December 2021








Recent Deaths 12/31/21

Dorothy L. McGiffin, 79, of Knox, died Dec. 30, 2021. Frederick T. “Fritz” Anthony, 95, of St. Petersburg, FL., formerly of the Parker-Foxburg area, died…




Fire destroys Victory Heights home

From staff reports No one was injured in a blaze that destroyed a Victory Heights home, according to Seneca Volunteer Fire Department Chief Paul Marsh….






Recent Deaths 12/30/21

Amy Etzel, 61, of Shippenville, formerly of Oil City, died Dec. 21, 2021. Mark W. Garris, 60, of Parker, died Dec. 28, 2021. Bonnie I….





Tri-county area’s jobless rate drops

From staff reports The tri-county area’s November seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down from the previous month, according to the state Department of Labor &…






Recent Deaths 12/29/21

Edith Sullivan Foster died Dec. 27, 2021. Robert Netzler, 99, of Franklin, died Dec. 26, 2021. Nancy L. Smith, 69, of Oil City, died Dec….


Jamaican Jerk Popcorn

(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…







Recent Deaths 12/28/21

Beverly M. Gilmore, 80, of Monroeville, died Dec. 25, 2021. Harry Leonard Schultz, 96, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2021. Richard E. “Dick” Wonderling, 81,…


Furikake Popcorn

(Family Features) The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad variety…







Recent Deaths 12/27/21

Rowenna K. “Renny” Reagle Mansfield, 77, of Franklin, died Dec. 25, 2021. Pauline A. Master, 96, of Clarion, died Dec. 23, 2021. Don David Lewis,…




Space telescope launched on daring quest

The Associated Press The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars…





Polenta Bites

(Family Features) Whipping up family favorites all winter long is a perfect activity to keep loved ones warm in the kitchen while avoiding the bitter…