Resident questions Cranberry Christmas tree expenses

A court document filed with the state Environmental Hearing Board confirms the state Attorney General’s Office is investigating the oil well wastewater spill that contaminated the Venango Water Co.’s Bellows Spring in July 2023, which led to a “do not consume” advisory for the company’s cust…

The virtual auction of Shingledecker Welding equipment will be held starting at 9 a.m. April 2, online and in a live broadcast format.

Several Sugarcreek Borough residents turned out to Wednesday evening’s council meeting to voice their concerns before the passing of the ATV ordinance that allows ATV and UTV enthusiasts a chance to drive on certain trail-connecting borough roadways to more easily enjoy the various trail sys…

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday as a U.S. stock market rattled by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell sharply.

During discussion Monday, Franklin city council members determined that it is the city’s responsibility to clear snow and ice off the Washington Crossing bridge sidewalk.

The mother of 2-year-old Keaton Morrison, who was found murdered in the basement of a house in Oil City in December 2023, recently took a plea deal on charges related to his death after she testified last month at the trial of Trevaughn Stribling-Jackson, who was found guilty in the child’s death.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took credit for “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy Tuesday in an address to Congress and the American people about his turbulent first weeks in office, as Democratic legislators immediate…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.

Franklin city council took care of several matters of routine business during its meeting Monday, including Memorial Day festivities, which will not include a parade this year.

Franklin will soon have its own retail stop for the famed local sweet treats from Clark’s Donuts.

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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn’t extended.

Cranberry Township reassigned two roles among township staff, including open records officer, at its meeting Thursday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing, according to a new survey this week from the Pew Research Center.

Two contracts were approved Thursday in connection with the repairs of the Aires Hill Road bridge in Cranberry Township.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.

A Franklin man is facing multiple charges after being accused of fleeing from police after police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle he was driving on Wednesday afternoon.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices for eggs could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease the cost of eggs.

The Clarion County Career Center’s suggestion of replacing its culinary program with a teacher preparation program has one Keystone School Board member concerned.

Several teachers on Oil City Area School District’s reading resource committee attended Monday evening’s school board meeting, where one of their number stepped forward to express frustration over the fact that their recommendation for a reading curriculum was being disregarded.

CLARION — Tuesday the Clarion County Commissioners learned that $950,000 of the 2025 Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) has already been used for various expenses.

SENECA — Monday evening the Cranberry school board gathered to review Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget and discuss the potential impact of changes in federal funding on the school district.