From staff reports
Franklin state police are investigating an incident involving a Polk Center employee who showed up to work under the influence of a controlled substance.
Police seized the syringes and told the employee he would be charged, police said.
Meet Pauly! We are not sure what Pauly is. His mom was a mixed breed cattle dog, and his dad was a traveling soldier. Pauly…
Blayne Baker took his oath of office as a Franklin police officer during a ceremony Wednesday at City Hall in front of Baker’s family, city…
Patricia (Patty) Louise McChesney, 68, of Toms Brook, VA, formerly of Oil City, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Sara Lee Mong, 77, of Franklin,…
Meet Eira! Eira was born in August of 2021 and was recently brought to PAWS. She is a beautiful calico kitty who is struggling a…
PennWest University earned national recognition in educational advertising awards, receiving a merit award for its “Power of PennWest” integrated marketing campaign and a bronze award…
Nancy C. Barger, 71, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Susan Ann Carns, 77, of Ahrensville, passed away on March 16,…
Meet Minka and Lucky Henry! Minka & Lucky Henry are a loving, bonded mother/son duo that is sure to keep you on your toes! They…
A change in dates has been announced for an upcoming temporary closure of Tippecanoe Road (Route 4005) in support of the Interstate 80 Canoe Creek…
The Franklin Area High School Class of 1975 held its 50-year reunion in September 2025 at the Franklin Elks Club. More than 100 classmates and…
The Clarion-Limestone High School academic decathlon team captured the first-place trophy for small schools in the state academic decathlon competition in Hershey. The team will…
Vickie Ann Turner, 69, of Franklin, passed away on March 11, 2026. Lorenzo J. “Larry” Grill, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, March 13,…
Meet Randy! Randy was surrendered to the rescue along with his sister Cali when their owners had to move. Randy is approximately 11 weeks old…
Oil City Uncorked will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Oil City’s South Side Business District, featuring samples from a…
Titusville Area Hospital’s imaging department has been designated a lung cancer screening center through an accreditation by the American College of Radiology. The hospital announced…
Garett L. Hedglin, 73, of Church Street, Clintonville, passed away on March 13, 2026. Mary Rhoda Motter, 77, of Oil City, passed away Friday, March…
A 34-year-old Rimersburg woman has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly shooting a 32-year-old man during an argument Tuesday evening at a residence along…
Franklin firefighters said no one was injured when a large tree came down on the 15th Street Hill, near Buffalo Street, soon after 3 p.m….
Kimberely A. Lawson, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Robert A. Mathieson, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 5,…
Meet Joker! Meet Joker! This sweet boy is looking for a forever home to call his own. Joker has FeLV, or Feline Leukemia, and would…
Central Electric Cooperative has selected five area high school juniors to attend the annual Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., where more than 1,800 students from…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review plans for a project to repair sections of four roadways in Venango, Forest, Crawford…
Chandra Beth Felmlee, 59, of Victory Heights, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. Dale “Sonny” Early, 86, formerly of Hilliards, passed away on March…
Meet Petunia! If you are looking for a loyal constant companion, Petunia is your dog! She is an approximately 5 year old female Miniature Bernadoodle…
Oil City High School will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the school auditorium. Based on…
DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin and the Venango County Historical Society will host a free mixed-art performance titled “Under the Same Sky” at 7…
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal with more than a decade of service was killed during a traffic stop Sunday night in Chester County. Cpl. Timothy…
Charles E. Barr, 88, of Oil City, died Saturday, March 7, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Meet Bacon! Bacon is 65 pounds of adoring love. He is 6 years old. He bays when you say “skibbity.” Bacon is housebroken and well…
Warm temperatures and a long-standing March tradition brought dozens of volunteers to Sugar Creek on Friday to help stock trout ahead of Pennsylvania’s opening day…
Sean Reynolds, one-half of Tunes in a Bucket, will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the final Billy’s has Karma show of the…
