Envirothon Club takes trip to Cook Forest
By KAYLA HANNA Student contributor On Thursday, Sept. 8, Cranberry High School students involved with Envirothon took a canoe trip down the Clarion River. Envirothon…
Strattanville man accused of assaulting woman in Franklin
From staff reports A Strattanville man is facing charges for assaulting a woman Wednesday night at an Elk Street residence in Franklin. Franklin police said…
Oil Region tourism award winners announced
From staff reports The winners of the 2022 Oil Region tourism awards have been chosen. Nearly 500 voters selected their favorites from more than 50…
Fertigs center offers hayrides Oct. 14-15
From staff reports The Fertigs Community Center will hold its annual fall family hayride Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15. Non-scary rides for younger children will…
GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens…
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A revived Hurricane Ian set its sights on South Carolina’s coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting…
Review: The witches return in lively ‘Hocus Pocus 2’
The Associated Press The nostalgia for “Hocus Pocus” has always been a bit of a mystery to me. There is nothing new about kids loving…
Recent Deaths 9/30/22
John T. Barber, 99, of Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 27, 2022. Beatrice S. Rembold, 94, of Temperance, MI, formerly of Seneca, died…
Pet of the Day 9/29/22
Sorrel is a laid back guy who mostly keeps to himself, but he loves to play and run around when he’s in the right mood….
Chili Con Carne
(Family Features) Cooler fall months call for comforting, hearty meals that taste just as delicious as they look. Filling recipes like chili and pasta make…
Cranberry Walks to School
By BREANN CLARK Student contributor Walk to School Day took place on Sept. 23st at Cranberry High School. Walk to School day is an annual…
Franklin homecoming parade marches through town
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A cool fall evening followed on the heels of a day of patchwork clouds as the Franklin High School homecoming…
Kremlin gets ready to annex 4 regions of Ukraine on Friday
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Friday will formally annex parts of Ukraine where separation “referendums” received approval, the Kremlin’s spokesman said, confirming the expectations…
NATO believes Baltic Sea gas leaks were sabotage
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — NATO said Thursday it would retaliate for any attacks on the critical infrastructure of its 30 member countries as it suggested…
People trapped, 2.5M without power as Ian drenches Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction across Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, cutting off the only bridge to…
‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio dies at age 59
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died…
Recent Deaths 9/29/22
Richard M. Swartz, 73, of Franklin, died Sept. 23, 2022. John T. Barber, 99, of Oil City and West Palm Beach, Florida, died Sept. 27,…
Pet of the Day 9/28/22
Tulip is a friendly, playful ball of energy. She loves to explore, and she loves to play with her toys (and other cats, when available)….
Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini
(Family Features) Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the…
Mystery of the Volleyball Student Section
By KAITLYNN MOORE Student contributor Any given night at Cranberry High School you can find the seats filled with hundreds of students from all grades…
Plant Bulbs in the Fall for a Spring Celebration
Football season and school have started. Gardeners are harvesting their vegetables and planting their second round of cool-weather crops. These harbingers of fall are subtle…
Franklin General Authority concerned about state Senate bill
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Franklin General Authority has expressed concern about a Pennsylvania Senate bill that would require state-regulated asset management plans for…
Cranberry board hears reports on summer reading, sports fields
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Cranberry School Board members heard reports Monday on the success of the summer reading program in the district and the…
Jan. 6 sedition trial underway for Oath Keepers leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates charged with seditious…
Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine despite outcry
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia stood poised Wednesday to formally annex parts of Ukraine after claiming that voters in areas where it has military control…
Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (AP) — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph…
Andújar’s bases-clearing double lifts Pirates over Reds 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miguel Andújar hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati…
Recent Deaths 9/28/22
Edward Quigley, 68, of Strattanville, died Sept. 26, 2022. Robert V. Donahue, 95, of Clarion, died Sept. 23, 2022. Stephen D. Hahn, 70, died Sept….
COVID Protocol
By LILY SHOOK and MACKENZIE REDFIELD Student contributors This year, at Cranberry Area High School, the Covid protocol looks a different compared to the previous…
‘Berry’ Many Changes
By GILLAIN WHITE and ADY CARTER Student contributors Cranberry Area High school has made several changes for the start of the 2022-23 school year. These…
Pet of the Day 9/27/22
Milan is a playful girl looking for a home to call her own. She is very friendly and affectionate, and she loves to chase toys…
Pepper-Crusted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Crushed Potatoes
(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating….
Man facing drug charges after traffic stop
From staff reports A Hermitage man is facing charges after he was found in possession of about one and a half pounds of marijuana during…
Pitt-Titusville training hub to host open house
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub will hold a fall open house at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15,…
Oil Valley Film Festival winners announced
From staff reports The 2022 Oil Valley Film Festival was held Sept. 9-11 in Oil City and featured 23 films. Participants in the seventh annual…
NASA spacecraft crashes into asteroid in defense test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft rammed an asteroid at blistering speed Monday in an unprecedented dress rehearsal for the day a killer…
Biden’s strategy to end hunger in US includes more benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is laying out its plan to meet an ambitious goal of ending hunger in the U.S. by 2030, including…
Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for Cat 4 damage
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with nothing to stop it from intensifying into a catastrophic…
Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Suwinski hit a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on…
Harrowing film tells of Las Vegas shooting and its aftermath
NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of cowboy boots that Ashley Hoff never thought she would see again helped unlock a powerful story about the…
Recent Deaths 9/27/22
Harriet “Ann” Enos died Sept. 25, 2022. Mary Esther Whitman, 82, of Franklin, died Sept. 2, 2022. Cynthia Kaye “Cindy” Waters, 59, of Cranberry, died…
Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails with Dirty Rice
(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating….
Pet of the Day 9/26/22
Marbles is a very friendly girl looking for her forever home. She can be pretty vocal when she wants fed or some attention, but she…
Homecoming Unmasked
By ADDISON KARNS Student contributor Cranberry and Oil City High School students danceed under the lights at Oil City’s football field on Saturday, Sept. 17,…
Berries are Back!
By ADY CARTER and GILLIAN WHITE Student contributors For the first time since the virus struck, Cranberry Area School District was able to start up…
Senate Hearings on Recruiting and Retention
VFW National Legislative Associate Director Brittany Dymond provided a statement for the record to the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel regarding military recruiting and…
Key Factors of Success
So, what does it take to ensure a school garden or farm project is successful? Based on the USDA and the Department of Health and…
Franklin man facing more than 400 child porn charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing more than 400 felony counts of child pornography. Franklin city police said in a criminal complaint they…
CLA gearing up for another robotics competition
From staff reports Christian Life Academy is gearing up for the annual BEST Robotics competition in October. This year’s theme is “Made to Order”, and…
Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian moved near the Cayman Islands and closer to western Cuba early Monday on a track to hit Florida as a…