Pet of the Day 10/15/24
Meet Uno! Uno is a sweet boy who came in as a stray from one of our staff. He can be a bit shy at…
October 2024
Paranormal investigator to speak in Grove City
Paranormal investigator Joe Moczan will present the findings of his paranormal group’s recent visit to the Grove City Historical Society & Museum at 6:30 p.m….
Nifty at 90: Cuba mission trip among many highlights for Franklin woman
Esther Lorraine Slocum, born on October 15, 1934, is the youngest child of Frank and Mary Sloss and the last surviving member of her family….
Recent Deaths 10/15/24
Cecile Fleischman, 87, of Clarion, passed away early Sunday morning, October 13, 2024. Ray Stewart Walker, 89, formerly of East Brady, passed away last week….
Pet of the Day 10/14/24
Meet Willis! Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Willis! This adorable, male canine is affectionate, loyal, playful, and smart. Willis may…
Pumpkin Festival brings spirits of Halloween to Tionesta early
The Tionesta Market Village hosted its annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, attracting crowds to enjoy early Halloween festivities. Children participated in activities like face painting,…
Kayakers find remains on island in Forest County
Kayakers discovered human remains on King Island in the Allegheny River near West Hickory, Forest County, on Saturday. According to Forest County Coroner Norman Wimer,…
Recent Deaths 10/14/24
Richard Thomas Beith, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Donald E. McCord, 96, of Clarion, passed away on October 9, 2024….
Pet of the Day 10/12/24
Meet Mr. Kitty Purry! He came to PAWS with his siblings, Catalie Portman & Harrison Furred. When he first came to the shelter, he was…
Franklin crowns royalty
Riley Brophy was crowned the Franklin High School homecoming queen at halftime of the Knights’ football game against Eisenhower Friday night. She was escorted by…
North Clarion homecoming court
Homecoming events at North Clarion High School will be held Saturday, Oct. 19. King candidates include (from left) Asher Bell, Connor Marino, Brodie Pack, Sully…
Recent Deaths 10/12/24
Kathy Lee (Etzel) Keil, age 72, of Plum, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Karen J. Ortz, 80, of New Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, October…
Pet of the Day 10/11/24
Meet Toothless! Handsome and young toothless came to us as a stray and was pretty unsure of us at first. He has since really started…
October designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During the Venango County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, commissioners Ken Bryan, left, Sam Breene, second right, and Chip Abramovic, right, signed a proclamation to designate October…
Recent Deaths 10/11/24
Joan M. Evans, 76, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Harry E. (Ellzie) martz Jr., 88, of Clarion, passed away on October…
Pet of the Day 10/10/24
Meet Mary! Hey there, I’m Mary – the most adorable and lovable puppy you’ll ever meet! I’m an outgoing and friendly girl who loves to…
Clarion Chamber announces Tournament of Leaves parade winners
There were over 145 units that participated in Saturday’s 71st annual Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival’s “Tournament of Leaves” parade, sponsored by Independence Health System…
Nearly $3,000 donated in Friends For Food kickoff
The annual Friends For Food campaign has raised $2,815 so far to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. The initiative, a collaboration between Community…
12 students attend RYLA conference
Clarion Rotary sponsored 12 students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) week-long conference at Westminster College from June 9-14 where students experienced an…
Police investigate potential gunshots in Sugarcreek
Sugarcreek Borough police are investigating reports of suspected gunshots heard between 8:40 and 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday. They identified a possible route taken by a…
Recent Deaths 10/10/24
Debra Sue Drozdo Taylor, 68, of Oil City, passed away on October 7, 2024. Daniel F. Uhlott, 68, of Oil City, died Monday, October 7,…
Pet of the Day 10/09/2024
Meet Koi Fish! Koi is a loving torti with a soft coat and a sweet disposition. She loves to be petted and scratched under the…
Franklin homecoming court
Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School has announced its 2024 homecoming queen candidates. They are, from left, Olivia Tawney, Emma Hawke, Sophia Rondinelli, Gabrielle Laderer, Hannah…
A-C Valley crowns king, queen
Hayden Armagost and Alivya Hartzell were elected king and queen during Allegheny-Clarion Valley homecoming on Sept. 27 at Union High School. Armagost is the son…
Franklin City Hall to be closed for renovation
Franklin City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Monday, Oct. 14, while a complete heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting renovation project…
Keystone homecoming court
Keystone High School has announced its 2024 homecoming court, which was nominated by the senior class. King candidates are, from left, Emmet Fye, Kaleb Gooden,…
Mercer patricide, suicide incident leaves a father and son dead
A tragic murder-suicide occurred Sunday evening in Mercer County, where a father and son lost their lives. According to the Mercer County Coroner’s Office, 92-year-old…
West Forest names homecoming court
The 2024 West Forest Homecoming Court members are, from left, Mitchell Bawden, Abigail Worley, Zachary Carll, Kiley Oliver, Dillon Isovitsch, Kyla Morrison, Todd Miller and…
Recent Deaths 10/09/24
Irene Mae “Babe” Alworth, 90, of Parker, formerly of West Freedom, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024. Floyd H. Whitling Jr., 76, of Emlenton,…
Home Gardening: Pruning to Renovate Old Fruit Trees
Use judicious pruning to renovate older fruit trees in your home landscape. Many people move to new homes where the previous owners had…
Motorcyclist accused of leading police on chase
Everett Charles Hoobler, a 31-year-old man from Franklin, is facing multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on Route 322 in Cranberry Township….
