October 2019



Large donation for Coats for Kids

Richard Balas of the Venango Lodge of Perfection Masonic organization talks with Oil City firefighter John Horn, who organizes the annual Coats for Kids drive…






Recent Deaths 10/19/19

Betty J. Kriebel Emery Hawthorne, 96, Parker, died Oct. 16, 2019. Danielle “Dani” Nichole Redburn, 33, of Oil City, died Oct. 16, 2019. Robert Dale…



Pet of the Day 10/18/19

Shadow, an Alaskan Malamute, is an 8-year-old neutered male. He has a tan and sable coat and blue eyes. Shadow was surrendered because his previous…


Cuban Sandwiches

(Family Features) Incorporating the tastes and traditions of Hispanic-style cuisine into at-home meals is as simple as choosing your favorites, preparing with quality, authentic ingredients…





3 hurt in Bredinsburg Road crash

Three people were taken by ambulance for hospital treatment following a head-on collision involving a car and pickup truck at about 3:45 p.m. Thursday on…







Recent Deaths 10/18/19

Betty Jean Helsel, 93, of Parker, died Oct. 13, 2019. Geraldine “Gerry” L. Lyons, 94, of Franklin, died Oct. 15, 2019. Anthony “Big T” J….


Talent in Transit

By DYLAN LU Student contributor On Oct. 11, 2019, the Transit Art Gallery & Gifts reopened under the leadership of Christine Manning and the support…


White Cane Day

By ADY CARTER and NATALIE SANDROCK Student contributors The Venango County Association for the Blind came to Cranberry High School on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to…


Pet of the Day 10/17/19

Butch, a hound mix, is a 3-year-old neutered male. He has a tri-color coat with some grey ticking and almond-shaped brown eyes. Butch is very…





CLA holds Grandparents Day

Jeff and Sue Melat, of Cranberry, were among the 120 grandparents who visited Christian Life Academy on Wednesday to participate in the school’s Grandparents Day…





Recent Deaths 10/17/19

Jeffrey A. Dashner, 62, of Oil City, died Oct. 14, 2019. Twila M. McKay Corey, 87, of Meadville, died Oct. 15, 2019. Breanna Star Hager,…



Breakfast Sandwiches

(Culinary.net) If you need an on-the-go breakfast option, wake up your morning with bacon, eggs and a biscuit in these simple, tasty Breakfast Sandwiches. Find…









Recent Deaths 10/16/19

Lois M. Morford, 94, of Franklin, died Oct. 15, 2019. Anthony J. Lencer “Tony”, 80, of Crown, died Oct. 14, 2019. Charles “Sonny” Lawrence, 84,…



Hearty Chickpea Vegetable Soup

(Family Features) Back-to-school season means busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities, homework and carpools. It can be challenging to find quality time to spend with…