Kaneville gas leak prompts evacuation
From staff reports A natural gas leak on Saturday morning led to an evacuation that affected 118 people and 40 homes in the area of…
US troops start pullout from along Turkey’s border in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s Kurds accused the U.S. of turning its back on its allies and risking gains made in the fight against the Islamic…
Rudolph exits after scary hit, Ravens edge Steelers in OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Earl Thomas saw Mason Rudolph step up in the pocket and took aim at what the Baltimore Ravens safety considered Pittsburgh quarterback’s…
Madcap confetti-throwing comic Rip Taylor has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rip Taylor, the madcap mustached comedian with a fondness for confetti-throwing who became a television game show mainstay in the 1970s,…
Recent Deaths 10/7/19
James E. Kuivinen, 90, of Meadville, died Oct. 4, 2019. D. George Ream, 63, of Tionesta, died Oct. 6, 2019. Virginia J. Beatty, 99, of…
Suit against Wenner hasn’t moved toward resolution
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer An Oil City man whose life was turned upside down as a result of what he claims was being…
OC panel forced to reluctantly reject zoning request
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Oil City Zoning Hearing Board faced a quandary at a session Monday as an Oil City couple asked…
North Korea decries breakdown of talks US says were ‘good’
HELSINKI (AP) — North Korea and Washington had two different takes on their nuclear talks, with North Korea’s negotiator saying the talks had broken down…
McCann, second-period burst leads Pens past Blue Jackets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from a season-opening dud. Jared McCann scored twice as the Penguins had five goals in the second period…
Security, NY incident leave some unsettled after ‘Joker’
The Associated Press Extra layers of security, intense on-screen action and a frightening incident inside a New York theater combined to create an unsettling experience…
Community celebrates launch of Pitt-Titusville training hub
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Boldness, transformation, commitment to community and hope were some of the key themes that ran through the speeches Friday at…
Leaf pick-ups to start in Franklin
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will begin to pick up leaves in paper biodegradable bags on Friday. Residents may put their…
Governor signs new restrictions on robocalls in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania law is ending a requirement that telephone customers who want to remain on the state’s do-not-call registry have had to…
‘Joker’ sets October box-office record for Thursday showings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Joker” is getting the first laugh on its debut weekend, scoring an October box-office record with $13.3 million earned in Thursday…
Recent Deaths 10/5/19
JoAnn Welton, 68, of Kennerdell, died Oct. 4, 2019. William Joseph Mohr, Jr., 62, of Oil City, died Oct. 2, 2019. Todd E. Gilbert, 56,…
Burglary
Vaping: what you may not know
By KAIA DEAN Student contributor Paula DiGregory, a tobacco prevention and support specialist working in Crawford and Venango Counties, visited Cranberry High School on Oct….
Scary Sweet Cemetery
(Family Features) When it comes to family fun, it’s hard to beat Halloween, and with all the candy flying around, it’s an opportunity to add…
Pet of the Day 10/4/19
If you are someone who checks our adoption sites regularly then you may already be familiar with Leon. Leon arrived in the early days of…
Terroristic threats
Sugarcreek crash, fleeing
Non-reportable crash turns DUI
Man whose body was found in garage identified
From staff reports Butler state police have identified the man whose remains were discovered Monday after a fire had been extinguished at a garage in…
PennDOT displaying plans for major Route 8 project
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will display plans for a $30 million roadway project on Route 8 in Irwin, Victory and Sandycreek…
Grove team wins youth retreat
From staff reports Rocky Grove Middle/High School sent two teams last week to the 16th annual Venango County Youth Retreat at Camp Coffman, and one…
US-Europe dispute threatens main artery of world trade
BRUSSELS (AP) — The trade wars threatening to push the global economy into recession are entering a new phase, with the United States and European…
Sheary scores twice against old team, Sabres beat Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Conor Sheary took it personally when Pittsburgh traded him to Buffalo in June 2018. Sheary scored twice and Carter Hutton stopped 26…
Wrestlers, start your smackdowns!: WWE big show goes to Fox
The Associated Press The Rock says this: know your role and set the “Smackdown” station to Fox. WWE is ready to lace up its boots…
Recent Deaths 10/4/19
Velma Jean Summerville, 80, of Knox, died Oct. 3, 2019. James F. “Jim” McMullen died Oct. 1, 2019. Clifford C. Hovis, 84, of Clintonville, died…
New to Cranberry High School
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor In 2019, Cranberry High School has made significant strides towards superior education while also upgrading the environment in which students…
New Pass System and the Promotion of Academic Success
By HANNAH NIEDERRITER Student contributor Along with the addition of many valuable updates to Cranberry High School, a new pass system has been established for…
Route 322 crash
Route 8 hit and run
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
(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…
Pet of the Day 10/3/19
Lily, a Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier mix, is a young female. She has a glossy black coat with a white blaze on her chest and…
No tax hike in proposed Sugarcreek budget
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council members got their first look at the borough’s proposed budget for 2020 during the panel’s monthly meeting…
Coffee with a Cop Day in Franklin
Franklin state police trooper Michelle McGee and other local law enforcement officials participated in Wednesday’s Coffee with a Cop Day, a national effort for law…
Pennsylvania moves to cap power plant emissions
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is taking a big step in his effort to fight climate change in the nation’s fourth-biggest emitter of…
Steelers bring in QB Christion to prepare for Lamar Jackson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When he got the call from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday evening, Taryn Chistion was getting his hair cut. Shaved clean near…
Jumping the shark? Kiss will play for them in the ocean
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Having played nearly every corner of the Earth in a nearly 50-year career, the rock band Kiss is taking its…
Recent Deaths 10/3/19
L. Marlene Shick, 82, of Brookville, died Sept. 30, 2019. Susanne “Susie” (Graham) Williams, 82, of Houston, Pennsylvania, died Sept. 30, 2019. Ella “Mae” Miller,…
“…and to think that I was there”
By JENNA SEIGWORTH – Student contributor “I just received a phone call. We’re going to the Derrick.” That’s how it all started, when Mrs. Trisha…
Six tips for early archery season
You might compare it to Christmas morning in a tropical jungle. Think thrilling, exciting, heart-pounding at times. Full of the kind of smiles that only…
Athlete of the Week: Ava Ferringer
By NICK RICHAR Student contributor Ava Ferringer is our new athlete of the week. She has been in the spotlight recently with her performances in…
History Students Under Siege
By DYLAN LU Student contributor Teacher Chris Bost’s ninth grade history class designed catapults over the course of the last month to launch tennis balls…
Harassment
Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija
(Family Features) Football season, for many people, is just as much about the food as it is about the action. No matter who’s playing and…
Pet of the Day 10/2/19
Oats, a domestic short hair, is a 5-month-old neutered male. He’s a brown and white tabby with an angular head, slanted green eyes, and large,…
Human remains found in Crawford County
From staff reports Human remains were discovered Sunday afternoon in Troy Township, Crawford County. Corry state police said the remains were found by a hunter…
OC firefighters to collect coats for kids Friday
From staff reports The Oil City Fire Department will conduct its annual Coats for Kids drive Friday in downtown Oil City. Members of Oil City…