Cub Scouts Trenan Smith (from left), Gabe Martz and Jack Winters were the top placers in the Colonial Drake District Pinewood Derby held Sunday at the Cranberry Mall. Smith of Franklin Cub Scout Pack 37 was the winner. His car beat out 39 other cars from across the region to take the top spot. Finishing second in the competition was Martz of Clarion Cub Scout Pack 51 and third place went to Winters of Knox Cub Scout Pack 55.
Cub scouts Kruz Vargason (from left), Jonah Rossey and Dakota Avril placed in the Lion division of the annual Colonial Drake Pinewood Derby. Vargason of Seneca Cub Scout Pack 111 won the division. Two Scouts from Oil City Pack 17, Rossey and Avril, placed second and third. Reserved for the Scouts in kindergarten, the Lion division represents the boys first time making the famous wood race cars.
From staff reports A program with the theme “Diabetes: Fact and Figures” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Oil City Healthcare…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity,…
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Joseph P. Gayetty, 57, of Reno, died Sept. 22, 2023. Timothy George Woods, 77, of Oil City, died Sept. 22, 2023. For complete obituaries,…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer The Venango County Regional Planning Commission, during its meeting on Tuesday, gave approval on a solar development for Cranberry Township….
By KARA O’NEIL Staff writer Plans to build a large Sheetz in Barkeyville were approved by the Venango County Regional Planning Commission at their meeting…
The Associated Press A space capsule carrying NASA’s first asteroid samples streaked toward a touchdown in the Utah desert Sunday to cap a seven-year journey….
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By HELEN FIELDING Staff Writer Two Oil City men and a Franklin woman are facing drug charges, including possession with intent to deliver, after police…
From staff reports The state is reminding motorists to be aware of lane restrictions along Route 8, Route 417 and Deep Hollow Road in Venango…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in the tying run in the seventh inning with an RBI single and scored the go-ahead run two batters…
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Robert F. “Bob” Kircher, Sr., 95, of Parker, died Sept. 17, 2023. Harry V. Kaltenbach, 83, of Knox, died Sept. 21, 2023. Laura Faraone died…
Denali came to us with her siblings as strays and has been in foster where she is growing, playing, and socializing everyday! Denali is a…
(Culinary.net) If you’re looking for a dinner or lunch combination that is wholesome, filling and, of course, easy, you’re not alone. Meal prepping is a…
By HELEN FIELDING Staff Writer Franklin’s new contemporary art gallery, the Coria Jacobs Gallery, will open its first show, titled “Arts In Common,” which will…
From staff reports Nominations are now being accepted for 2023 induction into the Venango County Conservation Hall of Fame. The hall, which honors men and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed Wednesday he would not…
CHICAGO (AP) — Joshua Palacios hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ postseason drive remained stalled with their sixth…
The Associated Press John Carney, the Irish filmmaker of “Once,” “Sing Street” and “Begin Again,” makes the movie version of “three chords and the truth.”…
Edward E. Goodman, 65, of Franklin, died Sept. 18, 2023. Susan E. Sanford, 75, of Oil City, died Sept. 19, 2023. Carol J. (Lightner) Campbell,…
This handsome boy is approximately 3 years old, and looking to find a new best friend! We do not know much about Kibbe’s history, but…
(Family Features) Putting away the homework, turning off electronics and spending a little quality time together can help ease everyday stresses. Add a cozy meal…
By KARA O’NEIL Staff Writer A Cranberry Township man is facing charges after being accused of causing a disturbance and attempting to break into a…
From staff reports Delays in traffic are to be expected along West First Street in Oil City on Thursday evening during the joint Oil City-Cranberry…
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats will retain their one-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after voters in Pittsburgh on Tuesday elected former congressional aide…
