Cheesy Chicken Tortellini Bake
Dive into dairy with this cheesy dinner creation. There’s no denying the appeal of dairy in home cooking. Dairy helps make foods silky, creamy…
June 2024
Pet of the Day 06/22/24
Meet Bandit Bandit is an 8 year old mini schnauzer. He weighs 31 pounds. Bandit has never lived with anyone but his mom. He lived…
Nells Crafts to move out of mall
After 28 years at the Cranberry Mall, Nell’s Crafts is relocating to 7263 Route 322 in Cranberry due to declining foot traffic and the mall’s…
Lane closures set for Brookville I-80 bridge project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Bridging Pennsylvania Developers I have announced lane closures for the I-80 North Fork Bridges project in Jefferson County. The…
Creamy Rice With Roasted Shrimp and Tomatoes
Quick and filling meal served up in a snap After the lazy days of summer, fall often arrives with packed schedules and everyone getting…
Recent Deaths 06/22/24
Thelma “Muggs” Carter, 84, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Oil City, passed away April 14, 2024. Dorothy Belle (Shaw) Heckathorn, 96, a resident…
Woman accused of ethnic intimidation for threatening man
A Franklin woman, Emily Vanzandt, 43, faces charges including ethnic intimidation for refusing to leave a man’s property and threatening him with a racial slur….
Pet of the Day 06/21/24
Meet Jude Jude is the trickster cat of the group. He loves to play with every toy in the cage. It doesn’t matter what it…
Beating the heat at pools
Residents have been seeking relief from the heat wave, with temperatures in the 90s, by visiting local swimming pools in Franklin and Oil City. On…
Crusty Mac and Cheese
Cheese is the focus of this classic comfort dish. Much like bacon, cheese makes many meals more flavorful. When cheese is the centerpiece of…
Recent Deaths 06/21/24
Leonard Parl “Bub” Smith, known to many as “Pappy,” passed away on June 19, 2024. He was 84 years old. For complete obituaries, pick up…
Annual Two Mile Jeep Run set to roll in July
The Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run, an annual benefit for Two Mile Run County Park, will return for its fourth year on July…
Sugarcreek police warn of scam involving rental car searches
Sugarcreek police have alerted residents about a new scam involving fraudulent rental car websites. Scammers are creating fake internet links with 1-800 and 1-888 numbers,…
Pet of the Day 06/20/24
Meet Lottie Lovely Lottie came to us as a stray, so we don’t know anything about her life before the shelter. Our vet aged her…
Police release details of fatal crash in Cranberry
Franklin state police reported a fatal crash involving Wayne A. O’Hara, 81, from Cranberry Township, at the intersection of Route 322 and Van Road. On…
1949 Oil City grads meet for lunch
Three friends from the Oil City High School Class of 1949, who graduated 75 years ago, met for lunch last weekend at the Log Cabin…
Competition Style Pulled Pork
Beat the heat with smoked pulled pork! Outdoor cooking is a staple come the warmer weather. When the dog days of summer arrive, few…
Recent Deaths 06/20/24
Nancy Ann Wallace, 87, of Tionesta, passed away on June 17, 2024. Rose M. Harmon, 89, of Lake Lucy passed away on June 18, 2024….
Clarion Summer Fest has ‘HomeGrown’ on tap
Clarion Summer Fest’s “HomeGrown” event will celebrate local culture with new activities such as a Walking History Tour, Artist-In-Residence, and Home Chef Bake-Off. On July…
Pet of the Day 06/19/24
Meet Jolly Jolly is a beautiful cat who has been at PAWS her whole life. Because of a large influx of kittens at the time…
Rabbit museum to hold open house
The American Rabbit Breeders Association at Wentlings Corners is inviting the community to an open house on Saturday. The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) is…
Briggs outlines Valley Grove’s prep work for district office move
Superintendent Kevin Briggs discussed plans to relocate the Valley Grove School District’s administrative offices to Valley Grove Elementary School during a school board work session….
