Cranberry’s Annual Santa Shop
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Monday, Dec. 16, Cranberry High School hosted its annual Santa Shop. Designed to allow select students the opportunity to…
Congress Passes NDAA Conference Agreement
Last week, Congress passed the finalized version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA). The Conference Report includes a 3.1 percent…
Harrisville man killed in crash
From staff reports A Harrisville man was fatally injured in a one-vehicle crash Monday in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County. Butler state police said Michael…
Regional college names vice president
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College announced the appointment of Linda M. Fleming as vice president for academic and student affairs, according to a…
Thousands in Asia marvel at ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — People along a swath of southern Asia gazed at the sky in marvel on Thursday at a “ring of fire”…
Burning Man organizers sue over millions in US permit fees
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Burning Man organizers sued the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to recover millions of dollars they say the government has overcharged…
Recent Deaths 12/26/19
Eugene V. “Vic” McCoy, 96, of Irwin, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 22, 2019. Edward Krepp, 88, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Reno, died…
Sweet, Festive Fun
(Family Features) Holiday celebrations call for recipes of all kinds, but perhaps the most popular area at many parties is the dessert table. Add flavor…
Pet of the Day 12-24-19
Bear, a Domestic Short Hair, is a young neutered male. His silky black coat has a patch of white on the chest. Bear is a…
Police Report 12-24-19
Western Pennsylvania gas prices fall again
From staff reports PITTSBURGH – The average price of gasoline across western Pennsylvania is nearly 2 cents cheaper this week over the previous week at…
Titusville United Way almost reaches goal
From staff reports TITUSVILLE – The United Way of Titusville Region’s “Live the Shirt” campaign has reached 84% of its $190,000 campaign goal, with $160,000…
No Christmas at Notre Dame, as fire forces Mass into exile
PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral is unable to host Christmas services for the first time since the French Revolution, because the Paris landmark was…
Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history
NEW YORK (AP) — A dancer born with one hand is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by New York’s famed Radio…
Recent Deaths 12-24-19
Thaddeus P. “Ted” Zyck, 86, of Allegany, New York, died Dec. 22, 2019. Shirley A. Gruber, age 88, of Knox, died Dec. 22, 2019. Richard…
Police Report 12-23-19
Arugula Salad with Steakhouse Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes Servings: 4 1 Smithfield Steakhouse Seasoned Pork Tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves…
Pet of the Day 12-23-19
Just look at that face– Rudy is so handsome and he knows it! Rudy is a lady’s man and very friendly, sweet, woman-loving guy who…
Business owners asked to submit info for edition
From Staff Reports The newspaper will publish its 80th annual Business Review and Forecast in February and is looking for area business owners to provide…
Emlenton church to host food pantry
From staff reports Second Harvest mobile food pantry will provide food assistance to people in the Emlenton area from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday,…
Saudi sentences 5 to death for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia sentenced five people to death on Monday for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic…
Bell gets win vs. former team as Jets top Steelers 16-10
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Le’Veon Bell strolled into MetLife Stadium decked out in a bright yellow hoodie, and social media was immediately abuzz. The…
‘Rise of Skywalker’ opens with $175.5 million; ‘Cats’ flops
NEW YORK (AP) — The Force was a little less strong with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” J.J. Abrams’ Skywalker finale couldn’t match its…
Recent Deaths 12-23-19
Margaret A. Myers, 95, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Polk, died Dec. 21, 2019. Mr. John Paul Atkinson, 91, of Titusville, died Dec. 21, 2019. Ruth…
“Help others when you can…”
Blood drive takes place at Cranberry High School. (By Cara Andres/Student contributor) By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor On Friday, Dec. 13, Cranberry High School…
Christmas ‘Monopolizes’ Cranberry
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor It’s that time of year! The snow is falling, Christmas trees are up, and Cranberry High School students are playing…
Trustees’ next step
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The board of trustees overseeing Polk State Center intends to revisit its opposition to the facility’s planned closure and…
Cranberry board OKs upgrade of elementary grounds
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Cranberry Area School Board voted Monday to go ahead with a major reconstruction project of the grounds at…
Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space…
Virtanen, Miller lead Canucks to 4-1 win over Penguins
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks shut down the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period, and that set the stage for a dominating…
30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction
DALLAS (AP) — Cartoonist Jim Davis is offering up more than 11,000 “Garfield” comic strips hand-drawn on paper in an auction that will stretch into…
An Honor and A Blessing
By KRISTEN HOGUE and DYLAN LU Student contributors On Dec. 19, 2019, Cranberry High School student Abigail Joseph was awarded a scholarship of $133,000 to…
Grinchiness at Cranberry Elementary
Hit and run
Spreading holiday cheer
Victory Elementary School kindergarten students, above, earlier this week paid a visit to the Caring Place in Franklin to help bring holiday joy to the…
Replacement plans for bridge in Polk will be on display
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation next month will have plans on display for its Route 62 bridge-replacement project over Little Sandy Creek…
Australia battles ‘catastrophic’ wildfires as PM rushes home
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most populous state was paralyzed by “catastrophic” fire conditions Saturday amid soaring temperatures, while one person died as wildfires ravaged…
Jarry, McCann help Penguins get past Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Secondary scoring carried the Pittsburgh Penguins to a fourth straight win. Tristan Jarry made 26 saves, Jared McCann scored and the…
Strong first night for “Star Wars” falls short of previous 2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Plenty of force was with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” on its first night in theaters, but it fell short…
Recent Deaths 12/21/19
Janis A. (Smith) Cook, of Seneca, died Dec. 20, 2019. Shannon Lynn Peterson, 34, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2019. Stephen P. McMahon, 69, of…
Police seek suspect in explosive devices case
Criminal mischief
Wreaths placed on military graves
A group of local volunteers traveled to Arlington Cemetery to participate in the nationwide ceremony “Wreaths Across America” on Dec. 14. They placed several wreaths…
US watching North Korea for ‘Christmas gift’ missile launch
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is closely watching North Korea for signs of a possible missile launch or nuclear test in the coming days that…
Coke plant shuts down amid mounting pollution concerns
ERIE (AP) — A coke plant in northwestern Pennsylvania abruptly shut down Thursday morning amid mounting regulatory pressure over its environmental record. Erie Coke Corp….
Steelers look to strengthen playoff position vs. Bell, Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers hold their playoff destiny in their own hands. Win the last two games of the season, and…
Common, Chance The Rapper headlining Chicago’s All-Star Game
CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star weekend will be a homecoming for Common and Chance The Rapper. The NBA said Thursday night that the Grammy winners will…
Recent Deaths 12/20/19
Dora Stover Ziegler, 89, of Oil City, died Dec. 3, 2019. Mark A. Perry, 60, of Franklin, died Dec. 17, 2019. William Homer Zerbe, 83,…
A Time-Saving Taco Dinner
(Family Features) Make dinner a cinch with these Slow Cooker Tacos. Seasoned with chili powder and ground cumin then slow-cooked for four hours with picante…
Pet of the Day 12-20-19
Chop says “Look deeply into my eyes…” He knows that one look at those beautiful peepers will melt your heart, and you won’t be able…