2017


Pet of the day 1/24/17

Name: Freddie Breed: Jack Russel Terrier Color: Orange and White Gender: Male Age: 8 years For more information on Freddie contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.



January Thaw?

With no snow on the ground and temperatures well above normal, area residents may wonder if this is what is called a January Thaw or…






NASCAR overhauls race, playoff format

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is taking a progressive approach to modernizing its series with a radical new format. It’s complicated and confusing to explain….


Oscars go gaga for ‘La La Land’

The Associated Press The candy-colored love letter to musicals “La La Land” has landed a record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations, matching it with “Titanic” and…


Recent Deaths 1/24/17

Leo Walter Harsen, 85, of Cooperstown, died Jan. 23, 2017. Sister Maureen Tobin, OSB, 87, formerly of Oil City, died Jan. 21, 2017. Martha Jetter…


VFW Holds Mid-Winter Conference

The Pennsylvania Annual VFW Mid-Winter Conference was held in Pittsburgh over the weekend. During the event, there were chairmen that gave their reports and work…






Kennerdell woman injured in crash

From staff reports A Kennerdell woman suffered suspected serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Clinton Township Saturday afternoon. According to Franklin state police,…






Recent Deaths 1/23/17

Janet M. Miller, 75, of Sligo, died Jan. 20, 2017. John Richard “Jack” Rieger, 84, of Oil City, died Jan. 20, 2017. Gerry Lee Hargenrader, 49,…
















Recent Deaths 1/21/17

Spencer R. Foust, 25, of Hooker, Butler County, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Denise Ann Pickens, 59, of Lamartine, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Verna L Whitmer,…







Pet of the day 1/20/17

Name: Pongo Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 10 months Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Pongo can be found…


Crab Bisque

Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes, including 1 hour inactive cooking time Servings: About 6 servings, 1 cup each Stock: shells from 2 pounds…


Time and patience

The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca and Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Seneca have a couple of pups that will require some time and…