Steelers dominate early, hold off Titans for 27-24 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers stand alone as the AFC’s last undefeated team thanks to a dominant start and a bit of late…
October 2020
‘Babish’ expands as pandemic boosts YouTube cooking shows
NEW YORK (AP) — Mac and cheese, 18th-century style. A seven-course meal using only ingredients from a convenience store. A meal that is literally on…
Recent Deaths 10/26/20
George Herman Ruth, 70, of West Hickory, died Oct. 23, 2020. Helen L. Shedrick Zuck, 74, of Oil City, died Oct. 24, 2020. For…
Culture of Community
Life has changed considerably in the nearly four centuries since colonists established the first public school in America. In the early 1600s the focus of…
New voter registrations surge
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Keen interest in the Nov. 3 presidential election has pumped up the number of registered voters across the nation,…
Europe, U.S. watch case totals grow, debate new restrictions
CHICAGO (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus infections continued to soar Saturday in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. In some cases, so did anger over…
Steelers re-sign punter Jordan Berry in time for Titans game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Punter Jordan Berry is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team re-signed Berry on Saturday, less than two months after cutting him…
Arlo Guthrie, citing health, says he’s retired from touring
LOS ANGELES (AP) — You can get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant. But it appears we’ve seen Arlo Guthrie tell us that in person…
Man accused in burglary facing more charges
From staff reports A Franklin man already facing charges in connection with a burglary and theft of an unemployment card that was used to make…
County, 2 municipalites working on applications for CDBG funds
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County, Cranberry Township and Sugarcreek Borough are in the process of submitting applications for 2020 Community Development Block Grant…
US sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous…
Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway
The Associated Press U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail, raising the…
Chelsea Handler’s personal ‘Evolution’ inspires new special
New York (AP) — When Chelsea Handler decided to pursue therapy, the comic may not have realized the level of introspection she’d encounter. “It was…
Recent Deaths 10/24/20
Patricia R. Allio, 81, of Leeper, died Oct. 22, 2020. James L. Atkins, 84, died Oct. 21, 2020. Lori Ann Runninger, 58, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 10/23/20
Renna is a sweet girl that was surrendered to us due to her family not having enough time for her. She seems to like to…
Overnight Walnut French Toast with Cranberry Walnut Ginger Compote
(Family Features) For many families, spending special moments with loved ones feels more important than ever this year. Whether you’re spending the holidays with family…
Franklin couple facing charges after drug buys by informants
From staff reports A Franklin couple are facing drug charges after police used a confidential informant to buy drugs from them over the course of…
Cranberry still facing setbacks with internet upgrade efforts
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Efforts to expand internet access from rural locations within Cranberry Township continue to be thwarted. Bob Betzold of Hill…
Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden fought over how to tame the raging coronavirus during the campaign’s closing debate,…
Perfection on display when Steelers visit Titans, both 5-0
The Associated Press Maybe all the delays involving the Titans and the jumbled NFL schedule led to the kind of showcase game we all need….
Animals, people rescue each other in heartfelt docuseries
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a new docuseries, a child who uses a walker meets a dog with its own version of wheels. Inmates find…
Recent Deaths 10/23/20
Joy E. Agin, 87, of Seneca, died Oct. 22, 2020. Allouise F. Coffy, 88, of Shippenville, died Oct. 20, 2020. Donna M. Guth Martin Hoffman,…
Pet of the Day 10/22/20
Belle is a wonderful girl that had a rough past. The story we were told is that she was thrown out of a car with…
California-Style Cheesy Enchilada Casserole
(Family Features) As families across the country transition back into more normal routines this fall with work, school – whether virtual or in-person – and…
Students Awarded for the Most Creative Face Masks
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor During the first full week of October at Cranberry Junior Senior High School, students and staff alike participated in a…
Franklin panel facing decisions regarding 15th Street CSO plan
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer The Franklin General Authority will face daunting decisions in the coming months now that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST)…
3 Cranberry grads earn Eagle Scout award
From staff reports Three local Boy Scouts earned their Eagle Scout award from Troop 111 in Seneca. A ceremony was held recently at Fertigs Community…
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of threatening but fake emails sent to Democratic voters in multiple battleground…
Regarding Henry: Steelers D bracing for Titans star back
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sure there are options when facing Derrick Henry. None of them, however, are particularly fun. Try to hit the NFL’s hottest running…
Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she’ll need to make more room on her…
Recent Deaths 10/22/20
Samuel Long Kerr, of Sugar Hill, New Hampshire, died Oct. 17, 2020. Cecile A. Hudson Nunamaker, 98, of St. Petersburg, died Oct. 21, 2020. William…
Pet of the Day 10/21/20
Moses has been a fighter from the beginning. Our vet brought him in after finding him with a deep cut above his left eye. Unsure…
Spiced Apple Crumble
(Culinary.net) Apple orchards, apple picking and apple desserts all scream fall. Glowing with bright yellows and reds, apples are juicy and more than ready to…
Cranberry Twp. burglary
4 charged after break-in, theft at Grove home
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Four Franklin residents – three men and a woman – are facing charges after a house in Rocky Grove was…
Venango planners give conditional OK to Dollar General in Pinegrove
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission gave conditional approval Tuesday for a new Dollar General store on Route 157 in…
In debate countdown, Trump holds rally, Biden does prep
ERIE (AP) — President Donald Trump pushed into arguably the most important state on the electoral map on Tuesday, opting for a rally in Pennsylvania…
NFL teams going for 2 at record-setting rate
The Associated Press Never before have NFL teams gone for 2-point conversions as often as they have this season, even if the decision sometimes has…
Review: Charming ‘Over the Moon’ gets lost in lunar orbit
The Associated Press The acclaimed animator behind such powerful figures as Ariel, Aladdin, Tarzan and Rapunzel has a new heroine and she’s going further than…
Recent Deaths 10/21/20
Dorothy W. Rodgers, 67, of Sligo, died Oct. 20, 2020. John Robert Hindman, 73, of Clarion Township, died Oct. 20, 2020. Barbara R. Jack, 81,…
Pet of the Day 10/20/20
Bentley is a very handsome and equally friendly dog. He came on the Tennessee transport in late September. He will need some work on house…
Cilantro Cream Sauce
(Culinary.net) If your family spends endless amounts of time arguing over dinner plans before eventually settling on the same meals week after week, keep in…
Venango, Clarion cases keep climbing
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced Venango County reported five new cases of COVID-19 (one confirmed and four probable) and…
State CASA to hold virtual town hall
From staff reports Pennsylvania CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has planned a virtual town hall event titled “CASA Across the Commonwealth,” to be held at…
High court allows 3-day extension for PA ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count mailed-in ballots received up to three days after the Nov. 3 election, rejecting a…
Devin Bush’s knee injury clouds Steelers’ unbeaten start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The collective body language of Devin Bush’s teammates said it all. Moments after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year linebacker began writhing on the…
Netflix previews ‘Ma Rainey’ and Boseman’s final performance
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix on Monday previewed George C. Wolfe’s August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” showcasing Chadwick Boseman’s final performance opposite Viola…
Recent Deaths 10/20/20
Clara M. Bell, 87, Cooperstown, died Oct. 18, 2020. Gloria Joyce Strain Puleo, 83, of Reno, died Oct. 18, 2020. Charity Ann Sayers, 45, of…
Reschedule Cancelled VA Health Care Appointments
Veterans whose VA health appointments were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic can contact VA to reschedule by calling or messaging their care team. Primary…
Pet of the Day 10/19/20
This super special boy was brought up in late September with a group of 15 other dogs from Tennessee. Dillon is extra special because he…