July 2023



Region escapes brunt of storms

By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer While Thursday night’s storms dumped large hail and lots of rain on parts of northwest Pennsylvania, Venango County and the…






Recent Deaths 7/22/23

Donald S. “Scotty” Wolfkiel, 77, of Franklin, died July 20, 2023. Marcella (Marcy) D. Rathburn (formerly McCleary), of Franklin, died July 19, 2023. Barbara Ann…


Pet of the Day 7/21/23

Meet George, the handsome 3-year-old boxer mix! George originally came to us as a stray, so we don’t know anything about his life before the…








Recent Deaths 7/21/23

Helen Nortemann Keitzer Wylie, 93, died July 20, 2023. Joan C. Kratzer, 90, of Cooperstown, died July 18, 2023.   For complete obituaries, pick up…









Recent Deaths 7/20/23

Donald Everett Bloomster, 94, of Erie, formerly of Marienville, died July 18, 2023. Jesse O. McKee, 82, died July 15, 2023. Norma J. Dehner, 73,…


Pet of the Day 7/19/23

If you are looking to add a little bit of joy into your home, look no further! Meet Joy, the friendly and affectionate five-year-old tuxedo!…









Recent Deaths 7/19/23

Kathryn (Kay) Macfarlane Matter, 88, died July 13, 2023. Linda K. Gleason, 80, of New Bethlehem, died July 14, 2023. Paul “Jobie” Jobson Carman, 77,…










Recent Deaths 7/18/23

Chester E. “Chet” McMillen, 89, of Summerville, died July 16, 2023. Janet L. Kiehl, of Titusville, died July 15, 2023. Donna Keller, 73, of Knox,…








Recent Deaths 7/17/23

JoAnn Stevenson, 54, of Grove City, formerly of Oil City, died July 14, 2023. Ronald E. Russ, 89, of Endeavor, died July 12, 2023. Clara…