Davies sets club record at 7-0, Brewers beat Pirates 5-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but Zach Davies did something Saturday that no other starting pitcher in Milwaukee Brewers history had done before. Despite…
2019
Broadway readies for biggest audience of the year at Tonys
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s only 10 a.m. but Broadway star Alex Brightman is already sweating. The actor, who plays the delightfully demonic title character…
Theft by Deception
Possession with Intent to Deliver
2 arrested on warrants for animal cruelty
From staff reports Two Franklin residents who were wanted on felony warrants for aggravated cruelty to animals were arrested Thursday. Franklin city police arrested Lindsey…
Cranberry roadwork to begin next week
From staff reports A $2.7 million project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than four miles of roads in Cranberry Township is…
Record lake levels swamp Erie’s landscape
ERIE (AP) — Carp are swimming in a flooded a picnic area at Presque Isle State Park. Docks have become so submerged along Presque Isle…
Woodruff fans 10, Brewers’ bats shine in 10-4 win over Bucs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Brandon Woodruff starts, the Milwaukee Brewers win. Woodruff struck out 10 in six innings and Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer,…
‘The Buffalo Hunt’ seeks to show tribe in a new light
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — “The Buffalo Hunt,” a new documentary on the homeland of the Oglala Lakota, attempts to shun clichés around the Pine Ridge…
Recent Deaths 6/8/19
Richard W. Loring, 90, of Oil City, died June 7, 2019. Howard Russell “Rusty” Wise, Jr., 53, of Oil City, died June 6, 2019. Gary…
Farmington Twp. crash
Drainage pipe theft
Pet of the day 6/7/19
Cosmos is a male kitten. He is current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sunday Gumbo
Yield: 16 servings 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium…
OC, Franklin pools to open this weekend
The Oil City and Franklin swimming pools will open for the season this weekend. In Oil City, the James A. Nelles Swimming Pool in the…
Europe shows challenges for US regulators targeting Big Tech
LONDON (AP) — As U.S. authorities prepare to investigate Silicon Valley’s digital giants, they’ll look for inspiration — and warnings — from Europe, where regulators…
Bell clubs three doubles as Pirates chop down Braves, 6-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mike Foltynewicz allowed consecutive home runs to Colin Moran and Gregory Polanco in the second inning of a 6-1 loss to the…
Julia Roberts, Spike Lee toast Denzel Washington at event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denzel Washington is being honored this year as the 47th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. Peers and collaborators from…
Recent Deaths 6/7/19
John H. Franklin, 79, a resident of 257 Lakeview Drive, Cooperstown, died peacefully at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Julie Marie Hutchinson, 68, of…
Pet of the day 6/6/19
Name: Delilah Breed: Schnauzer, Standard mix Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Delilah can be found at Venango County Humane Society.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Makes 8 servings 4 cups sliced hulled strawberries 4 cups diced rhubarb (about 5 stalks), cut into 1/2-inch dice 11/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons…
Franklin seniors honored at awards ceremony
Franklin High School held its annual senior awards ceremony May 31. The following awards were given out: Bridge Builders Community Foundations – Eugene Hanna Award:…
Services begin for the 12 victims of Virginia Beach shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Bereaved families are holding services and laying to rest the 12 people who were killed during a mass shooting in Virginia Beach….
