Students Taking Charge
By BROOKE WHITLING – Student contributor Every school year, Journalism and Publication students are elected to head departments. Here are the class leaders: …
2020
First Focus, Regenerative Ag (Joe’s Farm, Part 3)
Betsy Gibson loves to tell the story of how she, a vegetarian from Pittsburgh, fell in love with Joe Gibson, a rural pig farmer. We…
Cranberry will seek funds for 2 projects
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township intends to ask Venango County officials for some funds to help offset costs on two construction projects….
OC VFW will celebrate 100 years Saturday
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Oil City Veterans of Foreign Wars post is marking its 100th anniversary this year, and a special celebration is…
Fraud, backlogs disrupt US unemployment benefit payments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many American workers applying for unemployment benefits after being thrown out of a job by the coronavirus face a new complication: States’…
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds each homered in three-hit games in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0…
Holly Hunter suits up as US prosecutor in ‘The Comey Rule’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Holly Hunter has been entrusted with playing an array of real-world women, from tennis great Billie Jean King to a cheerleading…
Recent Deaths 9/25/20
Helen Marie Kuwahara, 89, died Sept. 11, 2020. Donna M. O’Shaughnessy, 83, of Oil City, formerly of Titusville, died Sept. 23, 2020. Blaine M. Taylor,…
Pet of the Day 9/24/20
Alfred is a sweet old man that is full of surprises. He loves treats of all kinds, will nudge you for more attention if you…
Grass-fed Beef Meatballs with Garlic and Herbs
(Family Features) Warm, delectable dishes go hand-in-hand with cool fall evenings when the crisp air sends you to the kitchen for a filling meal. Look…
Possession with intent to deliver
‘See You at the Pole’
By ADYSSON CARTER Student contributor On Sept. 23 at 6:15 in the morning, Ignite, Cranberry High School’s Fellowship of Christian Students’ club, hosted an event…
First Focus, Regenerative Ag (Joe’s Farm, Part 2)
“Locally sown, grown, and owned.” The emphasis on keeping things local ran throughout my conversations with the Gibson family as I continued to speak with…
First Focus, Regenerative Ag (Joe’s Farm, Part 1)
“Ah, man…he would be so happy. I tell you what, he’d be out there, right now, in the field, working on a new discer or…
Redevelopment Works: Reimagine. Reinvent. Reinvigorate.
Many of humanity’s greatest accomplishments were inspired by the necessity of the moment during times of strife and stress. When crisis strikes, responsibility and inspiration…
Victim of fatal crash in Rockland identified
From staff reports Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh on Wednesday identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal crash between a FedEx truck and lawn tractor in…
In-person programs for youths will resume soon at libraries
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer After a long hiatus because of coronavirus-related health directives, in-person library programs for young people will resume soon at…
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets…
Pirates cool off Hendricks, slip past playoff-bound Cubs 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are heading to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. If their offense doesn’t pick up soon,…
New Year’s Eve in Times Square incorporates virtual elements
NEW YORK (AP) — New Year’s Eve in Times Square will incorporate virtual elements, organizers said Wednesday as they gear up for a celebration that…
Recent Deaths 9/24/20
Sondra “Sue” Daum, 75, of Tionesta, died Sept. 22, 2020. Dale Thomas “Tom” Grimm, 78, of Oil City, formerly of Williamstown, West Virginia, died Sept….
Gavel Down: Ballot Battle
By BO MYERS – Student contributor Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court extended the due date for a mail-in ballot for General Election…
Pet of the Day 9/23/20
She might be 13 years old, but do not let that cause any hesitation! Slippy, or as we like to call her, “Slippy-meister,” is a…
Cauliflower ‘Risotto’ with Shrimp and Peas
(Family Features) Cooler weather calls for comfort foods, and it’s hard to top risotto for a heartwarming dish to share with the family on chilly…
A Brand New Normal For Cranberry High School
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor If you’ve been inside of Cranberry High School since the school year began on Sept. 1, you may have noticed…
1 person killed in Rockland Township crash
From staff reports One person was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash in Rockland Township involving a FedEx truck and a lawnmower, Franklin state police…
Northwest Commission accepting business loan applications
From staff reports The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Oil City has begun accepting applications for interest-free loans to small businesses in…
‘Unfathomable’: US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
The Associated Press The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, by far the highest in the world, hitting the once-unimaginable threshold six…
Judge declines to stay ruling on state crowd size
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to stay his own ruling that Gov. Tom Wolf’s size limits on gatherings are unconstitutional. U.S….
Review: Millie Bobby Brown has fun with ‘Enola Holmes’
The Associated Press There is a long, questionable and occasionally successful tradition of spinning off iconic literary and film characters through relatives distant and not…
Recent Deaths 9/23/20
Vernon W. Aurand, 57, of Oil City, died Sept. 21, 2020. Phyllis B. Dunn, 90, formerly of Titusville, died Sept. 20, 2020. Dale Thomas Grimm,…
The Life, Legacy, and Legal Precedence of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
“No door should be closed to people willing to spend the hours of effort to make their dreams come true” – Associate Justice Ruth Bader…
Cranberry’s Homestaying Spirit Week
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cranberry High School will not have a homecoming dance. However, students can still…
Pet of the Day 9/22/20
Tank is a sweet and sensitive gentleman. He starts off very shy but once he realizes he can trust you, he will be your shadow….
Shrimp Scampi
(Family Features) As families continue to adjust their meal routines amidst a worldwide pandemic, there are trends you and your loved ones can follow to…
Gavel Down: The loss of an icon
“Serving on this court is the highest honor and most awesome trust that can be placed in a judge.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg By BO…
Corruption of minors, child endangerment
Child endangerment, drug possession
Gavel Down: ‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’
By BO MYERS – Student contributor Pennsylvania law states under Title 35: Chapter 73 (COMMONWEALTH SERVICES), Subchapter A (THE GOVERNOR AND DISASTER EMERGENCIES), Statue 7301…
Dog dies, garage destroyed in Frenchcreek fire
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer A two-stall garage was destroyed in a fire that was reported at about 11:45 p.m. Sunday in Frenchcreek Township. Polk…
Grove board OKs 3 early dismissals to help teachers
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members voted Monday to add three early dismissal days in October to give teachers time to…
Pennsylvania launches new virus exposure notification app
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s new coronavirus exposure-notification app, COVID Alert PA, will be available today on app stores. The release of the app Tuesday is…
Lester cruises, Schwarber responds as Cubs top Pirates 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Schwarber found the quickest way to get back in his manager’s good graces: hit the ball hard and deliver in the…
Hollywood unions, studios agree on rules to start production
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s unions announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on pandemic protocols with major studios that will allow the broad…
Recent Deaths 9/22/20
Robert W. Flinchbaugh, 85, Franklin, died Sept. 20, 2020. Francis Dean “Bud” George, 93, of Knox, died Sept. 20, 2020. Patricia Janet Hoover, 80, formerly…
Unmasked Superheroes
By ADYSSON CARTER Student contributor The start of the 2020 school year was definitely a peculiar one for the students at Cranberry High School. Due…
Free at Last: USDA Relieves Families from Paying for Lunches
¨I have started getting school lunch more.¨ Emily Murray, Cranberry High School freshman By ALEXIS DEHNER and AUDREY FRAZIER Student contributor The coronavirus pandemic has…
Pet of the Day 9/21/20
Hello, I am Lucy! I am super friendly and loving, but I am not a fan of other cats. I honestly would prefer to be…
Walnut Apple Pear Crisp
(Culinary.net) Comfort food typically calls to mind soups, stews and hearty meals meant to warm you up on a chilly day. However, you can also…