G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations wrapped up the Group of 20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare…
November 2020
Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars 27-3, remain unbeaten
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s latest victory was picture perfect. The Steelers defense gathered in the end zone after each turnover — four times in all —…
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she’s re-recording music
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show…
Recent Deaths 11/23/20
William K. Bowen, 95, of Oil City, died Nov. 21, 2020. Wayne Eugene Dittman, Sr., 91, of Emlenton, died Nov. 21, 2020. John Thomas “Tom”…
Control of two downtown OC parks transferred to city
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Two lush downtown Oil City parks, each a product of a prior demolition project, are now under the auspices…
Heath’s owners plan another Thanksgiving spread
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Love for their childhood neighborhood combined with cooking talents and a big supply of food are prompting two Oil…
Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers, economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — LaTonya Story is every retailer’s worst fear. With the viral pandemic re-surging through the country and the economy under threat, Story has…
Jags activate Hayden from IR, expect him to play vs Steelers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars activated veteran cornerback D.J. Hayden from injured reserve Saturday and expect him to play significantly against Pittsburgh on…
Dylan papers, including unpublished lyrics, sell for $495K
BOSTON (AP) — A long-lost trove of Bob Dylan documents including the singer-songwriter’s musings about anti-Semitism and unpublished song lyrics has sold at auction for…
Man accused of breaking into Hasson school
From staff reports A Titusville man is facing charges for breaking into Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City overnight Wednesday. Franklin state police said…
OC playground gets fresh look
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of some South Side Neighborhood Association activities, but it didn’t stop the organization from launching a project to…
Leaf collections set in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with its vacuum machines next week in the following areas: Monday –…
Police: 8 injured in Wisconsin mall shooting; suspect sought
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Police searched Friday evening for the suspect in a shooting at a suburban Milwaukee mall that left seven adults and a…
$11B budget package passes Pennsylvania Legislature
HARRISBURG (AP) — An $11 billion no-new-taxes spending package won passage in a lame-duck Friday night session in Pennsylvania’s Legislature, as lawmakers sought to plug…
‘Coming 2 America’ to launch on Amazon Prime in March
The Associated Press “Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film…
Recent Deaths 11/21/20
Beryl D. Ace, 86, of Oil City, formerly of Cranberry, died Nov. 19, 2020. M. Alberta Pier Armant, 100, of Greenville, died Nov. 18, 2020….
Pet of the Day 11/20/20
Angelina is more or less a saint. No one has any unkind words towards her. Well… there was this instance that she liked our hamster,…
Ranch Seasoned Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas with Tomato Salsa
(Family Features) Dinner in many households means foolproof recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and boring. Finding new ways to…
Thanksgiving Tradition Continues at Cranberry
By ALEXIS DEHNER Student contributor “I’m so happy we are happy to keep this tradition and take it on the road to the families in…
Implementable Action and Tangible Benefits
Thursday, Nov. 5, was a momentous day for local redevelopment. After a year of grant-writing, waiting, strategizing, more waiting, and logistical planning, we finally had…
Schroyer: ‘Tough putting finances together’
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Striking a balance between a static revenue stream and the need to pay for city operations was “a real…
No in-person learning at Grove through Dec. 4
From staff reports Valley Grove School District will remain closed to in-person learning through Friday, Dec. 4, as elementary and high school students continue remote…
Wolf to veto bills on carrying, selling guns amid disasters
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will veto legislation heading to his desk that would repeal long-standing laws intended to control the carrying of guns…
Steelers’ Smith-Schuster still ‘lit’ but with a dash of grit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Don’t get it twisted. Life is still very much “lit” for JuJu Smith-Schuster. A quick scan of the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver’s…
BTS releases new album ‘BE,’ a ‘letter of hope’
SEOUL (AP) — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their highly anticipated new album, which they described as a “letter of hope.” The band held…
Recent Deaths 11/20/20
Maude Alberta Armant, 100, formerly of Franklin, died Nov. 18, 2020. Elsie Genevieve Blankfield, 94, died Nov. 17, 2020. Joan M. Freeman, 90, of Knox,…
Cranberry Soars To New Heights
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor Cranberry is moving up a step in the technological world with the new addition of drones. Cranberry High School was…
Pet of the Day 11/19/20
For information on Pascal, visit the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Ranch Crusted Burgers with Avocado Ranch Sauce
(Family Features) Dinner in many households means foolproof recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and boring. Finding new ways to…
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Area reports 39 additional virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Wednesday announced Venango County reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 (19 confirmed and six probable) and…
Casey, Toomey unveil nursing homes reform bill
From staff reports U.S. Sens. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa., are introducing a bipartisan bill to enhance accountability among the nation’s poorest performing…
Acting Pentagon chief cites risks during troop reductions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coming period of U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq is “fraught with risk,” but the military will not hesitate to…
Virus surge places strain on state’s contact tracers
The Associated Press Pennsylvania’s contact tracing system is under strain as the explosion of new COVID-19 cases overtakes health workers’ ability to keep up, hampering…
Review: In ‘Collective,’ the rot of government corruption
The Associated Press A politicized healthcare crisis, horrifyingly unnecessary death, a crucial election. “Collective,” a piercing documentary about corruption in Romania, may not directly concern…
Recent Deaths 11/19/20
Mary L. Blair died Nov. 17, 2020. John Hutchison, 71, of Claypool, Indiana, died Nov. 13, 2020. Andrew B. “Andy” Maitland, 81, of Cranberry, died…
The 2020 Crantopia President is…
By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor Overlapping the actual 2020 presidential election, four candidates have battled it out to be the next Crantopia president in a…
Mistletoe Mule
(Family Features) While holiday traditions and celebrations will likely look different this year, the season is still special. Set the scene for a celebratory occasion…
Pet of the Day 11/18/20
Genevieve came into our lives as a stray and she isn’t looking back – only forward. She is looking for the right kind of love…
Man accused of fleeing from police, punching officer
From staff reports A transient man is facing charges for fleeing from police and punching a police officer in the face. Franklin police said in…
PUC wants parties in OC electric lines dispute to work things out
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has directed parties involved in a dispute about what might be unsafe electric utility…
State sharpens mask mandate, orders virus testing
The Associated Press Pennsylvania is strengthening its mask mandate and will require out-of-state travelers to test negative for the coronavirus before arrival, health officials announced…
First-world problems: Unbeaten Steelers looking for run game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin said minutes after the Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 9-0 after a victory over Cincinnati on Sunday that he wasn’t worried…
Mississippi road signs for Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash site
GILLSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Lynyrd Skynyrd, the rock band famous for “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird,” now has highway signs pointing to the site…
Recent Deaths 11/18/20
John L. Flickinger, 58, of State College, died Nov. 15, 2020. Andrew B. Maitland, 81, of Cranberry, died Nov. 17, 2020. Mary Koltonski Malys, 90,…
Orange Spiced Tea
(Family Features) It’s no secret that a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can deliver important vitamins and nutrients for better health, but…
Cranberry puts winter sports on hold for now
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to upend educational norms, and that has required some shuffling of the sports schedule…
Leaf collections set for Oil City
From staff reports The Oil City leaf collection schedule this week is as follows: Today – East Second, East Third, East Fourth (Wilson to dead…
Trump campaign lawsuit over PA vote heads to court
The Associated Press A hearing on the Trump campaign’s federal lawsuit seeking to prevent Pennsylvania officials from certifying the vote results remains on track for…