‘Hour of darkness’ for Bahamas; 43 dead, with toll to rise
ABACO, Bahamas (AP) — Search and rescue teams are still trying to reach some Bahamian communities isolated by floodwaters and debris after Hurricane Dorian, while…
2019
Frazier, Bell help rally Pirates past Cardinals 9-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — St. Louis’ bullpen is a big reason why it leads the NL Central. It just didn’t work so well Friday night. Adam…
‘Friends’ pop-up lets sitcom’s fans explore show’s key props
NEW YORK (AP) — Could “Friends” fans BE any luckier? Those who have snagged tickets to the New York City Pop-Up experience based on the…
Recent Deaths 9/7/19
Richard G. “Glenn” Hamrick, 84, of Franklin, died Sept. 6, 2019. Edward C. Tibor, Jr., 73, of Stoneboro, died Sept. 1, 2019. Burton H. Fowkes,…
Athlete of the Week: Steven Kline
By NICK RICHAR Student contributor Cranberry High School is full of dedicated and hard working athletes, and this week’s spotlight athlete is junior Steven Kline….
Pet of the day 9/6/19
Midnight is a senior Lab mix brought to the rescue when her owner passed away and there was nobody to take care for her. The…
Add Mexican Flair to Game Day Favorites
(Family Features) Football season, for many people, is just as much about the food as it is about the action. No matter who’s playing and…
Woman injured in Horsecreek Road rollover crash
One woman was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash at about 10 a.m. Thursday along Horsecreek Road. Franklin state police said the driver, who was…
Tire recycling program scheduled Sept. 13 in O.C.
From staff reports Oil City’s annual tire recycling program is set from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the city garage on…
A weakened Dorian howls over North Carolina’s Outer Banks
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Dorian howled over North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Friday — a much weaker but still dangerous version of the storm…
Steelers are last team to beat Patriots in game that counted
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When the New England Patriots unveil their sixth championship banner on Sunday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have a close-up view….
Nicki Minaj tweets that she’s retiring to ‘have my family’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Is Nicki Minaj really hanging up the mic? The chart-topping rapper announced Thursday on Twitter that she “decided to retire & have…
Recent Deaths 9/6/19
Ina R. Coleman, 96, of Mayport (Shannondale), died Sept. 3, 2019. Mary E. “Kitty” Deitman Marshall, 95, of Butler, formerly of Franklin, died Sept. 5,…
Pet of the day 9/5/19
Name: Yoder Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Yoder can be found at Venango…
Get Back into the Swing of Dinnertime
(Family Features) After juggling work, school, extracurricular activities, homework and preparing dinner, getting back into a weeknight routine may feel impossible. With Smithfield Marinated Fresh…
Man waives hearing in gun-theft case
From staff reports An Ohio man accused of pointing a pistol at a girl’s head waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday in Venango County Central…
Feds offer loans to those affected by flash flooding
From staff reports Pennsylvania businesses and residents affected by flash flooding on July 19 and 20 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S….
Local Boy Scout conducting food drive Sept. 28
From staff reports A local Boy Scout is conducting a food drive Saturday, Sept. 28, to benefit St. Patrick Church’s community food pantry. Non-perishable items…
False claims blur line between mass shootings, 2020 politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minutes after media outlets identified the gunman who killed seven people in West Texas, a Twitter account that appears to have been…
Diaz, Reynolds rally Pirates past Marlins 6-5 in 9th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds has a chance to make history, though he isn’t making a big deal about it. Reynolds’ two-run bloop single capped…
Margaret Atwood writes sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
TORONTO (AP) — From a park bench on the Victoria College campus, Margaret Atwood — class of 1961 — can trace her life of the…
Recent Deaths 9/5/19
Kathryn Lauer, 82, of New Bethlehem, died Sept. 2, 2019. Gary Wade McGinnis, 47, of Parker, died Sept. 3, 2019. Kevin T. McCartney, 61, of…
Hiking through the sky, below it at Kinzua Bridge State Park
Be warned: if heights set your knees to knocking, this is one hike that will involve plenty of trembling. After all, they don’t call it…
Athlete of the Week: Andrea Ziegler
Cranberry Chronicles staff Andrea Ziegler, an 11th grader, is the first recognized this year in Cranberry High School’s new Athlete of the Week program created…
Pet of the day 9/4/19
Chunk is a 5 & 1/2 month old, male, Pit Bull mix returned to the rescue due to some unfortunate family circumstances. Chunk has already…
Ultimate Steak & Mushroom Sandwiches
