September 2016




Buccos double up Brew Crew, 6-3

MILWAUKEE (TNS) – Sitting in a press box conference room at Great American Ball Park shortly before the first pitch of Sunday’s game against the…



Recent Deaths 9/21/16

Marjorie P. Clark, 82, of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2016. Carol A. Cummings, 68, of Clarion, died Sept. 19, 2016. Helen Ream Kime, 86, died…


Pet of the day 9/20/16

Name: Flame Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Flame can be found at…



Fading into fall

Summer’s blossoms are slowly fading. The days are growing shorter and the nights are cooler as we head toward the first official day of autumn…







Making an impact

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The greatest tight end in Pittsburgh Steelers history is retired, off being a dad back in his native Virginia. Heath Miller’s replacement,…



Recent Deaths 9/20/16

Wilbur A. Miller, 86, of Meadville, died Sept. 19, 2016. Owen “Skip” E. Kaltenbaugh, 78, of Franklin, died Sept. 17, 2016. Jean Marie Crowley, 92, of…





Pet of they day 9/19/16

Name: Karma Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Karma can be found…






Steelers clamp down on Bengals in win

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers still don’t have a sack, at least a sack of consequence, through two games. They also don’t have a…



Recent Deaths 9/19/16

James C. “Jim” Riddle, 89, of Harrisville, died Sept. 17, 2016. Robert O. “Bob” Chisholm, 75, of Sandy Lake, died Sept. 17, 2016. John W. Scanlon, 98,…


A long time….

NOTE: All but one of the photographs below were taken Sept. 16 and 17, 2016, at the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The other…




Nature art show slated Sept. 23-25

Nature artists will display and sell their work during McKeever Environmental Learning Center’s 14th Annual Nature Art Show Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25.  Hours for the nature art show…




Burglary investigation

Franklin state police are investigating a burglary that took place Friday morning at a residence on Millbrook Road in Irwin Township.  Police said the thief…











Recent Deaths 9/17/16

Mary Jane “Nan” Wagner, 88, of Shippenville, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Bertha V. Davis, 90, of Seneca, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. Linda M. (Welms) Covey, 74,…


For the birds

The Venango County Humane Society has some fine-feathered friends who need homes and Clarion PAWS has some lovely feline companions available. Tri-County Animal Rescue has…


Pet of the day 9/16/16

Name: Moon Pie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Moon Pie can be…