Max is an adult dog with lots of love to give! He is a friendly, smart and playful dog who loves to play with other dogs. Max is full of energy and curiosity, he is always game for a trip to the park. Max has a big heart, he is affectionate and loves cuddle time and giving kisses to his favorite people. He is not a fan of the vet, but he has such a good heart that he tolerates the visits for his annual checkups and vaccines. Max is a great dog and he is very excited to meet his forever family and spend his life with them. Visit Max at the Venango County Humane Society from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Pet of the Day 5/14/24
Pet(s) of the Day 07/26/24
Meet Penn & Teller! Meet Penn (labrador mix) & Teller (pit mix)- the dynamic duo that everyone is talking about! These two adorable dogs are…
Cornplanter couple facing drug charges
Julie Anderson and Kevin Zenker are facing multiple drug-related charges after state parole agents and Venango County sheriff’s deputies discovered drugs and paraphernalia in their…
Clarion Democrats endorse Harris
The Clarion County Democratic Party’s executive committee has unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The party’s chair, Paul Woodburne, praised Harris as a…
Recent Deaths 07/26/24
Carrie M. Wingard, 47, of Shippenville, passed away on July 24, 2024. Norm Smyth, 88, of Clintonville, passed away July 23, 2024. Thomas R. “T.J.”…
Pet of the Day 07/25/24
Meet April! Meet the sweet and spicy April! This gorgeous girl originally came to us as a stray, so we do not know anything about…
Nifty at 90: Clintonville man owned, operated barber shop for 54 years
Richard C. Vogan, born in 1934 in Hornell, New York, is a retired barber and U.S. Army veteran. After serving in France with the 332nd…
Knox man accused of child endangerment while driving
Joshua Marshall, a 33-year-old man from Knox, faces multiple endangerment charges after an incident involving his pregnant girlfriend and her two young daughters. On July…
Seven contenders up for Oil Heritage queen
Seven local students are candidates for the 2024 Oil Heritage Festival queen. The queen will be crowned at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, in Central Avenue Plaza….
Former Franklin man sentenced in federal case
Aaron Ray McClelland, a former resident of Franklin, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered…
Good Hope, Zion churches to hold annual auction
Good Hope and Zion Lutheran churches in Oil City will hold their annual auction Sunday, Aug. 4, at Good Hope. A variety of handmade baked…
Recent Deaths 07/25/24
Jeffrey Wade Shuffstall, 68, of Oil City, passed away July 22, 2024. Ressie Belle Burris, 78, of Knox Rd., Knox, passed away early Tuesday morning,…
Pet of the Day 07/24/24
Meet Walker! Meet Walker, your new adventure buddy! This affectionate and loyal boy is full of energy and curiosity. He is athletic and smart, and…
Asbestos discovery during Clarion County Courthouse project slows progress
The rehabilitation project at Clarion County Courthouse faced a minor delay due to the unexpected discovery of asbestos in the basement floor tiles and old…
Cranberry board updated on how state budget affected district funds
During Monday’s board meeting, Cranberry School District business manager Karen Rupert updated the board on the 2024-25 state budget’s impact on the district. The district’s…
Children’s bike rodeo set Aug. 3 in Titusville
PennDOT and its safety partners will host a free children’s bicycle rodeo on Saturday, August 3, at Titusville City Hall. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.,…
Clarion County Fair continues all week
Clarion County Fair continues all week The Clarion County Fair is continuing through Saturday at the Redbank Valley Municipal Park grounds. Here is a rundown…
Titusville mulls funding for $67M flood mitigation project
The Titusville City Council recently addressed major infrastructure issues, effectively decriminalized marijuana possession, and adopted a foreclosed property registry program. They discussed funding options for…
Pet of the Day 07/22/24
Meet Hunk! Looking for a new cuddle buddy and house hippo? Look no further than handsome Hunk! This adorable 7-year-old pitt-a-potamus is friendly, brave, curious,…
Bike ‘N Brew Fest attracts nice crowd on great day
The annual Bike ‘N Brew Fest, held on Saturday as part of Oil City’s Oil Heritage Festival, boasted great weather and featured both biking and…
Clarion County Fair kicks things off with a new horse barn
The Clarion County Fair commenced on Sunday with the dedication of a new horse barn, a community effort supported by local companies and individuals. Fair…
Annual Heritage Festival fishing derby is Saturday
The annual Oil Heritage Festival children’s fishing derby, sponsored by the Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, will take place on…
Recent Deaths 07/22/24
Kenneth C. Wilson, 71, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Robert J. “Bob” Perry, 81, of Emlenton, passed away Friday afternoon, July…
Woman who jumped off bridge identified
An Ohio woman has been identified as the person who jumped to her death Wednesday afternoon from a bridge in the area of Deer Creek…
Pet of the Day 07/21/24
Meet Walt Jr. Walt was trapped from under a building by one of our volunteers. He was not socialized when he came to PAWS, but…
Oil City couple facing drug charges
An Oil City couple, Emma Lou Pepper and Christopher Joseph Mozurak, are facing drug charges after being found with drugs in their vehicle on February…
I-80 lane closures to be extended
A date extension has been announced for the short-term lane closures for the Interstate 80 North Fork bridges project in Jefferson County. The closures were…
Residents enjoy Oak Hill festival
Drucilla Boggers, 8, of Franklin, tosses a softball at the target to (successfully) dunk Oak Hill Apartments property manager Tammy Ross at the second Oak…
Recent Deaths 07/20/24
Joretta “Jo” M. (Swartzfager) Widmyer, 93, of Cherrytree, passed away on July 18, 2024. Brenda Katherine Reed Wassum of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Clarion, passed…
Pet of the Day 07/19/24
Meet Godiva! Meet Godiva, an adorable and loving sweetheart with lots of energy! Godiva is about 5 years old, and is the perfect companion for…
Several topics raised at hearing involving Rhodes companies
The Rhodes Estate water companies may face rate increases due to financial difficulties, as discussed in a Public Utility Commission pre-hearing. Judge Mark A. Hoyer…
Clarion County Fair ready to roll after damage clean up at grounds
Franklin General Authority gets $3.1M EPA grant
Conservancy river sojourn planned Aug. 2
Recent Deaths 07/19/24
Area youth hoops ambassador found his ‘home’ at VC
Trump shooter remains elusive enigma
Person jumps from bridge; coroner called
