November 2016







Powerful quake in New Zealand triggers tsunami

The Associated Press A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, generating a tsunami, forcing evacuations from many low-lying areas on the eastern shore. Early reports…


Pens pull away to down Maple Leafs

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Matt Murray stood tall for the Pittsburgh Penguins during a key second-period sequence in which the short-handed Toronto Maple Leafs tried to…



Recent Deaths 11/14/16

Virginia Ruth Betz Coffindaffer, 100, of Terra Alta,, died Nov. 12, 2016. Beverly J. Desko, 86, of Polk, died Nov. 11, 2016.   For the complete…


2 killed in crash on Route 322

From staff reports Two people were killed in a crash Friday late Friday morning along Route 322 in Rockland Township. Venango County coroner Christina Rugh…















Recent Deaths 11/12/16

Mary Anna Whitling, 77, of Knox, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Evelyn R. Wade, 91, formerly of Seneca, died Thursday, Nov.10, 2016. L. June Smith (Mast),…


Veterans Day 2016

Those who know me will know how tired I am from the statement I am about to make. I have no words tonight! I normally…




Pet of the day 11/11/16

Name: Goosebump Breed: Terrier/ Chihuahua short coat Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Goosebump can be found at…


Shopping and adopting

Several rescue groups have fundraisers that will help you with your holiday shopping; two wildlife rehabilitation centers are coming to the aid of two eagles…


Trump protesters flood streets anew

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — From New York to Illinois to California, in red states as well as blue, protesters decrying Donald Trump’s election spent another…



4 injured in two-vehicle crash

From staff reports Four people were injured in this two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning at the intersection of Pittsburgh Road and Polk Cutoff in Sandycreek…




Wild skate past Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Eric Staal’s third-period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. Staal…



Recent Deaths 11/11/16

Eugene M. Vader, 89, of Franklin, died Nov. 9, 2016. Leonard A. “Butch” Long, 56, of the Franklin and Oil City areas, died Nov. 9,…





Pet of the day 11/10/16

Name: Star Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Star can be found at…





Steelers look to help Brown

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Antonio Brown can do a lot of things, most of them spectacularly. Weaving his way through three defenders to get open, however,…



Recent Deaths 11/10/16

Janice B. Weeter, 79, of New Bethlehem, died Nov. 8, 2016. William Blair Reitz III “Bub,” 42, of Franklin, died Nov. 8, 2016. Jean Price, 83,…