Around The County

From staff reports The Allegheny National Forest has been experiencing the impacts from a multitude of native and non-native invasive species, along with declining health…

By Jim Meyer – Staff writer A research project is underway in Venango County with a goal toward improving rehabilitation services for juvenile offenders. Venango…

STONEBORO — The Great Stoneboro Fair will be held Wednesday through Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, at the fairgrounds at 2381 Mercer Road, Stoneboro.  The $10…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer Sugarcreek Borough Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted an ordinance that prevents people from parking on Front Street. The ordinance comes…

From staff reports Rick Magee and the Roadhouse Rockers will round out the Oil City Arts Council’s summer concerts in Justus Park. The band will…

By JIM MEYER Staff writer An emergency medical technician certification class that starts in September is now open for registration through Clarion University’s Venango Campus….

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer An 11-month-old Cooperstown girl has the honor of receiving the 20,000th book from the United Way of Venango County’s Imagination…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of $2 for…

A group of 440 people turned out Sunday for the annual End of Summer Pool Party sponsored by the Oil City Elks Club at the…

From staff reports Several local girls participated in a summer computer programming camp sponsored by GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science). The event, titled…

From staff reports A dedicated group of Titusville High School student members of the THS Student United Way/Rotary Interact club worked last week to help…

By Jim Meyer – Staff writer The Oil City Arts Council is celebrating 25 years this year, and board members are reflecting on the panel’s…

The Pointe is seeking donations of new blankets of any size beginning Friday, Sept. 1. The Oil City facility will be collecting blankets through Tuesday,…

Stat MedEvac held its open house Thursday at the Clarion County Airport. The helicopter life transport recently completed its new office and living quarters at…

Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps members and staff placed rocks painted by youths from the Weed & Seed Hot Spots around an entrance to the City of Oil City…

From staff reports The husband of a former Oil City woman recently completed the 24.3 mile marathon swim from Long Point, Ontario, to Freeport Beach…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of $2 for…

From staff reports Work on the Sassafras Street reconstruction project in Franklin is expected to begin Monday, or shortly thereafter. The improvement project on the…

From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program will host an illumination celebration at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, to celebrate the new lighting…

From staff reports The winners have been announced in the Oil Region Photography Contest hosted by the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism….

The Titusville Oil Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12, in Titusville.  The theme this year is “Turning Gears and Years: Titusville Goes…

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer The Titusville High School Student United Way/Rotary Interact is pairing with the United Way of the Titusville Region for…

From staff reports Cranberry Place will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug 7-11. Call (814) 670- 0158 to make reservations for any center lunch. Monday-Friday:…

By SYDNEY HERDLE Staff writer Fair-goers will once again be able to enjoy weeklong entertainment as the Venango County Fair returns for its 60th year…

From staff reports The third annual Vision Bowl sponsored by the Venango County Association for the Blind will be held tonight at Seneca Lanes, and…

From staff reports Two new businesses have opened in the plaza behind Mong’s Dairy on Route 257 in Seneca. Jake Reisinger, owner of Backwoods Printing…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of $2 for…

From staff reports Wesley Grange No. 1675 will host a program about drug abuse at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16. The program will be presented…

From staff reports The annual Coats For Kids drive sponsored by Oil City firefighters is underway. Oil City Firefighters Local 700 is now collecting tax…

From staff reports Child Development Centers is accepting enrollments for all four early childhood learning programs that it offers at its Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry…

From staff reports A new principal has been appointed at St. Stephen Elementary School in Oil City. Michael D. O’Brien, who has worked at Allegheny-Clarion…

From staff reports The Venango Toymakers are seeking organizations or groups to help distribute its homemade wooden and sewn toys. The toys are designed for…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

From staff reports Community Services of Venango County announces senior center schedules. Cranberry Place: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. July 31 – Aug 4 Call (814)…

Oil City student Connor Miller pets Baxter the dog from the Venango County Sheriff’s Department. Venango County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Williams and Baxter visited students…

From staff reports The Oil City Main Street Program will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at City Hall. The purpose…

From staff reports HARRISBURG – Fountain and Bandstand parks in Franklin were recognized as a Great Public Space by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American…

From staff reports The Oil Heritage Festival parade was held Saturday with the theme of “Oil City: A Transportation Hub Then and Now.” Here are…

From staff reports Franklin area residents with a knack for storytelling are asked to attend an upcoming community meeting for the city’s debut on the…

From staff reports Quinton Siembida was crowned prince and Kendall Hepler was crowned princess in the Youth Alternatives’ Tiny Tot contest Friday during the concert…

By WILLIAM STEVENS Staff writer When Fairview Swiss Cheese in Mercer County became the unwitting recipient of an 11,000-gallon milk order, owner Rick Koller decided…

From staff reports Contestants are needed for the Princess and Brave Pageant, which will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, as part of the annual Tionesta…

CONNEAUT LAKE — Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society will sponsor its second annual Paddlefest Sunday, Aug. 6. Registration is $30 and may be made online…

The Venango County Fair will be held from Saturday, Aug. 5, to Saturday, Aug. 12, at the fairgrounds, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin. Admission fee is…

A groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday at the corner of Pittsburgh and Thompson roads in Sandycreek Township for a new Dollar General Store expected to…

From staff reports A golf event remembering the late Dr. David Hampson, who pastored Galloway United Methodist Church in Franklin for 15 years, is set…

From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…

From staff reports The Cranberry Aldi store was bustling Wednesday after it reopened following a month-long reconstruction project. Sylvia Oddo, district manager of the Cranberry…

From staff reports Thomas Auto Sales on Route 257 in Seneca has closed. “I opened it 31 years ago and have been in the same…

From staff reports Nine local students are candidates for the 2017 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. today at…