Energy conference puts spotlight on key issues during ‘Drake Dialogues’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Drake Energy Security Conference wrapped up Friday at Drake Well Museum in Titusville with the “Drake Dialogues,” an invitation…
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Paving on East Second in Oil City could start this week
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Paving could start at the end of this week on the East Second Street project, Oil City manager Mark Schroyer…
In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the leaders…
Proposed gag order on Trump in federal election case puts judge in tricky position
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposed gag order aimed at reining in Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric puts the judge overseeing his federal election interference case in…
Penguins surge past Flames with 5 goals in third period for 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2…
Cranberry Mall shoe store closing today
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Shoe Dept. in the Cranberry Mall is closing its doors at the end of regular hours today, leading to…
Rockland Tunnel will be temporarily closed
From staff reports The Allegheny Valley Trails Association announced the Rockland Tunnel will be temporarily closed beginning Monday for the installation of a wall and…
Palestinians stream south in Gaza as Israel urges a mass evacuation, conducts brief raids
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians scrambled to flee northern Gaza on Saturday after the Israeli military ordered nearly half the population to evacuate…
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting the gavel within reach…
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
The Associated press Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions…
Recent Deaths 10/14/23
George H. Bailey, 59, died Oct. 12, 2023. Lisa Ann Lobaugh died Sept. 28, 2023. Connie L Burris Clifton, of Princeton, N.C., formerly of Cranberry,…
Pet of the Day 10/13/23
Meet Vinny! This handsome guy was surrendered to us with two other cats when his owner could no longer care for him. Vinny is approximately…
Easy Brunch Quiche
(Culinary.net) The same old brunch menu week after week can become tiresome and dull. It’s bland, boring and your tastebuds get used to the same…
Cranberry supervisors updated on several township projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors heard several project updates from township staff at Thursday’s supervisors meeting. Assistant roadmaster Michael O’Neil gave a…
Venango County collection event set Nov. 4
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov….
Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Patrick McHenry took the House speaker’s gavel for the first time, he slammed it down with such force at adjournment…
Biden is talking about green energy and jobs in PA again. Will his message break through?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is returning to Pennsylvania to use the critical battleground state again as a backdrop for some of his favorite…
Review: In the elated ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ every seat is the best seat in the house
The Associated Press It opens with a clock counting down until show time — the dropped stomach, rollercoaster slowly encroaching its apex sensation — and…
Recent Deaths 10/13/23
Amy Joan Kline, 93, formerly of Titusville, died Oct. 10, 2023. John C. Street, 74, of Shippenville, died Oct. 11, 2023. Henry B. “Hank” Suhr,…
Pet of the Day 10/12/23
Who doesn’t love disco? This sweet and affectionate boy came to us with the rest of his siblings after he was found abandoned in a…
Ghostly Graveyard Cake
(Family Features) For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks…
Cranberry students compete in language competition
From Cranberry Chronicles reports Cranberry was represented by three students at Slippery Rock University’s World Language Competition on Oct. 10. Hundreds of students from western…
Students prep for BEST competition
Cranberry seniors, Seth Mellring and Evan Goodman, tested a robot after weeks of coding challenges and had some great results in preparing for the BEST…
Missing Oil City man found with community assistance
From staff reports An Oil City resident who was reported missing on Oct. 3 was found safe and unharmed, according to Oil City Police Chief…
Woods & River Coffee wins ‘Best Sandwich’ competition
From staff reports Woods & River Coffee in Oil City won the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry’s “Best Sandwich in the County” contest…
US moving quickly to boost Israel’s military. A look at what assistance it’s providing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to…
Nominated to be House speaker, Scalise is left searching for Republican votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Having won the nomination to be the next House speaker, Rep. Steve Scalise is heading straight into a familiar Republican problem —…
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost…
Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Talks bitterly broke off between Hollywood actors and studios late Wednesday, killing any hopes that the three-month strike by performers would…
Recent Deaths 10/12/23
Andrew C. Maul, 56, of Franklin, died Oct. 10, 2023. Stephen D. Slocum, 76, of Prosperity, S.C., formerly of Titusville, died Oct. 4, 2023. Jason…
Pet of the Day 10/11/23
Meet the fun and loving Limbo! This sweet little girl is from our “party” litter and was found abandoned with her four siblings. Limbo is…
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
(Family Features) When the sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat….
Venango Chamber taking outstanding citizen nominations
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Citizen Award, which each year is bestowed upon an individual…
Franklin mayor elected president of Pennsylvania Municipal League
From staff reports Franklin Mayor Doug Baker was elected president of the Pennsylvania Municipal League during the association’s annual business meeting, which was held last…
Israeli strikes demolish Gaza neighborhoods as only power plant in territory runs out of fuel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians in the sealed-off Gaza Strip struggled to find any safe area Wednesday, as Israeli strikes demolished entire neighborhoods, hospitals ran low…
After one week without House speaker, Republicans appear no closer to choosing new leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a…
Bedard makes NHL debut as Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard skated into the faceoff circle, saw one of his idols standing across from him and tried to soak in the…
Review: In ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ a sharp courtroom drama that will end relationships
The Associated Press Of all the ways that a relationship can end, a fundamental disagreement about a work of art is in some ways extremely…
Recent Deaths 10/11/23
Thomas Dauphin Brown, 85, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 21, 2023. Delores J. Reagle, 84, of Oil City, died Oct. 3, 2023. Ronald E. “Ron”…
Pet of the Day 10/10/23
Who doesn’t love a good party? Confetti came to us with his four siblings as part of our “party” litter. Confetti is a polydactyl and…
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
‘Nobody Fights Alone’
By BETHANY NOVICKI and MACKENZIE REDFIELD Student contributors Cranberry High School Volleyball Boosters is hosting a cancer awareness and benefit game Oct. 12, 2023, to…
Stroke support group to meet Oct. 17
From staff reports UPMC Northwest will offer a free stroke support group Tuesday, Oct. 17. The group, which offers education, support and resources for individuals…
PennWest enrollment exceeds projections
From staff reports Pennsylvania Western University, in a news release, said preliminary enrollment numbers for fall 2023 indicate it is continuing on a path to…
Israel pounds Gaza neighborhoods, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood on Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety…
Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said…
Connor Bedard is the NHL’s latest ‘next Sidney Crosby.’ The original has plenty left in the tank
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby knows a little — OK, maybe more than a little — about being hockey’s next big thing. The hype. The…
Recent Deaths 10/10/23
Donna R. Waterhouse, 75, of Kennerdell, died Oct. 9, 2023. Barbara A. Stewart, 70, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 8, 2023. Mary Ann Hill, 82, of…
Pet of the Day 10/9/23
Meet Conner, the handsome and affectionate 5-year-old lab mix! Conner was surrendered to us to no fault of his own. His owner was moving and…
Parmesan Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Artichoke
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…