Back-to-school ice breakers to ease first day fears
Parents and educators can sometimes underestimate children’s anxiety over the dawn of a new school year. Many students feel nervous when wondering if their teachers…
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Pet of the day 8/15/18
Cheese is a male orange kitten. He is a purring machine. Cheese is current on vaccines and neutered. He can be found at Tri-County Animal…
Grilled tuna steaks with lime-ginger vinaigrette
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 1 hour 25 minutes (25 minutes active) Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon…
Emlenton Borough accident
Oil City DUI
Pet of the day 8/14/18
Name: Tristan Breed: Domestic Longhair mix Age: 8 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tristan can be found at Venango…
Salmon, avocado, grapefruit and watercress salad
Servings: 4 Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 (8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 grapefruits…
OC sets orientation, open house sessions
Oil City Area School District will hold orientation and open house sessions for new students to the middle and high schools on Thursday, Aug. 23….
US defense secretary pitches closer US-Brazil ties
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is making a pitch to Brazil for building a closer defense partnership with the United…
Boswell, Steelers working on long-term deal
PITTSBURGH (TNS) – He accounted for more points – combined – than Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown last season. He won’t get an eight-figure salary,…
To fend off Netflix, movie theaters try 3-screen immersion
LONDON (AP) — Sit at the back of the movie theater, and it’s possible to see the appeal of ScreenX, the latest attempt to drag…
Recent Deaths 8/14/18
William H. Cook Jr., 96, of Eau Claire, a highly decorated World War II veteran, passed away Sunday morning Aug. 12, 2018. Patricia A. Gurnee,…
DUI crash
Limestone Twp. accident
Pet of the day 8/13/18
Taps is an 8 week old, female Rottweiler/Mastiff puppy surrendered to the rescue with her 4 siblings. For more information contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Cherry cobbler
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 45 minutes Filling: 6 cups jarred sour cherries in light syrup, drained with 2 cups syrup reserved 1/2 cup (3…
Sugarcreek Borough accident
Pet of the day 8/10/18
Name: Ermie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Declawed: No House-trained: No Ermie can be found at Venango County Humane…
Baked crab dip with crostini
Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 (12-inch) baguettes, sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1…
The benefits of water features in garden landscapes
Many homeowners aspire to make their homes appear as beautiful and welcoming as possible. Exterior renovations may be high on homeowners’ to-do lists, and landscaping…