January 2018




VisionQuest shuts down

By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer VisionQuest, a Sandycreek Township facility that houses troubled and at-risk youths, has closed for business. “We are in…










Recent Deaths 1/20/18

Glenda J. Johnson (Beichner), 77, of Strattanville, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 Dorothy D. Coulter, 101, of Franklin, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Mr. Raymond S….


Have patience

Area animal rescues and shelters have a few adoption candidates that may require a little time, training and patience. Time and treatment Tri-County Animal Rescue…


Pet of the day 1/19/18

Esmerelda was brought in as a stray. She is very loving and playful. She has been vetted and got her vaccines, and tested negative for…





Steelers name Fichtner new OC

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Steelers didn’t look very far for offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s replacement, promoting longtime quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to the position on…



Recent Deaths 1/19/18

Carol A. Cook, 81, of Seneca, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. June Joyce Lake, 89, of Florida, passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017….




Pet of the day 1/18/18

Name: Gracie Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female Size: Small House- trained: Yes Prefers a home without children. Gracie is up to date on vaccinations,…








Recent Deaths 1/18/18

Elizabeth “Bettie” Brodhead Seifreit, of Frisco, Texas, died Dec. 22, 2017. John Stanley Siembida Jr., 90, of Rodeo, California, formerly of Oil City and Fairview,…



Pet of the day 1/17/18

Clawdia is a sweet long haired beauty. She was surrendered to the rescue after her owner died and the daughter felt she didn’t have enough…


Steak fajitas

Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 red onions, halved and sliced 2 red bell peppers, stemmed,…







Recent Deaths 1/17/18

Dennis Fox, 68, of Elon, North Carolina, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 15, 2018. Judith Mae Brown Billingsley, 74, of Utica, died Jan. 14, 2018….




Swamped with siskins

This week’s weather brought several visitors to the bird feeders. Most noticeable of these included many pine siskins. They dominated the thistle feeder pretty much…


Pet of the day 1/16/18

Name: Rose Breed: Labrador Retriever Age: 4 years Gender: Female Size: Large House-trained: Yes She is diabetic and due to her diabetes not being managed…