Venango County logs 101 new virus cases
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced Wednesday that 148 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the tri-county area, 101 of which…
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Community learning hubs to be available to Venango students
From staff reports The United Way of Venango County will offer the use of learning hubs to any student in the county who needs assistance…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the U.S.: a panel of…
Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of others could contend
The Associated Press Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are already in. No surprise for the defending Super Bowl champions. Ben Roethlisberger and the…
Review: George Clooney makes a moving ‘The Midnight Sky’
The Associated Press Netflix is on a roll this year, with “Mank,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “The Trial of the Chicago…
Recent Deaths 12/10/20
Joy E. (Holt) Faas, 75, of Seneca, died Dec. 9, 2020. Helen L. Hurst, 90, of Niles, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 8, 2020….
Food for Thought: Cranberry Raises Money for Local Food Pantry
By AUDREY FRAZIER Student contributor “The need within our community was becoming a burden on our local food pantry. They did not come to us…
Pet of the Day 12/9/20
Looking for the a sweet, laid back sweetheart of a pup who would be a great companion? Bella would be your perfect match. She’s a…
Orange Eggs Benedict
(Family Features) Holiday mornings are iconic for those moments spent together opening gifts, sharing stories and enjoying a meal. Skip the cereal and frozen foods…
Christmas at Cranberry: A Virtual Spirit Week for the Holidays
By DYLAN LU and HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributors Christmas at Cranberry High School is nothing to scoff at. Staff decorate their rooms in grandiose ways,…
NDAA to Add Agent Orange Conditions
Last Wednesday, the final text of S.4049 the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) was released, which includes a provision to add…
Area has 96 new virus cases; Forest County reports death
From staff reports The state Department of Health announced Tuesday that 96 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the tri-county area and Forest County…
Pitt-Titusville hub moves to elevated risk posture
From staff reports The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville’s Education and Training Hub has moved from guarded to elevated risk posture, which imposes some additional…
New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy…
Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases in its program, Michigan canceled its annual showdown with Ohio State on Tuesday…
Fans, Ono, bandmates mark 40 years since Lennon’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans remembered John Lennon with flowers, candles and songs Tuesday, the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death after being shot…
Recent Deaths 12/9/20
Myrna J. Kellerman, 77, formerly of Emlenton, died Dec. 5, 2020. James Edward Hetrick, 58, of New Bethlehem, died Dec. 5, 2020. John L. Harris,…
Farm Show cancels butter sculpture, citing COVID-19 concerns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — There will be no butter sculpture at next month’s annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, which had previously been converted to an all-virtual…
Another judge blocks Trump’s TikTok ban; app still in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempts to ban TikTok, the latest legal defeat for the administration as it tries…
OC woman escapes from police custody
An Oil City woman escaped from police custody following a traffic stop Friday in Oil City. Franklin state police said they stopped a vehicle Friday…
Chocolate Popcorn Reindeer
(Family Features) During a holiday season that may not quite feel the same for many families, you can add a magic touch to at-home festivities…
Pet of the Day 12/8/20
Well hello there, I’m Cassidy! Before I go any further, I must warn you that I have some mild cattitude. I am pretty friendly once…
Coconut Popcorn Snowballs
(Family Features) During a holiday season that may not quite feel the same for many families, you can add a magic touch to at-home festivities…
The Latest: More Panthers on COVID-19 list; facility closed
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Carolina Panthers have shut down their facility for the…
Cargo ship rescues sailors off North Carolina’s coast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The crew of a cargo ship is being credited with rescuing two sailors who were caught in rough seas hundreds of…
Michigan hospitals: Partial shutdown should be extended
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan hospital officials said Monday the state’s partial shutdown of businesses and schools to curb the coronavirus is working and should…
1 injured in OC crash
One person was injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Oil City. Noel Bartlett, of the Oil City fire department said a vehicle hit a…
Scene from ‘Elf’ comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time…
Pet of the Day 12/7/20
This super special boy was brought up in late September with a group of 15 other dogs from Tennessee. Dillon is extra special because he…
Take Action and Give Support
With the holiday season now officially underway, we are continuing the conversation on being involved in the community through ideas, action, and support. Last week…
PennDOT liability clampdown angers OC manager
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A clampdown on insurance liability issues by PennDOT that could threaten any public events on state-owned highways drew fire…
Nick of Time drive will go on for Double Play owners
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The annual In the Nick of Time campaign, a community project designed to provide area teenagers with holiday gifts,…
A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tina Morton recently faced a choice: Pay bills — or buy a birthday gift for a child? Derrisa Green is falling further…
Steelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for Dupree
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Pandemic casts inevitable shadow on final ‘Shameless’ season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak that delayed the taping of “Shameless” is woven into the 11th and final season of the Gallagher saga….
Vo-Tech Gone Virtual
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Faced with the emergence of rising COVID-19 cases in Venango County, several schools have bitten the bullet of transitioning to…
Venango, Clarion virus totals jump
From staff reports The state Department of Health on Friday announced a combined 77 new cases of COVID-19 in Venango and Clarion counties and two…
ORA’s Get on the Trail business plan winners announced
From staff reports Three new recreation opportunities in the region are a little richer thanks to the Get on the Trail business plan contest. The…
COVID-19 relief: What’s on the table as Congress seeks deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — After numerous fits and starts and months of inaction, optimism is finally building in Washington for a COVID-19 aid bill that would…
States submit vaccine orders as virus death toll grows
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths,…
In seismic shift, Warner Bros. to stream all 2021 films
NEW YORK (AP) — In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all…
Recent Deaths 12/5/20
Thomas R. Fye, 71, of Strattanville, died Dec. 3, 2020. Dennis (Denny) Charles Bump, 69, of Conneaut Lake, died Dec. 2, 2020. Gary L. Defibaugh,…
Easy Tiramisu Dip
(Culinary.net) Do you know that moment when something sweet hits your taste buds and a smile instantly spreads across your face? It’s almost magic to…
Checkmate at Cranberry
By KAITLYN ECK Student contributor Gifted students at Cranberry High School put a virtual chess tournament in checkmate following several rounds of concentration, victory, and…
Pet of the Day 12/4/20
Anya is on the shyer side of cats, she is very quiet and very sweet once she gets comfortable. She came into us as a…
The Trials of Mock Trial
By DYLAN LU Student contributor Following the announcement of virtual schooling, the Cranberry High School mock trial team, composed of Hannah Niederriter, Trevor Olson, Alaina…
7 Venango County facilities get antigen test allotments
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Seven facilities in Venango County have received an allotment of COVID-19 antigen tests. An unspecified number of tests went to…
OC’s Jingle Bell 5K has been modified to virtual run/walk
From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program’s annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk set for Saturday as part of the city’s annual Christmas Past…
Pennsylvania hospital beds filling up amid virus surge
The Associated Press Hospital beds are filling up and medical staffs are being stretched to the limit as Pennsylvania’s health care system copes with a…
Dupree’s injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bud Dupree slammed the turf in anger, well aware of what the pain in his right knee meant. One bad step in…