Recent Deaths 07/03/25

John Bauer, 74, of Cochranton, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Laura Lou Eisenman, 77, of Clarion, passed away on June 30, 2025. Jean M….




Anesthetist charged with drug theft

A local anesthetist, Jeffry L. Karns, 61, of Oil City, has been charged with stealing controlled substances—including fentanyl and ketamine—from the Surgery and Laser Center…



Recent Deaths 07/02/25

Lynn (Hannold) Uhl, formerly of the Clarion area, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. William Dennis Logue, 65, of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, passed…







Recent Deaths 07/01/25

Tyler Leroy David Bean, 23, of Titusville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Deborah E. Chafin, 58, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, June…


Pet of the Day 06/30/25

Meet Ron! Meet Ron, the handsome and friendly feline looking for his forever home! Ron is very affectionate and loves attention. He loves to play…


Recent Deaths 06/30/25

Valerie Jean Sayers, 65, of Cooperstown, passed away June 26, 2025. Lynn Marie, Hepfl, 69, of Clarion, passed away on June 28, 2025. Terry W….





Fallen PennDOT workers honored

PennDOT coworkers have created a memorial around a maintenance truck at the District 1‑5 building in Franklin to honor Seth Thomas Baughman, 31, of Polk, and Robert “Rob” D. Greenlee,…



Recent Deaths 06/28/25

Barry T. Bell, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Janet M. Fair, 85, of Perry Twp., Parker, passed away on Wednesday,…





Recent Deaths 06/27/25

Jennifer Lynn Weagraff, 54, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away on April 4, 2025. Robert (Bob) W. Woods, 78, of Florida, formerly of Franklin, passed away…





Recent Deaths 06/26/25

Ona L. Knight, 69, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tricia D. McCall, 71, of Perry Twp., Parker, passed away on Monday,…




Recent Deaths 06/25/25

James J. “J.J.” Young, 73, of Emlenton (Rockland Township), died on Monday morning, June 23, 2025. Roxanne Murphy, 73, of Lucinda, passed away on Sunday,…



Pet of the Day 06/24/25

Meet Butters! Butters was born in March of 2025 and, along with his sister Wendy, is looking for their forever home. He is outgoing, affectionate,…





Recent Deaths 06/24/25

Janessa Rose Pepper, 20, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Robert Vincent “Vince” Straub, 85, of State College, passed away on June…