Banana Chocolate Smoothie
Makes 4 1-cup servings 11/2 cups chocolate soy milk 3 ounces chopped dark chocolate 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed 2 tablespoons bee pollen 2…
2019
Relay for Life doesn’t let rain dampen spirits
From staff reports The 25th annual Relay for Life was held Saturday at Oil City High School. It included special recognition walks and games throughout…
Eagles donate toward fire vests
Oil City Eagles Club members Eric Davison, B.J. Wilson, Scott McClellan and Joe Adams are shown two of the six ballistic vests purchased by the…
US, Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top officials from the U.S. and Mexico will begin talks Monday in a scramble to fend off President Donald Trump’s threat of…
Davies improves to 6-0, Brewers top Pirates 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zach Davies wanted a shot at becoming the first Milwaukee pitcher in two years to toss a complete game. So with the…
A diminished ‘Godzilla’ still bests ‘Rocketman,’ ‘Ma’
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest iteration of the Godzilla franchise took over the top spot from “Aladdin” and roared louder than Elton John at…
Recent Deaths 6/3/19
Carol A. Brinkman, 72, of Crown, died May 31, 2019. James E. Prenatt, 87, of Oil City, died June 1, 2019. John L. Berry, Jr.,…
Old Red Cross ledgers document WWI relief efforts
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Just a little over a century ago, there was a whole lot of knitting and sewing going on upstairs…
China blames US for trade dispute, says it won’t back down
BEIJING (AP) — China issued a report Sunday blaming the United States for the countries’ trade dispute and said it won’t back down on “major…
Arcia’s 2nd HR, 2-run drive in 13th, lifts Brewers over Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Orlando Arcia made sure the Milwaukee Brewers went home with a win after a long day. Arcia hit his second homer of…
Confirmed measles case reported in Meadville
From staff reports Meadville Medical Center has reported that a confirmed case of measles was identified in a patient in the emergency department on Tuesday….
2 face preliminary hearings on charges that include robbery
From staff reports Preliminary hearings are scheduled Wednesday morning for two men charged in a robbery last weekend near 33 Venango St. in Franklin. Sugarcreek…
Officials ID Virginia Beach gunman as city employee
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The gunman who killed 12 people in a Virginia Beach municipal building was identified by police Saturday as a 15-year…
Bell caps historic month in style, Pirates top Brewers 9-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell spent some time in the seats above the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park on Friday night, carefully…
Elton John objects to ‘Rocketman’ scene deletions in Russia
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John and the filmmakers of his biopic “Rocketman” on Friday sharply criticized a Russian distributor’s decision to censor scenes from…
Recent Deaths 6/1/19
James R. Stubbs, Jr., 60, of Franklin, died May 28, 2019. Barbara Jane (Hanna) Cochran Hess, 84, of Grants Pass, Oregon, formerly of Oil City,…
One-Vehicle Crash
Van Road Crash
Cranberry’s First Ever CRUNC
By SARA UDDIN Student contributor Cranberry High School hosted their first Model UN conference on May 28, 2019. This academic activity is for students interested…
A Day at the Hatch
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student Contributor As a fly fisherman, nothing seems to be more amazing than fishing a hatch. Fish are rising everywhere and…
Pet of the day 5/31/19
Thor is an approximately 3 year old, male German Shepherd surrendered to the rescue when the owners were no longer able to afford proper care…
Tartar Sauce
1 pint mayonnaise 2/3 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons white onion, minced 1 ounce lemon juice Pickle juice to taste Mix ingredients together, refrigerate…
Second suspect charged in OC robbery
From staff reports A second suspect has been charged in connection with a May 20 robbery in Oil City. A criminal complaint filed by Oil…
Franklin receives grant for robotics-drones lab
From staff reports Franklin Area School District has received a$22,000 grant from the Pittsburgh-based McElhattan Foundation that will support the creation of a robotics and…
Companies report progress on blood tests to detect cancer
The Associated Press A California company says its experimental blood test was able to detect many types of cancer at an early stage and gave…
