Recent Deaths 9/14/20
D. Patricia Boyer, 85, of New Bethlehem, died Sept. 11, 2020. Robert “Bob” Joseph Burns, 67, of Dillsburg, died Sept. 7, 2020. Randy John Deitz,…
City council has a burning issue
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer How to burn, what to burn and when to burn within the city limits dominated the agenda at Oil…
New look for Pink Splash this year
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The annual Pink Splash for the Cure, an event designed to raise public awareness of breast cancer and raise…
New Orleans under hurricane watch from Tropical Storm Sally
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Sally formed Saturday off south Florida amid forecasts it would grow into a hurricane capable of striking the…
Mondesi has HR, SB; Zimmer gets 1st win as Royals top Bucs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after…
Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” wins top prize at Venice Film Fest
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, won the Golden Lion for best film Saturday at a…
Forest Service addresses gypsy moth population
From staff reports The USDA Forest Service is accepting public comments on a proposal to suppress gypsy moth populations in Allegheny National Forest. The Forest…
Champagne Rain concert set at Venango Museum
From staff reports Champagne Rain, an acoustic duo featuring Sunny Waters and Frenchy Garcia, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Venango…
Daily US virus deaths decline, but trend may reverse in fall
The Associated Press The number of daily U.S. deaths from the coronavirus is declining again after peaking in early August, but scientists warn that a…
Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated…
Pandemic chases ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to Dec. 25
NEW YORK (AP) — Following the less-than-stellar theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” Warner Bros. is delaying its next big release, “Wonder Woman 1984,” to…
Recent Deaths 9/12/20
Shirley J. Harper, 84, of Oil City, died Sept. 10, 2020. Willis N. Behr, 87, of Titusville, died Sept 11, 2020. Arthur R. Rosenberger, Jr.,…
Gun theft
Pet of the Day 9/11/20
Hello world, I am Shadow! I literally love everything – people, cats, dogs, treats, toys – you name it! I am super sweet and warm…
Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken
(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….
Shippenville man’s death ruled homicide
From staff reports Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder has ruled the death of a Clarion County man who had been in state prison for child…
Household hazardous waste, electronics collection event set
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, Sept….
US remembers 9/11 as pandemic changes tribute traditions
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated 9/11 Friday as a new national crisis — the coronavirus pandemic — reconfigured and divided anniversary ceremonies and a…
Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants are playing guessing games to some extent heading into their season opener at…
Barrymore sets high standard in her models as talk show host
NEW YORK (AP) — Drew Barrymore is setting a high standard for herself as she joins the world of daytime talk show hosts on Monday….
Recent Deaths 9/11/20
Rev. John R. “Jack” Friggle, 87, formerly of 214 East 7th St., Oil City, died Sept. 10, 2020. Cora “LaRue” Love, 87, of Clarion, formerly…
Pet of the Day 9/10/20
Eddy (M) – Short Hair; Grey/White – is grey and white (pictured) Bella (F) – Medium Hair; Grey/Tan/Calico – tan over right eye, rest of…
Blueberry Cake Donuts
(Culinary.net) From the first ring of the alarm to tying shoes and heading out the door, busy mornings can be stressful for the entire family….
Returning to School: What Students have to Say
By NICK RICHAR Student contributor “With everything going on, the school should be prepared for a successful year,” Cameron Russell, a Cranberry senior, said during…
Oil City man accused of burglary
From staff reports An Oil City man has been charged with breaking into a residence on North Street in Oil City on Monday. At about…
Federal free meals program for public school children extended
From staff reports A free breakfast and lunch program for public school children has been extended nationwide by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the…
California fire that killed 3 threatens thousands of homes
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California wildfire threatened thousands of homes Thursday after winds whipped it into a monster that incinerated houses in a…
White Sox top Pirates on Clemente Day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates spent the day honoring Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. The organization participated in acts of community service. The players…
Review: A breakthrough in ‘Broken Hearts Gallery’
The Associated Press The 25-year-old Australian actress Geraldine Viswanathan, having already stolen movies left and right, more straightforwardly owns “Broken Hearts Gallery,” a glossy but…
Recent Deaths 9/10/20
Peter J. Mazzetti, 101, of Elon, North Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died Sept. 5, 2020. Marian C. Ochs, 91, of Lucinda, died Sept. 9, 2020….
Pet of the Day 9/9/20
Hello! I am Max. I absolutely LOVE food, like, it is the best thing ever. My day revolves around food! I also LOVE attention! I…
Mini Pierogy Mac ‘n’ Cheese Skillet
(Family Features) When it comes to back-to-school season, whether students are heading back to the classroom or learning from home, one of the biggest challenges…
Hit and run crash
Fatal crash
Child endangerment
‘New Kids on the Block’
By BROOKE WHITLING; Photography by GABE DRESBACH Student contributors While the education field is experiencing a shortage of teachers, Cranberry High School is not lacking diverse,…
Harrisville man suffers fatal injury in OC crash
From staff reports A man was fatally injured in a one-vehicle crash on the Route 8 bypass Monday in Oil City. Oil City police said…
Cranberry Festival set Sept. 19 at mall
From staff reports This year’s Cranberry Festival will be a bit different than usual, with activities on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Cranberry Mall. Festival…
Gov. Wolf relaxes restrictions on indoor dining
The Associated Press Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to seat more patrons inside after Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday he is relaxing restrictions on indoor…
Error in ninth inning gives Pirates 5-4 win over White Sox
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-runner Jason Martin scored the winning run on catcher Yasmani Grandal’s error in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh…
‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ will end in 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Who do we keep up with now? After more than a decade, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” will be ending its…
Recent Deaths 9/9/20
Norma Aiken, 89, of Franklin, died Sept. 7, 2020. Harvey Richard Burris, 90, of Cranberry, died Sept. 6, 2020. Francis W. Connelly, 31, of Pittsburgh,…
Spiced Pumpkin Carrot Cheesecake Cupcakes
(Culinary.net) Pumpkin is the flavor of the season when fall comes around, especially when used in heartwarming desserts and sweet treats the whole family can…
Pet of the Day 9/8/20
Moose is such a sweetheart once he gets comfortable with you! He is a bit shy at first, but warms up relatively quickly. Loves to…
Assault with injury
VA Introduces New AI Platform
VA announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, an electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA), for veterans in the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. The new…
Venango, Clarion counties report additional cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Monday announced Venango County reported two new cases (one confirmed and one probable) and Clarion County…
Hopes fading for coronavirus deal as Congress returns
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least there won’t be a government shutdown. But as lawmakers straggle back to Washington for an abbreviated preelection session, hopes are…
Steelers sign All-Pro DT Cam Heyward to 5-year contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward knew his father, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, bounced around the NFL during a decade-plus career as a running back that saw…
‘Tenet’ tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters
NEW YORK (AP) — In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the…