Libraries to offer free video platform
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer In preaching the mantra of “a library is so much more than books,” Venango County’s three public libraries are…
May 2019
Tri-county primary ballots have some interesting contests
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Candidates for top of the ticket offices have been hitting the hustings these past few weeks in preparation for…
Police ID teen tackled after bringing gun to Oregon school
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police released the identity Saturday of an 18-year-old student who was tackled after reportedly bringing a gun into classroom at an…
Country star Travis Tritt’s tour bus involved in fatal wreck
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Country music star Travis Tritt says his tour bus was “sideswiped” in a multi-vehicle crash that left two people dead in…
Bell hits 2 of Pirates’ 4 homers in 7-2 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on rookie lefty Nick Margevicius for a season home run milestone Saturday night. Josh Bell homered twice…
Terroristic threats
State’s jobless rate hits lowest mark since 1976
From staff reports Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate in April decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to a record low 3.8 percent in April – the lowest…
Agriculture Safety Day
Hasson Elementary School second-graders, from left, Violet McMillen, Sarah Jackson and Ella Kasunic work on a giant farm puzzle during the annual Progressive Agriculture Safety…
Registration available for Good News Camp
From staff reports Registration is open for the annual Bucktails Good News Camp sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Venango, Forest and Clarion counties chapter. Two…
Report shocks, angers some of Ohio State doc’s 177 victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Victims of a now-dead Ohio State team doctor are reacting with shock, grief and anger at investigative findings that validated a…
Reynolds homers, Lyles fans 12 in Pirates’ 5-3 win vs Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — It’s been nearly three years since the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a pitcher strike out 12 batters in a game. That’s…
Review: Egerton glitters in glossy, conventional ‘Rocketman’
The Associated Press Whatever you say about Dexter Fletcher’s glossy, glittering Elton John blinged-out biopic “Rocketman ,” a shiny sequin of a movie, it doesn’t lack…
Recent Deaths 5/18/19
Mary (Louise) Summers Ei, 93, died May 14, 2019. Donald C. Lux, 79, of Little Silver, New Jersey, died May 13, 2019. Kenneth C. Orr,…
Hit and run accident
Don’t Be the Cause: 1 Moment, 1 Life Lost
(Editor’s Note: The videos you are about to watch are scripted but may be difficult to watch) This is the last episode of the 2019…
The Triple Trophy
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor Every night, I go to sleep and three bright red empty 3 1/2” Kent shotgun shells stand next to…
William Beck: A Member of 1st Graduating Class at CHS
By ANDREA WATSON Student contributor Recently, an important piece of Cranberry’s past was recovered. It started with a surprise visit from the daughter of Willard…
Pet of the day 5/17/19
Greyson is a young male. He is current on vaccines and neutered. He gets along with other cats. Greyson can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Fiber-Filled Banana Colada Smoothie
Yield: Four, 1-cup servings 1 cup light coconut milk 1 cup diced pineapple 1/3 cup lightly packed shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup whey protein powder…
Nearly 1,000 customers experience power outage
From staff reports A power outage left many Oil City residents and those in the surrounding area in the dark on Thursday at about 9:30…
Funding available for youths training for certificate programs
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Keystone Community Education Council recently announced funding is available for out-of-school youths, ages 18 to 24, to participate in…
Youths to collect slippers for nursing home residents
From staff reports Venango County Youth Philanthropy Group is collecting slippers to be donated to residents at two local nursing homes. The slipper drive will…
Trump says he hopes for no war as US-Iran tensions escalate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two…
Kinsler’s 3-run homer lifts Padres to 4-3 win vs Pirates
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Kinsler hit a mighty three-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and then had…
An emotional send-off for lovable geeks of ‘Big Bang Theory’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Big Bang Theory” closed out its run as television’s top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big…
Recent Deaths 5/17/19
Goldie A. Chittester, 90, of Corsica, died May 16, 2019. Margaret Ann “Peggy” Fike, 82, of Oil City, died May 14, 2019. Freda Anna Slaugenhaupt,…
Man to stand trial on claims he flushed grandparents’ ashes
MCKEESPORT (AP) — A judge has ruled that a western Pennsylvania man must stand trial on charges he flushed his grandparents’ ashes down a toilet…
Sandycreek Twp. accident
Resisting arrest
Pet of the day 5/16/19
Carter is neutered, up to dates on shots, and House-trained. He does not do well with kids. Carter can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa
Makes 6 servings 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese 2 green onions, chopped 41/2 teaspoons lemon juice 11/2 teaspoons grated…
Franklin woman among 178 people accused of welfare fraud
From staff reports The Office of State Inspector General filed welfare fraud charges against 178 individuals, including a Franklin woman, between Jan. 1 and March…
E-waste recycling scheduled in Oil City
From staff reports Oil City will hold its annual E-waste recycling program on Friday. The event, open to the public, will be held from 8…
Alabama governor invokes God in banning nearly all abortions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican governor has signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly…
Greinke exits with abdominal tightness, D-backs rout Pirates
PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke was cruising along when he felt something wrong. Taking no chances, the Arizona Diamondbacks ace called it a day. Greinke…
DJ Khaled releasing collaboration with Nipsey Hussle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DJ Khaled is releasing a single with Nipsey Hussle that was filmed days before Hussle was shot to death in Los…
Recent Deaths 5/16/19
Henry A. Beers, 93, of Strattanville, died May 15, 2019. Ellsworth Albert Zimmerman, 92, of Marienville, died May 13, 2019. For complete obituaries, pick…
CHS Students Pledge to Become Safe Drivers, Riders
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor Monday, May 13, 2019, marked the beginning of Safe Driving Week at Cranberry High School. The point is to ensure…
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Emergence of cicadas should produce fantastic fishing
They will fascinate some and annoy, likely even creep out, others. That’s just how it is with bugs and people. So it will be with…
Pet of the day 5/15/19
Slinky is a medium/long haired, black, female cat. She is friendly and laid back. Slinky is current on vaccines and negative for fiv and leukemia….
Potato Salad with Bacon and Parsley
Serves 6 11/2 pounds new potatoes, about 15 Kosher salt and black pepper 4 slices bacon 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar…
Franklin could encounter snag in street signal project
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Long-awaited repairs to the Liberty Street midblock pedestrian crossing could cause problems with another city project, it was learned at…
Annual dinner to honor graduates entering military
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Venango County unit of Our Community Salutes, a national nonprofit organization that assists communities in honoring their graduating…
Allies fear US-Iran tensions could spark accidental conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — International worries that the Trump administration is sliding toward war with Iran flared into the open amid skepticism about its claims that…
Bell homers twice to lead Pirates past Diamondbacks 6-2
PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Bell is on the best hitting streak of his career, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are along for the ride. Bell homered…
Explorer recounts making the deepest ocean dive in history
NEW YORK (AP) — Taking the hours-long journey to what is believed to be the deepest point mankind has visited in any ocean was a…