Moustakas goes deep twice, Brewers top Pirates 11-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Moustakas doesn’t have a secret behind his power resurgence this season. Moustakas homered twice among his four hits and drove in…
Elite 8: National Spelling Bee too easy for octet of champs
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — There were warning signs throughout a marathon day of spelling that this Scripps National Spelling Bee would not conclude like…
Recent Deaths 5/31/19
Frederick T. Hinds, Jr., 88, of Oil City, died May 29, 2019. Barbara Jane (Hanna) Hess, 84, of Grants Pass, Oregon, formerly of Oil City,…
A ‘Berry’ Special Assistant Principal Surprise
Assistant Principal Elizabeth Daugherty gets a surprise send-off for her retirement from Cranberry High School on May 29, 2019. (Photos by Lindsay Perry AJ Howard…
Pet of the day 5/30/19
Name: Kitana Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Orange/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Kitana can be found at…
Simplify Your Grilling Routine this Summer
Simplify Your Grilling Routine this Summer (Family Features) Summer is typically a busy time for families, making those moments you spend together all the more…
Woman held on neglect, other charges in Polk Center incident
By JIM MEYER Staff writer A Cochranton woman accused of using a Taser on a Polk Center resident was ordered held for court Wednesday in…
National Trails Day event set Saturday in Titusville
From staff reports The Titusville Area Trails Association and Friends of Drake Well will partner with the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day to offer…
Josh Bell homers again, Pirates beat Reds 7-2 for split
CINCINNATI (AP) — Josh Bell is finishing off one of the best power-hitting months in Pirates history. The switch-hitting first baseman tied the club record…
Pennsylvania faces a 3rd day of severe weather
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania faces a third day of severe weather while people clean up from storms that downed trees, power lines and caused flooding….
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge offers new world at Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is on the same land as Disneyland, but stepping into the new attraction transports visitors to an…
Recent Deaths 5/30/19
Calvin L. “Cal” Forsell, 61, of Franklin, died May 27, 2019. Susanne J. Rhea, 77, of Clarion, died May 28, 2019. John P. “Jack” Slye,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
President Twp. criminal mischief
Favorite Annual Flowers
Long tables covered with healthy, deep green plants filled the Belmont Sports Complex in Kittanning for the Armstrong County Penn State Master Gardener’s Plant Sale….
Pet of the day 5/29/19
Name: Grizzly Breed: German Shepherd Mix Gender: Male Size: XL Color: Black/ Red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Grizzly can be found at Venango County Humane…
Brunch Bites
(Family Features) A perfect addition to your brunch table, these savory Mini Ham and Avocado Biscuit Sliders are quick and easy to make. For even…
Scholarship fund set up in OC teacher’s memory
From staff reports Bridge Builders Community Foundations and the family of Oil City teacher Jessica Marie Stephens, who died earlier this year, have announced the…
Venango Co. to sponsor collection event June 8 at mall
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection for household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in…
Tornadoes hit Kansas, PA as storms sweep across US
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — A vicious storm tore through the western outskirts of Kansas City on Tuesday, spawning one or more tornadoes that downed…
Dietrich hits 3 HRs, Lyles injured as Reds beat Pirates 11-6
CINCINNATI (AP) — Derek Dietrich was describing his three-homer game for the media when Scooter Gennett walked past and put it in a slightly different perspective. “Anybody…
Review: ‘Godzilla’ is back and doing just fine
The Associated Press It’s been a bit since moviegoers had the chance to catch up with Godzilla, five years in fact, which in cinematic franchise…
Recent Deaths 5/29/19
Suzanne Rhea, 77, of Clarion, died May 28, 2019. Calvin L. “Cal” Forsell, 61, of Franklin, died May 27, 2019. Erma R. Kirchner, 94, of…
Veterans Resource Fair Set for Wednesday
Are you, or is someone you know, a veteran of the United States military? If so, you may benefit from an event that will take…
Pet of the day 5/28/19
Christopher is a male kitten, he is current on vaccines and friendly and playful. Christopher can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.