Pet of the Day 12/04/24
Meet Max! Meet Max, an adult male dog with a heartwarming and fun personality! Max is a friendly, playful, and smart pooch who loves to…
2024
Maximizing Your Vegetable Garden
In this article, you will find information that will allow you to maximize your garden space and yield by employing a few simple strategies—interplanting, relay…
PennDOT continues to send aid to Erie following storms
PennDOT crews are actively clearing roads in Erie County following a winter storm, with preparations underway for more snow expected later this week. Over 80…
Drake Well Museum offers student internships
Drake Well Museum and Park is offering three paid internships for Summer 2025, open to post-secondary students in fields such as history, museum studies, education,…
Recent Deaths 12/04/24
Albert George Martyna, 94, of Oil City, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Joy Lynn Krahe, 70, of Emlenton, passed away Monday morning, December 2,…
Pet of the Day 12/03/24
Meet Claudia! Claudia is a 2 year old airedale terrier. She needs a home with terrier experience because she thinks she is the boss. Claudia…
Cooperstown Water Co. customers under boil-water advisory
Aqua Pennsylvania on Monday issued a boil-water advisory for about 130 customers served by Cooperstown Water Co. in Cooperstown Borough and Jackson Township, Venango County….
Pipe Dreams will perform at Billy’s has Karma
Pipe Dreams will perform at the Billy’s has Karma series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Billy’s in Oil City. Pipe Dreams is a…
Recent Deaths 12/03/24
Mrs. Betty Jean Thompson, 80, of Hydetown, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Joy L. Krahe, 70, of Emlenton, passed away Monday, December 2,…
Pet of the Day 12/02/24
Meet Snarky! Snarky was born in March of 2024 and is a beautiful, fluffy, snuggly little girl. Although she is outgoing and loves to play…
Recent Deaths 12/02/24
Bonnie Lynn Neely, 61, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. John C. “Mutt” Simpson Sr., age 91, passed away on November 29,…
A Different Kind of Redevelopment: Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
The floodwaters had receded, but the scars they left behind were everywhere. Mounds of black garbage bags lined the roads, filled with remnants of lives…
Pet of the Day 11/30/24
Meet Neil! Meet Neil, the energetic and playful young guy looking for his forever home! Neil is still very much a kitten, and he has…
Cranberry Light Up Night activities set
The Cranberry Small Business Association is hosting Cranberry Township’s first Light Up Night tonight at the municipal building, with festivities from 6-9 p.m. The event…
Recent Deaths 11/30/24
Mary Jo Anderson, 56, of Oil City, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Robert D. “Bob” Rogers, 88, of Knox, passed away Friday morning, November…
Pet of the Day 11/29/24
Meet Salem! Salem was dumped on Halloween. He is a ball of energy, if you blink he will streak by and you will never see…
PennDOT to implement interstate restrictions
In anticipation of the forecasted winter storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is planning to temporarily restrict certain vehicles on several interstates in northwestern Pennsylvania….
Recent Deaths 11/29/24
Barry L. Wile, 75, of Harborcreek, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Elizabeth ‘Diane” Clinton, 91, formerly of Summerville, passed away on Sunday, November…
Recent Deaths 11/27/24
June A. Horn, 72, of Oil City, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. Shirley Jean Sterling, 94, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday,…
Pet of the Day 11/27/24
Meet Cross! Cross was born in May of 2024 and came to PAWS with her mom and sister. She was very shy and nervous when…
Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care
This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular winter holiday houseplants. In order to care for indoor winter holiday…
Pet of the Day 11/26/24
Meet Bumble! Meet Bumble! He is a sweet and playful young kitten looking for his forever home. He loves to play and is very affectionate….
