Sandy Lake Twp. criminal mischief
Oil City woman convicted of cruelty to animals
A jury has convicted an Oil City woman on charges of cruelty to animals following a trial in Erie County. The charges were first filed…
Weller to retire; OC schools go with new reading program
The Oil City Area School Board approved the retirement of Superintendent Lynda Weller at its Monday meeting and gave final approval to a new elementary…
Recent Deaths 01/14/26
Patricia (Patti) Ann McCauley, 59, of Saint Petersburg, passed away on January 11, 2026. Donald B. “Bruce” Ritts, 73, of Shippenville, formerly of Strattanville, passed…
Pet of the Day 01/13/26
Meet Silver! Silver is a 1 year old male who came to us with 6 other cats. Silver is so sweet and docile and loves…
Kate Newman Day marks 15 years as woman’s legacy stays in focus
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Kate Newman Day in Oil City, honoring the life and legacy of the late Oil City native who returned…
Recent Deaths 01/13/26
Joan Anne Hartle (nee Peitz), lovingly known as Mimi, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Phillip E. McNellie, 70, of Cherrytree, died Sunday,…
Pet of the Day 01/12/26
Meet Zeus! Zeus is a 9-10 year old, male, Lab/Shepherd mix surrendered to the rescue when his owner became homeless. Owner reports he lived in…
Search of Allegheny River for missing person suspended in Oil City due to hazardous conditions
The river search that began Wednesday night following a report that an individual had fallen from Oil City’s Wye Bridge into Allegheny River has been…
Hiking clubs enjoy trek from Foxburg to Emlenton in winter tradition
With rain holding off, about two dozen hikers from the Clarion County Chapter of the North Country Trail Association and the Butler Outdoor Club took…
Franklin boy makes annual donation to Precious Paws
Will Cisek, the Franklin boy known for his “Will’s Christmas Blow-up Extravaganza,” has made yet another annual donation to Precious Paws Animal Rescue with money…
Recent Deaths 01/12/26
Mark T. King, 62, of Oil City, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Christopher A. Collett, 72, of Clarion, passed away on January 10, 2026….
Pet of the Day 01/10/26
Meet Kaylee! Kaylee and her sister Jo came to us after their owner passed away. They are both 7 years old, sisters, and have been…
Bath and Body Works to close at Cranberry Mall
Another store is planning to depart from the Cranberry Mall, as mall management confirmed Bath and Body Works will be closing its location at the…
Oil City responders search for individual reported to have fallen from Wye Bridge Wednesday evening
Officials are asking Oil City residents to avoid the Allegheny River area between the Wye Bridge and the sewage treatment plant as multiple agencies continue…
Clarion Borough swears in new council during reorganization
Clarion Borough Council welcomed newly elected members Kaitlyn Whitling, Helen Hampikian and Andrew Harbaugh during its recent reorganizational meeting, while Christy Logue had previously taken…
Clarion County auditor sworn in to fill vacancy
Eric Krouse of Clarion was sworn in Monday as a Clarion County auditor, filling a position that had effectively been vacant for nearly two years….
Recent Deaths 01/07/26
Thomas E. Heath passed away December 31, 2025. Clifford L. Lobaugh, 81, of Tionesta, formerly of Lower Burrell, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Stanley…
Pet of the Day 01/06/25
Meet Campbell! Campbell is probably the most docile black cat we have ever had at the rescue. Campbell came to us with 3 other barn…
100th Birthday: Betty Frank Sollinger
Betty Frank Sollinger Betty Frank Sollinger of the Caring Place, formerly of Halyday Run Road, will be turning 100 on Sunday. She was born to…
Officials sworn in
Recent Deaths 01/06/26
Travis James Strain, 51, of Cranberry, died on Sunday night, January 4, 2026. Emily Rae (Orlowski) Zahner, 52, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday, January…
Pet of the Day 01/05/26
Meet Apollo! Apollo, a 60 lb., 16 month-old, Rottweiler (?) mix, is ready to romp his way into your heart. If you prefer dogs or…
Weather to deliver warmth
Warmer weather is on the way this week, a welcome respite from the almost-incessant snow and ice that hit the area through most of December…
Recent Deaths 01/05/26
Terry L. Wensel Sr., 66, of Strattanville, passed away on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026. Mary Louise Klark, 72, of Tionesta, formerly of Warren, passed…
Pet of the Day 01/03/26
Meet Mavis! Mavis came in with 3 other kitties after needing to leave the barn they grew up in. Thanks to the girl who raised…
Recent Deaths 01/03/26
Joseph Russell Brown Jr., 43, of Franklin, and formerly of Oil City, passed away January 1, 2026. Samuel Leroy Williams, 71, passed away passed away…
Pet of the Day 01/02/26
Meet Cinco! After being spotted wandering around by himself, this handsome fella was brought to the rescue. Because his owners were never found, he is…
Man accused of repeatedly terrorizing 4 people at Sugarcreek residence
A Franklin man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly terrorizing four people at a residence in Sugarcreek Borough over several months. According…
Recent Deaths 01/02/26
Allen L. Haag, 64, of Cranberry, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025. Ronald Alan Hovis, 68, of St. Petersburg, passed away early Saturday…
Pet of the Day 12/31/25
Meet Jo! Jo and her sister Kaylee came to us after their owner passed away. They are both 7 years old, sisters, and have been…
Traffic switch for I-80 North Fork project set
Yet more winter weather inbound
Recent Deaths 12/31/25
Pet of the Day 12/30/25
Clarion takes part in effort to track homelessness
Recent Deaths 12/30/25
Pet of the Day 12/29/25
