Alexa, read me a story: Audio content for kids on the rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Musson in Belgrade, Montana, does a lot of driving with her four girls. Juggling a broad age range, 1 to…
Recent Deaths 1/28/20
James R. Johnson died Jan. 20, 2020. Betty M. Culbertson, 85, of Chambersburg, formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 24, 2020. Nathan P. Ochs, 42, of…
Cranberry Adventures with ‘The Pirate Queen’
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor It’s play season at Cranberry High School and opening night is quickly approaching. This year’s school musical, directed by Preston…
Legislation Introduced to Add Diseases For Agent Orange Exposure
Last Wednesday, Reps. Josh Harder (D-Calif.) and Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced VFW-supported H.R. 5610, the Fair Care For Vietnam Veterans Act. This important bipartisan legislation…
Theft by deception
Pizza Burgers
Recipe courtesy of Chef Evan Robinson Servings: 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium portabella mushroom, finely chopped 2-3 white button mushrooms, finely chopped…
Pet of the Day 01-27-20
Sophia, a Domestic Short Hair, is a four year old spayed female. She has a soft grey and white coat, pale green eyes, and a…
Venango courthouse towers will get facelift
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The towers at the Venango County Courthouse are in line for a facelift once the weather improves. Josh Sterling, the…
Alabama fire chief confirms deaths as fire destroys 35 boats
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) — Boaters leaped into the water to escape a fire that consumed at least 35 vessels docked along the Tennessee River early…
In appreciation: Kobe Bryant, a life defined by hard work
The Associated Press It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All…
Eilish, who gives voice to troubled youth, tops the Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with…
Recent Deaths 1/27/20
Howard Glen Lehman, 90, of Oil City, died Jan. 23, 2020. James O. “Jim” Ashbaugh, 85, of Ephrata, formerly of Franklin, died Jan. 23, 2020….
Terroristic threats
County eyes Franklin site for recycling center
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Venango County is still in the process of securing a location for a countywide recycling center with just a little…
Oil Heritage Society announces programs
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Heritage Society has planned a tentative schedule of public programs for the year. Nick Hess will…
Turkish teams hunt for quake survivors as death toll hits 35
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Working against the clock in freezing temperatures, Turkish rescue teams pulled more survivors from collapsed buildings Sunday, days after a powerful…
Hockey’s young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues’ four All-Stars. The…
‘Sesame Street’ comforts children displaced by Syrian war
NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying…
Suspicious person
Criminal mischief
Pennsylvania’s December jobless rate rises, payrolls shrink
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose in December for the fourth straight month, as payrolls shrank and the labor force hit another record high….
Oil City sets kindergarten registration
From staff reports Registration for kindergarten classes in the Oil City School District for the 2020-21 school year will be held Monday, March 30, through…
Death toll stands at 22 in Turkish earthquake; 1,000 hurt
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 22 Saturday, with more than 1,000 people injured,…
Doubts loom over nominating process for Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Questions have loomed for years around the nominations process for the Grammy Awards. But the doubts reached a new level this…
Recent Deaths 1/25/20
Gloria “Toni” Fair, 80, of Oakdale, Michigan and Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2020. Edward A. Winger, 92, of Oil City, died Jan. 24, 2020….
Music Moves to the Next Level
By KRISTEN HOGUE Student contributor Eight Cranberry High School students traveled to the District 3 Chorus Festival at United High School in Armagh, Pennsylvania, last…
A Hot and Spicy Favorite
(Family Features) As the weather cools, spicy recipes can warm things up by satisfying your taste buds. For example, award-winning chef Elise Wiggins brings the…
Theft of appliances
OC has 2 openings on planning commission
From staff reports The City of Oil City is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the city’s Planning Commission. There are two vacancies…
3 municipalities planning home rehabilitation programs
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer The city of Franklin, Cranberry Township and Sugarcreek Borough have set aside some money for home rehabilitation programs in their…
China building a hospital to treat virus, expands lockdowns
BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it is swiftly building a 1,000-bed hospital dedicated to patients infected with a new virus that has killed…
Pet of the Day 01-24-20
Xena, a Domestic Short Hair, is a four month old spayed female. She’s a black and orange tortoiseshell with bright green eyes. Although Xena looks…
Review: Um, what? ‘The Turning’ is a muddled take on madness
The Associated Press It’s really not a good sign when a movie ends with a bold, shocking flourish and much of the audience can be…
Recent Deaths 1/24/20
Philip E. Lengauer, Sr., 84, of Stoneboro, died Jan. 20, 2020. June (Silvis) Kelley, 92, of Sigel, died Jan. 22, 2020. For complete obituaries,…
Steelhead Collection
By NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributor Contributions by HUNTER REDFIELD and AVA FISCHER Students in Cranberry’s Envirothon class went on their annual trip to help the…
VTC Students Build House up for Bid
By CASSIDY MILLER Student contributor Students in the Building Construction Trades Program at the Oil City Venango Technology Center have been working hard on a…
8th Grade Students Get “Berry” Scientific
By DEVIN ZERBE Student contributor On Dec. 16 and 17, Cranberry high School hosted its second annual 8th grade science fair. Led by science teacher,…
Clubs at Cranberry: Part 2
By ADY CARTER and NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributors Clubs are a great way for students to get involved, so it is important that all students…
Sugar Grove crash
Retail theft
Franklin man held on burglary, assault charges
From staff reports A Franklin man accused of breaking into a residence on Otter Street and assaulting a woman was held for court on all…
$50K state grant to benefit Pinegrove Township farm
From staff reports The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on Wednesday approved a $50,000 grant to assist a Pinegrove Township farm with the creation of an…
Firefighting plane crashes in Australia, killing 3 Americans
SYDNEY (AP) — Three American crew members were killed Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials…
Review: Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ is stale pint of ale
The Associated Press Guy Ritchie’s honor-among-thieves meta-caper “The Gentlemen,” with Matthew McConaughey, has all the tailored tweed suits and smoky atmosphere of a handsome scotch…
Recent Deaths 1/23/20
Marvis A. Hoover, 87, of Franklin, died Jan. 21, 2020. DeEtte Stevens, 60, of Polk Center, died Jan. 18, 2020. Edward W. “Body Man” Fryer,…
Pop Up a Movie Night Snack
(Family Features) Tasty snacks add to the fun when hosting a movie night, whether it’s a birthday sleepover or an adults-only gathering. Light and airy…
Pet of the Day 01-22-20
Raven is a very large active girl who loves attention. She is bonded to her sister Willow. Both of these girls were recently surrendered to…
Restoring bobwhite quail proving difficult, but hope remains
Progress is being made, and a recent change in policy offers hope for more. But this is going to take more time that perhaps thought….
Retail theft