GOP’s Jim Jordan will try again to become House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Having lost the first vote to become House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan will try again on a decisive second ballot that will…
October 2023
War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising US hostility
The Associated Press A fatal stabbing in Illinois, a gun pointed at protesters in Pennsylvania, vandalism at synagogues and harassment of staff at a Palestinian…
Recent Deaths 10/18/23
Hilda G. Kaufman, 97, of Oil City, died Oct. 16, 2023. Helen A. “Buttons” Young, 82, died Oct. 16, 2023. Barbara Ellen Mansfield, 73, of…
Pet of the Day 10/17/23
This gorgeous young girl came to us when her owners could no longer provide for her. Fluffy is a gorgeous 11 pound Siamese cat who…
Prosciutto Pizza
(Family Features) Family reunions, birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings all bring loved ones together for special occasions that call for delicious meals and snacks. To…
National Buddy Check Week
The first annual National Buddy Check Week is Oct.16 – Oct. 20, 2023. In this new VA program, veterans are encouraged to contact ten fellow…
Woman accused of exploiting $100,000 from care home resident
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A Cooperstown woman is facing several felony charges that accuse her of causing $100,000 in financial loss to an 85-year-old…
OC junior honored at board meeting for civic knowledge
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City High School student was recognized for civic knowledge at Monday’s Oil City School Board meeting. Junior Jackson…
Trump returning to civil fraud trial, but star witness Cohen won’t be there
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump returns to a New York City courthouse Tuesday to be a spectator at the civil fraud trial…
Republicans will try to elect Rep. Jordan as House speaker but GOP holdouts remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will try to elect a firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as the new House speaker, elevating a chief ally of Donald Trump…
Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership,…
Recent Deaths 10/17/23
Jane E. Detrie, 67, of Lucinda, died Oct. 16, 2023. William C. “Bill” Thurau, 97, of Oil City, died Oct. 12, 2023. Margaret Avis Amon,…
Pet of the Day 10/16/23
Sweet Frankie came to us as a stray, so we do not have any history for her. Aged to be around 4 years old and…
Fresh Snack Board
(Family Features) Family reunions, birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings all bring loved ones together for special occasions that call for delicious meals and snacks. To…
Students to compete in BEST Robotics ‘Incision Decision’
From staff reports Thirteen teams of middle and high school students, including those from Venango and Clarion counties, will put their skills to the test…
Pitt-Titusville’s Hub to hold open house
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub will hold a fall open house at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21….
Biden postpones trip to discuss domestic agenda as Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the…
Major US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as…
Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at box office, eyeing ‘Joker’ film record
The Associated Press Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country….
Recent Deaths 10/16/23
Donna T. Pollock, 82, of Knox, died Oct. 13, 2023. Emily J. “EJ” Chatley, 75, of Oil City, died Oct. 14, 2023. Greer Masters, 71,…
Energy conference puts spotlight on key issues during ‘Drake Dialogues’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The Drake Energy Security Conference wrapped up Friday at Drake Well Museum in Titusville with the “Drake Dialogues,” an invitation…
Paving on East Second in Oil City could start this week
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Paving could start at the end of this week on the East Second Street project, Oil City manager Mark Schroyer…
In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the leaders…
Proposed gag order on Trump in federal election case puts judge in tricky position
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposed gag order aimed at reining in Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric puts the judge overseeing his federal election interference case in…
Penguins surge past Flames with 5 goals in third period for 5-2 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist during a five-goal third-period surge and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 5-2…
Cranberry Mall shoe store closing today
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Shoe Dept. in the Cranberry Mall is closing its doors at the end of regular hours today, leading to…
Rockland Tunnel will be temporarily closed
From staff reports The Allegheny Valley Trails Association announced the Rockland Tunnel will be temporarily closed beginning Monday for the installation of a wall and…
Palestinians stream south in Gaza as Israel urges a mass evacuation, conducts brief raids
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians scrambled to flee northern Gaza on Saturday after the Israeli military ordered nearly half the population to evacuate…
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting the gavel within reach…
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
The Associated press Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions…
Recent Deaths 10/14/23
George H. Bailey, 59, died Oct. 12, 2023. Lisa Ann Lobaugh died Sept. 28, 2023. Connie L Burris Clifton, of Princeton, N.C., formerly of Cranberry,…
Pet of the Day 10/13/23
Meet Vinny! This handsome guy was surrendered to us with two other cats when his owner could no longer care for him. Vinny is approximately…
Easy Brunch Quiche
(Culinary.net) The same old brunch menu week after week can become tiresome and dull. It’s bland, boring and your tastebuds get used to the same…
Cranberry supervisors updated on several township projects
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer Cranberry Township supervisors heard several project updates from township staff at Thursday’s supervisors meeting. Assistant roadmaster Michael O’Neil gave a…
Venango County collection event set Nov. 4
From staff reports Venango County will sponsor a collection event for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov….
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…