Slow-cooker Mexican turkey chili
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, lean 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (or 1…
April 2018
Award winners are honored by Venango County Human Services
Venango County Human Services held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday at the Rocky Grove fire hall. This year’s award winners are: — Children and Families…
AP-NORC Poll: Americans expect Russia tension will get worse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans largely fear the country’s relationship with Russia and China will get worse in the coming year, and despite signs of diplomatic…
Arrieta, Phils stump Bucs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jake Arrieta flashed the All-Star form that made Philadelphia covet the free-agent ace, striking out 10 and tossing one-hit ball over seven…
Ariana Grande releases new song, first since 2017 bombing
NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande has released her first song since a 2017 terrorist attack during her concert in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old…
Recent Deaths 4/20/18
Janet T. Loring, 87, of Oil City passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018. Dr. Kenneth G. Vayda, 91, of Water Run Landing, formerly of Knox,…
Cub Scouts clean up
On Wednesday, April 18, local Cub Scouts and parent volunteers from Pack 111 in Seneca picked up trash along Salina Road in Cranberry Township as…
5 effective ways to alleviate stress
Stress affects everyone at some point in their lives and does not discriminate based on gender, nationality, ethnicity, economic status, or age. The American Institute…
Day of service, no walkout at Columbine on 19th anniversary
DENVER (AP) — A planned national high school walkout for gun control on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting Friday won’t include student protests…
Pet of the day 4/19/18
Nigel is a large, young, male, English Bulldog/ Lab mix. He can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Instant Dijon chicken
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1 teaspoon fresh,…
Franklin man facing strangulation, assault charges
From staff reports A Franklin man is facing charges after he allegedly choked a woman while she was holding on to her infant child early…
Pitching in to clean up Oil City
Jason Knox, of Dempseytown, volunteers with his friends from The Pointe to clean up along Seneca Street Wednesday during the Oil City Main Street Program’s…
Southwest Airlines pilot lauded as hero for handling crisis
BOERNE, Texas (AP) — The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out…
Crosby leads Penguins past Flyers for 3-1 lead in playoffs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby passed Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh’s record book and pushed the Philadelphia Flyers to the brink of elimination. Flyers fans booed the goal…
Tribeca opens with ‘Gilda,’ and De Niro comes out swinging
NEW YORK (AP) — The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival opened Wednesday with pugnacious political words from Robert De Niro and the tender opening-night premiere,…
Recent Deaths 4/19/18
Dorothy P. Myers, 91, of Rouseville, died April 18, 2018. Dr. Kenneth G. Vayda, 91, of Water Run Landing, formerly of Knox, died April 18,…
Bon-Ton closing all stores
The Associated Press Bon-Ton soon will close all its stores. Bon-Ton’s bankruptcy auction began Monday and the company announced Tuesday it received a winning bid…
Cranberry Twp. DUI crash
Area senior centers set schedules
Cranberry Place The Cranberry Place Older Adult Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation of $1….
Spring gobbler season remains popular
Pennsylvania’s most avid spring turkey hunters are going all in. With the 2018 season fast approaching – the youth only spring gobbler hunt is April…
Pet of the day 4/18/18
Name: Fall Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Fall can be found at Venango…
Fattoush
Serves 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes Pita Crisps: 2 pieces pita bread 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon za’atar Salad:…
Police seeking Franklin man wanted in fatal 2016 crash
From staff reports A Franklin man is wanted on vehicular homicide and DUI charges in connection with a 2016 crash in Sugarcreek Borough that killed…
Venango economic authority moving ahead on projects
By JIM MEYER Staff writer The Venango County Economic Development Authority is making progress on several county projects, executive director Emily Lewis said after Tuesday’s…
Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores
NEW YORK (AP) — The end is near for department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores. Two liquidation firms are the victors of an auction for…
Rockies’ Bettis, 3-relievers shut out Bucs at snowy PNC Park
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Bettis found a simple solution to ward off the cold. “I just concentrated on executing pitches,” the Colorado Rockies right-hander said….
Pink, and her children, grace cover of People beauty issue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pink is on the cover of People magazine’s beauty issue, and she’s got some adorable company — her young children. The…
Recent Deaths 4/18/18
Shirley Mae Bereksazi, 85, of Tionesta, died April 16, 2018. Norma B. Kelly, 96, of Oil City, died April 17, 2018. Bernetta D. Carey, 82, of…
A little ditty on daffodils
Finally, warmer weather has visited the regions. Whoops, spoke too soon as temperatures have plummeted for the beginning of this week and the dreaded…
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…