Pet of the day 4/17/18
Spike is a 3 year old, Chihuahua/Beagle mix. For more information on Spike contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call 814-918-2032, or email: contactus@Tricounty-arc.org
Rustic tomato tortellini soup with kale
Ingredients 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini (spinach and cheese of possible) 1 tbsp salted butter 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp…
Tionesta native serves with U.S. Navy half a world away
(Editor’s note: The following story was submitted to VenangoExtra.com and has been published in its original form.) YOKOSUKA, Japan – A Tionesta, Pennsylvania, native and…
No one hurt in fire at OC residence
From staff reports A fire Monday at a residence at 118 Cowell Ave. in Oil City is believed to have been caused by a malfunctioning…
OC principal eyes high school credits in middle school
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Oil City High School co-principal Scott Stahl presented a proposal to Oil City school board members Monday for middle school…
Forecasters warn of rare, life-threatening wildfire weather
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Forecasters warned of dangerous, life-threatening wildfire conditions in parts of the Southwest and Southern Plains on Tuesday as firefighters in rural…
Story’s 3-run blast boosts Rockies past Pirates 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trevor Story showed signs of snapping out of his early season funk over the weekend, even as the Colorado Rockies shortstop whiffed…
Commercial, critical darling Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for music Monday, making history as the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the…
Recent Deaths 4/17/18
Dennis Calvin Bowser, 77, of Clarion, died April 14, 2018. Wayne B. Ritchey, 89, of Franklin, died April 15, 2018. Larry Max Reichart, 78, of…
Cherrytree Twp. accident
Army Reserve Celebrates 110 years on April 23
On April 23, 1908, Congress created the Medical Reserve Corps, the official predecessor of the Army Reserve. After World War I , under the National…
Pet of the day 4/16/18
Darlene is a young adult female. She is playful and affectionate. Darlene came in as a stray. She is negative for leukemia and fiv. She…
Veterans Club holds monthly activity program
From staff reports Veterans Club of Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center will meet on monthly basis to talk with veterans, meet community members, paint…
Creamy avocado pesto with veggie noodles
Ingredients 2 avocados, pitted and peeled 4 cloves garlic Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup olive oil 2 bunches…
1 dead, 2 injured in Clarion County crash
From staff reports According to Clarion state police a passenger died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Miola Road in…
Franklin student wins award
From staff reports A Franklin High School student is one of this year’s winners of a creative arts contest conducted by the student editors of…
US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria’s Assad
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley has indicated new economic sanctions will be announced Monday against Russia for enabling the government of Syrian leader…
Crosby scores goal, leads Penguins to 5-1 over Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The kitschy light-up bracelets flickered in the darkened arena and another packed house roared “Crosby sucks! Crosby sucks!” Here’s the thing Philly…
Stapleton, Lambert, Underwood and Vegas win at ACM Awards
The Associated Press The 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards marked a memorable night for the victims of the massive Las Vegas shooting, comeback queen…
Recent Deaths 4/16/18
Esther P. Reott-Russell, 94, of Knox, died April 14, 2018. Wade “Smokey” Wagner, of Oil City, died April 13, 2018. Larry Max Reichart, 78, of Clarion, died…
Animal rescue benefit
Bikers and Barks, Motorcycles and Meows will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Franklin VFW bingo hall along…
Burglaries at Kibbe’s Island Campground
Baker case: DA wants more charges
By MARISSA DECHANT – Staff writer One of the co-defendants accused of killing a Franklin woman in October appeared in court Friday to oppose a…
Flights canceled, roads treacherous amid spring snowstorms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hundreds of flights have been canceled and roadways are treacherous in several Midwestern states as a deadly storm system stretching from Gulf…
Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, Moody Blues make it into Rock Hall
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bon Jovi reunited onstage with former members for a powerful performance celebrating its admission into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,…
Dickerson bunt single in 9th lifts Pirates over Marlins 1-0
MIAMI (AP) — Corey Dickerson has been one of the hottest hitters in the National League. So when he stepped to the plate for Pittsburgh…
Jefferson County Murder/Suicide
New Goodwill store opens in Tionesta
From staff reports TIONESTA – Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania is opening a new store today at 111 Faulkner Drive, Tionesta, in the Farm…
Some hurdles need to be cleared for recycling center in Cranberry
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer More details have emerged about a potential county-wide recycling center that may be located in Cranberry Township. The…
Storm system spawns tornado in Arkansas, blizzards in Plains
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A potent spring storm system that’s expected to persist through the weekend raked across the Midwest, spawning at least one tornado in…
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1951 Fender for sale at Dallas auction
DALLAS (AP) — The electric guitar that blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan used in his first studio recording and early performances is expected to sell…
Flyers beat Penguins 5-1 in Game 2 to tie series
PITTSBURGH (AP) — His team embarrassed by the defending Stanley Cup champions in a lopsided playoff-opening loss, Philadelphia Flyers coach Dave Hakstol could have panicked….
Pet of the day 4/13/18
Name: Rex Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $100.00…
Chocolate cardamom truffle cake
Serves 10 to 12 Amaretti Base 5 ounces amaretti 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 5 tablespoons sugar Cardamom Truffle Filling 21/3 cups heavy cream…
Sewage rates going up in Cranberry Twp.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer Sewage rates are going up for Cranberry Township residents who are customers of the public sewage system provided by…
OC chief makes pitch for another firefighter
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The City of Oil City needs to add another firefighter to its force in an effort to compensate for…
Polanco homers twice to power Pirates past Cubs 6-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates wasted no time in bouncing back from a rout to make an early statement in the…
Horror, cheap and in-demand, comes to Hollywood’s rescue
NEW YORK (AP) — Finding dependable, bankable box-office hits for anything without a superhero has been a downright scary proposition for Hollywood. The solution, it…
Recent Deaths 4/13/18
Nancy Ann Rider Conner, 80, of Clarion, died April 11, 2018. Jeanne Mahoney, 92, died April 5, 2018. For complete obituaries, please pick up a copy…
Cranberry DUI
Sugarcreek Twp. terroristic threats
Komatsu to host STEM competition for local schools
From staff reports Komatsu Mining Corp. in Franklin will hold a Fluid Power Challenge for local middle school students on May 10. Six teams of…
How parents can create household budgets
Raising a family is no small feat. Along with the love and joy, there are some obstacles that must be surpassed, including the financial investment…
Pet of the day 4/12/18
Name: Marigold Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 7 months Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Apricot Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Adoption Price: $75.00 Marigold can…
Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
Servings: 4-6 Start to finish: 20 Salad: 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, stemmed and chopped 1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese toasted bread crumbs (recipe follows) Dressing: Makes…
Proposed county recycling center is response to public demand
By JIM MEYER Staff writer Venango County’s recycling and solid waste coordinator says plans for a collection center in the county are in response to…
Motorists urged to use caution as farm vehicles return to roads
From staff reports Farmers across Pennsylvania are gearing up to return to the fields for spring planting, which means drivers should be on the lookout…
Ryan retirement sends new ripples of uncertainty through GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan’s abrupt announcement that he will retire rather than seek another term in Congress as the steady if reluctant…
Crosby’s hat trick pushes Penguins past Flyers 7-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The sluggish opening three months. The so-so finish. The only occasional attention to detail on defense. None of it matters anymore. The…
House featured in ‘A Christmas Story’ plans to expand
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland house known for its appearance in the holiday classic “A Christmas Story” is planning to expand. The owners of the…