Improve Vegetable Garden Soil with Cover Crops
Consider planting a cover crop in late summer or fall to improve your vegetable garden soil. This article describes their benefits and types of crops…
Community garden opens in Titusville
The United Way of the Titusville Region has reopened the David L. Weber Community Garden for the season. Established in 2020 in memory of local…
Sausage Stuffed Red Potatoes
Healthy eating is on the minds of many people at the start of a new year. One road block to healthy eating each January is…
Recent Deaths 06/19/24
William Frank Smead III, age 26, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 16, 2024. Gladys Mae Beck, age 98, of Knox, passed away…
2 men face multiple charges after leading police on chase
Two men, Julian James from the Bronx and Oluwakayode Ajayi from Moon Township, were charged with attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from a bank in…
Pet of the Day 06/18/24
Meet Scout Scout is a 1 year old Pitbull mix. He was surrendered because his previous owner could not care for him any longer. Scout…
New Bethlehem man dies in motorcycle crash
A New Bethlehem man died in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Route 66 and Old Route 899 in Jenks Township on Sunday afternoon,…
Sesame Chicken Fingers with Honey Dip
Chicken fingers make picnics fun! Picnics are a fun way to bring people together to enjoy food and conversation. While there are no limitations…
One person dies in Cranberry crash
One person died as a result of a crash on Monday at the intersection of Route 322 and Van Road in Cranberry Township, according to…
Recent Deaths 06/18/24
Lawrence F. (Larry) Nalepa, 87, of Vero Beach, passed away on June 11, 2024. Dennis (Denny) Mark Powell, 78, of Sigel, passed away on Sunday,…
Silver Cornet Band to host meet the band night
The Franklin Silver Cornet Band will host a meet the band night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Franklin Area High School band…
Best Frosé Recipe
Cool off with a refreshing cocktail Few things beat sitting outdoors in the summer listening to the water lap the sides of the pool…
Recent Deaths 06/17/24
Julie Ann (Friggle) Arbuckle, 67, of Hadley, Deer Creek Township, passed away on June 16, 2024. Edna M. (Hartle) Gierlach, 87, of Oil City, passed…
Ground broken for St. Stephen playground
Students at St. Stephen School in Oil City will enjoy a new playground this fall, with construction started by Joe Klapec & Son Inc. The…
Pet of the Day 06/15/24
Meet Zuni. Zuni and her two housemates came to us after their owner passed away, and now she is ready to find her new forever…
Raspberry-Almond Lindzer Cookies
Sweet ending to patriotic parties Canadian citizens celebrate Canada Day every July 1, while their neighbors to the south commemorate Independence Day a few…
Cranberry Relay For Life scheduled
The 2024 Venango County Relay For Life will take place at Cranberry Area High School on June 21-22, celebrating cancer survivors and honoring those lost….
Beans were aplenty in Brookville
Around 100 people attended “Uncle Billy’s Bean Bake” by American Legion Post 102 in Brookville on Thursday, part of the Brookville Laurel Festival. This event,…
Recent Deaths 06/15/24
Ray Edwin Webb, age 93 of Lamartine, passed away early Friday morning, June 14, 2024. Chauncey R. “Dick” West, 91, of Oil City, died early…
Police searching for missing woman
Franklin state police say they are searching for 37-year-old Kathryn Sloan, an Oil City-area resident who has not been seen since late December. Police said…
Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich
Sandwich ideal for picnic dinners Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when…
Pet of the Day 06/14/24
Meet Suds! Suds is a fun-loving, athletic, and loyal young male dog with lots of energy! He’s a friendly and playful pooch who loves to…
Titusville Hospital medical staff awards $6K in scholarships
The Titusville Area Hospital medical staff has awarded $6,000 in scholarship monies to local students. The recipients are: – Alexis Banner, a 2024 Titusville High…
Casey bill would protect savings of people with disabilities
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, co-introduced the bipartisan ENABLE Act, aiming to enhance the Achieving a Better Life…
Recent Deaths 06/14/24
Bradley Scott Wescoat, 67, of Titusville, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Edward James Freer, 77, of Polk, passed away on June 13, 2024….
Pet of the Day 06/13/24
Meet Cora Cora is a 9 month old female that was dumped at a local farm. She is a calm girl that loves to nap…
Northwest Commission opens Little Free Library
A new Little Free Library at 395 Seneca St. in Oil City has joined the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities…
Local opera singer Bastello performs for state lawmakers
Local opera singer Jamie Bastello performed in the Capital Rotunda in Harrisburg on Tuesday after being invited by state Rep. R. Lee James, the House…