Dynamic Duo
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor Jacob and I have talked about killing a turkey together before school since 7th grade, each time occurring closer…
2019
Grill Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Red Onion Salsa
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 50 minutes Pork: 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile…
Man arrested, police seek woman after drugs, gun found
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police are looking for a Franklin woman after a traffic stop in Reno on Wednesday led to the…
Major OC water project underway
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer A major Oil City water project is underway along the banks of Oil Creek. New water lines are being…
Sanders leaving White House, returning to Arkansas
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration’s…
Teheran continues his 2019 ‘mission’ as Braves top Pirates
ATLANTA (AP) — One year after he was left off Atlanta’s postseason rotation, Julio Teheran has re-emerged as a reliable leader on a young staff….
Missy Elliott, in tears, gets inducted into Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, the creative mastermind who has written hit songs for a number of female acts and created camaraderie among women…
Recent Deaths 6/14/19
John E. McIntyre, 95, of Oil City, died June 12, 2019. Mary Regina “Gina” Bodimer-Brander, 63, of Malvern, died June 7, 2019. Barbara Jean Simpson…
Pet of the day 6/13/19
Name: Pistle Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pistle can be found at…
Easy weeknight chicken tacos
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 3/4…
Open house at renovated building
Soccer team helps out in Franklin
Trump says he’d ‘want to hear’ foreign dirt on 2020 rivals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that if a foreign power offered dirt on his 2020 opponent, he’d be open to accepting it and…
Riley HR ties it in 9th, Braves top Bucs in 11 for 6 in row
ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley knew he had a good chance to score from first base as soon as Ozzie Albies made contact. The power-hitting…
Airbnb to recreate trip from ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lucky few will be able to live the adventures of Phileas Fogg from Jules Verne’s classic “Around the World in…
Recent Deaths 6/13/19
Muriel Irene Doyle, 86, of 188 Colbert Ave. Oil City, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at her home. Bradley Alan Deeter, 38,…
Walmart theft
Pleasantville Borough theft
Clinton Twp. accident
Avoid strainers to stay safe, alive this boating season
Don’t become spaghetti. When I and some others used to teach boating safety to our troop of Scouts, and talked turned to hazards on the…
Pet of the day 6/12/19
Name: Nova Breed: Terrier Mix Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Nova can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Makes 5 dozen 1 cup sugar, plus extra for coating dough 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup Crisco Butter Flavor Shortening 1…
OC man charged in Clarion County domestic incident
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges in connection with a domestic violence incident last week in Perry Township, Clarion County, that…
Children’s bicycle rodeo set June 27
From staff reports PennDOT, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Alliance Church and the City of Franklin will hold a free children’s bicycle rodeo…
Bill to take over insurance exchange wins House’s backing
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is backing the state’s effort to take over its online health insurance exchange created by the Affordable Care…
Marvel fans can stay in Iron Man’s cabin outside Atlanta
CAMPBELLTON, Ga. (AP) — Marvel fans can now live out a fantasy in Georgia if they’re willing to shell out almost $1,000 a night. WSB-TV…
Recent Deaths 6/12/19
Doris E. Lepley, 89, of Franklin, died June 11, 2019. Michael Rice, 46, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 17, 2018. Muriel I. Doyle, 86, of Oil…
A Fond Farewell
Photos by Jillian Plummer and Jenna Seigworth/Student contributors By AMBER HOLT with contributions by HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributors This year, Cranberry High School is losing…
Pet of the day 6/11/19
Thistle is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. Thistle can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Make Room for New Favorites on the Grill
(Family Features) Whether firing up the grill for a pool party, barbecue or even just a weeknight meal, one thing’s for sure: summertime means grilling…
Hunting licenses to go on sale
From staff reports Hunting licenses will go on sale across the state starting Monday, and Venango County hunters can purchase licenses at the county treasurer’s…
Flag retirement ceremony scheduled in Franklin
From staff reports The seventh annual flag retirement ceremony in Franklin will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in Bandstand Park. During the event, which…
Work underway on 2 Venango roadways
From staff reports Resurfacing work began Monday on portions of two roadways in Venango County. A PennDOT press release says the projects are on a…
Hong Kong political strife continues with protests, strikes
HONG KONG (AP) — Opponents of legislation in Hong Kong that would allow criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China are planning more protests…
Acuña hits grand slam after early fracas, Braves top Pirates
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves stayed hot by hitting five home runs on a night a first-inning, stare-down contest created the biggest stir. Ronald…
Radiohead to release stolen music for climate campaigners
LONDON (AP) — Radiohead says a trove of unreleased music has been stolen for ransom. But instead of paying up, the band will release it…
Recent Deaths 6/11/19
Wayne E. Nuhfer, 92, of Townville, died June 9, 2019. Robert “Bob” W. Ungren, 92, formerly of Franklin, died June 5, 2019. Richard D. “Dick”…
Rockland Twp. theft
Frenchcreek Twp. accident
Blue Water Navy Legal Battles End
The VFW is saluting a decision by the Justice Department to not contest Procopio v. Wilkie, which now paves the way for the return of…
Pet of the day 6/10/19
Boris appears to be a male, senior, Lab that was brought to the rescue after being found wandering down a back road on his own….
Roasted Black Bean Cod
Serves 2 1 large garlic clove 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 cod fillet, about…
Penelec celebrating its 100-year milestone today
From staff reports Tracing its roots to a handful of companies that illuminated downtown street lights – from dusk until an hour after the saloons…
Democrats push ahead with hearings on Mueller’s Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Democratic leaders may be in no rush to launch an impeachment inquiry, but the party is launching a series of hearings…
Moustakas HR wins car for fan, Yelich HR, Brewers sweep Bucs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers topped their crowd-pleasing Christian Yelich bobblehead giveaway with another surprise gift, thanks to Mike Moustakas. Moustakas launched a homer…
‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ bests ‘Dark Phoenix’ at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After nearly 20 years and a dozen films, the current manifestation of X-Men movies is going out with a whimper. Scorched…
Recent Deaths 6/10/19
Richard William (Dick) Loring, 90, died June 7, 2019. Zora S. Kurtz, 87, of Pleasantville, formerly of Blairs Corners, Knox, died June 7, 2019. William…
OC parking authority shuts down
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An Oil City panel charged with a singular mission – public parking – has voted to shut down. “The…
Cranberry Lions spruce up public spots with benches
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Cranberry Lions Club has been intent the last few months on rest and relaxation. Its members’ efforts, though,…
Mexico: Country has ‘dignity intact’ after US tariff deal
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he was reluctantly prepared to slap retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods if negotiators in…