Theft investigation
$11 million in unclaimed property owed to tri-county residents
From staff reports Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced that more than $11.2 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Venango, Clarion and…
Taste of Talent registration packets available
From staff reports The 14th annual Taste of Talent vocal competition, sponsored by the Franklin Fine Arts Council, is sending out its annual call for…
University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment
CHICAGO (AP) — Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday as tension ratcheted up in standoffs with demonstrators at…
Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and…
Olivares’ grand slam, Mitch Keller’s complete game lead Pirates over Angels 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam and Mitch Keller pitched a five-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1…
Recent Deaths 5/7/24
John P. McCloskey Jr. died May 6, 2024. Brenda Cheryl (Sloan) Roberts died May 1, 2024. Meryle Allen Moodie, 66, formerly of Polk, died April…
Pet of the Day 5/6/24
Freya is an approximately one-year-old pretty girl looking for a new address! Young and playful, Freya loves attention and being petted! She enjoys spending her…
Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream
(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what…
Beggs Welds His Way to First at Steamfitters Welding Competition
By KAI PASCORELL Student contributor Justin Beggs, a junior at Cranberry High School, earned 1st place in a welding competition at the Steamfitters Local 449…
‘It Won’t Be Me’: CHS holds Safe Driving Week
By MADISON EARP Student contributor According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), “the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among teens ages…
Car Care Center to open in Seneca
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer After standing vacant for more than a decade, the old Grand Rental Station building in Cranberry Township is finding new…
Oil City Main Street to hold annual meeting, reception
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program will hold its annual Mingle and Meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at…
Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
The Associated Press Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid rising tensions following comments by senior Western…
Cruz hits 2-run homer, leads Pirates to 5-3 win and series victory over Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on…
‘The Fall Guy’ gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led, action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened below expectations with $28.5 million, according to studio estimates…
$11 million in unclaimed property owed to tri-county residents
Taste of Talent registration packets available
University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment
Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge
Egypt media cite progress in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of end to war with Hamas
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A delegation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was in Cairo on Saturday as Egyptian state media reported “noticeable progress”…
Rockies lead from start to finish in 3-2 victory over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan McMahon homered into the Allegheny River, Cal Quantrill pitched into the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies finally held onto a…
Pet of the Day 5/3/24
Tuffnut came to us with a few other cats as strays, and we are still getting to know him. He is approximately one year old…
Pad Thai
Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found in the form of peanut butter swirled with jelly atop bread for lunchtime sandwiches. However,…
Pet of the Day 5/2/24
Meet Ruffnut, the handsome tuxedo with a need for a new address! Ruffnut is approximately one year old and has so much love to give!…
Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Travel opens people up to new experiences. Among those experiences are myriad opportunities to try new foods and styles of cuisine. After all, what would…
2 OC men facing firearms, stalking charges
From staff reports Two Oil City men are facing charges for bringing two loaded rifles to the parking lot of UPMC Northwest on Tuesday in…
Artist’s Attic moving to Franklin
By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer The Artist’s Attic art supply store and studio, currently located in the basement level of the National Transit Building in…
Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash in tense scene at UCLA encampment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police removed barricades and began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ fortified encampment early Thursday at the University of California, Los Angeles, after hundreds…
Stripling earns his first win since 2022 as Athletics blank Pirates 4-0
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ross Stripling threw six strong scoreless innings to earn his first win in nearly two years, and the Oakland Athletics hit…
Review: In ‘The Idea of You,’ a boy band is center stage but Anne Hathaway steals the show
The Associated Press In the warmly charming rom-com “The Idea of You,” Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old divorcee and Silver Lake art gallery owner who, after taking…
Recent Deaths 5/2/24
David Edward Miller, 75, of West Hickory, died April 29, 2024. Dorothy June (Wert) Busch, 92, died April 30, 2024. Ruthanne Nerlich, 86, of Conneaut…
Pet of the Day 5/1/24
Meet Tux and Echo, the young bonded pair! These two cuties came to us as strays and are in search of a quiet forever home….
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
(Culinary.net) When you think about summer foods and outdoor gatherings, one of the first things that often comes to mind is, of course, grilling. It’s…
Growing Strawberries
Strawberries are the ideal fruit crop for growers with very limited space. The plants are low growing perennials and provide a delicious supply of fruit…
United Way to offer Summer Career Camps
Franklin S.P.I.F.I.Y. Day scheduled
Trump returns to his campaign facing warning of jail time if he violates trial gag order
JJ Bleday connects twice for first career multi-homer game, A’s beat Pirates 5-2
How to be a ‘Fall Guy’: Stunt performers on their rough-and-tumble life
Recent Deaths 5/1/24
Pet of the Day 4/30/24
