December 2020

Recent Deaths 12/17/20

Richard B. Gulnac, 81, of Franklin, died Dec. 16, 2020. R. James Smathers, of Clarion, died Dec. 16, 2020. Troy Edward Perry, 35, of Cochranton,…



Reindeer Pecan Brownies

(Family Features) The holidays are filled with delicious food – from indulgent breakfasts to decadent desserts – but snacks can get overlooked. Spice up this…








Recent Deaths 12/16/20

Dorian Elaine Burchfield Goheen, 93, of Strattanville, died Dec. 14, 2020. Timothy Norman Deeter, Sr., 66, of Franklin, died Dec. 14, 2020. William Charles Corbett…



Steak Au Poivre

(Family Features) Celebrate the season and create long-lasting memories this year by serving tasteful main courses centered around tender cuts of beef. With hand-cut choices…







Recent Deaths 12/15/20

Kaye A. Heeter, 81, of Callensburg, died Dec. 14, 2020. Judith C. Hovis, 78, of Clintonville, died Dec. 11, 2020. Catherine L. “Kay” James Lee,…


Pet of the Day 12/14/20

Hope’s selfie game is strong. She ensures there isn’t a double chin and is svelte as possible. She knows her angles. But really for Christmas,…


Grape Frangipane Tart

(Family Features) All kinds of holiday celebrations, whether with immediate family or joining loved ones virtually, can be made better with sweet treats that add…



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Area weekend virus cases hit 246

From staff reports The state Department of Health over the weekend announced the tri-county area reported an increase of 246 cases of COVID-19. Clarion County,…






Recent Deaths 12/14/20

Catherine Anderton Weiser Francisco, formally of Oil City, died Nov. 25, 2020. Franklin Leroy “Frank” Thomas, 79, of Venus, died Dec. 11, 2020. Phyllis L….










Recent Deaths 12/12/20

Margaret (Peg) Lucille Miller Buzard, 83, of Mayport, died Dec. 11, 2020. Marjory Cobler Garris, 82, of Emlenton, died Dec. 10, 2020. Mary Maul, 72,…


Pet of the Day 12/11/20

Hello nice person! I’m Henry, the most distinguished gentleman in shop; who are you? Would you be interested in adopting a dog? That’s amazing! Because…









Recent Deaths 12/11/20

Danny S. Crawford, 69, of Franklin, died Dec. 10, 2020. Terry Paul Blakley, Jr., 38, Beaver Falls, formerly of Franklin, died Nov. 30, 2020. Robert…





Robotics Redemption 

By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor Can Cranberry Robotics continue with the second COVID-19 shutdown in 2020? With most activities at Cranberry High School being cancelled…


Home and Healthy 

By ALAINA OLSON Student contributor Andrea Barrett, girls’ 7th-12th grade gym teacher at Cranberry High School, truly loves her job, but COVID-19 has presented some…