Bitters and Berries
Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus steeping Servings: 6 1/3 cup raw coconut sugar 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons angostura bitters 1/2 vanilla pod,…
December 2016
Deadly Mexico fireworks blast hit market packed for holidays
TULTEPEC, Mexico (AP) — The San Pablito fireworks market was especially well stocked for the holidays and bustling with hundreds of shoppers when a powerful…
State System OKs contracts with 14 schools, including Clarion
From staff reports The state has approved contracts for faculty and staff at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and the 13 other state-owned universities. The membership…
Cranberry students show thanks to police
By SALLY BELL Staff writer Cranberry foreign language students showed their appreciation for the work of local police with some early Christmas gifts to the…
Islamic State claims Berlin Christmas market attack
BERLIN (AP) – The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for a truck attack on a crowded Berlin Christmas market that German authorities said came…
Penguins pummel Rangers, 7-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby picked up his NHL-leading 22nd goal, Evgeni Malkin added a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins toppled the…
Miranda named AP Entertainer of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Winning a Pulitzer Prize and a clutch of Tony Awards in a single one year would be enough for anyone. Not…
Recent Deaths 12/21/16
Martha J. Duarte, 88, of Oil City, died Dec. 19, 2016. David N. Storm, 69, of Warren, formerly of Franklin, died Dec. 17, 2016. Patricia…
A little of this, a little of that
This week brought a little of this and a little of that as far as the weather was concerned. The past week the region saw…
Man accused of stealing money from mother to buy drugs
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Charges have been filed against an Oil City man who allegedly purchased drugs last week using his mother’s money. A…
Pet of the Day 12/20/2016
Chase is a young, male American Bulldog mix that just came to the rescue center. For more information on Chase please contact Tri-County Animal…
Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Yes to be inducted into Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees…
Animal cruelty
Escape
I-80 crash
Complaint details motive behind stolen-car report
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer New details have emerged about the investigation of a stolen vehicle that led to charges being filed against two people,…
Historic preservation plan input session planned Jan. 6
From staff reports A meeting regarding updates to the statewide preservation plan will be held at Friday, Jan. 6, at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261…
Swiss police: 3 injured in attack at Zurich mosque
ZURICH (AP) – A gunman dressed in black stormed into the prayer hall of a mosque frequented by Somali immigrants and opened fire, wounding three…
Not just frontrunners
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers put themselves back in the playoff conversation by stringing together four convincing victories in which they never trailed. They…
Former Boston police head says ‘Patriots Day’ gets it right
BOSTON (AP) – For Jessica Kensky, seeing the new Mark Wahlberg movie about the Boston Marathon bombing was deeply personal. She and her husband, Patrick…
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