2017


Pet of the day 12/7/17

Quinn is a little girl kitten. She tested negative for fiv and leukemia, is current on vaccines and will be spayed. She is sweet and…








Recent Deaths 12/7/17

John Henry Haskins Jr., 84, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Oil City, died Nov. 17, 2017. Joseph J. Scobbo Sr., 89, of Hilliards, died Dec. 3,…




Pet of the day 12/6/17

Name: Lindy Breed: Mixed Breed Age: 9 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Beige/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lindy can be found at Venango…







Shazier to undergo further testing

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will remain in a Cincinnati hospital until at least Wednesday to undergo further testing on a spinal…



Recent Deaths 12/6/17

Harold R. “Dutch” Elicker, 89, of Emlenton, died Dec. 4, 2017. Marianne Scovron Scheer, 65, of Pleasant Township, died Dec. 4, 2017. Mary Louisa Rowan Lindquist,…




Pet of the day 12/5/17

Climber is an adorable male older kitten. He tested negative for leukemia and fiv. He gets along with other cats/kittens. CIimber is neutered. Climber can…








Recent Deaths 12/5/17

Jack E. White, 69, of Franklin, died Dec. 3, 2017. Barbara L. Bittenbender, 64, died Dec. 1, 2017. Phyllis M. McDonough, 90, of Oil City, died…


Ten-minute history of you

One of my tasks as a small community documentary-style photojournalist is what we call feature hunting. Editors who read designer books from the 80’s call…




Pet of the day 12/4/17

Name: Chappy Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No Adoption Price: $75.00 Chappy can be found at…


Chai Ice Cream

Serves 6 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 4 slices fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries 1 tablespoon whole cloves 12…








Recent Deaths 12/4/17

Helen L. Prenatt, 83, of Oil City, died Dec. 1, 2017. Mary J. Tharp, 87, of Franklin, died Dec. 1, 2017. Phyllis M. McDonough, 90,…