Health Moves Minds
Cranberry Chronicles staff Beginning in May of this year, students in Cranberry High School’s gym classes started creating a mural as part of a Shape…
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VFW 28th District Meeting Set for Sunday
Pennsylvania VFW 28th District Meeting for Post and Auxiliary Members will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at VFW Post 470. The post is located at…
Pet of the day 9/3/19
Princess is a beautiful dilute calico kitten. She is friendly and playful. She is current on vaccines and spayed. Princess can be found at Tri-County…
Get Creative with a School Lunch Favorite
(Family Features) Getting back in the swing of the school year routine can be hectic. With the right ingredients, though, lunchtime doesn’t have to be….
Derby a hit at Stoneboro Fair
The Stoneboro Fair hosted Hardcore Derby Promotions on Friday, opening with the Power Wheels Division, a group made up of 7- to 10-year-olds driving a…
Deadly Hurricane Dorian parks itself over the Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Practically parking itself over the Bahamas for a day and a half, Hurricane Dorian pounded away at the islands Tuesday in…
Steelers CB Haden eager to prove he’s worthy of new contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Haden called it two years ago when the veteran cornerback practically sprinted to Pittsburgh shortly after the Cleveland Browns released him…
Tribute concert of Avicii’s music to benefit mental health
NEW YORK (AP) — A benefit concert for suicide prevention featuring the music of the late star Avicii is being planned for Dec. 5 in…
Recent Deaths 9/3/19
Victor F. Salvo, 75, of Shippenville, died Sept. 1, 2019. Randy M. Greene, 62, of Oil City, died Aug. 31, 2019. Cindy Schill, 60, of…
Hindman: ‘I know I’m in trouble’
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Franklin state police have released additional details about the events that led up to and followed the death of a…
Despite setbacks, Cornplanter project is moving forward
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Venango County Economic Development Authority executive director Emily Lewis says that despite some minor hiccups at the Cornplanter Square site…
5 dead after man stopped by Texas troopers goes on rampage
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — At least five people are dead in West Texas after a man stopped by state troopers for failing to signal a…
Dorian closes in on Bahamas as dangerous Category 5 storm
McLEAN’S TOWN CAY, Bahamas (AP) — An already dangerous Hurricane Dorian intensified yet again Sunday as it closed in on the northern Bahamas, threatening to…
Bell hits 35th HR, Pirates clobber Rockies 11-4
DENVER (AP) — One thought raced through Joe Musgrove’s mind as he watched Kevin Newman launch the first pitch of the game into the seats….
Joaquin Phoenix discusses preparing for role in ‘Joker’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Joaquin Phoenix is having a hard time defining the Joker, but then again, he doesn’t really want to. The actor spent…
Rally to save Polk Center is Monday
From staff reports A rally to save Polk Center and prevent its closure will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in front of the Venango…
Library helping raise money for Central Avenue monument
From staff reports The Oil City Library is sponsoring a fund drive to help raise money for repairs to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in…
Dorian becomes a Category 4 monster powering toward Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday, becoming an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm but leaving forecasters uncertain whether it…
Melkey Cabrera hits 3-run HR, Pirates beat Rockies 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Melky Cabrera didn’t get an especially good pitch to hit. He still managed to connect. Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Dario…
Valerie Harper, TV’s sassy, lovable Rhoda, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Valerie Harper, who scored guffaws, stole hearts and busted TV taboos as the brash, self-deprecating Rhoda Morgenstern on back-to-back hit sitcoms…
Recent Deaths 8/31/19
Lyman “Jack” Cassedy, 93, formerly of Kennerdell, died Aug. 30, 2019. John W. Kratzer, 91, died Aug. 30, 2019. Margaret J. Hovis, 92, of Oil…
Pet of the day 8/30/19
Harmony is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
Governor steps in to help woman keep ‘PB4WEGO’ vanity plate
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s governor has stepped in to help a woman keep a 15-year-old vanity license plate showing a common phrase parents…
Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Breakfast
(Family Features) Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals…
Person of interest in homicide case back in Crawford County
From staff reports The person of interest in a Crawford County double-homicide case is back in Crawford County. Jack Turner, 21, of Cochranton, had been…
Robotics challenge to kick off this week
From staff reports The 10th annual Grove City College BEST Robotics will begin Saturday as students from area middle and high schools begin work on…
Florida preps for an ‘absolute monster’: Hurricane Dorian
MIAMI (AP) — Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land next week, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as they prepared for…
Newman homers twice, Pirates beat Rockies 11-8
DENVER (AP) — Kevin Newman was quick to get the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense rolling. Newman, the new leadoff batter, had two homers among his four…
Alex Trebek, saying he’s on the mend, back at ‘Jeopardy!’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has returned to work, saying he’s “on the mend” following treatment for pancreatic cancer. The game show posted…
Recent Deaths 8/30/19
Marcia D. Miller, 71, of Oil City, died Aug. 27, 2019. Mary Alice Chadman, 67, of Cooperstown, died Aug. 29, 2019. Robert Gene Bopp, 65,…
Cranberry Twp. accident
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Oil City drug possession
Pet of the day 8/29/19
Name: Caitlyn Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Grey/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Caitlyn can be found at…
Add Mushrooms to Your Snacking Menu
(Family Features) Mix up your snacking habits with a more nutritious option to serve ahead of a meal or on its own. These Roasted Portobello…
And So It Begins…
By JENNA SEIGWORTH Student contributor “The most important person in this room for your success is you!” Ritt Smith, Cranberry High School’s principal, made a…
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College hires 4 faculty members
From staff reports The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has hired its four core faculty members. The disciplines hired for are English and communications, natural sciences,…
Hurricane on track for Florida after strike in Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Dorian posed an increasing menace to Florida Thursday as it pushed over open waters after doing limited damage…
Realmuto powers Phillies to 12-3 rout of Pirates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins did more with less. The slumping slugger doubled, tripled and drove in a run as the Philadelphia Phillies got 17…
Actor McConaughey named professor at University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will join the University of Texas as a professor who this fall will teach in the university’s…
Recent Deaths 8/29/19
Marcia D. Miller, 71, of Oil City, died Aug. 27, 2019. Matthew Mays, 63, of Dempseytown, formerly of Knox, died Aug. 26, 2019. Alexander “Alex”…
Fall Vegetable Planting
Many gardeners stand over their plot proudly this time of the year, basking in the glory of what they accomplished with a spring planting. They…
Rockland Twp. accident
Rockland Twp. harassment
Easier Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Last week, President Trump directed the Department of Education to find easier ways to wipe out the federal student loan debt of 100 percent permanently…
Pet of the 8/28/19
Anthem is an 8 week old, female, Mastiff mix born at the rescue with 4 other siblings. Current on vaccines. For more information please contact…
Baileys Marbled Cheesecake
(Serves 8) Crust 85 grams butter 125 grams crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa Filling 13/4 cups granulated…
OC man who had been missing found dead
From staff reports An Oil City man who had been reported missing in November 2017 was found dead Monday. John Stegall, 64, was reported missing…
Hearing scheduled on Cranberry, Rockland precincts
From staff reports A public hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday in the Venango County Courthouse to consider changing some voting precincts. A legal…
Night work starting on Eighth Street bridge
From staff reports Nighttime roadwork is scheduled for the Eighth Street bridge in Franklin starting today. Crews will be working on the bridge from 6…