Pressure Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
(Family Features) Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge….
Funding for Cranberry housing project falls short
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township supervisors learned Thursday that a quest to secure federal funding by a housing developer for a township…
National Fuel warns of collections scam
From staff reports National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. said scammers posing as National Fuel representatives are telling customers they have 45 minutes to pay their…
Fed: Rates to stay ultra-low even after inflation picks up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve announced a significant change Thursday in how it manages interest rates by saying it plans to keep rates near…
Pirates earn doubleheader sweep over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Erik Gonzalez and Adam Frazier singled in runs, rookie Cody Ponce earned his first big league victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates…
NBC sets November return for ‘This Is Us,’ ‘Chicago’ dramas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An optimistic NBC said Thursday it will bring “This Is Us” and other scripted series back in November despite the TV…
Recent Deaths 8/28/20
Cheryl E. Adams, 74, of Polk, died Aug. 26, 2020. Maxine A. Dunlap, 88, of Franklin, died Aug. 25, 2020. Julie Ann Davis, 57, of…
Creamy Raspberry Mocha Parfait
(Culinary.net) Nearly anytime can be a good time for a decadent dessert. This Creamy Raspberry Mocha Parfait, which combines the flavors of instant coffee, chocolate…
Pet of the Day 8/27/20
Tyson is a very spunky big boy. He has plenty of energy and loves to play. He can also be a bit of an escape…
Terroristic threats
DUI, speeding
Drug possession
Corruption of minors
Funds to benefit Riverview IU6
From staff reports Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 is among 220 education agencies that will benefit from $17 million allocated to improve educational services for about…
Relay For Life luminaria event set
From staff reports The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Venango County will host a special drive-through luminaria event at the Cranberry Mall on…
DOJ seeks data on care home deaths in 4 states
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department on Wednesday sent letters to the governors of New York and three other Democratic-led states, seeking data on…
White Sox hit 4 more homers, rip Pirates 10-3
CHICAGO (AP) — José Abreu homered again, Dallas Keuchel followed Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter with six dominant innings, and the surging Chicago White Sox pounded the…
Review: ‘All Together Now’ is a sweet call to help others
The Associated Press Amber Appleton gives, gives, gives. The 17-year-old spends her free time teaching English to a group of Korean women. She visits a…
Recent Deaths 8/27/20
Cheryl E. Adams, 74, of Polk, died Aug. 26, 2020. Jean F. Wilson Bauer, 94, died Aug. 25, 2020. Eunice L. Bowser, 87, of Rimersburg,…
Burglary
Popcorn cravings
(Family Features) If spending more time at home than usual has you reaching for snacks more often, keep some quick, flavorful options on-hand to help…
Pet of the Day 8/26/20
Meet Elsa! This sweet girl can be shy at first, but once she gets to know you her bright playful personality shines through. She loves…
Volunteers pull debris from river
From staff reports The annual Allegheny Valley Conservancy river cleanup yielded less trash than in previous years, according to an AVC news release. The usual…
Zonta COVID kits will be distributed Monday
From staff reports The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and Family Service and Children’s Aid Society will distribute COVID CARES kits from 11 a.m. to 2…
Laura now forecast to be catastrophic Category 4 hurricane
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a “catastrophic” Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it…
Giolito gem leads White Sox over Pirates
CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito quietly walked to the mound for the ninth inning, piped-in fake crowd noise wafting through the ballpark and cardboard cutouts…
Kate McKinnon’s ‘Joe Exotic’ series ordered by NBCUniversal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The saga of Joe Exotic is getting another Hollywood chapter, with Kate McKinnon starring as his rival in a limited TV…
Recent Deaths 8/26/20
Wilma J. Smail, 88, of Corsica, died Aug. 25, 2020. Cindy Lou Brock, 63, of Lake Township, Stoneboro, died Aug. 25, 2020. For complete…
Vehicle fire
Simple Teriyaki Bowl
(Family Features) Cooking with your kids is a fun way to bond while teaching basic culinary skills. It provides practical lessons like counting ingredients and…
Pet of the Day 8/25/20
Thor is one-of-a-kind! He is a such a sweetheart! He loves attention and loves to give kisses! He was a little shy when we got…
Postal Delays May Impact Medication
Last week, the VA explained that approximately 90 percent of Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) packages are shipped to veterans by the USPS. CMOP has…
Butler man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 14
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Butler man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Emlenton area. A criminal complaint filed…
Mask mandate debated in Cranberry
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer What typically should have been a breezy and upbeat school board meeting just prior to the opening of a…
Laura, now a hurricane, takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on…
Steelers’ Fitzpatrick looks to build on 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minkah Fitzpatrick is just fine with how 2019 turned out, thanks for asking. So forgive the Pittsburgh Steelers safety for not demanding…
First lady opens student art exhibit on women’s suffrage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday marked the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote with an art exhibit based on works…
Recent Deaths 8/25/20
Howard “Bud” E. Rankin, Jr., 63, of Franklin, died Aug. 21, 2020. Lisa D. Elliott, 49, of Rimersburg, died Aug. 21, 2020. Ronald L. Yeany,…
Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Nashville-Style Dressing
(Family Features) With many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate…
Pet of the Day 8/24/20
Curie has come quite a long way from the behaviors we saw when we received her. She was a stray in an abandoned house and…
Fun comes with frequency via radio-controlled racing
BROOKVILLE – Stock cars raced around an oval track in downtown Brookville on Saturday night, and the only sound was an electronic whirl. The radio-controlled…
The Latest: Duke to open football season with no fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Duke will open its season for football and other fall…
3 years after Harvey, some in Houston still waiting for help
HOUSTON (AP) — Some Houston residents say they endured difficult, often hazardous living conditions while waiting months, even years for help from the city to…
Brewery plans on hold at Cornplanter Square
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans for a brewery on the first floor of the Cornplanter Square building in downtown Oil City have been put…
Portions of region enter moderate drought
By LUKA KRNETA News editor Portions of the tri-county area are now in a moderate drought, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. “That…
Changing weather prompts more fire fears in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An unwelcome change in the weather, with higher winds, temperatures and lightning that threatens to spark new wildfires was coming Sunday…
Offense breaks out as Pirates rip Brewers 12-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton has made it a point to keep reminding Gregory Polanco of all the little things the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder…
Statue of lauded rocker Chris Cornell vandalized in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A life-sized statue of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been vandalized outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. Museum officials told The…
Venango County reports new virus case
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday reported one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Venango County, giving the county a total…
Seneca fire department collecting school supplies today
From staff reports Seneca Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a “Fill the Fire Truck” event to gather school supplies for area students. The event will…