Red Cross worker Neysha Alvarez prepares John McCreary of Oil City, who donated blood Wednesday at the Oil City VFW post. The VFW holds a blood drive each month to help the Red Cross keep the supplies up. Red Cross supervisor Paul Ernewein says the agency is actively seeking all blood types, but supplies of O negative and A negative are especially low. Upcoming drives are scheduled Dec. 14 at Franklin High School, Dec. 19 at Oakland United Methodist Church, Dec. 21 at the Titusville YMCA and Dec. 28 at the Tionesta fire hall. Interested donors can visit www.redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767 for more information or to make an appointment. (By Richard Sayer)
Red Cross hoping for blood donors
Pet of the Day 6/8/23
Trapper is a really friendly boy who was caught in a trap, hence his name! Trapper was a stray, which means we do not have…
Pecan Snack Mix with Cranberries and Chocolate
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County receives funds under food, shelter program
From staff reports Venango County has been awarded nearly $27,000 under the national Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) through the Department of Homeland Security….
State provides some tips while wildfire smoke raises concerns
From staff reports The Pennsylvania Department of Health is providing common sense tips to help people stay healthy while current weather patterns push smoke from…
Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump
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Here comes El Nino: It’s early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world
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A’s win consecutive games, Noda homers, Harris gets 1st win, 9-5 over Pirates
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The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
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Recent Deaths 6/8/23
Duane Shannon Beals, 91, of Meadville, formerly of Kyle, Texas, died May 26, 2023. Tina Marie “Nene” Irwin, 58, of Cranberry, died June 7, 2023….
Cranberry Goes Ivy
By Abby Sloss and Will Bennett Student contributors For three Cranberry High School students, college is on a whole new level. Ady Carter, Gillian White,…
Pet of the Day 6/7/23
Meet Pandora, the gorgeous and loving 2-year-old short haired sweetheart. Pandora came to us as a stray so we do not have any history for…
Salty Pecan Snack Mix
(Family Features) Work, social commitments, kids’ activities and the daily grind can take over schedules and wreak havoc on your opportunities to sit at the…
Hasson playground ready for kids
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2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
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Pet of the Day 6/8/23
Pecan Snack Mix with Cranberries and Chocolate
County receives funds under food, shelter program
State provides some tips while wildfire smoke raises concerns
Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump
Here comes El Nino: It’s early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world
A’s win consecutive games, Noda homers, Harris gets 1st win, 9-5 over Pirates
The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
Collapse of major dam in Ukraine triggers emergency
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Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors WWII veterans
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McCutchen’s sacrifice fly lifts Pirates to 5-4 win
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Recent Deaths 6/6/23
Kimberly N. Giles, 43, of Franklin, died June 5, 2023. Chiung-Ying “Virginia” Chang, 76, of Clarion, died June 1, 2023. Matthew James Burns, 63, of…
Pet of the Day 6/5/23
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Grilled Maine Lobster Tacos
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Future is Bright with Adaptive Reuse
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Recent Deaths 6/5/23
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OC man has planned quite an auction at his iconic business
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Oil City street sweeping
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Recent Deaths 6/3/23
