Recent Deaths 9/17/19
Nancy B. Hankey, 82, of Grove City, formerly of Rimersburg, died Sept. 14, 2019. Carole Biletnikoff, 76, of Clarion, died Sept. 15, 2019. Ralph Montana,…
A Fast, Filling Breakfast
(Family Features) A filling yet nutritious breakfast is a productive way to start any day, especially one loaded with flavor. Spanish Potato and Onion Omelets…
Pet of the Day 9/16/19
Ginger, a domestic short hair, is a 6-year-old spayed female. She has a silky calico coat with contrasting white and pale yellow eyes. Ginger is…
Roethlisberger done for season with right elbow injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s season is over. His career possibly, too. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s injured right elbow will require surgery, ending the 37-year-old’s…
Gov. Wolf Proclaims Sept. 20 as POW/MIA Recognition Day
Here is some history of POW/MIA Day and the flag. The POW/MIA flag was created for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and…
Man is building ‘little town’ on his property
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Ed Stoner, who restored the Marienville switcher building with his son, has an unusual hobby. He is building a “little…
Trump: US locked and loaded in response to drone attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions are flaring in the Persian Gulf after President Donald Trump said the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to respond to a…
Seahawks edge Steelers 28-26 as Roethlisberger exits
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The faces around Russell Wilson have changed as the Seattle Seahawks rebuild themselves on the fly. One thing, however, has not. Seattle…
‘It’ is tops again; ‘Hustlers’ full of flash at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It wasn’t quite enough to take down Pennywise the clown, but Jennifer Lopez and the scheming strippers of “Hustlers” topped even…
Recent Deaths 9/16/19
Phyllis N. Perry, 89, of Seneca, died Sept. 15, 2019. Walter D. Heffern, 83, of Utica, died Sept. 14, 2019. Joyce L. Vogan, 91, formerly…
Cranberry withdraws from PennDOT program during winter
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Cranberry Township is withdrawing from a PennDOT program that pays a stipend to the township in exchange for township…
Dance geared toward students with disabilities
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer Franklin Junior/Senior High School life skills teachers and administrators are teaming up to host a special dance for students with…
Still reeling from Dorian, Bahamas hit by tropical storm
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Tropical Storm Humberto moved away from the Bahamas on Saturday after dumping rain on parts of the archipelago’s northwest region that…
Cubs set team HR record, clobber Pirates 14-1
CHICAGO (AP) — All of a sudden, the Chicago Cubs are locked in at the plate and looking like a confident, playoff-bound team again. Kris…
‘Ghostbuster’ sequel to focus on a family of original film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The upcoming “Ghostbuster” sequel will focus on the descendants of the original ghost-catchers who rushed around New York City in proton…
Harassment
Criminal mischief
Franklin couple arrested for drugs, endangering child
By ROSEMARY FIELDING Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough police arrested a Franklin couple Friday morning on child endangerment and drug charges. Larry E. Lawson, 26, and…
Library opens at St. Stephen School
St. Stephen School students, from left, Kaleb Rossiter, Abigail (last name not provided), Evelynne Lineman and Kasey Cross check out books in a new library…
States split by party on accepting Purdue Pharma settlement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The opioid crisis has hit virtually every pocket of the U.S., from rural towns in deeply conservative states to big cities in…
Rizzo’s slam among 5 Cubs homers, Chicago rips Bucs 17-8
CHICAGO (AP) — After a rough start, Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs rebounded with an overwhelming response at the plate. Rizzo hit…
Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ singer, dies at 70
The Associated Press Eddie Money, who left behind a career as a New York police officer to become one of the top-selling rock stars of…
Recent Deaths 9/14/19
Margaret L. “Peg” Cicciarelli, 77, of Rimersburg, died Sept. 13, 2019. John Shoup Craig died Sept. 12, 2019. Norma (Mahan) Brown, 84, of Brookville, died…
Athlete of the Week: Kalynne Ziegler
By ANNA MOORE Student contributor Athlete of the Week goes to one of the many hard working individuals at Cranberry High School, junior Kalynne Ziegler….
