Holidays over; new election cycle already in focus
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The decorations are put away, the cookies are eaten, the toasts to a new year have been shared and…
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The decorations are put away, the cookies are eaten, the toasts to a new year have been shared and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A first round of talks between White House officials and congressional aides has made little progress toward ending the government shutdown, with…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Not long after he was hired, Matt Nagy watched the Super Bowl with his wife at a bar near the…
NEW YORK (AP) — When the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards get underway Sunday night, who takes home statuettes is only a small part of…
From staff reports An Oil City man was arrested Thursday on felony drug-related charges. Oil City police said they received information Wednesday that a firearm…
The Associated Press Nonprofits, businesses and state governments nationwide are putting up money and volunteer hours in a battle to keep national parks safe and…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The puck fluttered into the air and Matt Cullen turned away so he wouldn’t get smacked in the face. Too bad. The…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix said 45 million subscriber accounts worldwide watched the Sandra Bullock thriller “Bird Box” during its first seven days on the…
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….
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…
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…
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 on a bus traveling to Washington, D.C., for the 46th annual March for Life and rally on Friday, Jan. 18. The…
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…
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…
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In California, inmates typically are granted parole by doing good deeds or showing they have been rehabilitated by becoming pastors, drug…
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…
Now that the year 2019 is here, very soon, if you have not gotten them already, you will be getting phone calls – scams –…
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.
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…
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…
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…
COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people…
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…
NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Sting and Christina Aguilera will welcome 2019 in a packed Times Square Monday along with revelers from around the…
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….
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…
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…