Piano students to give recital
From staff reports Piano students of Susan Piel will present their spring recital at 2 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of the Franklin Alliance Church….
2019
Venezuela’s Guaido takes to streets in military uprising
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed troops…
Summer Movie Preview: Sequels galore, but original gems too
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pass the popcorn, the summer movie season is here and all the spectacle and air-conditioned respite it offers audiences. Summer at…
Recent Deaths 4/30/19
Donna J. Lewis-Walters, 75, of Rouseville, died April 27, 2019. Keith Everett Miller, 71, of Knox, died April 28, 2019. Ella H. “Martha” Eiseman, 77,…
Oil City hit and run
Reno DUI
Cornplanter Twp. accident
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
By MADALYNN BUNYAK Student contributor Sunshine has been spotted in more places than just the sky lately at Cranberry High School. A tradition from one…
Pennsylvania VFW 28th District Meeting
The VFW 28th District will have their district meeting at 2 p.m. May 5 at Reynolds VFW Post 7599. The post is located at 115…
Pet of the day 4/29/19
Name: Ginger Breed: Retriever Mix Age: 13 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Copper/ Butterscotch Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ginger can be found at Venango…
Simple Ways to be Heart Smart
Discover recipes chock-full of heart-healthy pecans (Family Features) Sometimes making small changes can have a positive impact on your health – including heart health –…
Woman accused of Titusville arson
From staff reports A woman has been charged with arson as a result of a structure fire in Titusville at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Titusville…
Taste of Talent dates scheduled
From staff reports The Franklin Fine Arts Council’s annual Taste of Talent Vocal Competition, which is open to individual soloists age 16 and over, will…
Jewish community will ‘stand tall’ after synagogue shooting
POWAY, Calif. (AP) — Eight-year-old Noya Dahan had finished praying and gone to play with other children at her Southern California synagogue when gunshots rang…
Muncy, Bellinger lead Dodgers to 7-6 win, sweep of Pirates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger helps the Los Angeles Dodgers with power and a refined plate approach, too. Bellinger hit his 14th home run…
‘Avengers: Endgame’ obliterates records with $1.2B opening
NEW YORK (AP) — The universe belongs to Marvel. “Avengers: Endgame” shattered the record for biggest opening weekend with an estimated $350 million in ticket…
Recent Deaths 4/29/19
John Michael Say, Sr., 78, of Seneca, died April 23, 2019. Donna J. Walters, 75, of Rouseville, died April 27, 2019. Mary B. Rice, 68,…
Request made to dissolve Oil City Parking Authority
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer One of Oil City’s public authorities that at one time wielded considerable clout in the city is going away….
Gardening advice offered at OC’s Community Conversations program
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The new Community Conversations program at First Presbyterian Church on Bissell Avenue in Oil City offered advice this week on…
Leaders struggle to make sense of fatal attack on synagogue
POWAY, Calif. (AP) — The rabbi who led a service on the last day of Passover suffered a gunshot wound to his hands and two…
Kershaw gets 1st win as Dodgers beat Pirates 3-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three starts into his delayed season and Clayton Kershaw already appears back in his usual form. Kershaw earned his first win,…
Sigourney Weaver helps school celebrate ‘Alien’ production
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. (AP) — Sigourney Weaver helped make a New Jersey high school’s encore stage production of “Alien” a special event. “Alien: The Play”…
Harassment
Highmark specialists to explain changes at workshop
From staff reports An informational workshop is planned to help people better understand the expected changes that may occur when the consent decree between Highmark…
Franklin sets street sweeping
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – First shift: alleys from 12th…
Oil City art students honored
Several students at Oil City High School were inducted into the National Art Honor Society. They include Laney McNellie, Destiny Hughes, Rachel Adams, Kira Doutt,…
Sunday Mass canceled across Sri Lanka a week after bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Catholic leaders canceled Sunday Masses indefinitely across Sri Lanka and officials urged Muslims to stay home for Friday prayers in…
Dodgers homer in record 33 straight home games, beat Pirates
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger’s one mighty swing of the bat was loaded with historical significance. Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the first…
National Comedy Center to digitize Lucille Ball archives
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Handwritten notes and family photographs belonging to Lucille Ball will be digitally preserved as part of a new project being undertaken…
Recent Deaths 4/27/19
Brian J. “Bubba” Seely, 51, of Cochranton, died April 25, 2019. Curtis B. Rimer, 55, of Henderson, Nevada, died April 8, 2019. Marvin D. Goughler,…
Drug Act Violation
In The Works: The Cranberry Closet
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor “It’s truly for the kids,” said Lori Corbett, one of Cranberry High School’s guidance counselors, when asked about the newest…
Pet of the day 4/26/19
Name: Jughead Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Jughead can be found at…
Braised Cod Peperonata
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 onion, halved and sliced thin 2 red bell…
Drug, firearm charges filed after traffic stop in Sugarcreek Borough
From staff reports Sugarcreek Borough police said a routine stop for traffic violations in the 400 block of Rocky Grove Avenue late Saturday night led…
Job fair scheduled in May at Venango Technology Center
From staff reports The School & Industry Partnership along with the Venango and Franklin chambers will sponsor a Student Employment Event on Tuesday, May 21….
Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A quarantine at two Los Angeles universities affected more than 200 students and staff who may have been exposed to measles…
Greinke leads Diamondbacks past Pirates for 4-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zack Greinke did a little bit of everything on Thursday, holding the Pirates to two hits over seven innings and adding a…
Taylor Swift to open Billboard Awards with performance
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift will open next week’s Billboard Music Awards with a performance of her new single “ME!” Swift released the colorful,…
Recent Deaths 4/26/19
Samuel R. “Rich” Switzer, 75, of Sligo, died April 24, 2019. Nancy Kay (Hetrick) Ace, 78, of Knox, died April 25, 2019. For complete…
Washington Twp. DUI crash
Cranberry Sheetz theft
Felony gun and drug charges
Endangering the welfare of children
Pet of the day 4/25/19
Name: Flash Breed: Retriever, Labrador/ Rottweiler Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Flash can be found at Venango…
Effortless Summertime Entertaining
(Family Features) Summer means it’s time to stock up on fresh produce and light the grill for a season of outdoor gatherings with friends and…
Man pleads guilty to homicide by vehicle charge
From staff reports A Corsica man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Clarion County court to a homicide by vehicle charge in connection with a 2017 crash…
Franklin students competing in national tourney
From staff reports Ten students from Franklin High School are on their way to Orlando, Florida, to compete in the Academic Games League of America’s…
Penelec to conduct tree trimming in region
From staff reports Penelec will conduct tree trimming along transmission and distribution circuits over the next several months. A company news release says locations include…
Putin: NKorea ready to denuclearize – if it gets guarantees
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed during their first summit Thursday he is willing to…