With a rainbow filling the sky, Jeff Nelson, of Titusville, passes through the cones at the aid station at Titusville Middle School Saturday during the annual Oil Creek 100 trail runs. The runners had to deal with several overnight rain showers and a lot of mud on the course during the 10th annual race. Nearly 500 runners took to Oil Creek State Park for the event. Runners come from all over the country to take on one of the event’s three competitions – the 50K, the 100K and the 100-miler. (By Richard Sayer)
Runners take on Oil Creek 100 races
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Heath Oil to hold grand re-opening later this month
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Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Run returns in July
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Bellinger delivers four hits, including a homer, as the Cubs surge past the Pirates 7-2
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Recent Deaths 5/11/24
Barbara Ann (Mealy) Allio, 79, of Tionesta, died May 9, 2024. Wilma J. Wolfe, 88, of Knox, died May 8, 2024. Edward James Frederick, 87,…
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Pet of the Day 5/10/24
Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pit-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious, affectionate, gentle,…
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
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Franklin pair facing charges for domestic dispute
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Clintonville park to receive $50,000 grant
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Recent Deaths 5/10/24
Lisa Sue Benton, 65, of Oil City, died May 8, 2024. Elizabeth Ann “Libby” (Gruebele) Stolzenbach Fotos, 91, of Clarion, died May 8, 2024. Christine…
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Pet of the Day 5/9/24
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Cherry Pie Bars
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Recent Deaths 5/11/24
Pet of the Day 5/10/24
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
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Pierogy Burrito Bowls
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By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer A Cranberry man is facing 25 charges, including several felonies, for fighting with his neighbor, firing several shots in the…
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Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
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Recent Deaths 5/8/24
Everett L. Sopher, 90, of Titusville, died May 7, 2024. Maureen Louise Nader, 72, died April 29, 2024. Ella Irene Henry, 91, formerly of Sligo,…
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Pet of the Day 5/7/24
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Chocolate Ice Cream with “Caramel” Sauce
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Taste of Talent registration packets available
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University of Chicago clears a pro-Palestinian demonstration as MIT confronts a new encampment
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John P. McCloskey Jr. died May 6, 2024. Brenda Cheryl (Sloan) Roberts died May 1, 2024. Meryle Allen Moodie, 66, formerly of Polk, died April…