Recent Deaths 10/15/18
Eva M. Crocker, 74 of Titusville, died Oct. 14, 2018. Lois Joanne Hedglin, 91, died Oct. 13, 2018. Glenn B. Hetzler, 85, of Polk, died…
76-year-old newsletter brings back good old days at school
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer It is not often you can relive a single month from your high school days by simply searching…
The Fighter’s Ball
Doors will open for the Fighter’s Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Quality Inn, 1411 Liberty Street in Franklin. The Fighter’s Ball…
Grandview Road crash
Venango County gets recycling center grant
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Venango County has received a $345,502 state grant that ensures a county-wide recycling center will be developed and…
‘The Hate U Give’ should be seen by everyone
“The Hate U Give ” begins with a scene at the family dinner table where a father is giving his young kids “the talk” — the…
Florida officials fear Michael’s death toll will rise
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane…
Byron, Drouin lead Canadiens past Penguins in shootout
MONTREAL (AP) — Antti Niemi felt good after his first start of the season — and a win. Niemi made 25 saves, and Paul Byron…
Children’s book flows with inspiration from river
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A mother’s tale shared with her young son about the Allegheny River, its aquatic inhabitants and the lessons…
Home where witch trials victim John Proctor lived for sale
PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — A house where a victim of the Salem witch trials once lived is on the market for $600,000 just in time…
Search for man missing since August continues
From staff reports Franklin state police conducted a large search on Bradleytown Road in Plum Township on Tuesday in a continuing effort to locate a…
Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ is at once intimate and grand
Nearly a half-century has passed since the majestic moment when Neil Armstrong stepped carefully onto the lunar landscape, left foot first, taking that giant leap…
No winning Mega Millions ticket, jackpot now $654 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the Mega Millions drawing Friday night, meaning the jackpot climbs to $654 million….
Recent Deaths 10/13/18
Dorothy R. Fox, 95, formerly of Vowinckel, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Charles Denny Klingensmith, 77, of Emlenton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Dorothy L….
Berry Botics Inc.
By SARA UDDIN Student Contributor You may be asking yourselves, ¨What is Berry Botics Inc.?¨ Berry Robotics Inc. is the robotics team based out of…
Oakland Twp. DUI
New Books in the Library
Cranberry Chronicles report New books were ordered for the Cranberry High School library over the summer. Mr. Milne, the high school librarian and media specialist,…
Pet of the day 10/12/18
Yolanda is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Yolanda can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sour cream coffee cake
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 2 hours 30 minutes cooling time) Streusel: 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 3/4…
FALL-O-WEEN Family Wellness Event & Hike
Cranberry Chronicles report Cranberry’s Health and Physical Education class is stepping up its game with Fall-o-Ween Family Wellness Event & Hike. On Oct. 24, families…
Morning Routine of Students Resumes as Sheetz Reopens
By LINDSAY PERRY Student contributor With the Sheetz in Cranberry reopening on Sept. 27, many students resumed their daily morning routine of grabbing a quick…
O.C. condemns home to preserve water supply pipeline
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A recent excavation project at a home uncovered a major Oil City waterline issue that prompted City Council at…
VNA of Venango County to hold ‘Hope for the Holidays’
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer “Hope for the Holidays,” a day of healing intended to help grieving children…
Authorities say 11 now dead from Hurricane Michael
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Linda Marquardt rode out Hurricane Michael with her husband at their home in Mexico Beach. When their house filled with…
Kessel’s hat trick powers Penguins past Vegas 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin corralled the puck near his own goal-line and saw Phil Kessel sprinting out of the zone. He flipped a perfect…
Princess Eugenie weds her beau at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Princess Eugenie married tequila executive Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor…
Recent Deaths 10/12/18
Michael J. Clark, 57, of Cranberry, formerly of Hadley, died Oct. 10, 2018. Nora Jean Fleeger Winger, 84, of Sandy Lake, died Oct. 10, 2018….
Oil City criminal mischief
Suspicious person
Powerful Demonstration, Powerful Message
By LAUREN REMBOLD Student contributor “No one, I repeat, no one is allowed to eat lunch alone.” These are the words of speaker and 2007…
Walk Your Way
By TERRY MILLER Student contributor “Walk to School” day at Cranberry Jr/Sr High School took place on Sept. 12. This yearly school event is a…
Monarch Butterfly Presentation and Release
By LINDSAY PERRY Student contributor Students in the Envirothon class were gifted with a presentation on monarch butterflies during their class on Sept. 13, 2018….
Eagle Alerts system in place to keep students, staff safe
The Clarion Call reports Clarion University The Eagle Alerts system is a system through which students, staff and faculty can be made aware of emergency…
Crafters’ Day at Autumn Leaf Festival
The Clarion News report Clarion University It is a chilly morning on Friday, Oct. 5. The air is so cold, it forces many hands to…
Pet of the day 10/11/18
JoJo was surrendered to the rescue center by his owner due to not being good around small children. They report JoJo is a male, 3…
Pumpkin cheesecake bars
Servings: 24 Start to finish: 3 hours 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 whole graham crackers,…
Man accused of sending sexually explicit content waives hearing
From staff reports A Lackawanna County man accused of sending sexually explicit content to a 14-year-old Cranberry girl waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…
Franklin’s bagged leaf pickup begins Friday
From staff reports The City of Franklin street department will begin picking up paper biodegradable bags of leaves from residents starting Friday. Residents may put…
Hurricane Michael left path of destruction, isn’t done yet
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — The third-most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in recorded history left a wide path of destruction across Florida…
Career in limbo, Steelers LB Shazier helping in other ways
PITTSBURGH (AP) — At least one portion of Ryan Shazier’s daily routine hasn’t changed much from the previous time the Pittsburgh Steelers were preparing to…
Royal Wedding redux: This time it’s Princess Eugenie
WINDSOR, England (AP) — It’s time for another royal wedding at Windsor Castle — but this time it’s less of a global TV spectacle and…
Recent Deaths 10/11/18
Elizabeth Violet Kahle, 103, formerly of Clarion, died Oct. 9, 2018. Levia Michiline Cramer, 100, of Sligo, died Oct. 9, 2018. Wayne L. Clyde, 94,…
Oil City DUI
Suspicious person
Oil City overdose
Animal cruelty
Sunday hunting tied to coming election
Spring of 2020 remains the target date for removing the legislative prohibition on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. But the job of reaching it starts right…
Pet of the day 10/10/18
Name: Charlotte Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charlotte can be found at Venango…
Parsnip and golden beet soup
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 minutes 1 1/2 pounds (about 4) golden beets 1/2 pound (about 4) parsnips, peeled and sliced 4…
Dotter Road Bridge to have new home in Texas
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement of sale for the Dotter Road Bridge in Rockland Township. The…