Roast with Red Pepper Cranberry Sauce
Creating a crowd-pleasing centerpiece starts with choosing a flavorful, tender cut of meat. This year, you can make a holiday roast to remember with an…
2020
Bredinsburg Road crash
Woman waives hearings on endangerment, drug charges
From staff reports A Franklin woman already facing child endangerment charges is now facing an additional drug-related charge. Amber Knox, 30, was being booked into…
Voluntary 10-digit dialing will start Saturday
From staff reports When dialing the telephone number for your neighbor, you’ll need to get in the habit of adding the area code, starting Saturday….
Pelosi and Mnuchin have ‘extensive’ talks on COVID relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held an “extensive conversation” Wednesday on a huge COVID-19 rescue package, meeting face…
Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have at least one more day to see if the team’s coronavirus outbreak is under control before their…
Review: NYC hipsters bake bread, eat quinoa, fight aliens
The Associated Press The new sci-fi rom-com “Save Yourselves!” is rich in comic timing, but seemingly nowhere more than in its very title, coming in this of…
Recent Deaths 10/1/20
Margaret G. “Peg” Girdich, 93, of Franklin, died Sept. 27, 2020. Jean M. Kahle, 79, of Columbia, Maryland, formerly of Clarion, died Sept. 29, 2020….
Route 322 crash
Pet of the Day 9/30/20
Hey there, I’m Muffin! I’ve got a lot of love to give, but only on my own terms. I have to have my space, too,…
Churros
(Family Features) Sweet, handheld snacks make for perfect teammates while watching a game at home, and these Churros are an ideal example of a quick,…
Cranberry ups its fan count at indoor athletic contests
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The number of fans and players who can attend indoor athletic contests at Cranberry High School has been increased….
Tamarack releases eagle after recovery from lead poisoning
From staff reports A bald Eagle nicknamed “Promise” was released Tuesday after recovering from lead poisoning through treatment at Tamarack Wildlife Center. The bird, approximately…
Pennsylvania counties push for changes to mail ballot law
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s counties pressed lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf to allow them to process mail-in ballots before Election Day in the battleground state…
Titans have NFL’s 1st COVID-19 outbreak; next game still on
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans won’t be back inside their building until Saturday at the earliest because of eight positive tests for the…
‘Borat’ sequel to be released by Amazon before election
NEW YORK (AP) — Borat is back. Sacha Baron Cohen has filmed a sequel to his 2006 film “Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make…
Recent Deaths 9/30/20
Jerome F. “Jerry” Lynch, 72, of Rockland, died Sept. 22, 2020. Terry R. Williams, 67, of Reno, died Sept. 27, 2020. Guy L. Emanuele, 80,…
Pet of the Day 9/29/20
Hello! I am Laurel! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the people…
Savory Leek, Raisin and Ricotta Tart
(Culinary.net) Versatile recipes that make mealtime a cinch for busy families are one easy way to free up time for moments with loved ones. This…
Cornplanter Twp. crash
More details released in 2 Cornplanter fires
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer More details were provided Monday by Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department about two blazes that occurred over the weekend in Cornplanter…
Grove board votes to allow spectators at sporting events
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members voted unanimously Monday to allow spectators at home sporting events. Superintendent Kevin Briggs said student…
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
NEW DELHI (AP) — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global…
Bubble hockey champions: Lightning win Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from…
James Patterson awards $500 grants to thousands of teachers
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of schoolteachers will receive $500 grants from author James Patterson to help students build reading skills, especially as schools struggle…
Recent Deaths 9/29/20
Leora M. Crisman, 93, died Sept. 28, 2020. Gwen Ferringer Kossman, 84, died Sept. 26, 2020. Evelyn Imogene McGuirk, 88, died Sept. 27, 2020. Mildred…
Pet of the Day 9/28/20
Diamond Mae is a HAPPY girl with lots of energy. She will need some work on obedience but she is eager to please. She likes…
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Muffins
(Family Features) The seemingly constant rush of hectic school days and nights often leaves busy families feeling like there’s no time for a homemade meal…
Homicide victim identified
DUI crash
House Holds Hearing on Burn Pits
Last Wednesday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing to discuss airborne hazards in the Southwest Asia theater…
Venango, Clarion counties report new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Sunday announced Venango County reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported one…
OC VFW celebrates 100 years
Oil City VFW members Adam Cunningham and Latisha Stephens play a round of cornhole during the post’s 100th anniversary celebration Saturday evening. The milestone was…
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from…
Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent two quarters trying to hem in Deshaun Watson. It didn’t take. After watching the Houston quarterback move the…
Nearly a year after sudden exit, Shepard Smith returns to TV
NEW YORK (AP) — Two weeks shy of a year after abruptly quitting Fox News Channel with a declaration that “truth will always matter,” Shepard…
Recent Deaths 9/28/20
Anita E. Cauvel, of Franklin, died Sept. 22, 2020. J. Max Runyan, 90, of Clarion, died Sept. 26, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Motor vehicle theft
Mall movies will close for now due to lack of new films
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A lack of new films and a cash flow problem will temporarily shut down the Movies at Cranberry in…
Fall theme in works
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Transit Art Gallery and Gift Shop in downtown Oil City is celebrating the onset of the autumn season…
Late night protest in Portland, Oregon, declared unlawful
PORTLAND (AP) — Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly late Saturday, forcing protesters from downtown Portland, Oregon, and making several arrests, just hours after demonstrations…
Indians’ playoff positioning hurt by 8-0 loss to Pirates
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians will have one eye on the field and one eye on the scoreboard on the final day of the regular…
Music fan seriously hurt by stage diver wins $2M settlement
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who suffered serious spinal injuries when a stage diver landed on his head during a concert…
Venango Co. subtracts virus case, Clarion Co. adds 3
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced Venango County subtracted one confirmed case of COVID-19 and Clarion County reported three new…
Oil Region Alliance receives grant from DCNR
From staff reports The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism has received a grant worth almost $230,000 from the state Department of Conservation…
Portland, Oregon, braces itself for large right-wing rally
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — At least several thousand people are expected in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for a right-wing rally in support of President Donald…
Pirates’ Keller pulled 5 no-hit innings, Indians bunt in 7th
The Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was pulled after five innings despite not allowing a hit — and walking eight — against the…
Recent Deaths 9/26/20
Stefanie Ann Rankin, 49, of Emlenton, died Sept. 23, 2020. Ketina E. Van Brussel, 57, died Sept. 19, 2020. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Pet of the Day 9/25/20
My name is Kai! I am a big boy that absolutely loves attention and food. I am weary of cats that are very dominant personalities,…
Plantain Crusted Salmon Fillets
(Family Features) If you’re looking to spice up your mealtime routines, especially during those busy school nights, you may find your solution in versatile ingredients…