March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward November elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, as speakers urged the…
Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain.” But his sister Hallie…
Recent Deaths 1/20/24
Donald (Don) L. Stoops, 95, formerly of Seneca, died Jan. 18, 2024. Walter G. “Walt” Jones, 79, died Jan. 16, 2024. For complete obituaries,…
Community Engagement Has Important Role in Redevelopment
In redevelopment, community engagement plays a pivotal role in ensuring a successful result, and it benefits both the community and the developers. One of the…
From a Berry to a Lion
By MACKENZIE REDFIELD Student contributor After 7 years of educating students at Cranberry High School, Camron Kirkland is moving on to a new opportunity. During…
Pet of the Day 1/19/24
What is better than one big cat? Two! If you are looking for a big, bonded pair, meet these two sweethearts! Tarzan (brown tiger) and…
Spicy Korean Barbecue Popcorn
(Family Features) On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and indulging in delicious popcorn treats. Fuzzy blankets and…
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College to hold virtual information session
From staff reports Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is hosting a virtual information session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. The event is designed…
Pithole City will host Cabin Fever Party Feb. 3
From staff reports Historic Pithole City will host its Cabin Fever Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Pithole City at…
Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after scathing Justice Department report
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Families of the children and teachers killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre are renewing demands for criminal charges after a…
Tomlin remains ‘on go’ for the Steelers through 2024, and likely beyond
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin remains “on go” in Pittsburgh. Both in 2024 and likely beyond. The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach said Thursday he plans…
State can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, US court rules
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Young adults in Pennsylvania cannot be arrested for openly carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency, at least while…
Pet of the Day 1/18/24
This adorable little guy is Snoopy. He recently was found as a stray. Snoopy is about 7 months old and very social. He is confident…
Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans
(Family Features) On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and indulging in delicious popcorn treats. Fuzzy blankets and…
Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins ahead of rebuilding site of deadly antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Demolition got underway Wednesday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history,…
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled House committee
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced several gun control measures Wednesday, including one that would ban sales…
Review: In ‘I.S.S.,’ war on Earth disrupts life aboard the International Space Station
The Associated Press With war raging in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations below freezing, the Cold War movie may be alive, again, too. After decades when fears of…
Recent Deaths 1/18/24
John “Jack” Weaver, 80, of Pleasantville, died Jan. 16, 2024. Holly Lynn Irwin, 53, of Emlenton, died Jan. 16, 2024. Jean Elizabeth Amato (Ditz), 88,…
The Argument for Houseplants
Whether you fill your home with a collection of plants or select just one or two specimens, houseplants provide a myriad of benefits. They can…
Pet of the Day 1/17/24
Handsome young Tigger recently came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history for him. Aged to be around 1 year old,…
Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
(Family Features) If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than…
Franklin board members get update on roof work in district
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Partly to help catch new board members up on district projects, the Franklin school board heard an update from Ryan…
Venango 4-H leaders recognized at Farm Show
From staff reports Venango County 4-H leaders Angela Knapp and Stephanie Master were recognized at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show for outstanding leadership. Knapp received…
Lawmakers announce bipartisan effort to enhance child tax credit, revive tax breaks for businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairmen of the top tax policy committees in Congress announced a bipartisan agreement Tuesday to enhance the child tax credit and…
Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the…
Tomlin, Steelers are stuck in NFL purgatory. There appears to be no quick way out
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin doesn’t change much game to game. Week to week. Year to year. That almost maniacal consistency is one of the…
Recent Deaths 1/17/24
Frank Edward Metts, 63, of Knox, died Jan. 15, 2024. Nancy L. (Hofacker) Kingsley, 88, formerly of Emlenton, died Jan. 12, 2024. Meghan Marie (Miller)…
Pet of the Day 1/16/24
Palmer came to us recently as a stray. She can be a little shy at first, and she has a surprisingly deep bark for a…
Chicken, Mango and Blue Cheese Pitas
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
No one hurt in Cornplanter fire
Nobody was injured in a back porch fire that broke out at 6 p.m. Monday at 254 Park Ave. in Cornplanter Township. Cornplanter fire chief…
Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from Iowa caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for…
Bills dispatch Steelers 31-17 in playoff game delayed a day by snow
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It made no difference to Josh Allen what day or time the Buffalo Bills faced the Pittsburgh Steelers. The AFC…
‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the…
Recent Deaths 1/16/24
Rita Gorman Judy, 95, died Jan. 14, 2024. Richard “Dick” Orwick Finley, 79, of Harborcreek, died Jan. 9, 2024. Harold Raymond Aughton, 86, of Perry…
VFW Mid-Winter Conference
The Pennsylvania Veterans 0f Foreign Wars will hold their annual Mid-Winter Conference at the Double Tree By Hilton Pittsburgh Cranberry on Jan. 18-20. Some of…
Pet of the Day 1/15/24
This handsome young boy recently came to us as a stray, so we are still getting to know him. Meet Monroe, the three-year-old beagle! Monroe…
Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes
(Family Features) Whether you’re encouraging loved ones to start a new wellness kick or looking to add new ideas to an already-nutritious menu, families at…
Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter…
Bills call on fans to help dig out stadium for playoff game vs. Steelers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Logan Eschrich came to Buffalo to witness the snowstorm, and he stayed for the shoveling on Sunday. Once the professional storm…
‘Mean Girls’ takes 1st place at the box office
The Associated Press Winter storms and cinema closures in North America didn’t dampen the opening weekend for “ Mean Girls. ” The Paramount release, adapted from the…
Recent Deaths 1/15/24
Melanie D. Grimm, 73, of Boardman, OH, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Jan. 8, 2024. Emily E Shirey Rapp died Jan. 12, 2024. Monica Lucille…
Venango County Co-op’s future uncertain
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Locked entrances and a handwritten sign greeted visitors to the Venango County Co-op in the Cranberry Mall on Thursday, after…
OC Library theater restoration project has raised $330,000
By AUSTIN GRAY Contributing writer The Library Hall restoration project at the Oil City Library has currently raised $330,000 in a year, which is more…
Netanyahu says no one can halt Israel’s war to crush Hamas, including the world court
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel will pursue its war against Hamas until victory and will not be stopped by anyone, including the world court,…
Weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Icy winter weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday as a wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the…
Pesce scores in regulation and overtime in Hurricanes’ 3-2 victory over Penguins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brett Pesce scored his second goal of the game at 1:41 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory…
Bridge Lit Center open mic workshop set Jan. 20
From staff reports The Bridge Lit Center’s next open mic workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Baked…
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at…
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military early Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red…
‘The Curse’ embraces cringe; Stone wanted in before knowing what it was
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “We’re certified Fresh!!!!! Don’t miss out!” filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie posted online in December, referencing his latest project with Emma…