Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Patrick McHenry took the House speaker’s gavel for the first time, he slammed it down with such force at adjournment…
Biden is talking about green energy and jobs in PA again. Will his message break through?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is returning to Pennsylvania to use the critical battleground state again as a backdrop for some of his favorite…
Review: In the elated ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ every seat is the best seat in the house
The Associated Press It opens with a clock counting down until show time — the dropped stomach, rollercoaster slowly encroaching its apex sensation — and…
Recent Deaths 10/13/23
Amy Joan Kline, 93, formerly of Titusville, died Oct. 10, 2023. John C. Street, 74, of Shippenville, died Oct. 11, 2023. Henry B. “Hank” Suhr,…
Pet of the Day 10/12/23
Who doesn’t love disco? This sweet and affectionate boy came to us with the rest of his siblings after he was found abandoned in a…
Ghostly Graveyard Cake
(Family Features) For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks…
Cranberry students compete in language competition
From Cranberry Chronicles reports Cranberry was represented by three students at Slippery Rock University’s World Language Competition on Oct. 10. Hundreds of students from western…
Students prep for BEST competition
Cranberry seniors, Seth Mellring and Evan Goodman, tested a robot after weeks of coding challenges and had some great results in preparing for the BEST…
Missing Oil City man found with community assistance
From staff reports An Oil City resident who was reported missing on Oct. 3 was found safe and unharmed, according to Oil City Police Chief…
Woods & River Coffee wins ‘Best Sandwich’ competition
From staff reports Woods & River Coffee in Oil City won the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry’s “Best Sandwich in the County” contest…
US moving quickly to boost Israel’s military. A look at what assistance it’s providing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to…
Nominated to be House speaker, Scalise is left searching for Republican votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Having won the nomination to be the next House speaker, Rep. Steve Scalise is heading straight into a familiar Republican problem —…
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost…
Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Talks bitterly broke off between Hollywood actors and studios late Wednesday, killing any hopes that the three-month strike by performers would…
Recent Deaths 10/12/23
Andrew C. Maul, 56, of Franklin, died Oct. 10, 2023. Stephen D. Slocum, 76, of Prosperity, S.C., formerly of Titusville, died Oct. 4, 2023. Jason…
Pet of the Day 10/11/23
Meet the fun and loving Limbo! This sweet little girl is from our “party” litter and was found abandoned with her four siblings. Limbo is…
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
(Family Features) When the sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat….
Venango Chamber taking outstanding citizen nominations
From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Citizen Award, which each year is bestowed upon an individual…
Franklin mayor elected president of Pennsylvania Municipal League
From staff reports Franklin Mayor Doug Baker was elected president of the Pennsylvania Municipal League during the association’s annual business meeting, which was held last…
Israeli strikes demolish Gaza neighborhoods as only power plant in territory runs out of fuel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians in the sealed-off Gaza Strip struggled to find any safe area Wednesday, as Israeli strikes demolished entire neighborhoods, hospitals ran low…
After one week without House speaker, Republicans appear no closer to choosing new leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a…
Bedard makes NHL debut as Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Bedard skated into the faceoff circle, saw one of his idols standing across from him and tried to soak in the…
Review: In ‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ a sharp courtroom drama that will end relationships
The Associated Press Of all the ways that a relationship can end, a fundamental disagreement about a work of art is in some ways extremely…
Recent Deaths 10/11/23
Thomas Dauphin Brown, 85, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 21, 2023. Delores J. Reagle, 84, of Oil City, died Oct. 3, 2023. Ronald E. “Ron”…
Pet of the Day 10/10/23
Who doesn’t love a good party? Confetti came to us with his four siblings as part of our “party” litter. Confetti is a polydactyl and…
Thai Chicken and Rice Soup
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
‘Nobody Fights Alone’
By BETHANY NOVICKI and MACKENZIE REDFIELD Student contributors Cranberry High School Volleyball Boosters is hosting a cancer awareness and benefit game Oct. 12, 2023, to…
Stroke support group to meet Oct. 17
From staff reports UPMC Northwest will offer a free stroke support group Tuesday, Oct. 17. The group, which offers education, support and resources for individuals…
PennWest enrollment exceeds projections
From staff reports Pennsylvania Western University, in a news release, said preliminary enrollment numbers for fall 2023 indicate it is continuing on a path to…
Israel pounds Gaza neighborhoods, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood on Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety…
Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said…
Connor Bedard is the NHL’s latest ‘next Sidney Crosby.’ The original has plenty left in the tank
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby knows a little — OK, maybe more than a little — about being hockey’s next big thing. The hype. The…
Recent Deaths 10/10/23
Donna R. Waterhouse, 75, of Kennerdell, died Oct. 9, 2023. Barbara A. Stewart, 70, of Rimersburg, died Oct. 8, 2023. Mary Ann Hill, 82, of…
Pet of the Day 10/9/23
Meet Conner, the handsome and affectionate 5-year-old lab mix! Conner was surrendered to us to no fault of his own. His owner was moving and…
Parmesan Chicken and Rice with Spinach and Artichoke
(Family Features) When the winds howl and the chill of changing seasons brings a crispness to the air, one way to warm up from the…
Afghan Female Tactical Platoon Event
The VFW Washington Office hosted members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon, lawmakers, and fellow veterans groups to discuss the critical need for the passage…
State offers grant funds for veterans employment
From staff reports The state Department of Labor & Industry Secretary has announced the availability of $800,000 in grant funding to support Veterans Employment Program…
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza, battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for…
Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. It…
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers didn’t entirely make heads spin. Facing competition…
Recent Deaths 10/9/23
Cecelia Mae “Tootie” Pyle, 87, of Sugarcreek, died Oct. 5, 2023. Harmony Nevaeh Katie Leige, 17, of Mercer, died Oct. 5, 2023. Aliya Jade Harvey,…
Adamovsky cited again, this time for using Grandview for storage
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The yellowed papers covering the insides of the first floor windows at 202 Center St. in Oil City are now…
Annual Friends for Food campaign has kicked off
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer The 33rd annual Friends for Food campaign is well underway, and Community Services of Venango County is gearing up for…
Shooting at community center kills 1, injures 5
WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and five were wounded in a shooting during a private party at a Pennsylvania community center…
Witnesses to FBI hunt for Civil War gold describe armored truck, signs of a night dig
PENFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, Eric McCarthy and his client, Don Reichel, got up before sunrise to scour the…
3 teen fatal crash victims identified
From staff reports Mercer County Coroner John Libonati has identified the three teenagers who died as the result of a vehicle accident in Lake Township…
Heath’s Market to re-open at Hasson Heights site
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City’s Heath’s Market will open at a new location in Hasson Heights in the coming weeks. “We’re waiting on…
Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service on Friday as a rival to SpaceX’s broadband network….
Surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array…
Biden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border
MIAMI (AP) — The ad sounds like something out of the GOP 2024 playbook, trumpeting a senator’s work with Republicans to crack down on the…