Members of the North Allegheny Mountain Bike Association, The Two Mile Run Mountain Biking group and 4 Season Cycle gather on Saturday morning for two short races at Two Mile Run County Park. They quickly changed the day’s races into a fundraiser to help benefit medical expenses for Bob Hartzell, who was thrown from his mountain bike, breaking three vertebrae in his neck on Tuesday, July 9. He was later flown from the park by emergency helicopter with the help of Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department’s rescue efforts. Hartzell’s daughter, Lana Wilson, and granddaughter Layla, 15, of Oil City attended the event, expressing overwhelming thanks for the mountain biking community rallying to help their family.
Mountain bikers come together for a cause
Members of the North Allegheny Mountain Bike Association, The Two Mile Run Mountain Biking group and 4 Season Cycle gather on Saturday morning for two short races at Two Mile Run County Park. They quickly changed the day’s races into a fundraiser to help benefit medical expenses for Bob Hartzell, who was thrown from his mountain bike, breaking three vertebrae in his neck on Tuesday, July 9. He was later flown from the park by emergency helicopter with the help of Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department’s rescue efforts. Hartzell’s daughter, Lana Wilson, and granddaughter Layla, 15, of Oil City attended the event, expressing overwhelming thanks for the mountain biking community rallying to help their family.
Pet of the Day 09/07/24
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Couple charged in connection with motor home theft
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Recent Deaths 09/07/24
William J. “Bill” Muldoon, 76, of Oil City, died early Friday morning, September 6, 2024. Russell Eugene McClellan, 66, of Oil City, passed away on…
Opera singer De Palma to be featured Sunday at DeBence
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Bright Futures Fall Fest
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Pet of the Day 09/06/24
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NPRC signs transfer agreement with Pitt-Bradford
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Two area women charged in drug bust
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Cross and Co. Boutique, Magna Therapy moving to new location
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Police investigating skeletal remains found in Cornplanter
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Cranberry Class of 1964 holds reunion
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Recent Deaths 09/04/24
James Philip Blum, 83, of Greer, SC, formerly of Seneca, passed away September 1, 2024. Blaine August Hurrelbrink, 75, of North Carolina, formerly of Pennsylvania,…
Sweet Potatoes, a Winning Vine for Your Garden
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Pet of the Day 09/03/24
Meet Forest & Asher! Meet Forest & Asher, the gorgeous bonded pair! These two polydactyls (that’s right, they have extra toes!) recently came back to…
Cantimpalitos (Grilled Mini Chorizos with Potato Purée)
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Recent Deaths 09/03/24
Barbara Jane Dewyer, 91, of Knox, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Marlene Faye Walker, 72, of Stoneboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024….
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Pet of the Day 08/31/24
Meet Chance! Hi there! I’m Chance, a friendly, playful, and affectionate adult dog. I love spending my days lounging on the couch, but I also…
Oil City woman charged with aggravated assault
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Recent Deaths 08/31/24
LeRoy E. “Spark” Armagost, 85, of Lucinda, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Ralph Eugene Kapp, 91, a resident of Knox, passed away Friday…
What is a Microgrid and Why Does It Matter?
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Pet of the Day 08/30/24
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Farrell man sentenced in drug trafficking case
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Court activity ongoing in former teacher’s suit against Franklin district
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Recent Deaths 08/30/24
Georgia (Linnan) Watkins, 86, formerly of Elkland and more recently of Addison, NY, passed away on August 25, 2024. Carolyn L. Lineman, 83, of Ahrensville,…
Franklin board approves items related to start of school year
Pet of the Day 08/29/24
Ronnie Beith tribute concert tonight will wrap up music series
Recent Deaths 08/29/24
Can I harvest garden vegetables after a frost?
Pet of the Day 08/28/24
Man facing charges for attacking 3 nurses at UPMC Northwest
