May 2017










Recent Deaths 5/31/17

Mary Beth Peterson, 66, of Polk, died May 25, 2017. Martha C. Boughner, 101, of Franklin, died May 28, 2017. Donald L. Confer, 89, of Franklin,…



Pet of the day 5/30/17

Name: Ohana Breed: Terrier, American Pit Bull Mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Ohana can be…


Important Days in June

The month of June has some very important days here are just a few. June 6th D-Day, The Invasion of Normandy. Some History: General Dwight…


Observe not celebrate

I’m not a flag-waver. I believe in the spirit of mankind to do extraordinary things. I also understand that this spirit goes mostly untested and,…


So you saw a snake

Surprise and sometimes fear is often the reaction of those who happen along these animals with scales. According to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, there…






Pens hold off Predators to take Game 1

PITTSBURGH (TNS) – A fan-flung catfish was the most threatening thing Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne saw during the second period Monday night. For much of…


Recent Deaths 5/30/17

Dorothy V. Gaddess, 94, of 120 Nagel Road, Henrys Bend, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017. Arthur LeRoy (Lee) Kriebel Sr., 82,…









Memorial Day closings

Memorial Day will be observed Monday, and several local offices and business will have adjusted hours or services. Here is a list of the changes:…



Mets top Pirates 8-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — By his own admission, Neil Walker’s homecoming to Pittsburgh a year ago was a bit of a headache. Relentless requests for tickets,…



Recent Deaths 5/27/17

MaryAnn Kriebel, 85, of Brookville, died May 26, 2017. Onilee Ray Young, 83, of Wexford, formerly of Seneca, died May 22, 2017. James Allen Etzel,…






Pet of the day 5/26/17

Name: Miss Molly Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female Size: Medium Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Miss Molly can be…


Miso salmon

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes Salmon: 1 1/2 pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, such as King or Coho 1 teaspoon neutral oil, like…







Recent Deaths 5/26/17

Rita J. Zaychowski, 83, of Oil City, died May 24, 2017. Charles M. Glass, 54, of Franklin, died May 22, 2017. Richard Charles Jamieson, 76,…





Pet of the day 5/25/17

Name: Brody Breed: Beagle Color: Tan/brown, black, and white Age: Adult Size: Small Gender: Male House-trained: Yes Brody can be found at Tri- County Animal…