2017


Recent Deaths 6/26/17

John J. Niemiec Jr., 87, of Oil City, died June 23, 2017. Beatrice “Bea” Louella Stiver Conner, 92, of Marienville, died June 25, 2017. Howard P….





PennDOT on the right road?

By Saxon Daugherty – Staff Writer Some members of Oil City Council are not in favor of potential changes to the Route 8 expressway between…











Recent Deaths 6/24/17

Linda Eaker Heeter, 70, of Shippenville, died Thursday, June 22, 2017. Juanita J. Ohler, 83, of Stoneboro, died Thursday, June 22, 2017. Francis J. Wolbert Sr.,…





Road trips and more

All About Animals this week features a couple of events that involve a road trip or two and many adoptable animals. It’s a mystery Droopy…


Pet of the day 6/23/17

Name: Jax Breed: Chihuahua & Terrier Age: 5 months Size: Small Gender: Male Color: Brown Prefers home without young children. Jax can be found at…








Recent Deaths 6/23/17

Maxine Viola Gatesman, 86, of Clarion, died June 22, 2017. Kyle Frishkorn, 17, of Harrisville, died June 21, 2017. Lois Spackman Minnigh, 100, of Jamestown,…




Pet of the day 6/22/17

Name: Simon Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 2 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Blue Point Simon can be found at Venango County Humane Society.



Icy agua fresca

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 5 minutes 1 cup frozen seedless watermelon cubes (about 1-inch each) 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and halved (or other summer…







Recent Deaths 6/22/17

Richard A. “Dick” Krainz, 78, of Bruin, formerly of Eau Claire, died June 19, 2017. Patricia A. Herman, 66, of Knox, died June 20, 2017. Michael…





Pet of the day 6/21/17

Name: Nana Breed: Dachshund, Standard Smooth Haired Mix Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Red Declawed: No House-trained: Yes No younger children. Nana…


Sri Lankan crab curry

Servings: 8 servings Start to finish: 1 hour (Active time: 15 minutes) 3 tablespoons Curry Powder (recipe below) Two 2-pound crabs, top shell, gills, and…







Recent Deaths 6/21/17

Jack A. Kemmerer, 83, of Franklin, died June 16, 2017. Roberta S. Wielandt, 56, of Franklin, died June 20, 2017. Patricia Ann Johnson, 66, of Oil…