Couple charged after 5 children found alone
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer An Oil City couple have been charged with endangering the welfare of children after police found five young children running…
Historical Society planning book sale during Applefest
From staff reports The Venango County Historical Society’s annual book and yard sale will be held during Franklin’s annual Applefest celebration. The historical society is…
Iran tells US retaliation looms if targeted for Saudi attack
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has warned the U.S. it will retaliate “immediately” if Tehran is targeted over a weekend attack on Saudi oil installations,…
Mariners blank Pittsburgh after Pirates’ Vázquez arrested
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season has been going downhill since the All-Star break and it got even worse Tuesday night. Marco Gonzales allowed…
Welcome to Orcland: Lord of the Rings to film in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Amazon announced Wednesday it will film its upcoming television series “The Lord of the Rings” in New Zealand, marking a…
Recent Deaths 9/18/19
Phyllis N. Perry, 89, of Seneca, died Sept. 15, 2019. Joyce L. Vogan, 91, formerly of Seneca, died Sept. 13, 2019. Ralph L.S. Montana, 72,…
Pirates’ Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation charges
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez has been arrested on charges of pornography and soliciting a child. Vázquez was taken into custody…
Pet of the Day 9/17/19
Mila, a Labrador Retriever mix, is a one-year and four-month-old spayed female. She has a tan and white coat with dark brown eyes and a…
Back-to-School Snacks Fit for the Family
(Family Features) As parents and kids navigate back-to-school routines and extracurricular activities, making healthy food choices is essential to keep everyone energized and engaged. When…
Criminal mischief
Theft by deception
Bus safety for Sandycreek students
Students at Sandycreek Elementary School in Franklin School District conducted a schoolwide bus safety experience with Franklin state police trooper Trooper McGee. Students had hands-on…
Golf tourney to honor memory of well-known Oil City resident
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A popular golf outing that bore the name of an Oil City tavern is returning to a local golf…
Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader announced on Tuesday that “there will be no talks with the U.S. at any level” — remarks apparently…
Post-Roethlisberger life begins for Steelers, Rudolph
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been 0-2 before. They’ve struggled on offense before. They’ve had issues on defense before. They’ve been blown out…
Brad Pitt asks astronaut: Who was better? Clooney or me?
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Brad Pitt, star of the new space movie “Ad Astra,” had a burning question for a real-life astronaut. “Who was…
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…