December 2017


Airport lands a deal

By JIM MEYER – Staff writer Local vintage aircraft enthusiasts who travel to airports around the country to get a look at historic planes will…





Ducks throttle sloppy Penguins 4-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Gibson grew up in Pittsburgh. He downplayed his annual homecoming Saturday night, but his teammates with the Anaheim Ducks understood this…


Christmas Surprise

Redbank Valley High School teacher Blane Gold took his AP Government class shopping. The students purchased gifts for 8 children in the New Bethlehem community….



Wintertime visitor

Jim Ames, of Seneca, snapped this photo Friday of a snowy owl. The owl was seen on Bredinsburg Road, on the lane heading toward Pennsylvania…




Recent Deaths 12/23/17

Ronald W. McDonald, 82, of Marienville, died Dec. 21, 2017. Patricia D. Hays, 78, of Franklin, died Dec. 22, 2017. Beverly A. Osberg, 89, of Knox, died…






Still waiting

Area animal rescues highlight their available adoptable animals. Long timers Precious Paws Animal Rescue president Theresa Weldon posted earlier this week on the group’s Facebook…


Pet of the day 12/22/17

Name: Rocky Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 1 year Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Rocky can…






Pens top Blue Jackets

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan doesn’t want to see Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang drop the gloves every game. But…



Recent Deaths 12/22/17

Ronald W. McDonald, 82, of Marienville, died Dec. 21, 2017. Kirk Alan Dailey, 48, of Cooksburg, died Dec. 20, 2017. Robert Kenneth “Ken” Weeter, 83,…


Holiday travel tips

Millions of people travel to visit family and friends each holiday season. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, during the Christmas and New Year’s…





School holiday project

Brooks McFall (right) asks if he could eat this piece of candy instead of putting it on his gingerbread house made of graham crackers as…





Recent Deaths 12/21/17

William Ben Bickel, 80, of Franklin, died Dec. 19, 2017. Ardythe (Tiny) Keith Jacoby, 91, of Galloway, died Dec. 15, 2017. Donald L. Wirt, 87, of…




Pet of the day 12/20/17

Kyle is an adorable male kitten. He likes to play and attention, although a little shyer than his brothers. He is current on vaccines, negative…







Recent Deaths 12/20/17

Kurtis Brian Loughner, 64, of Polk, died Dec. 16, 2017. William L. Huber, 76, of Oil City, died Dec. 18, 2017. Louise L. Gathers, 91, of…




Point of view

Whether or not folks like snow depends on their point of view. A new fallen fluffy snow that outlines bare tree branches and coats what…