Tippecanoe Road closure delayed
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…
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FHS Class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion
C-L wins state academic decathlon
Recent Deaths 03/17/26
Pet of the Day 03/16/26
Oil City Uncorked event scheduled for next month
Titusville hospital imaging services get accreditation
Recent Deaths 03/16/26
Pet of the Day 03/14/26
Body found near Fisherman’s Cove Road; connection to missing man remains unconfirmed
A body was found Monday in the vicinity of Fisherman’s Cove Road, according to Venango County Coroner Christina Rugh. Rugh confirmed with the newspaper Friday…
ORA’s outdoor recreation business contest underway
The Oil Region Alliance is accepting entries for its Elevating Outdoor Recreation business contest, open to new or expanding Venango County outdoor recreation businesses. Participants…
Recent Deaths 03/14/26
Lois Marie Ochs, 81, formerly of Lucinda and Penngrove, California, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Robert F. “Bobby June” Wyant Jr., 71, of…
Pet of the Day 03/13/26
Meet Edur! Edur was born in June of 2022. He is a lovely tuxedo kitty who is having a hard time adjusting to the shelter….
Franklin man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting unconscious woman
A Franklin man has been charged with multiple felony sexual assault offenses after allegedly assaulting a woman at her Rocky Grove residence while she was…
Nifty at 90: Businessman also known for love of family, laughter
Family and friends are celebrating the 90th birthday of Joseph Schiffer, a lifelong resident of the Galloway area known for his strong work ethic, devotion…
Clarion commissioners hear about 4-H plans this year
Clarion County 4-H programs are expanding their reach this year, with the embryology program — which allows students to watch chicken eggs hatch in the…
Rimersburg woman accused of shooting man in chest
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…
Fallen tree blocks 15th Street in Franklin
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….
Recent Deaths 03/12/26
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,…
Pet of the Day 03/11/26
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…
5 area students selected for D.C. Youth Tour
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…
PennDOT project will repair parts of four roadways in region
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…
Recent Deaths 03/11/26
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…
Pet of the Day 03/10/26
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…
OCHS will present ‘Lightning Thief’ musical this week
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, Historical Society to host mixed-art performance
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…
Communities mourn loss of Chester County state trooper
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…
Recent Deaths 03/10/26
Charles E. Barr, 88, of Oil City, died Saturday, March 7, 2026. For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this…
Pet of the Day 03/09/26
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…
Sugar Creek stocked and ready; waterway set for next month’s start of trout season
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…
Reynolds to perform at Billy’s Has Karma
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…
Fraudulent texts allege failure to pay turnpike tolls
The Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide fraud alert Sunday warning residents about a scam text message claiming to be from the Traffic Division of Philadelphia…
Recent Deaths 03/09/26
Donald Lee Rumbaugh, 59, of Nectarine, passed away March 6, 2026. Rhonda L. King, 66, of Franklin, passed away on March 6, 2026. Robert L….
Pet of the Day 03/07/26
Meet Lucky Sunday! Lucky Sunday was born in the winter of 2023. He has had a rough life and is missing an ear. Despite all…
Venango’s America 250 bell to be unveiled Friday
The public is invited to attend the unveiling of Venango County’s bell for the Bells Across Pennsylvania program at 2 p.m. Friday at the Oil…
Deputy warden hired at Clarion jail
The Clarion County Jail has hired David Chambers as its new deputy warden following the resignation of Jarrod Sowa, with the jail inspection board approving…
Coffee, Conversation and Community
This week, as our mugs are just about empty, we wrap up our conversation thinking about the question of how we create communities where differences…
‘Cat Initiative’ advances in Clarion to address stray problem
Clarion Borough is moving forward with a humane plan to address its growing feral cat population through a trap-neuter-release program led by volunteers from the…
Recent Deaths 03/07/26
Margie Marie Adams, 72, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2026. Barry Howard Lang, 85, of Durham, North Carolina, formerly of…
Pet of the Day 03/06/26
Meet Ryder! Meet Ryder, a big, loving, and friendly boy who’s ready to sprint his way into your heart! This active lad is always up…
Demolition to begin on portion of OC PennDOT building
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that demolition of a damaged portion of its District 1 regional office on Elm Street in Oil City will…
Recent Deaths 03/06/26
Roseanne C. Paich, 75, passed away on March 1, 2026. David L. Cox, 75, of Clarion, passed away on March 4, 2026. Fred O. Bigley,…
Pet of the Day 03/05/26
Meet Pup Pup! Meet Pup Pup, a beautiful, loving 2 year old, female, mixed breed looking for a new forever home! Pup Pup was surrendered…
Polk resident selected as a finalist in art contest at PennWest Edinboro
Grace Turk of Polk, a graphic design student pursuing a Bachelor of Design degree at PennWest Edinboro, has been selected as one of 15 finalists…
Franklin woman dies in Mercer crash
A Franklin woman was fatally injured Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash on Route 62 in Mercer County. Kimberly Lawson, 60, of Franklin was driving…
$75K to benefit youth program; United Way receives investment from Venango County Human Services
The United Way of Venango and Titusville Region has received a $75,000 investment from Venango County Human Services to expand its Youth Enrichment Program, increasing…
Volunteers undertake wilderness renewal project at Tionesta Lake
About 20 volunteers gathered Sunday at Tionesta Lake to cut and pile alder in an effort to improve wildlife habitat and encourage new growth. Volunteers…
Recent Deaths 03/05/26
Brent Allen Baker, 59, of Oil City, passed away on February 27, 2026. Michael Alan Campbell, 77, of Harrisville, passed away on March 3, 2026….
Pet of the Day 03/04/26
Meet Sam! Sam is a playful boy that loves to go on walks and chase a ball. He would make a great family pet. You…
Cranberry students honored by Lions Club
Three Cranberry students were honored with the Larry Walker SEI (Service, Effort and Initiative) Memorial Awards at Monday’s Cranberry Lions Club meeting. Pictured (from left)…