Kevin Hart says he’s considering Oscar hosting gig again
NEW YORK (AP) — Prodded by Ellen DeGeneres, comic Kevin Hart says he’ll reconsider his decision to step down as host of the Academy Awards….
Recent Deaths 1/5/19
John C. Klapec, 91, of Oil City, died Jan. 4, 2019. A. Eugene Hillis, 85, of Rimersburg, died Jan. 3, 2019. Donald M. Stromyer, 93,…
Several guns taken
Disorderly conduct, resisting arrest
Cranberry isn’t CLUEless when it comes to Christmas!
Cranberry Chronicles staff report Once again, Cranberry High School sent its students into the holiday break with smiles and laughter by allowing a school-wide, fun-filled…
Cranberry Twp. intent to deliver
Pet of the day 1/4/19
Petey is a one yr. old, Jack Russel Terrier mix who lived with adults and children in his former home. Petey is a little fellow…
Pizza in a Flash
Servings: 1-2 Start to finish: 40 minutes (Active time: 10 minutes) Prepare Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 (8-inch) naan bread 2 tablespoons pesto…
State Historical and Museum Commission taking applications
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications from nonprofits and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program….
China begins first surface exploration of moon’s far side
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese space rover explored the lunar terrain on Friday in the world’s first mission on the surface of the far side…
Review: ‘Escape Room’ is high-concept and not half bad
The Associated Press In retrospect, it’s actually kind of surprising that there hasn’t been an escape room-themed horror movie until now. The popular interactive mystery…
Recent Deaths 1/4/19
Gladys L. Berg, 94, formerly of Barkeyville, died Jan. 2, 2019. Nellie Virginia Eshbaugh, 93, of Summerville, died Jan. 2, 2019. Barbara G. Burkhardt, 87,…
‘Tell the Good News’
On Dec. 13, Immaculate Conception Parish School presented their annual Christmas Program. This year’s theme was “Tell the Good News,” under the direction of music…
Coding at Cranberry
By AMBER HOLT Student contributor Students in grades 7-12 at Cranberry Area High School participated in the 2nd annual Hour of Code challenge in the…
Pet of the day 1/03/19
Gage is a loving, loud purring, young male. He came to us with broken toes on one front paw. After several weeks in a splint…
Shrimp Scampi
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 3 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 11/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled, deveined, and…
Rouseville man waives in child porn case
From staff reports A Rouseville man waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in a child pornography case in Venango County Central Court. Decoda Ray Hawk, 20,…
Students to help in Ecuador
Members of the Titusville High School Student United Way and Rotary Interact Club will head to Quito, Ecuador, in March to distribute shoes, meals and…
AP Exclusive: A reckoning is underway in US Catholic Church
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Over the past four months, Roman Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have released the names of more than 1,000 priests and others…
Penguins beat Rangers 7-2 for 7th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Murray doesn’t think he’s made any big changes since coming back from an injury last month. He’s just focusing on…
Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ success gets Hollywood clucking
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix said 45 million subscriber accounts worldwide watched the Sandra Bullock thriller “Bird Box” during its first seven days on the…
Recent Deaths 1/3/19
Joseph A. Vogelbacher, of Lucinda, died Jan. 1, 2019. John J. Kleck, 76, of North Hills, formerly of Titusville, died Jan. 1, 2019. Judith A….
Drug possession
Muzzleloader bear hunting, other changes may be coming
Pennsylvania’s large and sometimes problematic black bear population might produce an opportunity for muzzleloader hunters. Pennsylvania Game Commissioners will give preliminary approval to seasons and…
Pet of the day 1/2/19
Perry is a young adult, male, Dachshund mix surrendered to the rescue because the family felt that he was “too hyper” for them. They stated…
Simple Pot Roast
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 4 hours, 30 minutes to 5 hours 1 (3 1/2-to-4 pound) boneless beef chuck-eye roast, pulled into 2 pieces at…
Seats are still available for March for Life bus
Seats are still available on a bus traveling to Washington, D.C., for the 46th annual March for Life and rally on Friday, Jan. 18. The…
The Latest: Danish Railways say 6 killed in train accident
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Latest on the train accident in Denmark (all times local): 10:50 a.m. A Danish rail operator says six people were…
Missed opportunities kept Steelers out of the playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ben Roethlisberger didn’t want to get into hypotheticals. Maybe because doing so would only make the Pittsburgh Steelers’ painful late swoon all…
California inmate takes unlikely path to freedom: Podcasting
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In California, inmates typically are granted parole by doing good deeds or showing they have been rehabilitated by becoming pastors, drug…
Recent Deaths 1/02/19
Thelma M. Carroll, 98, of Emlenton, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, Dec. 31, 2018. Carrol E. Conner, 72, of Toby, Township, Clarion County (Rimersburg), passed…
Beware of phone, online scams
Now that the year 2019 is here, very soon, if you have not gotten them already, you will be getting phone calls – scams –…
Pet of the day 12/31/18
Daisy is a sweet female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Daisy can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Olive oil potato gratin
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 2 hours 2 ounces Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated (1 cup) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs Salt…
Penn State offers ‘Toss Your Hat in the Ring’ workshop
From staff reports For all those people who have ever thought about serving on their school board, borough council or township board here’s your chance…
Holiday closings
From staff reports The following closings will be observed because of the New Year’s Day holiday: — Franklin City Hall will be closed Tuesday. Garbage…
2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in blast at Philippine mall
COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people…
Steelers edge Bengals 16-13 but miss out on playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The win they needed but at times didn’t act like they particularly wanted finally secured, the Pittsburgh Steelers lingered on the Heinz…
Throngs to pack Times Square for mild, rainy New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Sting and Christina Aguilera will welcome 2019 in a packed Times Square Monday along with revelers from around the…
Recent Deaths 12/31/18
Leo J. Curran, 90, of Knox, died Dec. 28, 2018. Donald D. Long, 77, of Franklin, died Dec. 29, 2018. Marlene Fielman, 82, of Mt….
Authorities: Fast-moving house fire kills man, dog
NEW CASTLE (AP) — Authorities say a fast-moving house fire in western Pennsylvania has killed a man and his dog. The fire at the two-story…
Donation center, store to open
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer A Franklin woman, with the help of her family, will open a donation center and secondhand store in the building…
Amid 2018’s tragedies were moments of compassion and duty
The Associated Press Deadliest shooting at an American high school: Parkland, Florida. Deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century: Paradise, California. Deadliest attack on Jews in…
Crosby’s 4 points lead streaking Penguins past Blues 6-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Murray returned to the lineup Dec. 15, rejuvenated after missing 13 games with a lower-body injury. What a spark he’s…
UK honors cave rescue divers, Twiggy, Monty Python’s Palin
LONDON (AP) — British divers who rescued young soccer players trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand are among those being recognized in Britain’s New…
Criminal mischief
Oil City man faces fleeing and DUI charges
From staff reports An Oil City man is facing charges after allegedly evading police during a traffic stop Thursday in Sugarcreek Borough. Sugarcreek police officer…
DCNR officials to join hikers at state parks
From staff reports Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials will lead hikers at several parks across the state as the agency sponsors free guided…
National Fuel projects next winter’s purchased gas cost for customers
From staff report National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its required annual purchased gas cost projection for purchases…
Trump, Democrats play the blame game in 2nd shutdown weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrats are trading blame for the partial government shutdown but doing little substantive talking with each other as…