Cranberry duck egg project takes students beyond usual curriculum
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Students at Cranberry Elementary School are hatching duck eggs in a project that is both engaging and educational. “It goes…
2019
Students globally protest warming, pleading for their future
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students across a warming globe pleaded for their lives, future and planet Friday, demanding tough action on climate change. From the South…
Netflix will cut ‘Bird Box’ footage months after outcry
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix will remove footage of a real fiery train disaster from its hit post-apocalyptic survival film “Bird Box” months after the…
Recent Deaths 3/16/19
Nancy Jo Reib Witherup, 75, of Franklin, died March 14, 2019. Rose M. Smith, 74, of Clarion, died March 14, 2019. Charlotte Ann Thompson Lauer,…
Weapon on school property
RVHS 300 Club
By MAKAYLA MONREAN Student Contributor Thanks to all of the local businesses and organizations that have supported the Redbank Sports Boosters, our school was able…
Pet of the day 3/15/19
Elsa is a sweet and playful older kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Elsa can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue…
Smoky Cubano Sandwich
(Family Features) For flavor fans, there is nearly no better combo than the complementary tastes in a Cubano sandwich. Complete with layers of roast pork,…
2 OC women charged for hindering police
From staff reports Two Oil City women are facing charges for telling police that a man wasn’t at a Cornwall Street residence before police later…
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes scheduled in Franklin
From staff reports The PPC Violence Free Network and Shelter will hold its sixth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Sunday, April…
Cranberry supervisors hear updates on 2 projects
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Plans are moving ahead on two Cranberry Township projects. At a supervisors meeting Thursday, Barrie Brancato, chairman of the…
Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49; 1 man charged
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what…
Kessel, Crosby help surging Pens blank Sabres 5-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With Sidney Crosby at the very top of his game, the Pittsburgh Penguins are peaking at the right time. Crosby contributed…
Loughlin loses starring roles on Hallmark Channel
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Hallmark Channel cut ties Thursday with favored star Lori Loughlin, a day after her arrest in a college admissions scam…
Recent Deaths 3/15/19
Robert Eugene McQuaid, 93, of Sandy Lake Township, died March 13, 2019. Nancy Jo Reib Witherup, 75, of Franklin, died March 14, 2019. Ellen Louise…
Community Band
By SAMANTHA NEISWONGER & MORRISSA VALASEK Student Contributors For those of you who aren’t aware, March is Music in Our Schools Month. Musical department staff…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Franklin drug possession
Pet of the day 3/14/19
Name: Butch Breed: Hound/mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Butch can be found at Venango County…
How to Make Caramel Apple Wraps
(Family Features) Snack time just got a bit sweeter. These wraps are simple enough to make that even kids can enjoy putting them together. For…
Man facing drug charges after stop; 2 others arrested
From staff reports Three people were arrested early Wednesday morning after Franklin state police found suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia in a car during a traffic…
Polk Fire-Rescue seeking $10,000 for equipment upgrades
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The Polk Fire-Rescue department is on a mission to raise $10,000 to upgrade emergency scene equipment used for traffic control…
Colorado’s ‘bomb cyclone’ storm barrels toward Midwest
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — National Guard troops used specialized vehicles with tank-like treads to rescue stranded drivers in Colorado in the wake of a massive…
Steelers sign CB Steven Nelson, bring back Chickillo, Berry
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The “Killer Bs” era is officially over in Pittsburgh. Antonio Brown is an Oakland Raider. Le’Veon Bell is a New York Jet,…
Review: ‘Wonder Park’ is at war with itself
The Associated Press There’s always that moment on roller coasters when the lap bar gets locked down and you slowly, agonizingly ride up to the…
Recent Deaths 3/14/19
Mary Joy Kennedy (Tegtmeier), 71, died March 12, 2019. Patrick J. Connelly, 57, of Cambridge Springs, died March 11, 2019. Suzan Lorraine “Sue” Clark, 68,…
Small School Athletes
By KOLBY BARRETT Student Contributor Going to over-the-top colleges like Duke for basketball or Alabama for football is not always necessary to have a professional…
Planting for Pollinators
Last summer, I had the pleasure of watching a fat bumblebee joyfully buried deep in the center of an orange tithonia blossom, covering itself with…
Richland Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. warrant
Pet of the day 3/13/19
Name: Levi Breed: Russian Blue Gender: Female Size: Medium House-trained: Yes Levi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue.
How to Make Spanakopita Puffs
(Family Features) If you want to impress your guests, try serving this puff pastry recipe as an appetizer at your next gathering.This flaky pastry filled…
Couple sentenced in OC child abuse case involving infant
From staff reports An Oil City couple has been sentenced in a case of child abuse involving an infant. Ashley Marie Caldwell, 23, was sentenced…
Franklin Authority OKs bid below estimate for circular clarifier work
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin General Authority members heard good news Tuesday when city engineer Al Wodzianski presented the panel with a project bid…
UN: Environment is deadly, worsening mess, but not hopeless
WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth is sick with multiple and worsening environmental ills killing millions of people yearly, a new U.N. report says. Climate change, a global major…
Malkin picks up 1,000th point, Pens rally by Caps 5-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin isn’t one for nerves. And yet they came anyway as the weeks crept by and the Pittsburgh Penguins star inched…
Huffman, Loughlin charges shatter actresses’ clean images
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As an Emmy winner and Oscar nominee, Felicity Huffman has been known as one of Hollywood’s more versatile actresses, as well…
Recent Deaths 3/13/19
Shirley D. Johann, 87, of Oil City, died March 6, 2019. Bettie S. Smith, 61, of Slippery Rock, died March 11, 2019. Deborah L. Huff,…
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Richland Twp. accident
Country Springs awarded Personal Care Home of the Year
From staff reports Affinity Health Services, Inc., has named Country Springs Personal Care Home the Personal Care Home of the Year for 2018 during a…
Pet of the day 3/12/19
Name: Rocky Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 9 months Gender: Male Size: Large House-trained: Yes Prefers a home without other dogs and cats. Good with children….
How to Make Ricotta with Four-Berry Compote, Pistachios and Granola
(Family Features) Get out your ramekins and fill them up with layers of ricotta cheese, four-berry compote and pistachios topped with granola. This tasty…
Oberlander to host seminar on ticks, spotted lanternfly
From staff reports State Rep. Donna Oberlander, R-63rd District, will conduct a seminar with Penn State Extension experts on the dangers of ticks and tick-borne…
Valley Grove students advance
Valley Grove Elementary students Aaron Wetjen (from left), Quinten Boozell, Lucas Hickey and Maddox Songer, recently competed in the Western Pennsylvania VEX IQ State Championships….
More Boeings grounded amid global probe into Ethiopia crash
HEJERE, Ethiopia (AP) — A growing number of airlines grounded a new Boeing plane involved in the Ethiopian Airlines disaster as a global team of…
Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland
NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Foles is headed to Jacksonville, Landon Collins to Washington and Trent Brown to Oakland. The big-money offers for NFL free…
Former Ohio State coach Meyer joining Fox’s studio team
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Urban Meyer did not rule out a return to television after announcing his retirement as Ohio State’s coach. On Monday, that…
Recent Deaths 3/12/19
William K. Fetzer, III, 73, of Clarion, died March 11, 2019. C.J. “Butch” Lenhart, 67, of Franklin, died March 11, 2019. Ruth Higgins Fassler, 95,…