2017

Awarded for safety

Thirty-two accident free drivers of Klapec Trucking Co. were honored at KTC’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Feb. 4 at Days Inn in Oil City….



Victory Heights Hill crash

From staff reports Franklin state police released details Tuesday about a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon near Victory Heights Hill in Cranberry Township that sent two…





Penguins handle Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes…


Recent Deaths 2/22/17

Diane A. Neville, 83, of Scranton, died Feb. 15, 2017. Donald Alexander Kilgore, 85, of Killeen, Texas, died Feb, 13, 2017. Nicholas C. Kolbrick, 77,…





Pet of the day 2/21/17

Name: Banana Breed: Beagle mix Age: 7 years Gender: female Size: Small Color: Brown/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Banana can be found at Venango…


Springing forward?

Recent warm weather has some spring flowers peeking out and has raised the hopes of some that spring is just around the corner. Over the…


Better meatballs

Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes active) Servings: 6 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 pound…


Victory Heights crash

One person was injured in this crash Monday afternoon on Victory Heights Hill in Cranberry Township. A dispatcher with Venango County 911 said the accident…






Recent Deaths 2/21/17

William D. McElravy, 87, of Clarion, died Feb. 18, 2017. Fern C. Blair, 91, of Shippenville, died Feb. 19, 2017. John B. Alexander, 54, of…





Pet of the day 2/20/17

Roxanne is a very sweet young girl, probably about 6-7 months old. She is very affectionate and loves to play. She is current on vaccines…


Coast Guard marks 75 years

On Feb. 19, the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve celebrated its 75th anniversary. The members of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve has a strength of 8,100….


Fish and Chips

Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4 2 pounds of skinless and boneless cod or hake fish Oil, as needed for frying Tempura Batter (recipe…






Recent Deaths 2/20/17

Jeffrey S. Irwin, 51, of Cranberry, died Feb. 18, 2017. Gene Homan Schlosser, 82, died Feb. 17, 2017. Casimira C. “Kay” Skrobat, 95, of Oil City, died…












Recent Deaths 2/18/17

David R. Reynolds, 68, of Kennerdell, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Irene L. Schiffer, 88, of Oil City, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Ramanda D. Milford,…


No hardened heart

In September of this year, I will have worked for 20 years as a small community photojournalist in Northwest Pennsylvania. I began at the Meadville Tribune…




Pet of the day 2/17/17

Name: Charger Breed: Terrier/ Mix Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Charger can be found at Venango County…


Bad news, good news

Jackman, the blind Jack Russell, receives disappointing news. Tri-County Animal Rescue is reminding folks to spay and neuter their pets. Precious Paws Animal Rescue is…