CLA holds Grandparents Day
Jeff and Sue Melat, of Cranberry, were among the 120 grandparents who visited Christian Life Academy on Wednesday to participate in the school’s Grandparents Day…
Opioid industry presses for settlement as trial looms
CLEVELAND (AP) — With a trial looming, major drug distributors and manufacturers are pressing to settle thousands of claims against them related to the nation’s…
Tanev scores OT winner, Penguins deal Avalanche first loss
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan believes his undermanned Penguins can beat any team right now, despite missing five of their top nine forwards….
Netflix heads into showdown with slowing subscriber growth
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix’s subscriber growth is bogging down even before the leading video streaming service confronts high-powered threats from Apple and Walt Disney…
Recent Deaths 10/17/19
Jeffrey A. Dashner, 62, of Oil City, died Oct. 14, 2019. Twila M. McKay Corey, 87, of Meadville, died Oct. 15, 2019. Breanna Star Hager,…
Drug possession
Breakfast Sandwiches
(Culinary.net) If you need an on-the-go breakfast option, wake up your morning with bacon, eggs and a biscuit in these simple, tasty Breakfast Sandwiches. Find…
Pet of the Day 10/16/19
Ella, a domestic short hair, is a 10-week-old spayed female. She has a soft black and white coat, round green eyes, and a pink nose….
Tips for hiking safely in hunting season
You see it in the parking lots. Visit almost any public land at this time of year. The jumping off points for outdoor exploration that…
Oil Creek Twp. theft
Man facing charges for hospital incident
From staff reports A Honesdale man is facing felony charges in connection with an incident Saturday at UPMC Northwest in which the man is accused…
Valley Grove hires special ed teacher
From staff reports Valley Grove School Board on Monday hired Jamie Snyder as a secondary special education teacher. Snyder will move into an opening that…
Turkish invasion sparks NATO crisis but eviction is unlikely
BRUSSELS (AP) — Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria — along with the criticism and threats of sanctions brandished by fellow NATO members at Ankara over…
Torn pectoral muscle ends season for Steelers DL Tuitt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to dig their way out of an early season hole without defensive end Stephon Tuitt. The team…
Recent Deaths 10/16/19
Lois M. Morford, 94, of Franklin, died Oct. 15, 2019. Anthony J. Lencer “Tony”, 80, of Crown, died Oct. 14, 2019. Charles “Sonny” Lawrence, 84,…
Pet of the Day 10/15/19
Shep, a German Shepherd mix, is a neutered male. He has a brown and black coat and dark brown eyes. Sweet Shep came to us…
Hearty Chickpea Vegetable Soup
(Family Features) Back-to-school season means busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities, homework and carpools. It can be challenging to find quality time to spend with…
Fatal crash on Route 8
“… All that matters is the music”
By BROOKE WHITLING Student contributor “… All that matters is the music, the pride, and the dedication of the OMB, “ writes Lauren McTiernan, Cranberry…
Vehicle abandoned after crash
Criminal mischief
DUI crash in Franklin
GEMS program receives $50,000 grant
From staff reports GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science), under the sponsorship of Bridge Builders Community Foundations, has received a $50,000 grant from the…
Ella McNellie annual toy drive is Sunday
From staff reports The eighth annual Ella McNellie Toy Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cranberry Mall. The annual…
Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Turkey’s economy with sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria —…
After win, Steelers ride depth, momentum into bye
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss whom he gave the game ball to after watching his undermanned club potentially resurrect…
Review: In ‘Mistress of Evil,’ Maleficent plays mom
The Associated Press For a moment, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on “Father of the Bride” only with…
Recent Deaths 10/15/19
Rev. Lionel Eugene Sayers, 94, died Oct. 11, 2019. Michael J. Hajduk, 73, of Oil City, died Oct. 13, 2019. Philip J. “Phil” Cauvel, 77,…
A Touch of Color
By ZOE ALBERT and SAM BLACK-WIGREN Student contributors Cranberry High School students in Kathleen Uhrinek’s Chemistry classes participated in a tie-dying project. This graded activity,…
One Pan Fish Dish
(Family Features) Eating healthy isn’t always easy, and when your family is rushing around in the evenings it can seem like a daunting task to…
Pet of the Day 10/14/19
Blue, a domestic medium hair, is a 6-year-old neutered male. He has a gold and white coat, green eyes, a pink nose, and long white…
Parker crash
Nursing home theft
Harmony Twp. burglary
Wills For Heroes Program Scheduled
This Friday, Oct. 18, the Crawford County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will be hosting a Wills For Heroes Program for Pennsylvania first responders, military…
2 badly hurt in Cornplanter crash
From staff reports Two people were badly injured and flown to hospitals following a motorcycle crash Friday night in Cornplanter Township. Franklin state police said…
Syrian army moves to confront Turkish forces as US withdraws
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Syrian government troops moved into a series of towns and villages in northern Syria Monday, setting up a potential clash with…
Steelers’ Conner scores 2 TDs, Hodges wins first start
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Devlin Hodges walked into the stadium properly attired for his first NFL start. He was wearing a T-shirt with a…
‘Joker’ tops box office again, beats ‘Addams Family’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first weekend was no fluke: “Joker” is a hit. The R-rated comic book villain origin story had a phenomenal second…
Recent Deaths 10/14/19
Edward R. Myers, 74, formerly of Sligo, died Oct. 12, 2019. Donald L. Stiglitz, 82, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 11, 2019. Casey L. Flowers,…
Army Corps responds to call for flooding assistance
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has responded to a call for flood mitigation help from Cranberry Township and…
Library sets 2nd attic sale
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Library’s “secret place,” a former auditorium/theater upstairs that was converted to an attic-type storage area decades…
IS supporters escape as Turkish troops near key Syrian town
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Turkish forces approached a key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria on Sunday, setting off clashes that allowed hundreds of Islamic State…
Crosby, short-handed Penguins beat winless Wild 7-4
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Just four games into the season, injuries have decimated the top lines for the Pittsburgh Penguins as Evgeni Malkin, Nick…
Route 8 motorcycle crash
Vehicle drives into house
Program at CUP to focus on Parkers Landing petroglyphs
From staff reports Ken Burkett, executive director of the Jefferson County Historical Society and field associate for Carnegie Museum, will present “On the Rocks at…
Hydrant flushing set for Oil City
From staff reports Hydrant flushing will be done next week in Oil City from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Sunday night and continuing through…
Winds dying as crews fight flames in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Bernard, 73, is no stranger to flames that have frequently menaced his sunburnt corner of Los Angeles, but they never…
Steelers rookie QB Hodges to start vs. Chargers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s officially “Duck” season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers ruled quarterback Mason Rudolph out for Sunday’s visit to the Los Angeles…