Eyes on the road
By LAURA O’NEIL Staff writer Cranberry Area High School students on Friday morning were greeted with a sobering sight. As students got off the bus,…
OC working with Catholic leaders to spruce up fencing at St. Stephen
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer As an appeal of the merger of St. Stephen Parish into St. Joseph Parish in Oil City continues to play…
The mob made me do it: Rioters claim Jan. 6 crowd at fault
The Associated Press Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the…
Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — After two tough losses, the New York Islanders turned back to Ilya Sorokin in a game they needed to win, and…
Drake, The Weeknd poised for big night at Billboard Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the Grammys’ biggest critics, who felt they’ve been overlooked at the famed awards show, will take center stage at…
Move it Outside Day
Written by Alaina Olson Student contributor On Wednesday, May 12, many Cranberry High School students and teachers participated in an event known as Move it…
County election officials begin to finalize count
From staff reports Venango County Election Board members met Friday to begin canvassing all the votes from Tuesday’s primary election. Sabrina Backer, the county’s elections…
St. Elizabeth Center to hold open house today
From staff reports St. Elizabeth Center will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to noon today at the center, which is located at 311…
Infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospects for an ambitious infrastructure deal have been thrown into serious doubt after the White House reduced President Joe Biden’s sweeping…
The NBA playoffs: 10 things to know as the tourney begins
The Associated Press The best time of the NBA season is here. The playoffs have arrived, the 16-team field that will vie for the Larry…
Recent Deaths 5/22/21
James David Oehler, 54, of Knox, died May 20, 2021. Dorothy Foust, of Parker, died May 21, 2021. Carol O. Sanford, 89, died May 18,…
Annual Cranberry Cookout
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor A Cranberry High School tradition was “well-done” Friday, May 21. An annual end-of-the-year cookout couldn’t have been on a better…
Bell’s Silver Success
By AUDREY FRAZIER Student contributor Hayden Bell, a junior at Cranberry High School, recently attended the 2021 PA High School Air Rifle Championship, snagging 2nd…
Dog attack reported
Pet of the Day 5/21/21
Visit Frankie at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
(Culinary.net) Summer days can be long and boring, especially when the kids are out of school and there is nothing to do around the house…
The Banners Are Coming, The Banners Are Coming!
The last year caused the postponement or cancellation of a lot of events and projects, including many we had lined up in local redevelopment….
An Egg-citing Physics Lab
By GILLIAN WHITE Student contributor Students from Cranberry High School in both 11th and Honors Physics recently participated in an egg drop lab to see…
Man pleads guilty to stealing info from UPMC employees
From staff reports A Michigan man pleaded guilty Thursday to hacking UPMC human resources databases and stealing personal information for tens of thousands of employees….
Candidates win nominations in Venango municipalities
From staff reports Several candidates for township or borough positions in Venango County were nominated for those posts in contested races during Tuesday’s primary election….
US jobless claims fall again as some states end federal aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week — the latest encouraging sign for the rebounding U.S. economy — just as Republican-led states…
Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Each time the New York Islanders tried to get some momentum, the Pittsburgh Penguins had an answer. And now they have…
Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings
ATLANTA (AP) — Everything seems to be going right for Adam Frazier these days, so he’s trying to keep his superstitions in check. Whatever he’s…
Feds seize 68 big cats from ‘Tiger King Park’ in Oklahoma
THACKERVILLE, Okla. (AP) — Federal authorities have seized 68 big cats from an animal park in Oklahoma featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King.” The U.S. Department…
Recent Deaths 5/21/21
Maxine B. Barr (nee Hart), 83, of Twinsburg, Ohio, formerly of Rockland, died May 13, 2021. Mary Eleanor “Ellie” Sedwick Bechtel, 95, of Emlenton, died…
Pet of the Day 5/20/21
Lilith is the last of her litter that is here with us. She came in with four siblings and her momma, and they have all…
Strawberry Mousse
(Culinary.net) A lazy Sunday afternoon cuddled up with family, playing in the rain with your kids, and tasting a perfect, sweet treat on a summer…
Route 428 resurfacing project to start next week
From staff reports A $1.8 million resurfacing project on more than five miles of Route 428 in Dempseytown is scheduled to start Monday, according to…
OC to hold E-waste recycling event Friday
From staff reports Oil City will hold its annual electronic-waste recycling event Friday. The event is open to Oil City residents and will be held…
Voters impose new limits on governor’s powers
POTTSTOWN (AP) — Pennsylvania voters became the first in the nation to curb their governor’s emergency powers, approving constitutional amendments proposed by Republican lawmakers angry…
Flaherty earns ML leading 8th win as Cards beat Pirates 8-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Flaherty earned his major league-leading eighth win of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals scored five runs in the…
Steven Soderbergh’s ‘No Sudden Move’ to premiere at Tribeca
NEW YORK (AP) — The Steven Soderbergh crime drama “No Sudden Move,” a film shot last year with safety protocols in the midst of the…
Recent Deaths 5/20/21
Maxine B. Barr (nee Hart), 83, of Twinsboro, Ohio, formerly of Rockland, died May 13, 2021. Mary E. “Ellie” Bechtel, 95, of Emlenton, died May…
Avocado Toast Dogs
(Family Features) Cooking and entertaining outdoors can bring friends and family back together, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, flavorful recipes can be…
Pet of the Day 5/19/21
Chester is the sweetest boy anyone could ask to adopt into their furry family. He does take a bit to warm up and can be…
Meadows and Prairies: Wildlife-Friendly Alternatives to Lawn
In the United States, over 24 million acres of lawn surround our homes. As suburban development continues to spread into open and forested land alike,…
Physics Students Get Creative with Mousetrap Cars
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor If you were walking through the halls of Cranberry High School recently, there’s a good chance that you might have…
Cruisin’ Into Safe Driving Week
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor One of the most prominent concerns in regards to student driving is their safety on the road. For the past…
Woman charged with homicide in death of Titusville man
From staff reports The driver of a vehicle where a Titusville man was fatally shot in Erie in March is now facing charges. The Millcreek…
FLEX Presents event set Friday
From staff reports Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, the young professionals organization of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, is holding FLEX Presents event on…
House looks to OK Jan. 6 riot commission, Senate GOP dubious
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a first…
Jarry rebounds with 37 saves, Pens even series with Isles
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry challenged himself to simply be better following a shaky performance in Pittsburgh’s playoff opener. Admittedly, the soft-spoken goaltender knew the…
Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2…
Review: Zack Snyder makes a bitingly good zombie-heist flick
The Associated Press It won’t take you long to warm to Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead.” All it took for me was the sight of a…
Recent Deaths 5/19/21
Delores J. “Dee” Christy, 86, of Sandy Lake, died May 17, 2021. Albert Richard “Dick” Daly, 77, of Titusville (Cherrytree Township), died May 17, 2021….
Pet of the Day 5/18/21
Jones recently came to us as a stray. He is a very nice little dog, friendly with people and other dogs. We would do a…
Grilled Pineapple Burgers with Honey Garlic Barbecue Sauce
(Family Features) Cooking and entertaining outdoors can bring friends and family back together, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, flavorful recipes can be…
Endangered man found dead in Armstrong County
From staff reports Kittanning state police confirmed the body of a 20-year-old man who was reported as endangered after his vehicle was found on the…
Proposed OC school budget doesn’t include tax increase
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer There is no tax increase in the Oil City School District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year. Oil City…