simplify Your Grilling Routine this Summer
Simplify Your Grilling Routine this Summer (Family Features) Summer is typically a busy time for families, making those moments you spend together all the more…
Woman held on neglect, other charges in Polk Center incident
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A Cochranton woman accused of using a Taser on a Polk Center resident was ordered held for court Wednesday in…
National Trails Day event set Saturday in Titusville
From staff reports The Titusville Area Trails Association and Friends of Drake Well will partner with the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day to offer…
Josh Bell homers again, Pirates beat Reds 7-2 for split
CINCINNATI (AP) — Josh Bell is finishing off one of the best power-hitting months in Pirates history. The switch-hitting first baseman tied the club record…
Pennsylvania faces a 3rd day of severe weather
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania faces a third day of severe weather while people clean up from storms that downed trees, power lines and caused flooding….
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge offers new world at Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is on the same land as Disneyland, but stepping into the new attraction transports visitors to an…
Recent Deaths 5/30/19
Calvin L. “Cal” Forsell, 61, of Franklin, died May 27, 2019. Susanne J. Rhea, 77, of Clarion, died May 28, 2019. John P. “Jack” Slye,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
President Twp. criminal mischief
Favorite Annual Flowers
Long tables covered with healthy, deep green plants filled the Belmont Sports Complex in Kittanning for the Armstrong County Penn State Master Gardener’s Plant Sale….
Pet of the day 5/29/19
Name: Grizzly Breed: German Shepherd Mix Gender: Male Size: XL Color: Black/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Grizzly can be found at Venango County Humane…
Brunch Bites
(Family Features) A perfect addition to your brunch table, these savory Mini Ham and Avocado Biscuit Sliders are quick and easy to make. For even…
Scholarship fund set up in OC teacher’s memory
From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations and the family of Oil City teacher Jessica Marie Stephens, who died earlier this year, have announced the…
Venango Co. to sponsor collection event June 8 at mall
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection for household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in…
Tornadoes hit Kansas, PA as storms sweep across US
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — A vicious storm tore through the western outskirts of Kansas City on Tuesday, spawning one or more tornadoes that downed…
Dietrich hits 3 HRs, Lyles injured as Reds beat Pirates 11-6
CINCINNATI (AP) — Derek Dietrich was describing his three-homer game for the media when Scooter Gennett walked past and put it in a slightly different perspective. “Anybody…
Review: ‘Godzilla’ is back and doing just fine
The Associated Press It’s been a bit since moviegoers had the chance to catch up with Godzilla, five years in fact, which in cinematic franchise…
Recent Deaths 5/29/19
Suzanne Rhea, 77, of Clarion, died May 28, 2019. Calvin L. “Cal” Forsell, 61, of Franklin, died May 27, 2019. Erma R. Kirchner, 94, of…
Veterans Resource Fair Set for Wednesday
Are you, or is someone you know, a veteran of the United States military? If so, you may benefit from an event that will take…
Pet of the day 5/28/19
Christopher is a male kitten, he is current on vaccines and friendly and playful. Christopher can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Seafood Newboogie
Serves 6 2 cups water 1 tablespoon seafood base 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup flour 2 cups heavy whipping cream 4 egg yolks, beaten 11/2…
Second man to be honored at golf outing that helps VC grads
From staff reports An annual charity golf outing that provides scholarships to Venango Catholic High School students will honor a second man this year. The…
Thousands of US kindergartners unvaccinated without waivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States are heatedly debating whether to make it more difficult for students to avoid vaccinations for religious or philosophical reasons amid…
2 tornadoes confirmed in PA; some damage reported
BLACK LICK, Pa. (AP) — Weather officials have confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in western Pennsylvania over the weekend, causing some damage to property…
Iglesias hits grand slam as Reds beat Pirates 8-1 for split
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Iglesias has been drawing rave reviews all season for his nifty glove work. He contributed nicely at the plate Monday, too….
‘Aladdin’ soars, but ‘Booksmart’ barely passes at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers voted with their dollars and chose the familiar over the new this Memorial Day weekend. The Walt Disney Co.’s live-action…
Recent Deaths 5/28/19
Richard Kevin “Coonie” Jackson, 63, of Emlenton, died May 24, 2019. Regina Schiffer Rehberg, 93, of Oil City, died May 24, 2019. Tim V. Zanot,…
Cranberry Cookout
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor “You know it’s a good day when you’re sharing noodle salad with your best friends,” said music teacher Michael Poff….
OC wants tougher enforcement
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Oil City Council is considering a new ordinance that is designed to put some “teeth” into enforcing property nuisances…
Cranberry recycling is ending
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township’s bins for recycled materials are about to go away. The township supervisors voted Thursday to discontinue the…
Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between its allies Iran, US
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East…
Ryu’s shutout streak ends; Dodgers still roll by Pirates 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hyun-Jin Ryu knew his scoreless streak wouldn’t last forever. So when it finally came to an end at 32 innings against Pittsburgh,…
Stan Lee’s former manager arrested on elder abuse charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former business manager of Stan Lee was arrested Saturday on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book legend. Keya…
OC man jailed on robbery, other charges
From staff reports An Oil City man was jailed Friday on robbery and other charges in connection with an incident Monday at a Lincoln Street…
Coffee with the Cops at FHS
From staff reports Franklin junior and senior high school students had the opportunity to socialize with local law enforcement officers during a Coffee with the…
Police hunt suspect after explosion in French city of Lyon
PARIS (AP) — French police were on Saturday hunting a suspect believed to have deposited a paper bag containing an explosive device that went off,…
Freese’s grand slam powers Dodgers by Pirates 10-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Freese stepped into the batter’s box, heard the polite applause from the crowd at a ballpark he once called home and…
Overwatch League commissioner leaving to work on Fortnite
The Associated Press Overwatch League Commissioner Nate Nanzer is leaving the competitive video game circuit to oversee esports competition for Fortnite publisher Epic Games. Nanzer…