Simple Kid-Friendly Sliders
(Family Features) For those busy nights plan, on this simple yet savory sliders recipe. Kids are almost certain to love the taste and you will…
Pet of the Day 9/13/19
Max, a year-old neutered male, is an American Pit Bull Terrier mix. He has a brindle and white coat and brown eyes. Max is a…
5 pounds of marijuana found after I-80 traffic stop
From staff reports State police say two California men are facing charges after about 5 pounds of marijuana and other drug-related items were found in…
Bike-riding traveler wants to shift focus of end-of-life care
By SARAH TITLEY Staff writer A man on a bicycle tour of Pennsylvania made a brief stop in Rocky Grove Wednesday afternoon to speak to…
China to lift punitive tariffs on US soybeans, pork
BEIJING (AP) — China will lift punitive tariffs imposed on U.S. soybeans and pork in a trade war with Washington, a state news agency said…
Musgrove sharp, Stallings homers as Pirates top Giants 4-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Musgrove made some adjustments to his delivery, and he’s enjoying the results. Musgrove pitched five shutout innings and hit a…
Review: Terrific cast but too much white noise in ‘Silence’
The Associated Press Market it right, and you can get people to pay for literally anything these days. Especially in Manhattan. That’s why it’s not…
Recent Deaths 9/13/19
Barbara J. Pleger, 83, formerly of Henry’s Bend, died Sept. 10, 2019. Mary Woods, 86, of Titusville, died Sept. 9, 2019. Bessie “Betty” Margaret Hoover,…
United Way Gives Gracious Donation to Cranberry Closet
By AMBER HOLT AND DEVIN ZERBE Student contributors In the beginning of the school year, Cranberry High School’s C.A.R.E. team received a bountiful donation from…
Pet of the Day 9/12/19
Kitty Witty, a domestic short hair, is a 4-year-old neutered female. She has a buff and white coat, bright green eyes, and a pink nose….
Harvest Fruit and Oat Energy Bites
Family Features Recipe courtesy of Emily Caruso of Jelly Toast on behalf of Milk. Love What’s Real Servings: 10, 2 bites per serving 1/2 cup…
Dirt bike theft
False reports
Oil City burglary
Kennerdell woman facing burglary, assault charges
From staff reports State police say a Kennerdell woman is facing felony charges for letting herself into a Rockland Township residence Monday and hitting and…
Innis Street work nears completion
A crew from J.C. Lee Construction and Supply lays concrete on one of the many updated ADA curb ramps along Innis Street in Oil City…
Government plans to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, responding to a recent…
Pirates take fight to Giants, Vázquez closes out 27th save
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Through a long, losing season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have learned to celebrate each other for even the small accomplishments and try…
Review: Adaptation of ‘The Goldfinch’ is elegant but flawed
The Associated Press Everything is beautiful in John Crowley’s adaptation of “The Goldfinch ,” even the grilled cheese sandwich that a kind stranger makes for…
Recent Deaths 9/12/19
Susan Kathleen Solida, 72, died Sept. 10, 2019. John Edward “Bud” Greer, 91, of Seneca, died Sept. 8, 2019. Ellen W. Lawrence, 88, of Clarion,…
Walk to School Day
By JACOB UMSTEAD and HUNTER REDFIELD Student contributors On Wednesday, Sept. 11, several students and staff participated in “Walk to School” day, an annual event…
Shattered Skylines and Scattered Steel
By DYLAN LU with contributions by HANNAH NIEDERRITER – Student contributors On a bright September morning, the nation awoke. The quiet streets became bustling with thousands…
Pymatuning Lake walleyes still abundant, maybe easier to catch
Maybe nature is balancing itself out at Pymatuning Lake. Anglers can’t be blamed for hoping so. For years, biologists with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat…
Pet of the day 9/11/19
Shira came to us due to her owners not having enough time to properly care for her. She is a very sweet girl, can be…
Assault with weapon