Two dead following Mercer County homicide
Two men from Greenville died in a homicide incident in West Salem Township, according to Mercer state police. Authorities responded to a report of a…
Woman faces assault charges
Breontai Gates, a 30-year-old woman from Oil City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly resisting arrest during a disturbance at a duplex on Crawford Street….
Recent Deaths 10/08/24
Diane M. Craft Eckel, 76, of Franklin, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2024. Donna M. Girts, 82, of Clarion, passed away Wednesday evening, October…
Pet of the Day 10/07/24
Meet Hayes! Hayes is a young male kitten looking for a very patient adopter! This boy is quite nervous in this shelter environment and is…
Storms shake the area
A powerful storm swept through parts of Venango, Clarion, Crawford, and Forest counties on Sunday, bringing down trees, hail, and prompting tornado warnings. The National…
Recent Deaths 10/07/24
William E. Highfield, 81, of Oil City, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Charles S. Allen, Sr., 84, of Grand Valley, passed away Friday, October…
Pet of the Day 10/05/24
Meet Hershey! Hershey is a brave and athletic dog who loves to play and explore. He is loyal, friendly, and affectionate, and would make a…
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse wins ‘Best Sandwich’ competition
Stiller’s Meats & Smokehouse in Seneca won the Venango Museum of Art, Science, and Industry’s 2024 “Best Sandwich in the County” contest with its Brisket…
McDonalds to raise funds Wednesday for OCHS
The McDonald’s on Elm Street in Oil City will hold an Arch Support Digital Fundraiser Day on Wednesday to raise money for Oil City High…
Rimersburg woman dies in fire
A Rimersburg woman died Thursday evening in a structure fire in Toby Township. Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker identified the woman as Mary Chandler, 78….
Bridge Builders celebrates grand opening of new Franklin home
Bridge Builders Community Foundations recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Franklin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held at 1322 Elk St., the…
OC man pleads guilty to third degree murder for shooting woman
Mark Redfield, a 62-year-old Oil City man, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the May 2023 killing of April Michelle Dunkle, 40, during a dispute…
Recent Deaths 10/05/24
Robert W. “Bob” Stricker, 92, of Emlenton, passed away Friday morning, October 4, 2024. Barbara J. Irons, 89, of Franklin, passed away on September 28,…
Pet of the Day 10/04/24
Meet Barbie! Barbie and her sister, Midge were born in September of 2023. Barbie is a sweet little girl but is very very shy. Although…
Board OKs special exception for Franklin bed and breakfast
Trails to Ales Realty received approval from Franklin’s zoning hearing board to open a bed and breakfast on the second floors of two Liberty Street…
Final two ‘Annie’ shows are this weekend
The production of the always-popular musical “Annie” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin wraps up this weekend with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday….
Rocky Grove High Gives Back to the community
Each year, juniors and sophomores at Rocky Grove High School participate in the “Rocky Grove Gives Back” community day, which allows them to fulfill community…
Recent Deaths 10/04/24
James “Jim” Scott Sterling, CMDR USN RET, 68, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away September 23, 2024. Elinor Mae (Stuchell) Harwick, 102, of Reno, passed away…
Pet of the Day 10/03/24
Meet Aggie! Aggie is a cute young female dog who is filled with love and joy! She is friendly, playful, smart, curious, and loves giving…