Pet of the Day 10-30-19
Buffy, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 3 month old neutered male. He’s an orange and white tabby with pale green eyes. This shy guy…
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Anglers will see more big and bright trout in 2020
This is going to spawn a lot of lusty dreams between now and April. Of the angling kind, anyhow. Each year, the Pennsylvania Fish and…
Website can help voters prepare for Tuesday
From Staff Reports A state website can help Pennsylvania voters be informed about what to expect at their polling place on Tuesday. People can go…
Franklin woman facing 27 theft-related charges
From Staff Reports A Franklin woman is facing 27 charges in connection with several fake checks allegedly written using the Trails to Ales Brewery’s bank…
3 killed, 9 injured in shooting at California home
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say three people were fatally shot and nine others injured at a home in Long Beach, California. The Los…
Crosby, Simon lead Penguins to big win over Flyers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Dominik Simon scored during an early four-goal outburst, and the Pittsburgh Penguins drilled the Philadelphia Flyers 7-1 on Tuesday…
AT&T says HBO Max streaming service to launch in May for $15
The Associated Press AT&T said Tuesday that its HBO Max streaming service will launch in May for $15 a month, joining a crowded field. The…
Recent Deaths 10-30-19
Frances A. Hajduk, 99, of Franklin, died Oct. 28, 2019. Emery A. Drescher, 101 of Saxonburg, died Oct. 28, 2019. Heather Dawn Brewer, 37, of…
A Perfect Steak Sidekick
Grilling up a homemade meal is a classic way to show appreciation to loved ones at backyard barbecues. This summer, as you enjoy grilling steak,…
Pet of the Day 10-29-19
Piston, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix, is a 6 year old neutered male. He was surrendered for adoption due to anxiety issues with younger children in…
Knox man charged in Cranberry crash
From staff reports Charges have been filed against a Knox man in a two-vehicle crash in Cranberry Township on Sept. 30 that left a man…
Franklin robotics team bound for Denver
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Junior/Senior High School’s BEST Robotics team, N’ERGI, is heading to Denver for a chance at the championship title after…
Masked men attack protesters in Iraq’s Karbala, killing 18
The Associated Press Masked gunmen opened fire at Iraqi protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds,…
Steelers overcome slow start, drop winless Dolphins 27-14
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph heard the boos. They were impossible to miss as the minutes passed, the mistakes piled up and the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Bronx steps in ‘Joker’ movie become a tourist attraction
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over, Rocky, there’s a new stairway to climb. A set of outdoor steps in the Bronx has become a tourist…
Recent Deaths 10-29-19
Robert “Bob” Carl Allison, 89, died Oct. 27, 2019. Eugene T. “Red” Crowley, 86, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 27, 2019 Samuel J. Weaver, 63, of…
Cider for a Cause
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor Recently, Cranberry High School students involved with Pennsylvania High School United Nations Conference (PHUNC), a Model UN program located at…
The Garden
By Dylan Lu – Student contributor A rising sun breaks through the clouds as I walk across an oaken bridge, shadowed by rows of peach…
Giving Back to Our Future
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor Nearly three years after their 50th high school reunion, the Cranberry High School class of 1967 has made a sizeable…
Delectably Sweet Dessert
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for an easy dessert, this Whoopie Pie recipe is the perfect way to cap off weeknight meals. Find more dessert recipes…
Pet of the Day 10-28-19
Cali, a Domestic Long Hair, is a 3 year old spayed female. She’s a white, orange,and black calico with a black plume of a tail,…
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Emergency Care in the Community
Notify the Erie VA when you go to a community Emergency Department or are admitted to a community hospital. VA Payment is not guaranteed. It…
Out of the Archives: OCHS students took interest in oil and gas
From staff reports As the oil and gas industry thrived over the years in the Oil Valley, its success prompted a large number of Oil…
Fires spread amid power outages in Northern California
SANTA ROSA, California (AP) — As nearly 200,000 people remain under evacuation order from threat of wildfire, some of the millions of people in Northern…
Tiger Woods ties Sam Snead’s record of 82 PGA Tour wins
INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — For Tiger Woods, it all comes down to consistency. Surgeries on his knee and back and a crisis in his…
Masterpiece found in French woman’s kitchen sells for $26.6M
PARIS (AP) — An old painting found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman, who considered it an icon of little importance, has made…
Recent Deaths 10/28/19
Nancy L. Neeley, of Cooperstown, died Oct. 24, 2019. Janis E. (White) Cook, 85, of Clarington, died Oct. 20, 2019. Kimberly A. Heber, 60, of…
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Committees OK Polk-related bills
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Twin bills that would put a moratorium on closing Polk and White Haven state centers were approved Tuesday in two…
Pathways to stop accepting public school students
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The Pathways in Education facility in Oil City has notified local school districts that beginning Nov. 1, it won’t be…
One-year commemoration of synagogue shooting to be marked
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first anniversary of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history is being marked around the world Sunday with community service…
Murray stops 25 shots, Pens score late to beat Stars 3-0
DALLAS (AP) — What could have been a bitter end to a dismal road trip turned into an emphatic win for the Pittsburgh Penguins on…
Prince’s anticipated, posthumous memoir is ready for fans
NEW YORK (AP) — Panic, joy, shock: Dan Piepenbring felt them all when Prince plucked him to collaborate on his first memoir, followed by more…
“…into the murky water of Geneva Swamp”
Jenna Seigworth – Student contributor (This piece was written after shadowing a duck hunting trip with Hunter Redfield, who also detailed the expedition in a…
Students get Halloween safety lesson
Franklin state police trooper Michelle McGee met with kindergarten through second-grade students at Sandycreek Elementary School to review important Halloween safety rules. Hands-on reminders for…
Leaf pick-up schedule listed for Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with the vacuum machines next week in the following areas: Monday: Franklin…
Millions in California facing fire danger, more blackouts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Millions of Californians prepared Saturday to live in the dark again as the state’s largest utility warned it might cut power…
Refreshed Steelers wary as winless Dolphins visit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin chose his words carefully. Partly out of habit. Partly out of respect. Asked why the winless Miami Dolphins (0-6) have…
Facebook launches a news section – and will pay publishers
The Associated Press Over the course of its 15 year history, Facebook has variously ignored news organizations while eating their advertising revenue, courted them for…
Recent Deaths 10/26/19
Kimberly A. Heber, 60, of Rouseville, died Oct. 24, 2019. Janis E. (White) Cook, 85, of Clarington, died Oct. 20, 2019. Nancy L. Neeley, of…
Opening Day
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor My alarm sounded at 2:30 a.m. and I get up as fast as possible knowing if I laid there…
Yoga and Kickboxing Fitness Fun
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, a fitness night with the theme of destressing was held in the Cranberry High…
Family Favorites with a Blended Twist
(Family Features) If you are raising picky eaters, there’s a cooking technique that makes some of kids’ favorite foods – like burgers and nachos –…
Pet of the Day 10-25-19
Kiki, a Terrier/Pit Bull mix, is a young female. She has a brown and white coat and brown eyes. This is a high energy girl…
2 WWII veterans will receive Quilt of Valor
From staff reports Quilt of Valor presentations will be made to World War II veterans John Ward Sr., of Oil City, and the Rev. Lyle…
St. Stephen School holding Red Ribbon Week activities
From staff reports Students at St. Stephen Elementary School in Oil City are participating in the Oct. 23-31 observance of Red Ribbon Week. The week…
China urges joint fight on smuggling after deaths in Britain
BEIJING (AP) — China called Friday for joint efforts to counter human smuggling after the discovery in Britain of 39 dead people believed to be…
How about an Olympic marathon at 3 a.m. or 5 a.m.?
TOKYO (AP) — How about running next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathon at 3 a.m. — or 5 a.m.? That may be proposed to Olympic organizers…
Massive American Dream mall to open but will shoppers come?
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — More than two decades ago when a mega entertainment and shopping complex was being conceived on a vast swath of…