Pet of the day 8/29/16

Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…





Bucs bust out brooms

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates are red hot heading to Chicago. But their postseason aspirations could hinge on medical examinations off the field over…



Recent Deaths 8/29/16

Betty L. McLaughlin, 87, of Oil City, died Aug. 27, 2016. Edna Philomena Foy, 100, of Oil City, died Aug. 24, 2016. Robert J. “Bob”…




Mitch Littler performs Wednesday

The Oil City Arts Council will end its summer music series Wednesday with a performance by local talent Mitch Littler at the Pipeline Alley concert venue.  This lunch-time performance…




Bridge projects moving forward

By Jon Haag  Staff Writer  While work on the Wyattville Bridge remains on schedule for the end of September, other rehabilitation projects in Venango County…











Recent Deaths 8/27/16

Anna “Isabelle” Grossman, age 86, of Harrisville, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. William Lee Sousae, 87, of Seneca, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Gale E. “Dewey” Wurster, 75,…



For the love of dogs

Lately it seems that cats have taken the spotlight most probably due to the explosion in the kitten population. There are a lot of dogs…



Pet of the day 8/26/16

Name: Oakley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Oakley can be found at…


A First Bite of Bologna

After the first initial thrust to the gut of culture shock wore off and my study abroad group landed in Bologna Airport, the primary thing…






‘Cutch stars as Bucs nip Brewers

MILWAUKEE (TNS) – The biggest puzzle for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year has been the way-below-average performance of former MVP and perennial All-Star Andrew McCutchen….



Recent Deaths 8/26/16

Clarissa Sue Myers, 83, died Aug. 23, 2016. Sharon K. Best, 59, of Rouseville, died Aug. 24, 2016. Floyd E. Dunlap Sr., 81, of Franklin, died Aug….



Pet of the day 8/25/16

Name: Lizzy Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lizzy can be…






Astros top Pirates, 5-4

PITTSBURGH (AP) – A solid road trip kept the Houston Astros on the right path toward a playoff spot. Evan Gattis hit his 20th home…



Recent Deaths 8/25/16

Charles Robert “Bob” Seelbach, 84, of Clarion, died Aug. 23, 2016. William L. Sousae, 87, of Seneca, formerly of California, died Aug. 24, 2016. Richard A….


Living in the moment

I haven’t had many moments when I just wanted to pause time, take a deep breathe and really absorb the moment I was in. Usually…


Pet of the day 8/24/16

Name: Annie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found at…