Around The County

Donald Clair Reed, a lifelong Sandycreek resident, Army veteran, and devoted family man, celebrates his 90th birthday with a lifetime of dedication to his community,…

Hasson Heights Elementary School held its annual read-a-thon for third- and fourth-grade students, accompanied by grade level teachers, on Friday in the school gym. This…

Vera Heferle, a student at East Forest High School and member of FCCLA, is making a difference for cancer patients by handcrafting and donating port…

Franklin High School band students, from left, Ben Krellner, Travis Shingledecker, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 2…

St. Stephen School students marked their inaugural year this year in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Fifth- and sixth-grade students spent several hours designing, building…

Marine Corps veteran Corporal Harry Brown, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Purple Heart recipient, was honored by the Summerville-based Nimble Thimble Quilters with an Honor Quilt…

Keystone High School will present “Mamma Mia!” at 7:30 p.m. on March 13-15. Tickets are available at www.ticketor.com/KMA and at the door. Tickets are $10…

Hope 21 Ministry in Oil City is hosting its annual “A Dress For You” event Friday. The giveaway of formal dresses, dress shoes, clutch purses,…

The Clarion County Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the countywide Emergency Siren System at about 7:30 p.m. Monday. Compared with normal…

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors (BPC) are announcing rolling slowdowns on Interstate 80 westbound as part of the ongoing Canoe…

The second annual Lumber Heritage WoodFest will be held at the Clarion Mall on March 21-22, featuring live chainsaw carving, custom woodworking, handcrafted jewelry, and…

In February, local members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from Franklin and other squadrons participated in National Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. Pictured from…

The Noah Grice Band, founded in Oil City and including lead singer/guitar player Noah Grice, bass player Tom McMahon and drummer Marc Rickard, will close…

The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region…

The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the YWCA are hosting an International Women’s Day celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YWCA…

Ronald G. Seely of Cochranton celebrates his 90th birthday today. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Ron built a career in heavy equipment sales, starting as…

The Oil Country Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary at the Oil City Moose Club, drawing hundreds of fans and featuring 19 bands from across…

State Attorney General Dave Sunday appointed Oil City native Ben Wren as deputy chief of staff, where he will oversee Communications, Government Affairs, Constituent Services,…

Eric Funk Jr., a Clarion native, pursued his dream by attending the Young Americans College of the Performing Arts in California before touring the world…

Workers, from left, Tim Sweesy, Ethan Wray and John Holmes, all from Wilson a Lindy Company — who is sub-contracted out by National Fuel Gas…

Rocky Grove High School art teacher Kylie Allen organized a collaborative mural project, now displayed in the school’s office staircase. Featuring 72 pieces created by…

The annual Taste of Franklin event returns this Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., offering local residents a chance to enjoy food samples from 14…

Together We Can of Venango County has launched “Let’s Talk,” a series of town hall meetings aimed at fostering meaningful conversations about race relations and…

The Oil City School Board revisited the topic of reintroducing libraries in schools, with Superintendent Lynda Weller presenting the financial implications of hiring a librarian…

The band Cross Roadzz will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. There is a $5 cover…

Jen Krzmarzick poses next to her snowman, at 948 Liberty St. in Franklin, which she brought to life, much like Frosty, in the closing days…

Franklin High School band students, from left, Travis Shingledecker, Ben Krellner, Sebastien Green, Gabi Ion and Alex Johnston recently participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators…

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a group trip to Italy from October 18-26 in partnership with Citslinc International. The itinerary includes guided…

Clarion Free Library held a card drive, collecting 345 Valentine’s cards for residents of local assisted living facilities. The effort, supported by preschools, organizations, and…

Community Playhouse, Inc. will present their annual Honky Tonk entitled “Bringing Back Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at…

Franklin students participated and competed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 3 chorus festival this month at River Valley High School in Blairsville. Six…

The Clarion-Limestone academic decathlon team recently competed at the Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon (PAAD) regionals event and brought home the first-place plaque for small schools, the…

Josephine “Jo” Lauer, born in 1935, has lived a life full of love, community, and resilience. Raised in Titusville and later moving to Oil City,…

The Venango County Economic Development Authority discussed plans for the makerspace at 100 Seneca, with makerspace manager Marcy Hall working on its design. Due to…

Major Morgan Plus Max Schang, who will perform blues and soft rock tunes, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to…

Brayden Buzard, an Oil City High School junior, has been awarded the annual Cole McMahon “Heart of Gold” Memorial Award, which honors a student who…

Clarion resident Frank Randy Bouch’s mixed-media piece “The Life of a Bee” was the winner of the People’s Choice Award in the pollinator category during…

The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Venango County and the Oil City Arts Council are hosting the 16th annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival on March…

Students from Venango Technology Center won 29 medals at the SkillsUSA District 10 competition last month across various technical and trade categories. Gold medalists included…

Community Playhouse, Inc. will present its annual Honky Tonk show, Bringing Back Broadway, on Feb. 21-23 at Moose Lodge 78 in Oil City. Directed by…

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Jonathan Haag, 33, of Stoneboro, found inspiration to write his first novel, All of It, a grim-dark post-apocalyptic story exploring hope…

The Miss Sligo Valentine 2025 pageant, held at the Sligo Area Recreation Center, featured 21 contestants aged 3 to 13 who collected 1,119 personal care…

Juniors and seniors at West Forest and East Forest high schools can earn dual enrollment college credits through the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s College…

At a Clarion County commissioners’ meeting, concerns were raised about the courthouse renovation project’s timeline and budget, with officials acknowledging potential delays and a six-figure…

The ninth annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin featured over 140 original artworks from 76 artists, with a special…

The winners of the annual Franklin Elks Lodge #110’s Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest, this year held Jan. 11 in the Franklin High School gym,…

The Bus Brothers, made up of Joe Thompson and Nathaniel Licht, will perform at the Billy’s has Karma concert series from 7 to 9 p.m….

Patricia D. Wirth of Oil City is celebrating her 90th birthday today. Born in Mount Pleasant and raised in Sharpsburg, she later settled in Franklin,…

The 2024 Oil Valley Film Festival, held online from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, showcased 24 films from nine countries in competitive categories for narrative…

Lion Manufacturing, a student-run enterprise at Clarion-Limestone High School, has been invited to Capitol Hill Manufacturing Day in Washington, D.C., by the Northwest Industrial Resources…