Tionesta News

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 9 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of routes 36 and 208 in Washington Township, Clarion County.

David Whitten put down his favorite Harlan Hubbard book and decided, "It's time." The Russell carpenter had been reading Hubbard's account of his 1940s journey down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to the ...

Whew! It was a hot one out there By NICHOLAS A. HESS Photo by Jerry Sowden - Making the most of a little pool, Brandon Basil, 11, stretches out in a small inflatable pool in his grandparents' side yard along ...

John G. Rozanski Jr., 50, of President Township, Venango County, Tionesta, Pa., due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. in Hickory Township, Forest County, Pa.

A Tionesta-area man died after a motorcycle accident around 5:50 p.m. Sunday on Route 62 in Forest County.

Modern-day river rats now have the opportunity to make their dream trip a reality.

Times Observer outdoor columnist Steve Sorensen picked up three awards for "Excellence in Craft" on May 17 at the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association conference in Allentown.

Canoe trip set On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 the Allegheny Outdoor Club will host a canoe and kayak trip, floating from Tidioute to Tionesta on the Wild & Scenic Allegheny River.

Slicing and dicing all loose ends and making severe cuts in personnel and equipment, the Forest County School District arrived at a preliminary budget for the 2008-09 year.

Bob Cogley of the Pennsylvania State Police attended the Jay Township Supervisors meeting on Thursday night at the Jay Township Municipal Building.

Conewango Twp. Retail theft. According to Conewango township police, Joshua Wightman, Sheffield was charged with two counts of retail theft and two counts of receiving stolen property. via Times Observer

She is the daughter of Katie and Kevin Elder of Sligo . Ben and Sandi Ewiak of Erie are the maternal grandparents. via The Clarion News Online

The Wetmore Township Board of Supervisors has accepted the low bid for its proposed summer road-paving project. via The Kane Republican

“We're definitely taking that on as an issue.”

There is not enough money in Pennsylvania's proposed budget to carry out a full-scale assault on black flies this summer. via Times Observer

“If we don't have the money to pave, we've got to take care of the potholes”

A lack of funds will limit street paving work in Kane this summer. Under a formula based on road mileage and population, Kane this year is expected to receive $94,946 as its share of the state tax on liquid ... via The Kane Republican

Greenville Water Authority board members Wednesday awarded a contract for $186,640 to Kirila Contractors Inc., Brookfield, to replace water lines on Main Street. via The Herald

Loads of activities booked for National Library Week By JUDITH O. ETZEL Working at the Oil City Library Friday morning, Fay Trimble replaces a cart full of returned books to their appropriate place on the ... via The Derrick

“Hunting and fishing, that's what the guys here live for”

Forest County has the highest percentage of males and the fewest percentage of females of any county in the state, according to federal population figures. via PhillyBurbs.com

“It is very important that people listen carefully to all severe weather warnings and act immediately if protective measures are advised”

Photo by Jerry Sowden - Franklin school bus driver Chuck Henshaw passes the time Friday afternoon by talking with fellow bus driver Bill Brown as they and a long line of buses, semi trucks and passenger ... via The Derrick

The woman accused of burning down the Tylersburg Tavern last March has pleaded no contest to a count of felony arson. via The Derrick