Local churches start toy drive for children in hurricane-ravaged NC
Four local churches in Venango County—East Grove, Center Community, Seneca Sonrise, and Galloway Global Methodist—are hosting a toy drive to support families in North Carolina…
Titusville woman behind bars after allegedly attempting to shoot husband
Samruay McCracken, 61, of Titusville, faces charges after allegedly attempting to shoot her husband during a domestic dispute at their Cherrytree Township home on Friday…
PennWest Clarion’s 30th annual dinner celebrates proponents of equity
PennWest Clarion celebrated its 30th annual Student Senate Equity Awards and Dinner on November 19, honoring individuals and groups for their contributions to advancing equity…
Update on man with knife attempting to enter passing vehicles in Franklin
On November 9 in Franklin, Kevin Scott Vanwormer, 40, of Emlenton, reportedly attempted to enter passing vehicles armed with a knife. According to police, Vanwormer…
Recent Deaths 11/26/24
Robert E. “Bob” King, 79, of Venus, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Patricia Ann Hackett, 75, of Emlenton, formerly of Venus, passed away Saturday,…
Pet of the Day 11/25/24
Meet Wallie! Wallie was found in the Walmart parking lot and a kind person brought her to us. She loves to play and loves to…
Seven graduate from Small Business Jump Start
Seven local entrepreneurs graduated from the nine-week Small Business Jump Start (SBJS) program, which teaches goal setting, business development, and financial literacy, while providing $2,500…
Friends for Food distribution day is a success
The Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department hosted the 34th annual Friends for Food Distribution, organized by Community Services of Venango County, where gratitude and community…
Recent Deaths 11/25/24
Thomas D. Shreffler, 78, of Venus, formerly of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Maxine Hepler Perry, 94, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/23/24
Meet Shadow! Shadow came to PAWS when he and his brother, Damian were surrendered. Although Damian was a little hissy and shy until he got…
Holiday free parking tradition continues in Brookville
The Brookville Civic Club is offering free parking in downtown Brookville from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 to make the holidays more convenient for shoppers…
Friends for Food sets up for today’s distribution
Community Services of Venango County held its 34th annual Friends for Food distribution at the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, despite chilly rain. With 1,100…
Recent Deaths 11/23/24
Frances L. Waller, 79, passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024. Freda Mae Anderson, 88, of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, November 21, 2024. Michelle…
Green Hydrogen Storage
Let’s dive into one more energy storage option that could be a great fit for the Oil Region: green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is made through…
Pet of the Day 11/22/24
Meet Rhett! Hi there, I’m Rhett! I’m an athletic and playful guy with a whole lot of love to give. You may have heard that…
Venango burn ban lifted
Venango County Commissioners, in consultation with the director of public safety and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the county’s burn band…
Boil-water advisory lifted for Fryburg Water customers
Aqua Pennsylvania on Thursday lifted a boil-water advisory that had been in place since Saturday for about 180 customers served by Fryburg Water Co. Customers…
Recent Deaths 11/22/24
Daryl Lee Mong, 86, of Kossuth, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024. Jacki Marie McLaughlin, 45, of Sheffield, and formerly of Leeper, passed away…
Winter Outdoor Arrangements
Carry your garden designs, especially container gardens, throughout the entire year with outdoor winter arrangements. We welcome spring with pots of tulips (Tulipa spp.)…
Pet of the Day 11/21/24
Meet Cheezit! Cheezit is a funny fellow. He loves to play, he chases his tail and his roommates tails! He is very affectionate and is…
Friends for Food nears $30,000; distribution is Saturday
The annual Friends for Food campaign, a collaboration between Community Services of Venango County and *The Derrick/The News-Herald*, has raised an additional $2,750, bringing this…
Recent Deaths 11/21/24
Alice M. Stubbs, 74, of Oil City, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. Margaret “Peg” Seigworth, 65, of Seneca, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024….
Pet of the Day 11/20/24
Meet Mercury! Mercury was born in May of 2019. He came to us from a military family that was forced to move and could not…
Multiple field trips get the OK at Franklin board meeting
The Franklin school board approved several initiatives at its recent meeting, including the return of Central Elementary School’s Gettysburg field trip for fifth-graders, marking its…
Woman faces drug, theft charges after attempting to steal from Walmart
Jessica Lee Kase, a 40-year-old Oil City woman, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after an alleged shoplifting incident at the Cranberry Walmart. Store employees…
Valley Grove School Board approves contracts, recognizes athletes
At the Valley Grove School Board’s monthly meeting, the board hired Anna Hargenrader as a part-time district-wide receptionist, approved several supplemental contracts for sports coaching…
Oil City man faces charges after drugs were found in his bedroom
David Metz, a 60-year-old man from Oil City, has been charged with multiple drug-related offenses after a parole check at a house on Lees Lane…
Recent Deaths 11/20/24
Lori Custer, 61, of Franklin, formerly of Barkeyville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. Paul Gene Tidd, 91, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 17,…