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 Spock! Spock was born in January of 2021 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
The Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) has scheduled three town hall meetings to answer questions and address concerns on the upcoming Venango County ballot referendum….
Baked Goods From Heaven, located in Oil City, won the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry’s “Best Sandwich In The County” contest for 2025….
The Central Elementary and Franklin Elks Lodge #110’s first-ever Halloween Bash on Friday night drew a much larger crowd than expected, with more than 400…
By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Pellere Foundation With how much I’ve been going on about heavy equipment over the last several weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking…
Joyce M. Hays, 86, of Franklin, passed away on October 16, 2025. Edward “Ed” Staab, 87, of Oil City, died Thursday, October 16, 2025. Lulu…
Meet Journey! Meet Journey, a truly special female dog who is friendly, gentle, and playful. She is a ray of sunshine, with a heart as…
The boat launch at Third Street in Franklin will temporarily close starting Monday, Oct. 27, so repairs can be made. The boat launch is expected…
Five generations of the Stroup family are pictured. Seated is Helen Stroup, holding her great-great-granddaughter Madilyn Shuffstall. Standing, from left, are Helen’s daughter Karen Vandervort,…
Johnathan Michael Stover, 18, of Angelstein, Colorado, and Oil City, passed away on September 28, 2025. Michael A. Huff, 65, of Oil City, passed away…
Meet Wizard! Meet Wizard, a truly magical doggo who’s ready to cast a spell on your heart! This affectionate and gentle boy is a bundle…
The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center’s new outdoor classroom is nearly finished just in time for ASTROBLAST 2025, the Oil Region Astronomical Society’s annual star…
The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) is urging residents, businesses, and organizations to take precautions following Microsoft’s official end of support for Windows 10 on…
David J. Fleming, 60, of Simi Valley, CA, formerly of Rocky Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Robert Wesley “Bob” Ritts, 75, of…
Meet Floyd! Floyd was born in February of 2024 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of his housemates when his owner was diagnosed…
Gauge Gierlach and Isabel Griffin were crowned king and queen during the Rocky Grove High School homecoming dance on Saturday. The dance capped several days…
Conner Summerville and Becca Wagner were crowned king and queen at the West Forest High School homecoming dance on Saturday. Summerville is the son of…
Members of the Venango County 4-H Trailblazers club participated in the district horse show, and four girls placed in several categories. They are (from left)…
No one was injured when a work truck from Arbon Equipment Corp. veered off Pone Lane and struck the side of Sandycreek Elementary School on…
Barbara L. Toy, 76, of Masury, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Patricia Ann Willyoung, 87, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, October…
Meet Lolly! Step right up, folks, and prepare to fall in love with little Lolly! This here pup is an affectionate bundle of joy, always…
Katherine A. “Katie” Hartzell Kerle, 88, of Knox, passed away Saturday morning, October 11, 2025. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The…
Meet Polly D! Polly D was born in February of 2024 and was brought to PAWs recently with all of her housemates when her owner…
Saydee Mays and Jacob Henry were recently crowned Keystone High School’s homecoming royalty. She is the daughter of Justin and Hope Mays, of Knox. He…
Zofia Earp was crowned Cranberry’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game on Friday night. Mariner Perry was crowned king.
Isabella Vorse was crowned Oil City’s homecoming queen during halftime at Oil City’s homecoming football game against Warren on Friday night. She was escorted by…
Nursing home workers at eight Valley West Health facilities — including those in Clarion, Oil City and Titusville — have postponed a planned three-day strike…
Yolanda Bickel, 47, of Oil City, passed away October 7, 2025. Richard “Magoo” McCreary, 61, of Emlenton, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Betty…
Meet Jet! This very handsome boy was so good for his photo shoot! He recently came to us as a stray so we don’t know…
The 2025 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Teen ALF Scholarship Program crowned its winners Sunday, with Reginee Blanchard named Miss Teen ALF and Zoie Wolbert…
