Frosted Banana Cake
(Culinary.net) If you need a recipe idea for your ripened bananas, try this Frosted Banana Cake recipe. A moist but not overly sweet cake bursting…
School threat
Disorderly conduct
Death investigation
Cranberry’s Cam Russell, an Inspiration
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor Last Friday, the Oil City Oilers took on the Beavers from Dubois. After an Oiler’s victory, the teams were leaving…
Man charged in incident that damaged gas pipe
From staff reports A Franklin man was charged Monday in an incident that occurred in July in which he struck a gas pipe and caused…
Cranberry, OC parade, pep rally scheduled today
From staff reports The combined Oil City and Cranberry homecoming festivities will step off today with a parade, bonfire and pep rally. The parade, led…
Whistleblower complaint says Trump abused power
WASHINGTON (AP) — A secret whistleblower complaint at the center of an impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office…
Cubs eliminated, then fall to Pirates for 8th straight loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs felt they were in the beginning stages of a dynasty three years ago. The Cubs ended a 108-year drought…
Review: A yeti prompts a China travelogue in ‘Abominable’
The Associated Press “Abominable” is just about the most cuddly piece of East-West synergy a corporation could dream up. The first co-production between DreamWorks Animation…
Recent Deaths 9/26/19
James W. Pollock, 74, of Seneca, died Sept. 24, 2019. Michael S. Stimac, 56, of East Brady, died Sept. 25, 2019. John “Louie” D. Cooper,…
Pet of the Day 9/25/19
Yoder, a domestic short hair, is a 5-month-old neutered male. He’s a black and brown tiger with contrasting areas of white, almond-shaped green eyes, and…
Smoked Bacon Pork Alfredo
(Family Features) After juggling work, school, extracurricular activities, homework and preparing dinner, getting back into a weeknight routine may feel impossible. Consider this quick, flavor-filled…
Game Commission unveils CWD plan, seeks hunter cooperation
Hunters are being asked to save the day regarding the future of white-tailed deer. Again. But this latest request comes with a Bizzaro World-type twist….
Forest County crash, arrest
Butler County crash
Cherrytree couple accused of child endangerment
From staff reports A couple from Cherrytree Township are facing child endangerment charges after being accused of neglecting to get their son proper dental care….
Oil Valley Film Festival winners and wrap up
From staff reports Thirty-three films were screened at the fourth annual Oil Valley Film Festival held Sept. 6-9 in Oil City. The annual festival was…
Dems take up impeachment drive, say Trump betrayed his oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, yielding to mounting pressure from fellow Democrats and…
Aurora survivors urge ‘Joker’ studio to support gun control
DENVER (AP) — Alarmed by violence depicted in a trailer for the upcoming movie “Joker,” some relatives of victims of the 2012 Aurora movie theater…
Recent Deaths 9/25/19
James William Snyder, 84, of Snydersburg, died Sept. 23, 2019. Deborah D. “Debbie” Ferguson, 70, of Butler, died Sept. 14, 2019. Andrew Jay Rader, 57,…
Chicken Larb with Grapes
(Family Features) Establishing a regular pattern of healthy snacks and meals made from fresh, whole foods is essential to promoting good health. Fresh grapes always…
Pet of the Day 9/24/19
Calvin, a young American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a neutered male. He has a short, white coat and pale green eyes. Calvin is a…
Simple assault, endangering the welfare of children
Two-vehicle crash
Large group of Cranberry students participate in sports
The Cranberry Area School District has a hefty number of students participating in fall sports, according to a report presented by Athletic Director Brad Earp…
Central Electric warns members of phone scam
From staff reports Central Electric Cooperative is warning members of a telephone scam that has targeted its members. The co-op is warning members to be…
Coat drive to benefit PPC shelter underway
From staff reports Advance Auto Parts of Oil City is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit the PPC domestic violence shelter of Family Service and…
Puerto Rico braces for flooding, landslides from Karen
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Forecasters said Tropical Storm Karen would unleash heavy rains across the northeastern Caribbean on Tuesday that could cause flooding…
Steelers’ margin for error vanishes during 0-3 start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph’s career as an NFL starting quarterback is six quarters old. Yet he knows how it goes. When things don’t go…
Green gaming: Video game firms make climate promises at UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Gaming is going green — and some of the biggest game companies hope players will, too. The companies behind PlayStation, Xbox,…
Recent Deaths 9/24/19
E. Deene Smerker Prowell, 85, of Camp Hill, formerly of Marble, died Sept. 15, 2019. John E. “Jack” Freer, 70, of Hawk Run, died Sept….
Grilled Smoked Sausage and Pepper Hoagies
(Family Features) Casual and diehard sports fans alike can all agree one of the best parts of game day is the tailgate. Whether you’re heading…
Pet of the Day 9/23/19
Bertha, a female, adult Pug weighing in at 15 pounds, was found wandering on her own and in desperate need of some TLC. She appeared…
Women Veterans Health And Wellness Expo
The Women Veterans Health And Wellness Expo will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Zem Zem Shrine Club,…
Securing Our School
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor As a part of renovations made over the summer, the Cranberry Area School District installed many features at the high…
Drug possession
Terroristic threats
4 transported by helicopter following 3-vehicle crash
From staff reports Four people were transported by helicopter following a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Clarion County Saturday, emergency personnel said. The crash,…
Renegades of the Rotunda to promote blood drive
From staff reports The Renegades of the Rotunda, a Pittsburgh Pirates independent super fan group, will visit Oil City next week to promote a blood…
3 dead, 4 hospitalized in suspected drug overdose
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three people died and four others were hospitalized early Sunday in what police said appeared to be a mass drug overdose. The…
Sloppy 49ers beat Steelers 24-20 on late Garoppolo TD pass
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers gave away everything but the game. Jimmy Garoppolo threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis with 1:15…
‘Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ top Emmys, Billy Porter makes history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Game of Thrones” resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony, ruling as top drama on a night of surprises in…
Recent Deaths 9/23/19
Kay Goodman, 74, of Callensburg, died Sept. 21, 2019. George J. Ratzer, 81, of Franklin, died Sept. 19, 2019. Dorothy “Dot” Shay Whitting, 88, of…
Man accused in threatening-letters case not guilty on remaining charges
From staff reports A Franklin man who stood accused in 2018 of writing threatening and profanity-laced letters to public officials was found not guilty of…
Franklin schools want to get out in community
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin School District Superintendent Pamela Dye told school board members Monday the district is starting the year with a strong…
Youth leaders at UN demand bold climate change action
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Fresh off the climate strike that took hundreds of thousands of young people out of classrooms and into the streets globally,…
Brewers increase wild-card lead, beat Pirates 10-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brent Suter has turned out to be the wild card in the wild card chase for the Milwaukee Brewers. Rookies Keston Hiura…
‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Veep’ aim for records at Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Get the snacks and a scorecard ready for the 2019 Emmy Awards. As TV academy voters honor what they consider the…
Athlete of the Week: Matt Woolcock
By BROOKE WHITLING and GABE DRESBACH Student contributors Leading by example and attending every practice are just two reasons Coach Keith Siverling gave when speaking…