Feathers Flying in Third Grade
Photos by Rachael McCauley & Carly Wise By CARLY WISE & RACHAEL McCAULEY Student contributors Jennifer Findley’s third-grade class at Cranberry Elementary School recently hatched…
In the Dirt – Seed Starting
One of the most thrilling days for gardeners is when the seeds get started indoors. It’s a great way to grow things that the neighbors…
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Illustrator Presents to Cranberry Elementary
By LAUREN REMBOLD Student contributor “I have the best job in the world,” says John Manders, an illustrator who donated his time on Friday, April…
Young woman ‘infatuated’ with Columbine is found dead
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A young Florida woman who traveled to Colorado and bought a shotgun for what authorities feared would be a Columbine-inspired attack…
Pet of the day 4/17/19
Name: Ebby Breed: Schnauzer and Poodle Mix Gender: Female Size: Small Age: 20 months House-trained: Yes She would do best in a home without other…
Fennel, Apple and Chicken Chopped Salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 45 minutes 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick Salt and pepper 1 pound…
Valley Grove gifted students collect 1,888 items for food drive
From staff reports Students in the Valley Grove School District gifted programs participated in a food drive to benefit Family Service and Children’s Aid Society….
VA open house, claims clinic is today
From staff reports Veterans and their families may attend the Venango VA Clinic open house and Veterans Benefit Administration claims clinic to be held from…
Columbine threat by woman with gun shuts Denver-area schools
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — Denver-area public schools will be closed Wednesday as authorities search for a young Florida woman who flew to the city and…
Islanders prove they’re for real in sweep of Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The expectations were modest at first. The New York Islanders simply wanted to be better than the team that allowed the most…
Michael Jackson estate hits back at ‘Leaving Neverland’
BOSTON (AP) — The co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate said Tuesday that he’s confident the late superstar’s supporters will be able to protect his legacy…
Recent Deaths 4/17/19
Kathryn “Kitty” Mae (Rivers) Bevington, 81, died March 31, 2019. Marilyn Sue “Di” Walker Sawmiller, 73, of York, died April 13, 2019. Alice I. King,…
Pet of the day 4/16/19
Name: Bear Bear Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear Bear can be found…
Jalapeño Popper Cups
A Make-At-Home Appetizer (Family Features) Savor each bite of light and flaky crust filled with a creamy mixture of jalapeños and bacon in these Jalapeño…
Franklin school budget not expected to include tax hike
Franklin School Board President Brian Spaid announced Monday that the district is eyeing a 2019-20 budget that doesn’t include a tax hike. “The budget is…
Notre Dame fire shows the power of monuments to the French
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Monuments are the emotional backbone of France. That accounts for the despair over a blaze that killed no one, yet seared…
Playoff lives in jeopardy
NEW YORK (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning carved out their own slice of NHL history during a dominant regular season in which they tied…
The iconic Muppets may be coming to a street near you
NEW YORK (AP) — Big Bird, Elmo and stars of “Sesame Street” are leaving their quiet neighborhood and embarking on a road trip. The nonprofit…
Recent Deaths 4/16/19
Jacob M. Hoffman, 22, of Main Street, Sugar Grove, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. Douglas “Doug” L. Kelly, 55, passed away Saturday, April 13,…
Legislation to Establish New Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions Introduced
Recent National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine reports have found an association between exposure to Agent Orange and bladder cancer, hypertension, and Parkinson’s-like symptoms….
Pet of the day 4/15/19
Name: Helen Breed: Coonhound, Bluetick mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Helen can be found at…
Shredded Beef Tacos
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 3 1/2 hours 1 1/2 cups beer 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into 1/2 inch pieces (1…
1 killed, 1 injured in ATV crash in Mercer County
From staff reports An ATV crash Saturday in Perry Township, Mercer County, left one man dead and another with suspected serious injuries, Mercer state police…
Severe weather causes power outages in area
From staff reports Power lines and trees came down as strong winds that were accompanied by heavy rain, thunder, lightning and hail tore through the…
Strong storms in US South kill at least 8 and injure dozens
The Associated Press Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least eight people, injured dozens…
Martin hits RBI double in 9th, Pirates stop Nationals 4-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with the based loaded, two outs and one of baseball’s hottest hitters at the plate in the bottom of the ninth…
‘Shazam!’ bests newcomers with $25.1M second weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A rush of newcomers couldn’t shake “Shazam!” from the top spot, as the superhero comedy led the box office for the…
Recent Deaths 4/15/19
Jean Griffin, 95, formerly of Franklin, died April 14, 2019. Barbara Jean Melat, 89, of Cranberry, died April 12, 2019. Jane Wilson, 80, of Franklin,…
OC council hears about several recreation matters
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Recreation, a broad topic ranging from city playgrounds to how public city parks can be used, was at the…
Volunteer groups gearing up for OC community clean-up
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A city-wide initiative designed to “clean up the city and build community spirit” will be held Wednesday in Oil…
Madagascar measles epidemic kills more than 1,200 people
AMBALAVAO, Madagascar (AP) — Babies wail as a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic…
Eaton, Kendrick homer in 8th, Nats rally past Pirates 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Howie Kendrick is quickly making up for lost time. Limited to only five games last season because of a torn Achilles and…
Diana? Alice? Elizabeth? Britons bet on new royal baby name
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, may be keeping plans about their impending baby under wraps, but that hasn’t stopped…
Museum Day today gives history lovers free look at 3 county locales
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Residents of the Oil Region come face to face with aspects of history every day, whether it is a school…
Strawberry Delight opens today; repairs after crash finished
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An ice cream stand that has been a fixture at the intersection of routes 62 and 157 for decades…
Franklin sets street sweeping next week
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will sweep streets next week in the following areas: Monday – Third shift: business district; First…
Kim open to another summit with Trump, with conditions
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set…
Moran hits pinch-hit, 3-run homer as Pirates top Nats 6-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Moran has less than a full season’s worth of at-bats in the majors, and just maybe the 26-year-old is becoming one…
How not to break the bank on streaming services
NEW YORK (AP) — With more TV streaming services than ever before, from newcomers like Disney Plus to stalwarts like Netflix, consumers may feel the…
Recent Deaths 4/13/19
William L. Lawson, 63, of Brookville, died April 11, 2019. Tina L. Deeter, 58, of Oil City, died April 6, 2019. Morris John “Mick” Nelson,…
Police investigate burglaries
Oil City disturbance
Fatal fire
Pet of the day 4/12/19
Name: Cali Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cali can be found at Venango…
Fulfill Your Family’s Nutrition Mission
(Family Features) Eating healthy as a family starts with a plan involving nutritious ingredients, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate them is through…
Titusville man arrested for baseball bat attack
From staff reports A Titusville man is facing aggravated assault and other charges for allegedly attacking a man with a baseball bat this week. Titusville…
Building uptick noted in Cranberry, including remodeling at Walmart
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township saw a substantial uptick in construction projects in March with 11 building permits listing an estimated construction…
Ohio governor signs ban on abortion after 1st heartbeat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill imposing one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the nation was signed into law in Ohio on Thursday,…
Quintana strikes out 11 in 7 innings, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs were in need of a strong outing by a starter, and Jose Quintana delivered. The left-hander struck out 11 in…