2016

Recent Deaths 12/17/16

Florence E. “Flossie” Franklin, 90, of Oil City, died Dec. 15, 2016. Mary A. Nesbella, 88, of Marienville, died Dec. 16, 2016. Leo Herbert Rettig, 100,…






Pet of the day 12/16/16

Name: Crystal Color: Black and White Sex: Female She is spayed and current on vaccines. Crystal can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center. 814-918-2032




Winter Storm Warning issued

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Venango, Forest, Clarion, Mercer and Jefferson counties from 10 p.m. tonight through…



County provides two help lines

From staff reports Local help through Venango County Human Services is available for people who have feelings of depression during the holiday season. The county’s…



Fleury’s backup plan

PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Neither Mathieu Garon nor Marc-Andre Fleury could sleep. Next door from their downtown Detroit hotel room for the 2009 Stanley Cup final,…



Recent Deaths 12/16/16

Donald L. Beckwith, 82, of Frogtown, died Dec. 14, 2016. Elsie V. (Saxton) Remines, 83, of Tionesta, died Dec. 12, 2016. Lucas Andrew Shook, 22, of Curllsville,…







I-80 wracked by snow-related crashes

DUBOIS (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says three different stretches of Interstate 80 have been closed by weather-related crashes in western Pennsylvania. A…





Rust helps Penguins top Bruins in OT

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Bryan Rust flipped a backhander past Tuukka Rask 1:24 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Boston…



Recent Deaths 12/15/16

JoAnne F. Vargason, 81, of West Hickory, died Dec. 13, 2016. Donald L. Beckwith, 82, of Limestone, died Dec. 14, 2016. Velma R. Fleming, 79, of Wampum,…





Pet of the day 12/14/16

Name: Hero Breed: Domestic Short Hair Sex: Male Size: Medium Age: 3 months Color: White House-trained: Yes Hero can be found at Precious Paws Animal…


Shortcut moussaka

Serves 8 Start to finish: 2 hours 1 1/2 pounds Japanese eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 or 5 eggplants) 2 pounds…





Pens’ defense has fueled recent surge

PITTSBURGH (TNS) – Examine the Pittsburgh Penguins’ six-game winning streak, and you’re sure to find a boatload of goals. Thirty-five of them, in fact. Enough…



Recent Deaths 12/14/16

Andrew Brian O’Neil, 5, of North Huntingdon, died Dec. 12, 2016. Robert E. George, 65, of Gilpin Township, died Dec. 13, 2016. Emery James Yuhasz Jr.,…



Sauntering in the snow

The recent snow fall has left some giddy about the possibility of a white Christmas and others grumbling about clearing drives and walkways. It has…










Penguins pulverize Coyotes

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Sidney Crosby left briefly after taking a stick to the face then returned and picked up his NHL-leading 21st goal as the…