March 2023

Impatience grows over hotel

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer This month marked two years since Oil City Hospitality, a Richmond, Virginia-based company, purchased the former Days Inn Hotel. So,…











Recent Deaths 3/25/23

Jane L. Shaffer, 75, of Clarion, died March 22, 2023. Annette Brooks, 86, of Long Island, New York, died March 7, 2023. Sue A. Stuck,…


Lemon Blueberry Trifle

(Family Features) After enjoying eggs, bacon, French toast and pancakes or any other brunch combination you crave, it’s tough to top a fresh, fruity treat…


Pet of the Day 3/24/23

Meet Kaynos! This sweet middle-aged boy was abandoned, so we don’t really have any history for him. Kaynos is very mild mannered, gentle, and affectionate….


Regional Collaboration

Last week, we looked at different levels of collaboration needed to build a resilient community. This week, I want to dive a little deeper into…








Recent Deaths 3/24/23

William G. “Bill” Gordon, 91, of Emlenton, died March 21, 2023. Henry V. Schaeffer, 88, of Sligo, died March 21, 2023. Sara Aileen Palmer, 89,…



Savory Cheese Balls

(Family Features) Birthdays, holidays or just casual Saturdays are all perfect excuses to enjoy brunch with your favorite people. Bringing everyone together with quiches, pastries,…








Recent Deaths 3/23/23

Charles A. “Charlie” Moody, 77, of Tionesta, died. Mary Lee (Weeter) Cunningham, 96, died March 19, 2023. Carol L. Grove died.   For complete obituaries,…


Orange Oatmeal

(Family Features) A staple of warm weekend days, brunch combines the best flavors of the first two meals of the day. Every great brunch spread…


Pet of the Day 3/22/23

Meet Remmi, the sweet and loyal German shepherd and Jack Russell mix. Remmi is two years old and was surrendered to us when her owners…




VTC Students Earn Honors

By ABBY SLOSS Student contributor On Nov. 17, 2023, six Venango Technology Center (VTC) students from Cranberry High School were inducted into the National Technical…









Recent Deaths 3/22/23

Deborah Kay Barber, 72, of Oil City, died March 18, 2023. Lawrence “Skip” Travis, 81, of Knox, died March 20, 2023. Catherine L. Schrecengost, 80,…



Citrus Watermelonade

(Family Features) A staple of warm weekend days, brunch combines the best flavors of the first two meals of the day. Every great brunch spread…





Fabric store opens in Seneca

By HELEN FIELDING Staff writer A local business is stepping in to help fill a void and starting to sell fabric by the yard. Cris-Cross…