Pet of the Day 1/20/21
Merri is a sweet girl who was left outside our front door with two other kitties. She is shy until she is more familiar with…
Cuban Chicken with Salsa Fresca
(Culinary.net) If your family ever gets stuck in a dinner routine rut, it can feel like you’re eating the same recipes over and over again….
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Grove board discusses hybrid model change, vote planned Monday
By DILLON PROVENZA Staff writer Valley Grove School District will continue to operate with 25% of students attending in person as school board members on…
McMahon award recipient chosen
From staff reports Brayden Crocker, a junior at Oil City High School, is this year’s recipient of the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of Gold” Memorial…
Facing crush of crises, Biden will take helm as president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden swears the oath of office at noon today to become the 46th president of the United States, taking the helm…
Crosby’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Capitals 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Penguins spent the better part of 30 minutes skating in slush. They surrendered a three-on-none break. Twice, they fell behind by…
Washington, Malek and Leto face off in ‘The Little Things’
The Associated Press Denzel Washington has played some iconic cops over the years, but he doesn’t get hung up on things like that. For him,…
Recent Deaths 1/20/21
Tracey J. Feely, 46, of Titusville, died Jan. 18, 2021. Daniel E. Hornberger, 66, of New Bethlehem, formerly of Limestone, died Jan. 18, 2021. Robert…
Altruism Isn’t Dead: A Tribute to Connie Miller
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER – Student contributor In times such as these ridden with turmoil and anxiety, it is oftentimes easy to overlook the acts of…
Pet of the Day 1/19/21
Goose is a very sweet girl who wants all the love. She can be vocal at times, especially when she is hungry or wants your…
Easy Crab Rangoon
(Culinary.net) Appetizers are many people’s favorite part of a meal. From dips and finger foods to little treats and fried pieces of perfection, there is…
Living in a Material World
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor PARSS (Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools) has begun to fund Cranberry High School’s “Living in a Material World”…
Tri-county virus cases, deaths mount
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced 167 new cases of COVID-19 and five new virus-related deaths were reported from the…
Washington’s Trail 1753 will hold free webinar
From staff reports Washington’s Trail 1753 will host a free, one-hour webinar titled “The Venango Path – Then and Now” at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…
Biden picks Levine as assistant health secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become…
Woman accused of theft from Pelosi’s office during riot
HARRISBURG (AP) — Federal authorities arrested a woman whose former romantic partner says she took a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the…
Garth Brooks joins lineup of entertainers at Biden inaugural
NEW YORK (AP) — Add Garth Brooks to the lineup of entertainers at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. “This is a great day in…
Recent Deaths 1/19/21
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Guntrum, 85, of Parker, died Jan. 17, 2021. Willard E. Kingsley, 90, of Maris Grove retirement community, died Jan. 13, 2021. Michael…
Pet of the Day 1/18/21
Maren is a bit shy to new people, but she warms up fairly quickly and becomes the most affectionate little kitty. She loves to play,…
Pastry Brunch Cups
(Family Features) Full days of learning and educational growth, whether taking place in the classroom or at home, require filling breakfasts, snacks and family dinners….
30th Anniversary of Desert Storm
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, marked the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. The operation lasted 43 days from Jan. 17 – Feb. 28, 1991, and…
Winter Sports: Keeping Players Safe and in the Game
By ALEXIS DEHNER and AUDREY FRAZIER Student contributor “Yes, wrestling with a mask isn’t easy,” stated varsity wrestler Dakota Woolcock, “However, we will do whatever…
From Cranberry Berry to Crimson Hawk
By NATALIE SANDROCK and HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributors Kalynne Ziegler, a Cranberry High School senior, signed a letter of intent Jan. 14, 2021, with Indiana…
Veteran outreach hours set
From staff reports State Rep. R. Lee James will offer veterans affairs outreach hours at his Seneca office, 3220 Route 257, from 10 a.m. to…
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe…
Guentzel’s winner lifts Penguins by Capitals 4-3 in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Casey DeSmith felt the puck at his feet, looked down to confirm it was indeed the case then exhaled as his Pittsburgh…
Phil Spector, famed music producer and murderer, dies at 81
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later…
Recent Deaths 1/18/21
Larry W. Spence, 79, of Oil City, died Jan. 16, 2021. Richard J. “Dicky” Swartz, 52, of Franklin, died Jan. 15, 2021. Ruth E. Galletta,…
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Deep Hollow residents renew push for action at junkyard
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The first regular meeting in 2021 for the Cranberry Township supervisors focused on an old topic – the devastation…
County handed out $4.575M in CARES funds
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County commissioners offered a breakdown at their meeting Tuesday of how the county spent the $4.575 million in CARES…
Statehouses, US capital brace for potentially violent week
The Associated Press The threat of extremist groups descending on state capitals in a series of demonstrations Sunday prompted governors to roll out a massive…
Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Dre was back at home Saturday after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Peter…
Betty White marks 99th birthday today
LOS ANGELES (AP) — True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday. “Since I am turning 99, I can…
Tri-county adds 35 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced 35 new cases of COVID-19 from the tri-county area and one new virus-related death…
NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The National Rifle Association announced Friday it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek to incorporate the nation’s most politically…
Konecny records hat trick, leads Flyers past Penguins 5-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gritty’s hat trick was that the mascot had one at all, a comically oversized Flyers cap he flung, frisbee-style, onto the ice….
Elvis Presley’s Graceland starting live virtual tours
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Elvis Presley’s Graceland is now offering live online tours for fans around the world, including those who can’t travel to the…
Recent Deaths 1/16/21
John Louis Bohlen died Jan. 15, 2021. Cathy A. Crews, 65, of Oil City, died Jan. 13, 2021. Edward H. Culbertson, 87, of Franklin, died…
Pet of the Day 1/15/21
I’m a squishmallow of a cat who loves people and attention. So my name Little Girl came from when I was younger. I was slim,…
Cheesy German Potato Soup
(Family Features) From filling dinners to favorite desserts, comfort foods can bring smiles to friendly faces. As temperatures drop, lean on recipes that add flavor…
Embracing Different Perspectives
I work in an interesting field, where change is celebrated, challenges are embraced, and differing thoughts are not just invited but needed. Redevelopment, after all,…
OC Council OKs one request, denies another
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Two requests to use city properties got different answers from Oil City Council at a meeting Thursday. In the…
Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19, steady economy
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up…
Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff flameout cost offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and two assistants their jobs. The team announced Thursday it would not…
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV’s famed Mister Rogers, dies at 92
The Associated Press Joanne Rogers, an an accomplished concert pianist who celebrated and protected the legacy of her husband, the beloved children’s TV host Mister…
Recent Deaths 1/15/21
Margaret E. “Peggy” Roser, 82, of Oil City, formerly of Plum Township and Seneca, died Jan. 14, 2021. Thomas “Tom” Jolly Townley, of Oil City,…
Pet of the Day 1/14/21
Hello! My name is Autumn! I used to be really shy when I first arrived here at the shelter. I started to really like the…