Chocolate Banana Protein Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 minutes Chill time: 3 hours Servings: 2 Net carbs: 6.84 1 Atkins Chocolate Banana Shake 2 tablespoons rolled oats 2 tablespoons chia…
December 2019
Pet of the Day 12-31-19
Sable, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young spayed female. She’s an orange and black tortoiseshell with wide yellow eyes, large upright ears, and a…
First Day Hikes a great way to start the year outdoors
Chances are, about one year ago, you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or exercise more. Or both. So how’s that working out?…
Cranberry crash
Police searching for wanted OC woman
From staff reports Oil City police are searching for an Oil City woman wanted for fraud. Kimberly Chapman-Burr, 26, is wanted on a warrant for…
State police: Fewer crashes, no fatals during holiday
From staff reports Pennsylvania State Police responded to 376 crashes – none of them fatal – and made 179 arrests for driving under the influence…
Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door…
Malkin scores twice, Guentzel injured as Pens beat Senators
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin’s goal in the first minute sparked the Pittsburgh Penguins to a victory that ended with distressing thud. Malkin scored twice…
Lifetime returns to R. Kelly with a new powerful series
NEW YORK (AP) — Few TV documentary series can boast having a more powerful real world impact than “Surviving R. Kelly.” Though allegations of sexual…
Recent Deaths 12/31/19
Rev. Donald E. Myers, 92, of Seneca, died Dec. 18, 2019. Dennis Edward Kidney, 73, of Clarion, died Dec. 29, 2019. Carol “Cari” J. (Palmer)…
Spicy Crispy Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Net carbs: 8.3 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas 1 tablespoon ghee (or clarified butter),…
Pet of the Day 12-30-19
As the chilly weather is coming upon us, we want to stay active and also stay cozy! What better way to stay warm and active…
Theft of motor vehicle
Criminal mischief
Another amazing year has gone by so fast
The year 2019 was another amazing year that has gone by so fast. A few things worth mentioning Telephone scammers are the ones calling veterans with the…
Iran-backed Iraqi militia vows revenge to US airstrikes
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iranian-backed militia said Monday that the death toll from U.S. military strikes in Iraq and Syria against its fighters has risen…
Steelers’ season ends in heavy rain and sea of mistakes
BALTIMORE (AP) — How appropriate that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended on a soggy, ugly Sunday when they couldn’t move the ball or stop the…
‘Skywalker’ rises again; ‘Little Women’ go big at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars” was still rising in the last weekend of the year, while “Little Women” broke big at the box office….
Recent Deaths 12/30/19
Shawna M. Conner, 41, of Petrolia, died Dec. 27, 2019. Ray Karl, 86, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Shippenville, died Dec. 24, 2019. J. Michael…
Sugarcreek burglary
Mineral Twp. burglary
Public meeting to address Liberty, 12th Street
From staff reports A public meeting to review options developed through the Liberty and 12th streets intersection improvements study in Franklin has been scheduled. The…
Franklin robotics team molds itself into a ‘family’
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A trip to Denver for a regional championship not only provided 40 students and six adults with the chance to…
Trump faces raft of foreign policy challenges in new year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump starts the new year knee-deep in daunting foreign policy challenges at the same time he’ll have to deal with…
Guentzel’s power-play goal lifts Penguins past Predators 6-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the second straight night, the Pittsburgh Penguins scored three first-period goals against the Nashville Predators. This time, Pittsburgh had to gut…
Film exploring Henry Ford’s complicated legacy awarded grant
DETROIT (AP) — A film exploring the significant, complicated legacy of Henry Ford has received a financial boost from a Detroit nonprofit that supports the…
US mass killings hit new high in 2019
The Associated Press The first one occurred 19 days into the new year when a man used an ax to kill four family members including…
Galchenyuk scores, Penguins thump ailing Predators 5-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Galchenyuk hopes this goal can finally get him going with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Galchenyuk scored his third goal of the…
Lizzo named The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. Voted by entertainment staffers of the news…
Recent Deaths 12/28/19
James H. “Jim” Hughes, 45, of Clarion, died Dec. 25, 2019. Kenneth P. Diehl, 44, of Beaver Falls, died Dec. 23, 2019. Shirley Eileen Clinger,…
Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Net carbs: 4.41 1 bunch thin spear asparagus 1 tablespoon, plus 1/4 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive…
Pet of the Day 12-27-19
Ruby, a Domestic Short Hair, is an 8 month old spayed female. She’s a white and black calico with yellow eyes and a pink nose….
Public Drunkenness
More details released in Rocky Grove drug incident
From staff reports More details have been released in connection with an incident Monday in which three women and a man are facing charges after…
Volunteer tax preparers needed
From staff reports The Venango County Senior Volunteer Program, in cooperation with the AARP Tax-Aide Program, is looking for volunteers age 55 and older to…
Coast Guard: Tour helicopter carrying 7 missing in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — A tour helicopter with seven people aboard disappeared in Hawaii, and a search is underway, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The owner…
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh players took punches, and one was hit with spit, and the Panthers still kept their cool in critical moments to win…
‘Mame,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ composer Jerry Herman dies at 88
Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for such classic shows as “Mame,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “La Cage aux…
Recent Deaths 12-27-19
Rebecca A. Winters, 78, of Franklin, died Dec. 26, 2019. Mr. Brian E. Jackson, 55, of Knox, died Dec. 25, 2019. Bertha Frances Evans, age…
Homemade Whipped Cream
2 tablespoons granulated or confectioners’ sugar 2 cups DairyPure Heavy Whipping Cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur In chilled glass bowl, add sugar to…
Pet of the Day 12-26-19
Hamish is an 8 month old neutered male. He’s a black and white cat with an angular head, almond shaped yellow eyes, and a bit…
Possession with intent to deliver
Burglary
Cranberry’s Annual Santa Shop
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Monday, Dec. 16, Cranberry High School hosted its annual Santa Shop. Designed to allow select students the opportunity to…
Congress Passes NDAA Conference Agreement
Last week, Congress passed the finalized version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA). The Conference Report includes a 3.1 percent…
Harrisville man killed in crash
From staff reports A Harrisville man was fatally injured in a one-vehicle crash Monday in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. Butler state police said Michael…
Regional college names vice president
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College announced the appointment of Linda M. Fleming as vice president for academic and student affairs, according to a…
Thousands in Asia marvel at ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — People along a swath of southern Asia gazed at the sky in marvel on Thursday at a “ring of fire”…
Burning Man organizers sue over millions in US permit fees
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Burning Man organizers sued the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to recover millions of dollars they say the government has overcharged…
Recent Deaths 12/26/19
Eugene V. “Vic” McCoy, 96, of Irwin, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 22, 2019. Edward Krepp, 88, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Reno, died…