Musgrove sharp as Pirates top Braves
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Joe Musgrove gave Pittsburgh’s beleaguered bullpen a welcome break, pitching into the ninth inning for the first time in his career as…
Shakira appears before Spanish judge in tax fraud case
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Shakira’s public relations firm says the Colombian pop musician has denied any wrongdoing when she testified before a judge as part…
Recent Deaths 6/6/19
Rev. Robert L. “Bob” Burdett, 83, of Boyers, a highly respected Church of God of Prophecy Bishop and retired Pastor, went to be with the…
Distant Melody
By DYLAN LU Student contributor Many people compare life before graduation as a free trial, a warm up if you will, but soon to be…
Pollinator Palooza
Fat bumblebees explore tall purple baptisia flowers growing in a flowerbed at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association in Ligonier, forcing their way into the indigo blooms…
Pet of the day 6/5/19
Alfred is a sweet male kitten. He is current on age appropriate vaccines and will be neutered on June 4th. Alfred can be found at…
Blueberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken
Makes 4 servings 3 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1 cup…
Franklin Council pushing for bill to help local officers fight speeders
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin City Council members on Monday voted to send a letter to state lawmakers in support of a bill that…
Taste of Talent vocal contestants announced
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council announced Tuesday the contestants for the 2019 Taste of Talent vocal competition. They are: Shannon Birsa, of…
Florida deputy charged for inaction during Parkland shooting
MIAMI (AP) — The Florida deputy who knew a gunman was loose at the Parkland high school but refused to go inside to confront the…
Riley, Donaldson hit 3-run HRs as Braves beat Pirates 12-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In his short time with the Atlanta Braves, Austin Riley has liked the way his teammates fight for wins. On Tuesday night,…
Review: The X-Men struggle to the end in ‘Dark Phoenix’
The Associated Press The good news is “Dark Phoenix ” is neither an apocalypse nor is it “X-Men: Apocalypse,” but this latest installment is not exactly…
Recent Deaths 6/5/19
Robert D. Knightner, 41, of Mayport, died June 3, 2019. William E. “Nuts” Felmlee, 75, of Oil City, died June 2, 2019. Joan Haggerty Leskoske,…
Healthy Selfie Campaign
Photos contributed by Healthy Selfie participants/CRANA By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor The Healthy Selfie campaign, organized by CRANA, is scheduled to begin in the 2019-2020…
Pet of the day 6/4/19
Name: Buddy Breed: Retriever, Lab mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Buddy can be found at Venango…
Spice Up Summer with Grilled Kebabs
Family Features) Fire up your summer cookouts with crowd-pleasing kebabs, which are easy to prepare and fun to experiment with because you can use nearly…
Crash in Butler Co. results in death of man, 18
From staff reports Butler state police said an 18-year-old man was killed in a crash in Worth Township on Sunday afternoon. Police said the man,…
Humane Society sets ‘dogs off floor’ event
From staff reports Venango County Humane Society has set “Getting the Dogs Off the Floor,” an event Saturday at which volunteers will build Kuranda beds…
House sends long-delayed $19.1B disaster aid bill to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-delayed $19.1 billion disaster aid bill has sailed through the House and headed to President Donald Trump for his expected signature,…
Spoiler alert: ‘Jeopardy!’ star Holzhauer’s fate revealed
NEW YORK (AP) — James Holzhauer, the trivia whiz who dominated “Jeopardy!” this spring, isn’t invincible after all. The game show’s 32-time champion lost for…
Recent Deaths 6/4/19
Paula Gay Harnish, 50, of Clarion, formerly of West Freedom, Parker, died May 31, 2019. Mary Sullivan Conway, 97, of Guys Mills, died June 2,…
The Roof Over Our Heads
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor As many staff and students of Cranberry High School are aware, roofing construction has taken place and continues to be…
Oil City theft
A Unique Release
By LINDSAY PERRY – Student contributor Teenagers these days often find themselves in situations that can quickly become stressful. Between their school work and extracurricular…
75th Anniversary of D-Day is June 6
The invasion of Normandy was conducted in two phases – air and amphibious landings. Shortly after midnight on June 6, 1944, over 18,000 Allied paratroopers…
Editorial: Addiction in Youth
By JANICE IRWIN – Student Contributor Addiction is a spectrum. There are addictions people have casually and addictions that end up ruining lives. Not every…
Pet of the day 6/3/19
Taffy is a sweet calico kitten. She is current on age appreciate shots and will be spayed. Taffy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…