VETS members always ready to fulfill their duty
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Fifteen years after its founding and hundreds of funerals and memorials later, the Venango Entombment Testimonial Service (VETS) Honor…
2019
3 American soldiers killed in Afghanistan, US contractor injured
UPDATE: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — US forces in Afghanistan revise their death toll, say 3 US soldiers killed in Monday’s attack, Afghan contractor wounded. —…
Schwarber, Cubs beat Pirates 10-0 in Wrigley opener
CHICAGO (AP) — First, Brad Brach escaped a tough situation. Then Brandon Kintzler, Randy Rosario and Pedro Strop finished the job. Chicago’s beleaguered bullpen stepped…
Fire, ice and puberty: How ‘Thrones’ characters have grown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Living in Westeros can really change a person. Those who survived the first seven seasons of “Game of Thrones” have seen…
Recent deaths 4/9/19
Gladys M. Greenwood, 100, of Brookville, formerly of Corsica, died April 7, 2019. Jeannine M. McMillen, 85, formerly of Clintonville, died April 7, 2019. George…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Oil City warrant arrest
Venango VA Clinic Open House
Venango Community Based Outpatient Clinic, located at 464 Allegheny Blvd. in Franklin, will have an open house for veterans on Wednesday, April 17, from 2…
Pet of the day 4/8/19
Name: Squirrel Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Squirrel can be found at…
Picnic-Perfect Plates for Outdoor Dining
(Family Features) Picnics, patio dining and al fresco foods all come to mind when warmer weather allows families and friends to enjoy the flavors of…
Mission accomplished
Area residents who took to the road Friday night to drop off several truckloads of supplies to help farmers affected by recent floods in the…
Uganda police say kidnapped US woman, driver are freed
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan police said on Sunday they had rescued an American woman and her driver who had been kidnapped by gunmen in…
Wild Puig in middle of bench-clearing fray, Pirates top Reds
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasiel Puig looked eager to take a big swing. And not with a bat, either. An enraged Puig barreled into a bunch…
Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay win at ACM Awards
The Associated Press Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay solidified themselves as the hottest group in country music with multiple wins at the Academy of Country…
Recent Deaths 4/8/19
William (Bill) E. Shilling, 72, of Venus, died April 6, 2019. Calvin Orrin Ware, 94, formerly of Blooming Valley, died April 4, 2019. Margaret M….
Franklin looks to tackle problem property
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A multi-agency coordination effort was established Tuesday in Franklin after residents in a neighborhood pleading for help brought their concerns…
Sugarcreek may feel pinch of costly work
By SARAH TITLEY Staff Writer Franklin General Authority chairman Tim Dunkle revealed staggering costs for upcoming projects that will affect Sugarcreek Borough in a report…
US says reuniting separated families laborious process
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration wants up to two years to find potentially thousands of children who were separated from their families at…
Strome scores in OT to lift Rangers past Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel’s 40th goal of the season had a significant impact on the Stanley Cup playoffs. Guentzel scored with 2:35 to play,…
NY police arrest fan who attacked wrestler at WWE event
NEW YORK (AP) — Bret “The Hitman” Hart is OK after the famous wrestler was tackled by a spectator while he was giving a speech…
Oil Region Library group preps for 2nd mega book, media sale
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer The Oil Region Library Association is having its second “mega” book and media benefit sale that will run for three…
More street sweeping next week in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift: Odd side of…
What next? Some scenarios for UK as Brexit crisis unfolds
LONDON (AP) — Crunch time is coming for British politicians and European Union leaders, who are scrambling to find a way to way to make…
Fans mourn grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain 25 years after death
SEATTLE (AP) — On the 25th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death, dozens of people left flowers, candles and handwritten messages at a Seattle park near…
Musgrove out duels Gray, Pirates hand Reds 3rd shutout in row
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Whatever chance the Pittsburgh Pirates have of elbowing their way into the conversation in the NL Central hinges largely on their starting…
Avengers help unveil $5M donation for seriously ill children
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Some of Marvel’s top Avengers have assembled to support a $5 million donation to benefit seriously ill children in hospitals around…
Recent Deaths 4/6/19
John W. Emert, Sr., 56, of Polk, died April 2, 2019. Anna Yankovich Makuch, 89, of Emlenton, died March 9, 2019. Alice J. Irwin, 83,…
Theft by deception
Drugs seized in Titusville
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Resonates with Student
“The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. The Nazis came to power…
Recognizing Academic Success
By ANDREA WATSON Student Contributor On Thursday, March 28th, seventeen students from Cranberry High School were inducted into the National Honor Society. Five school board…
Sneak Peek: ‘Beauty and the Beast’
By MAKAYLA MONREAN & MACKAYLA MALES Student Contributors On Friday morning, April 5, 2019, the entire student body of the Redbank Valley School District, K-12,…
Eggs can’t fly…or can they?
By DYLAN SALSGIVER Student Contributor Cranberry High School teacher Zack Bedee takes his Academic Physics students to test their designs they’ve constructed to prevent an…
Beginning of the End
By HUNTER REDFIELD – Student contributor A 4 a.m. wake up call was summoned by the sound of a barking dog on an alarm and…
Canal Twp. harassment
Pet of the day 4/5/19
Brutus was brought into the rescue after being found wandering down Main Street in a neighboring town wearing a harness but no I.D.. It has…
Creamy Rigatoni With Mushrooms
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons minced…
Brookville bus driver facing 180 charges
From staff reports A bus driver for Brookville Area School District was arraigned Thursday on 180 charges related to alleged rapes and assaults of a…
Titusville library to hold essay contest
From staff reports Benson Memorial Library in Titusville is hosting an essay contest – “Revisiting the Founding Era” – for both adults and youths (ages…
Route 208 project expected to begin
From staff reports Work to improve nearly 1 mile of Route 208 in Grove City and Pine Township will begin April 15, weather permitting, according…
Man’s claim gives false hope in yearslong missing boy case
CINCINNATI (AP) — A day of false hope has given way to questions about why a man would claim to be an Illinois boy who…
Penguins lock up playoff berth with win over Red Wings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the slow start. The seemingly endless string of injuries to bold-faced names, to the ones that left the Pittsburgh…
Review: ‘Pet Sematary’ exhumes a King masterwork
The Associated Press Hollywood, in its infinite irony, has resurrected a tale about the unholy perils of resurrection. The mean roads and mangy cats of…
Recent Deaths 4/5/19
Concetta L. Harton, 93, of Franklin, died April 4, 2019. Robert B. Moyer Sr., 89, of Oil City, died April 3, 2019. William H. Corbin…
Planning Now for Fall Bulb Planting
The stunning color of the first crocus flowers fills our hearts with joy. The cheery blooms mark the start of the garden season. But the…
Pet of the day 4/4/19
Name: Bruce Breed: Domestic Long Hair Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ White Bruce can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
Mini Morsels for a Kid-Friendly Snack
(Family Features) Rally the family together to make and eat these bite-sized versions of corn dogs for an enjoyable, kid-friendly activity and snack. Parents will…
Canal Twp. man faces firearms charges for having, selling guns
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A Canal Township man has been charged in U.S. District Court for knowingly and unlawfully possessing firearms not registered to…
Cranberry students receive awards
Cranberry High School journalism students, from left, AJ Howard, Sara Uddin, Ava Fischer and Lindsay Perry received awards Wednesday in Hershey. The students were welcomed…
Gems Donation Station opens Friday; library association to benefit
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Ellen Gierlach’s plans to use her non-profit Gems Donation Station store “to benefit this area” will now include help given…