Key Factors of Success
So, what does it take to ensure a school garden or farm project is successful? Based on the USDA and the Department of Health and…
September 2022
Franklin man facing more than 400 child porn charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing more than 400 felony counts of child pornography. Franklin city police said in a criminal complaint they…
CLA gearing up for another robotics competition
From staff reports Christian Life Academy is gearing up for the annual BEST Robotics competition in October. This year’s theme is “Made to Order”, and…
Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian moved near the Cayman Islands and closer to western Cuba early Monday on a track to hit Florida as a…
15 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A gunman opened fire in a school in central Russia on Monday, killing 15 people and wounding 24 others before shooting himself…
3 wounded in shooting at Kennywood amusement park
West Mifflin (AP) — Three people, including two teenagers, were wounded by gunfire late Saturday at an amusement park southeast of Pittsburgh, which was kicking…
Wisdom hits 25th homer, Cubs pull away from Pirates 8-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adrian Sampson wasn’t supposed to be a fixture in the Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation this season. He was placed on waivers twice…
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ shrugs off drama, opening with $19.2M
The Associated Press After off-screen drama threatened to consume Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” the Warner Bros. release opened No. 1 at the box office,…
Recent Deaths 9/26/22
Sandra L. Hutchinson, 84, of Delevan, New York, died Sept. 21, 2022. Mary Anne Gibson, 90, of Chesapeake, Virginia, died Sept. 21, 2022. Cynthia Kaye…
Planned solar farm in Cranberry meets opposition
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer About 30 Cranberry Township residents registered their opposition to the proposed Cypress Creek Renewables solar farm — on property between…
OC Council hears about bike share program in town
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Oil City Council members gave their blessing to a plan to bring a bike share program to Venango County at…
‘We got our miracle’: Freed Americans back home in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Two U.S. military veterans who disappeared three months ago while fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia arrived home to Alabama on…
Florida monitors a growing Tropical Storm Ian in Caribbean
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities and residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it rumbled through the Caribbean on…
Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on…
‘The Crown’ back in November for season 5 with new queen
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Crown” will return to its Netflix throne in early November. The drama series about Queen Elizabeth II and her extended…
Lyric theater project in OC earns $500,000 grant
From staff reports The continuing Lyric Theatre rehabilitation project in Oil City has been buoyed by a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant that was announced…
Cranberry Township applies for project grants
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors have applied for funding that would help a bridge project and two township parks. Township manager Eric…
Fiona knocks out power with strong winds in Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Fiona knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers in Atlantic Canada Saturday, damaging homes with strong winds and rain…
Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…
‘Let’s have some music’: Elton John plays White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — “God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John. With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical…
Recent Deaths 9/24/22
Cheryl E. Wolozyn, 74, formerly of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2022. Ronald R. Gessler, 85, of Franklin died Sept. 19, 2022. Sandra Lee Murdock,…
Pet of the Day 9/23/22
This spunky guy will keep you and your family on your toes with his energy and antics. Noche is very sweet and affectionate, and always…
Pepper-Crusted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Crushed Potatoes
(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating….
Russia stages ‘referendums’ to annex occupied Ukraine lands
Russia on Friday began staging U.N.-condemned “votes” on annexing the roughly fifth of neighboring Ukraine it occupies in a step that marks a new escalation…
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17
CLEVELAND (AP) — An unimaginable collapse still fresh in their minds, the Browns managed to avoid a second one in four days. Jacoby Brissett threw…
Hurricane Fiona roars by Bermuda, on route to Canada
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — Fiona, a Category 3 hurricane, pounded Bermuda with heavy rains and winds early Friday as it swept by the island…
Pet of the Day 9/22/22
O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? This charming boy is looking for love in the form of a forever family! His friendly disposition and…
Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails with Dirty Rice
(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating….
No. 14 Penn St hosts Central Michigan looking for 4-0 start
Central Michigan (1-2) at No. 14 Penn State (3-0, 1-0), Saturday, noon ET (Big Ten Network) Line: Penn State by 27 1/2, according to FanDuel…
Redrawn districts inject uncertainty in legislative contests
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats in Pennsylvania who have long blamed their party’s legislative minorities on Republican gerrymandering will find out in November whether friendlier…
Zelenskyy aide: Ukraine needs funds, expand Russia sanctions
BERLIN (AP) — In addition to the human cost of the war, Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself from Russia are placing a severe financial burden…
Pet of the Day 9/21/22
Daisy was rescued, along with the other “wildflower” kittens, from an establishment advertising free kittens. She has been in a foster home and doing really…
Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus
(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating….
Fall is Amongst Us
By KAYLEE MAXWELL Student contributor Fall is quickly approaching. The trees will soon be changing color and losing their leaves. There are many things to…
Cranberry economic panel hopes to improve on expo, but happy with festival
By RANDY BARTLEY Staff writer The Cranberry Economic Development Committee reviewed two events held last week at the mall: the Cranberry Expo and the Cranberry…
Substitute teacher rates come before Grove board
By MAKAYLA KEATING Staff writer Valley Grove School Board members met Monday for their monthly work session after an open house and meet the teams…
Putin sets partial military call-up, won’t ‘bluff’ on nukes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia on Wednesday, risking a deeply unpopular step that follows…
Fiona strengthens into Category 4 storm, heads to Bermuda
CAYEY, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Fiona strengthened into a Category 4 storm Wednesday after devastating Puerto Rico, then lashing the Dominican Republic and the…
Judge’s 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge sent a sinker soaring into the left-field bleachers, another of his no-doubt drives, and circled the bases for the…
Review: Is ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ worth all the drama?
The Associated Press Somewhere around when TikTok videos were analyzing, with the intensity of the Zapruder film, whether spit flew at the Venice Film Festival…
Recent Deaths 9/21/22
James R. Barnes, 83, of Franklin, died Sept. 19, 2022. Ann M. Moodie, 95, of Franklin, died Sept. 9, 2022. Carmella (DeSanto) Dunkerley, 86, formerly…
The Beginning of the School Year For Oil City High School
By ALEXANDRIA POWER Student contributor The first few weeks of school have opened a new chapter in the lives of students at Oil City High…
Emlenton man accused of choking, assaulting woman
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Emlenton man is in jail for choking and assaulting his wife. Franklin state police said in a criminal complaint…
Little Free Library can be found on hospital grounds
A Little Free Library was dedicated on the UPMC Northwest campus on Monday. Standing near the library bookcase are, from left, Tammy Carr and Jonathan…
UN chief warns global leaders: The world is in ‘great peril’
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In an alarming assessment, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders Tuesday that nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and…
Fiona brings hurricane winds to Turks and Caicos Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Fiona raked the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday as a Category 3 storm after devastating Puerto Rico….
Congress eyes strongest response yet to Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are voting this week on changes to a 19th century law for certifying presidential elections, their strongest legislative response yet…
April trial set for man charged in synagogue massacre
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The long-delayed capital murder trial of Robert Bowers in the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will begin in April, a federal judge has…
Recent Deaths 9/20/22
Lester “Champ” G. Graham, Jr., 71, of Polk, died Sept. 17, 2022. Donald R. Wightman, 85, of Franklin, died Sept. 16, 2022. Brandy L. McKinney,…
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
(Family Features) Flavorful desserts are a staple of the holidays and the exciting, appetizing allure of new recipes can help elevate seasonal gatherings and create…