Makes 4 6-inch sandwiches 11/4 to 11/2 pounds rib-eye steak 1 cup Balsamic Herb Dressinade (see below) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil…
Fire sends one to hospital
Firefighters work at the site of a house fire at 591 Tippery Road in Cranberry Township on Tuesday. The emergency call came in at about…
VFW to offer free lunch to first responders, medical professionals
From staff reports The Franklin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1835 will sponsor a “Patriots Day” free lunch on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to…
Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves toward US coast
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Bahamians rescued victims of Hurricane Dorian with jet skis and a bulldozer as the U.S. Coast Guard, Britain’s Royal Navy and…
Rojas, Cooper late homers help Marlins end record road skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose Urena was the Miami Marlins’ opening day starter. He is now finishing the season as the closer. Miguel Rojas hit a…
Festivals in Nevada towns near Area 51 get final local OK
PIOCHE, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada county approved strict guidelines Tuesday for a pair of festivals later this month in a desolate desert area…
Recent Deaths 9/4/19
Kirk Wayne Kessler, 64, of Marienville, died Aug. 29, 2019. Leslie E. Brison, 51, of East Brady, formerly of Emlenton, died Sept. 1, 2019. Doris…
Health Moves Minds
Cranberry Chronicles staff Beginning in May of this year, students in Cranberry High School’s gym classes started creating a mural as part of a Shape…
VFW 28th District Meeting Set for Sunday
Pennsylvania VFW 28th District Meeting for Post and Auxiliary Members will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at VFW Post 470. The post is located at…
Pet of the day 9/3/19
Princess is a beautiful dilute calico kitten. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and spayed. Princess can be found at Tri-County…
Get Creative with a School Lunch Favorite
(Family Features) Getting back in the swing of the school year routine can be hectic. With the right ingredients, though, lunchtime doesn’t have to be….
Derby a hit at Stoneboro Fair
The Stoneboro Fair hosted Hardcore Derby Promotions on Friday, opening with the Power Wheels Division, a group made up of 7- to 10-year-olds driving a…
Deadly Hurricane Dorian parks itself over the Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Practically parking itself over the Bahamas for a day and a half, Hurricane Dorian pounded away at the islands Tuesday in…
Steelers CB Haden eager to prove he’s worthy of new contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Haden called it two years ago when the veteran cornerback practically sprinted to Pittsburgh shortly after the Cleveland Browns released him…
Tribute concert of Avicii’s music to benefit mental health
NEW YORK (AP) — A benefit concert for suicide prevention featuring the music of the late star Avicii is being planned for Dec. 5 in…
Recent Deaths 9/3/19
Victor F. Salvo, 75, of Shippenville, died Sept. 1, 2019. Randy M. Greene, 62, of Oil City, died Aug. 31, 2019. Cindy Schill, 60, of…
Hindman: ‘I know I’m in trouble’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Franklin state police have released additional details about the events that led up to and followed the death of a…
Despite setbacks, Cornplanter project is moving forward
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Venango County Economic Development Authority executive director Emily Lewis says that despite some minor hiccups at the Cornplanter Square site…
5 dead after man stopped by Texas troopers goes on rampage
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — At least five people are dead in West Texas after a man stopped by state troopers for failing to signal a…
Dorian closes in on Bahamas as dangerous Category 5 storm
McLEAN’S TOWN CAY, Bahamas (AP) — An already dangerous Hurricane Dorian intensified yet again Sunday as it closed in on the northern Bahamas, threatening to…
Bell hits 35th HR, Pirates clobber Rockies 11-4
DENVER (AP) — One thought raced through Joe Musgrove’s mind as he watched Kevin Newman launch the first pitch of the game into the seats….
Joaquin Phoenix discusses preparing for role in ‘Joker’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Joaquin Phoenix is having a hard time defining the Joker, but then again, he doesn’t really want to. The actor spent…
Rally to save Polk Center is Monday
From staff reports A rally to save Polk Center and prevent its closure will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in front of the Venango…
Library helping raise money for Central Avenue monument
From staff reports The Oil City Library is sponsoring a fund drive to help raise money for repairs to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in…
Dorian becomes a Category 4 monster powering toward Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday, becoming an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm but leaving forecasters uncertain whether it…